Microsoft unveiled a refreshed lineup of Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, including an all-digital 1TB Robot White Xbox Series X without a disc drive priced at $449.99, a 1TB Robot White Xbox Series S for $349.99, and a 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition Xbox Series X with a disc drive, unique space exploration design, and 2TB storage for $599.99.
The gaming industry faces a downturn with softer sales, layoffs, and shutdowns, prompting Microsoft to refresh its hardware to compete with PlayStation 5.
The new models do not have performance changes compared to current models, with increased storage capacity being the main feature.
Upcoming games showcased included Gears of War: E-Day, a new Fable game, Fallout 76's Skyline Valley expansion, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, narrative adventures Mixtape and South of Midnight, and remakes of Metal Gear Solid 3 and Indiana Jones.
Several showcased games like Fallout 76, Diablo IV expansion, and Sea of Thieves season 13 will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch.
The Fable reboot by Playground Games is slated for 2025 on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Game Pass, centering around characters Humphry and Dave voiced by Richard Ayoade.
Sources: Engadget, Forbes, Reuters, The Verge, The Sun, TechRadar, Yahoo News, Mynavi News, Readwrite, Mashable, CNET, USA Today.
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