Microsoft introduces white Xbox Series X without optical drive

Microsoft has announced a white Xbox Series X without an optical drive. The console has the same specifications as the regular black Xbox Series X with disc tray. The company is also launching a special edition of the Xbox Series X and a 1TB version of the white Xbox Series S.

The white variant of the Xbox Series according to Microsoft has 1TB of storage space and should be released later this year. It is not clear when exactly. The game console has a price tag of 499 euros in Europe.

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The American company is also introducing a special edition of the Xbox Series X: the Xbox Series This variant of the Series The console and controller have a bright green accent color. This variant was supposed to cost $599 and will be on the market at the end of this year.

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A 1TB variant of the Xbox Series S was also announced. This gaming console will feature a primarily white color, just like the original Xbox Series S, but with more storage space. The 1TB version of the Xbox Series S should cost 350 euros and will be available at the end of this year. Microsoft had also introduced a black variant of the Xbox Series S in 2023 with 1TB of storage. This gaming console is reportedly still available, but while supplies last. It is not clear whether new variants of the Xbox consoles will arrive. Xbox CEO Sarah Bond did indicate during the Xbox Showcase that Xbox is 'busy' with the next generation of Xbox consoles.

White variant Xbox Series S 1TB – Source: Microsoft

Update8:10 am: Added statement from Xbox CEO Sarah Bond in which she states that Xbox is 'busy working' on the next generation of Xbox consoles.