Microsoft is gearing up for a 2024 makeover of its Xbox Series X console. The new Xbox Series X, codenamed Brooklin, was inadvertently revealed in recent FTC v. Microsoft documents, as reported by The Verge. The fresh Xbox Series X will sport a distinct circular appearance and will ditch the disc drive. It will come with an increased 2TB of storage (up from 1TB), a front USB-C port featuring power delivery, and a completely new controller.
The new controller, named Sebille, is set
to be unveiled later this year. It will incorporate an accelerometer for gyro
support, a two-tone color scheme, support for cloud connectivity, Bluetooth
5.2, and an updated Xbox Wireless 2 connection. Additional features include precision
haptic feedback speakers within the controller, quieter buttons, swappable
batteries, modular thumbsticks, and a motion-activated wake feature.
Inside the new Xbox Series X, Microsoft is
introducing Wi-Fi 6E support, Bluetooth 5.2, and transitioning to a more
efficient 6nm manufacturing process. The power supply unit (PSU) will be 15%
smaller while retaining the same USD 499 launch price as the current Xbox
Series X. Microsoft has outlined a roadmap for the new Xbox Series X console
and controller, alongside a refreshed Xbox Series S with 1TB of storage. While
a black Xbox Series S was recently launched in June, another update is expected
in 2024, featuring Wi-Fi 6E support, Bluetooth 5.2, and the new Xbox
controller.
Microsoft is contemplating console
customization through its Xbox Design Lab program as a future goal, though it’s
important to note that this initiative is not fully funded yet. The leaked
documents also mention a new Elite controller with similar updates to the main
controller refresh. Tentatively, Microsoft plans to release the updated Xbox
Series S in September 2024, followed by the Xbox Series X refresh in November
2024.