Xbox One Series S could be Microsoft's cheaper next-gen console, leak suggests

Microsoft’s Xbox Series X remains one of highly anticipated next-generation gaming consoles that is set to launch later this year. However, according to a recent leak, it appears that company has also planned a cheaper version of next gen-console along with much-publicised Xbox Series X.

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Xbox One Series S leaked

A few pictures of a white Xbox controller recently emerged online which appears to be genuine item purchased from OfferUp for $35. Twitter user, Zak K, who had shared an im earlier to display  product also shared a video later claiming that product was indeed genuine.  packaging of product also mentions that new controller will work with both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S gaming consoles.

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While a cheaper version of next-gen console has already been speculated to release under codename 'Lockheart', Microsoft hasn't officially unveiled Xbox Series S. However, a few online reports suggest that company may anunce Xbox Series S console at a special event this month.

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Xbox One Series S release date

As mentioned earlier, Microsoft is yet to unveil Xbox Series S. However, if we go by rumours, it is said that  Xbox One Series S will potentially release during holiday season 2020, alongside Xbox Series X or a few months later. However, a few leaks earlier suggested that Xbox Series S could release a few months after its more capable variant.

Rumours also suggest that  Xbox One Series S will come with 4 Teraflops of graphics processing power as opposed to 12 Teraflops on Series X. In addition, it will also support ray-tracing and feature an SSD stor just like Xbox Series X. However, it is believed that Series S will lack a disc slot similar to Sony's PS5 Digital Edition. 

Xbox One Series S price

One of biggest questions surrounding  Xbox One Series S is its pricing. According to experts, next-gen console is expected to be priced somewhere around $250, however, this could be taken with a pinch of salt.

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Im credits: zakk_exe | Twitter