Microsoft has announced when tested options of Xbox Series S/X will go on sale – this will happen on October 15. The new SKUs are a 1TB Xbox Series S, a 1TB Xbox Series X Digital Edition, and a 2TB Xbox Series X Special Edition.
Xbox Unveils New 1TB and 2TB Consoles: Release Dates and Details Revealed
As a follow-up to this, the new console versions of the game are to be released in some countries on October 29. To ensure that the target market of microinsurance is expanded gradually, the new options will be rolled out in a phased manner.
Again, from Xbox Wire, the two new models of Xbox will be supported in all the regions that are currently supporting Xbox. But some of the markets mentioned earlier, which are India, Argentina, Brazil and others will not get these consoles on the onset.
Other new Xbox models are differentiated by their colours and the amount of storage that is available. The console with the codename Xbox Seris S includes a 1TB SSD and is available in the Robot White color; the Xbox Series X Digital Edition also has a 1TB storage space.
Among the new launches, one can find the Xbox Series X Special Edition with 2 TB for storage and Galaxy Black finish as the flagship product among the new items. These versions were first released at Xbox Games Showcase in June.
Microsoft’s announcement is helpful for the Xbox players and offers them the variety of drives depending on their storage capacity and preferences. The next release which is in the pipeline is expected to bring improvements to these new and diverse consoles.
Xbox's New Horizons: Affordable Upgrades and Premium Editions Unveiled at Gamescom
Cheap as it is, the Xbox Series S was first released with 512GB storage and Robot White colour. Though, last year we saw the first ConfigurationManager variant with 1 TB in Carbon Black for users who need more storage. Among the new released products, the latest 1TB model in Robot White is $349. 99 / €349. 99, providing a stylish, roomy solution for those on a tight budget, but who crave performance.
As for those who opts for no physical model of games, the 1TB Xbox Series X Digital Edition can be purchased at a cheaper price. Priced at $449. 99 / €499. As we see in 99 ERP, this Robot White console is cheaper than the conventional Xbox Series X that goes for $ 499. 99. This option is well suited to a one hundred percent digital library situation for the players.
For the new releases, the premium option available is the 2 TB Xbox Series X Galaxy Black Special Edition. This edition features Galaxy Black finish and 2TB of storage and comes bundled with an Xbox Wireless Controller in the said Galaxy Black finish. It’s priced at $599. 99 / €649. 99 ERP, which puts it in the stratosphere of only the most hardcore gamers.
At the occasion of Gamescom, Microsoft communicated the release dates of these two new consoles and made several operational announcements. These are in relation to new games to be released into the market and new features being incorporated especially on the aspect of the game for the disabled persons to encourage more and more of them to engage into gaming activities.
Also concerning consoles, Microsoft presented new accessibility peripherals for Xbox controllers, with files to print adapters for the stick covers for these controllers in 3D. These innovations are to improve the gaming experience for players with disability and increase the Xbox’s commitment to the diversity of the gamers.
Game On: Breakthrough Accessibility Devices Transform Xbox Gaming Experience
Microsoft has elaborated several new gadgets for the purpose of improving the game experience for the users with disabilities. Of these is the recently released Xbox Adaptive Controller, which Microsoft has developed in a wired form to the standard Xbox controllers. It has four faces buttons and a standard Xbox thumbstick, it also includes two extra shoulder buttons, which help to adapt to various requirements.
Of all the 8BitDo controllers, the Lite SE 2 is the most compact. One other major enhancement to reckon with is the 4G wireless controller. It has low-resistance buttons, and the Hall Effect thumbstick provides a higher sensitivity level of control, that enhances its use. It also features two ‘hard’ programmable buttons which do not require any additional software and the mouse is compatible with the Xbox Adaptive Controller for play.
Uniquely customized, the Proteus controller is from ByoWave. Due to its ‘snap and play’ system, the part of the controller can be arranged in many ways, which is in fact more than 100 million configurations. This enhances flexibility making it possible for each user to conduct a setup of their personal gaming preference.
As with all of these new accessibility features, the goal here is to extend the joy of gaming to anyone involved. The Xbox Adaptive Controller is beneficial for users with these unique attributes where some features come as the essential ones, whereas, from the 8BitDo Lite SE, we get improved usability and versatility. The Proteus controller boasts the longest list of available customization among the offered PMP controllers.
These are some of the developments that have pointed to an emphasis on inclusiveness in gaming. Apparently, Microsoft and partners making several devices in order to provide as much consumers as possible with gaming experiences that meet their needs.
The appearance of these devices corresponds to the overall tendency of expanding the accessibility of games for disabled people. With time, more and more firms are coming up with solutions to various needs, thus making the gaming society to expand and open to all gaming enthusiasts.
