Xbox: revealed next-gene console cheaper than Series S

For some time, Microsoft has been pursuing a plan that stands out clearly from the two large console manufacturers. With the now revealed designs, the project could now also take a more concrete shape elsewhere.

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Already in May, Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox exchanged in a subsequently published e-mail via a surprisingly open strategic plan with the EPIC CEO Tim Sweeney (Source: IGN).

Not only does Microsoft strive to make future Next-Gen games accessible by the in-house Xbox Cloud Gaming service for owners older Xbox generations . Also, the idea in the room is to bring its own gamestreaming offer to the competition consoles of Sony and Nintendo and thus further expand the action radius.

The now published Leak would fit a so-called Xbox Stream Box (Source: Twitter). This small device could ensure that even owners of older televisions can access the Xbox digital game library in the future - Internet connection with at least 5 megabits assumed.

Many Xbox Series X | S features

In addition, the white box, which is not much larger as a stack of playing cards, should have many features of Xbox Series X and S on board. The built-in IR receiver couples your Xbox controller. Mouse and Keyboard Support should also be on the plan.

On the Internet, your optional via WLAN or via cable. The game streaming should be possible both via the Xcloud and the direct control of your home console . Common apps such as Netflix or Disney + should be installed on the device. The well-known party chat serves to communicate.

Whether the small box is actually going into production, was not confirmed so far , but would fit the Microsoft policy in terms of game streaming. But even if Microsoft should soon make this development officially, the release could last longer than expected due to the persistent global delivery bottlenecks **.

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