VAL0R
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Update:
The Verge story is here and has more pics: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/9/21361157/microsoft-xbox-series-s-console-leak-controller-packaging
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Xbox Series S confirmed? (alleged leaked controller packaging says yes!)
Update:
The Verge story is here and has more pics: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/9/21361157/microsoft-xbox-series-s-console-leak-controller-packaging
hououinkyouma00
Member
iOS has had native support for Xbox/PlayStation controllers for quite some time. Will even support Elite controller and the accessibility controller too.iOS
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
I suppose that makes sense, because they're bluetooth. Just thinking it's weird seeing that on packaging, considering how Apple did Microsoft dirty when it came to XCloud.
BoxFresh123
Member
If this is legit and stuff like retail packaging is leaking than could we have the next XBox event much sooner than later?
MasterCornholio
Member
wonder what resolution series s runs RE8 at
Depends if it's more powerful than the PS5.
Jking
? Imagine Series X is 100 dollar cheaper then PS5(disc version) and series S is 200 dollars cheaper. that would make things really interesting.
Rossco EZ
Member
DarkMage619
$MSFT
You'll never have dead non replaceable rechargeable batteries in those controllers and I like that.
Unknown?
Member
480p/30 or 480i/45wonder what resolution series s runs RE8 at
MrFunSocks
Banned
A consumer friendly one.
saintjules
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hououinkyouma00
Member
It is sort of strange seeing it but it makes sense.
Nobody loses from the compatibility. Microsoft makes more sales because of iOS owners, and Apple gets to have access to major controllers without making their own but it adds value to iOS.
It’s super nice playing a modern port of Chrono Trigger on my AppleTV with my DualShock 4.
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Unknown?
Member
You can easily replace the batteries in a rechargeable one. They've even made it easier to open it up than before.
LarknThe4th
Member
Can we now just see it please with prices and such, its August! 
dottme
Member
Or they can just put rechargeable batteries directly in the pack. I really don't get why people are still defending the idea that non-rechargeable batteries in a controller is still a good idea in 2020. So many batteries get created and pollute the environment for best few hours of gameplay and for worst to be immediately replaced by rechargeable one.
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THEAP99
Banned
That branding is just.. gross. It's a disaster waiting to happen.
Anyways, Xbox Series Sis is pretty much gonna be the main thing for them. Especially with xcloud and gamepass being a focus, i expect the xbox IX (series x) to be abandoned quite early, series s will be the main focus and will sell the most for Microsoft.
Honestly the series s will be good for most people. It will be fairly cheap and probably swing a few PlayStation gamers who don't want to waste money on an expensive pc or the series x. who knows, if the initiative delivers i may get one myself.
Anyways, Xbox Series Sis is pretty much gonna be the main thing for them. Especially with xcloud and gamepass being a focus, i expect the xbox IX (series x) to be abandoned quite early, series s will be the main focus and will sell the most for Microsoft.
Honestly the series s will be good for most people. It will be fairly cheap and probably swing a few PlayStation gamers who don't want to waste money on an expensive pc or the series x. who knows, if the initiative delivers i may get one myself.
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Badlucktroll
Member
I bet series s is weaker and all digital
Sir Vilhelm
Member
Don't be so thick, it's about choice and convenience. AA rechargeables are cheap and last forever
01011001
Banned
reading this I'm not sure if your profile title is a joke or an objective description
well we know it is weaker. leaks reached from 4 to 5 TF and less RAM while using the same CPU and CPU clocks and the same SSD.
it's basically designed to run Series X games at either 1/4 or !/3 of the Series X's resolution. meaning 4K games will typically run at 1080p and there is headroom for games that run below 4K to still reach or come close to 1080p on Series S.
that's what the leaks suggest so far what this console is about.
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LordOfChaos
Member
Once the S is shown, at that point they'll have to reveal pricing, right?
