Microsoft Unveils Next-Gen Xbox Series Consoles Featuring Upgraded Motherboard and Cooling System—Get the Full Scoop Here

Microsoft has just dropped a trio of new Xbox Series consoles: the sleek Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition, the eye-catching Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition, and, last but not least, the Xbox Series S sporting 1TB of storage.

Pricing

For those curious about the price tags, the Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition rings in at $599.99. Meanwhile, the Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition, which comes in a clean white finish, is priced at $449.99. The Xbox Series S 1TB, also white, is a more budget-friendly option at $349.99. However, if you’re reading this from India, you might have to wait a bit longer, as these consoles haven’t hit the shelves there yet.

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Technical Changes

In a detailed breakdown by YouTuber Austin Evans, a few significant tweaks set these new models apart from the Xbox Series X debut model from 2020. Notably, Microsoft has introduced a fresh heatsink design. The motherboard has also seen an overhaul, and the SSD is now exposed, giving it a snazzy new look under the hood.

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Evans dives deeper, revealing that the latest Xbox Series X hardware includes a more compact 6nm System on Chip (SoC). He shared some interesting power consumption stats too. While sitting idle, the original 2020 Xbox Series X uses around 61 watts. In comparison, the 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition sips 51 watts, and the Digital Xbox Series X goes even lower at a mere 38 watts. Further testing with a gaming title like Forza Horizon 5 shows consumption figures where the Series X draws 167 watts, the Digital Edition taps out at 156 watts, and the Galaxy Black Special Edition consumes 151 watts.

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In addition, Xbox has pulled back the curtain on the game’s roster for the latter part of October. Expect to see titles like MechWarrior 5: Clans, the much-anticipated COD Black Ops 6, the zombie-themed Dead Island 2, and the mystical Ashen gracing our screens.

For more on what’s to come, including an exciting look at the Alan Wake 2 expansion among other reveals, keep an eye on the Xbox Partner Preview happening this week.