SECOND NEW XBOX DUE
CHEAPER SERIES X FOR 1440P
-CL
THERE HAVE BEEN MUTTERINGS of two versions of the Xbox Series X for months. We had two codenames after all: Anaconda, and Lockhart. Leaked documents confirm that Microsoft is going to make another more affordable version of the X Series. It will be aimed at 1080p or 1440p gaming, rather than the exotic heights of 4K and beyond, which will keep the cost of the required graphics silicon down. It makes sense: The company sold two version of its Xbox One after all. It also enables Microsoft to undercut the PS5 with a “budget” model, and out-perform it with the full version. Tech specs are unsubstantiated, but it is expected to run a slightly slower CPU, have less usable RAM and a slower GPU, and ship with no optical drive. The end result is a box with less power than an Xbox One X but able to play the latest X Series games. We don’t have a name or price yet, but S Series and $399 are widely touted. We expect a launch announcement soon, with the boxes arriving in time for the holidays.