Microsoft has announced a new variant of its affordable Xbox Series S console. The new model features 1TB of storage compared to the 512GB on the standard model. The new model also has an all-black finish with a matching black controller that should make it visually distinguished from the 512GB model. The 1TB Series S is priced at US$ 349, US$ 50 more than 512GB model, and will be available starting September 1.
Storage, in general, has been made more
affordable for the Xbox Series consoles. Western Digital recently started
offering expandable storage drives for these consoles, which start at US$ 80 for
the 512GB model and US$ 150 for the 1TB model. Seagate has the same models for US$ 90
and US$ 150, respectively. The 1TB Seagate drive used to cost US$ 220 and was the
only option available for quite some time.
Aside from more storage options, Xbox is
also getting a new controller and headset. These are designed in collaboration
with Starfield, Bethesda's upcoming open world action RPG. The new controller
features a white and gray color scheme with red accents. The d-pad is finished
in gold and the shoulder buttons are transparent. Meanwhile, the controller
also features a white design with red headband and gold accents. The controller
is priced at US$ 80 and the headset at US$ 130. Both are available starting today.
