Due to leaks this week, Microsoft was forced to come out with not only the price and design of both next-gen consoles, but also other availability details. Be sure to catch up via this overview.
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A new report suggests that Microsoft will be releasing a second console for the next generation, which won't have a disc drive. It will also be less powerful than Project Scarlett.
Microsoft announced today that it's bringing back its Xbox All Access leasing program, this time with an upgrade path to the company's upcoming next-generation console, Project Scarlett.
High frame rates, fast load times and smooth gameplay will be the focus of the Xbox Scarlett team designing the next-generation console, according to Microsoft head of gaming, Phil Spencer.
Xbox head Phil Spencer has confirmed that Microsoft's upcoming Xbox console will indeed have an optical disc drive, saying "right now physical is a choice that millions of people love."
During its E3 presentation, Microsoft finally revealed some of the details regarding its upcoming Xbox console, including support for up to 8K resolutuion, 120fps, and real-time ray tracing.