The reports and rumors regarding an all-digital Xbox One S console turned out to be true. During the latest edition ofInside Xbox, Microsoft officially announced theXbox One S All-Digital Edition, but that wasn’t the only piece of news the company had to share. Even if you’re waiting to see what Microsoft has in the works for the next generation of devices, it has plenty to offer Xbox One players now as well. Here is the biggest news from the episode.
Xbox One S All-Digital Edition
The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition will be identical to theXbox One Sin every way except for the omission of a disc drive and will be available on May 7 for $250. This $50 price difference will be maintained going forward, and the console comes with the gamesMinecraft,Sea of Thieves, andForza Horizon 3pre-installed.
It will also come with a “special offer” for Xbox Game Pass, and Microsoft has another bundle that is perfect for new Xbox One owners …
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Speaking of Xbox Game Pass, six games have received Xbox One X enhancements today. These areSplinter Cell Double Agent,Splinter Cell Conviction,Splinter Cell Blacklist,Ninja Gaiden 2,Fable 2, andFable 3. It brings the total of enhanced backward-compatible games to 62.
Eleague Gears Summer Series
For esports-obsessed players, Microsoft has partnered with Eleagueto create a six-part TBS series calledEleague Gears Summer Series: The Bonds and Betrayals of Brotherhood.The series will begin on June 14 at 11 p.m. ET and will include an inside look into the lives of six professional Gears of War players. It will also chronicle their transition fromGears of War 4toGears 5, and the series will offer the debut ofGears 5multiplayer.
The show leads into the Gears Summer Series live tournament, which will see eight teams compete in the upcoming game. You’ll be able to watch it on Twitch and B/R Live on July 13 and 14.