"Here's our cheaper box, it's cheaper by...An amount, compared to...An amount"
"Here's our cheaper box, it's cheaper by...An amount, compared to...An amount"
quickwhips
Member
Probably 1080p 60fps.
splattered
Member
wonder what resolution series s runs RE8 at
Nah it'll be 1440p 60fps vs 1080p 45fps on ps5
dorkimoe
Member
Yeah, I'm not really sure why everyone is so eager to see a less powerful console, unless its just the digital version of series x
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Maybe because it'd be interesting if it's significantly cheaper, with the limitation being that it only plays games at 1080p. I know a couple of normies who don't have 4K TVs yet, and don't plan on upgrading any time soon. If they're presented with the option to buy the Series S for $300 or the PS5 for $500, they're gonna pick the Series S. As long as their kids can play Fortnite on it, they're golden.
dorkimoe
Member
Dunno why you would even upgrade from an xbox one then if youre just going to play fortnite. I just cant imagine the difference then between Xbox one and Series S. I get not having 4k tv's, but then you dont need to upgrade
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01011001
Banned
you don't NEED batteries, you have the OPTION to use them.
and there is literally no negative about this.
want to use AA batteries? you can!
want to use AA rechargeable batteries? you can!
want to use the official rechargeable battery pack? you can!
want to use the vast array of third party battery packs? you can!
as opposed to:
want to use AA batteries? NOPE you can't!
want to use AA rechargeable batteries? NOPE!
want to use the official rechargeable battery pack? you can! but you will never be able to replace it without killing you warranty!
want to use the vast array of third party battery packs? NOPE!
if you can criticize anything about how Microsoft is handling this it is maybe the pricing of the controller in combination with a play and charge kit, that's maybe a bit too high, but the concept is absolutely perfect.
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splattered
Member
I dont see why they would bother branding it an entirely different model (S vs X) if the only difference is digital.
Its prob less powerful but same architecture and lesser price.
Nintendo has no problem selling butt loads of underpowered cheap hardware this will do fine too.
Vawn
Banned
DynamiteCop!
remains the ONLY person on Earth finding this out for the first time.
There is no Xbox 'Series S'
I'm sure I'm going to catch some flack for this but so be it. They've already explained the Series X name and it's been easily understood for me since square one. It's a simple convention really if you look at it abstractly. What was the Xbox One X relative to the Xbox One/S? It was the X SKU...
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Yeah but I'm talking more about people who don't already have a game console. Or one guy I know who has a base PS4 and a 1080p TV and is looking to upgrade this Christmas, and has no brand loyalty. Just wants to be able to play "next gen" games and will likely own this new box for 5+ years.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
I've used one of those rechargeable battery packs since the 360 days.
Iced Arcade
Member
Worst kept secret. The announcement will be cringy when you see Phil's face thinking people are surprised.
I am happy af that they have battery packs. Play and charge packs all day ever day over disposable controllers.
I am happy af that they have battery packs. Play and charge packs all day ever day over disposable controllers.
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Mr Moose
Member
Is the Xbox Elite controller battery replaceable? (Never used one).
DeltaPolarBear
Member
You need to hang around the next gen speculation thread to understand it.
Basically, there had always been a small group of console gamers who want an expensive next gen console. 600? 700? even 800 dollars are thrown around. They want a powerful machine but they don't want to buy a PC.
Other posters in the forum would keep reminding them that consoles can't be too expensive or the market would be too small for console games. And the compromise that was created was "fine, then make a cheap ass nasty console for peasants, but make an powerful expensive SKU just for me".
This is an idea that had been bouncing around for years by now. It had always been fantasy, until Microsoft made it real.
So the people cheering for Series S are not the people actually into BUYING it. They are cheering for their dream of owning an overpriced console being a reality.
Note that because we don't know the price of Series X yet, those people are still dreaming about it being 800 dollars and salivating. The actual usefulness of Series S for gaming is irrelevant to them.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Looks like the guy had trouble opening the box. lol
Hellraizah
Member
My guess is also that Xbox Series S will have a disc drive or the capacity to add an external disc drive.
I don't see why they would leave so much space on the top bar of the game boxes graphic design.
Maybe I'm wrong, but that's my prediction.
I don't see why they would leave so much space on the top bar of the game boxes graphic design.
Maybe I'm wrong, but that's my prediction.
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Entroyp
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wonder what resolution series s runs RE8 at
480 pixels interlaced I assume