![]() ![]() Sony launched the all-digital PSP Go in 2009 but discontinued it just two years later. The new model is Microsoft's first gaming console without a disc drive, and one of the first across the entire industry to lack one. It is believed that Microsoft considered launching the Xbox One without a disc drive back in 2013, but that never happened. The all-digital Xbox One S is a big deal. "The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is designed to make console gaming more accessible to more people, especially for new customers that don't already own a console and want access to the complete Xbox experience without investing in one of our other options, Xbox One X or Xbox One S," Gattis says. There is no word yet on if Microsoft will ever offer an all-digital Xbox One X.īy clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's Whatever the case, Microsoft said it expects to maintain at least a $50 price difference between the all-digital Xbox One S and standard Xbox One S going forward. Some were expecting the all-digital Xbox One to start at $200. For example, Best Buy US has the 1 TB Xbox One S with a copy of The Division 2 for $250 right now. That is true, but that console is almost always on sale. Regarding the $250 / £200 / AU $350 price point, Microsoft pointed out that it's $50 / £50 less than the standard Xbox One S. In terms of specs, the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is in-line with the Xbox One S, which means that while it cannot handle native 4K resolutions for games like the Xbox One X, it is capable of displaying games with HDR support. ![]() "It shares the same dimensions as an Xbox One S to help maintain the most affordable price point in the Xbox One family of devices, especially since changes that affect the form of a console can be complex and costly," Gattis says. It just cannot play game discs or disc-based media. The form factor is the same, and the all-digital Xbox One has the same functionality as the standard Xbox One S. We might get to witness some news about the next generation Xbox 'Lockhart' and 'Anaconda' consoles along with Microsoft's plans to counter Google's Stadia online gaming platform with Project xCloud.The lack of a disc drive means the console doesn't support DVDs or Blu-ray discs, but Microsoft says people can still experience 4K content through Netflix, Amazon, and other destinations. While the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition doesn't seem to be bringing any other new features apart from a fully digital games catalog, all eyes are on Microsoft's plan for E3 this year. It will also co-exist with the Xbox One S and not completely replace it, indicating that Microsoft (and the gaming community) is not ready to fully ditch physical discs yet. ![]() For now, it appears as if the Xbox Game Pass will not be bundled with the console.Īlthough the exact pricing is unknown at the moment, word is that Microsoft is planning to position the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition as the lowest priced Xbox One console to make it easy for newcomers to experience the digital ecosystem. The All-Digital Edition will be sporting 1 TB storage and comes bundled with Forza Horizon 3, Sea of Thieves, and Minecraft digital codes. Windows Central has also received product images and box art for the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition and it appears that the console looks more or less like the original Xbox One S sans the disc drive and eject button. Now, Windows Central has accessed documents that point to a global launch. Back then, the new console was expected to have a mid-May launch. Early this month, we've heard reports of Microsoft's plans for a disc-less Xbox One S codenamed 'Maverick'. ![]()
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