Xbox Series X refresh detailed in Microsoft court case, likely coming in late 2024
Console refreshes and a new controller are coming
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A brand new Xbox Series X console refresh is coming next year, according to court documents accidentally shown during the FTC vMicrosoftcase.
The newXbox Series Xconsole, codenamed Brooklin, is going all-digital and ditching the original model’s disc drive. To compensate, it’ll have 2TB of internal storage, alongside other improvements such as Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, and improved sustainability with a 15% reduction in PSU power. Brooklin is scheduled to launch around late October 2024, with an official announcement coming between June and July. It’ll cost the same as the base model, too, at $499 / £449 / AU$749 (viaThe Verge).
Its sibling system, theXbox Series S, looks to also be receiving an update. Codenamed Ellewood, this is less of a major overhaul and more in line with the recently launched1TB Xbox Series S black model. Though, it will also boast sustainability improvements as well as Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 support. The Ellewood revision is slated to launch a little earlier than Brooklin, around the end of August next year. At launch, it’ll retail for $299.99 / £249.99 / AU$499.
Both consoles look to be bundled with an updatedXbox Wireless Controller, too. Bearing the Sebile codename, it looks to be a huge improvement over the 2020 model, featuring haptic feedback and improved compatibility withXbox Cloud Gamingand mobile pairing. Interestingly, the document mentions “new modular thumbsticks” with improved longevity, potentially hinting at Hall effect sticks which feature in many of thebest Xbox controllerscreated by third-party companies.
The Sebile gamepad is due to launch around late May 2024, though it will also come bundled with both Xbox Series X and S console refreshes when they release later in the year.
For more top Xbox peripherals that are available now, consider browsing our guides to thebest Xbox Series X monitorsandbest Xbox accessoriesto upgrade your gaming setup today.
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