Posted 3/28/2024, 2:45:00 PM
Microsoft Unveils All-Digital Xbox Series X Without Disc Drive, Raising Preservation Concerns
- Microsoft releasing all-white, all-digital Xbox Series X console without a disc drive
- New model will launch in June/July 2023 for $50-$100 less than $500 Series X
- Console will have same internals but upgraded heatsink for better cooling
- Microsoft appears to be moving towards an all-digital future with Xbox
- This reignites concerns around long-term video game preservation with increased digital reliance