Rumors suggest that the Xbox Series X won’t be the only next-gen console from Microsoft. And now we have confirmation on official Microsoft packaging for a new console called the “Xbox Series S.”
How Did the Xbox Series S Leak Occur?
This leak comes courtesy of Twitter user @zakk_exe, who claims to have bought an official Xbox Series X controller from OfferUp for $35. In the tweet, he focuses on the look and feel of the controller; however, the packaging reveals some of Microsoft’s plans.
Xbox series X controller found in the wild!! pic.twitter.com/TEns4z45CB
— Zak S (@zakk_exe) August 9, 2020
The back of the box lists all of the systems the controller is compatible with. At the very top, it says “Xbox Series X|S,” implying that the controller works with two different Xbox Series consoles. We already know that Microsoft plans to release the Xbox Series X later this year; the “Series S,” on the other hand, has yet to see official confirmation.
What Does the Xbox Series S Leak Tell Us?
We’ve been hearing rumors of another next-gen Xbox console for a few months. In June 2020, a tweet revealed that Microsoft is working on a console codenamed “Lockhart.” We currently believe it to be a cheaper version of the Xbox Series X that consumes less power.
More proof of Lockhart, this time from the XDK/GDK release notes for June 2020. pic.twitter.com/hulDoC9owv
— TitleOS (@XB1_HexDecimal) June 24, 2020
As such, the controller packaging leak tells us two things. Firstly, it gives us the official name for this cheaper next-gen Microsoft console. Secondly, its appearance on the packaging suggests we’ll know about it when the controller hits the shelves.
The Xbox Series X is scheduled to be released in the holiday season of 2020; as such, there’s a good chance that Microsoft plans to announce the Xbox Series S before then.
Uncovering Microsoft’s Next-Gen Console
While we’ve known about the existence of another new Xbox console for a few months now, the controller leak confirms its name and hints that an announcement is imminent. So, if you love all things Xbox, keep your eyes peeled for more news about Microsoft’s next-gen console plans.
If you’d like to know more about the new Xbox controller, be sure to check out the news that the Xbox Series X controller is compatible with Android and iOS.
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