Microsoft seems to have massive plans for the favored Xbox Sequence X, together with a refreshed mannequin that may embody new options and a dramatic new look.

The present Xbox Sequence X is thought for its monolithic look due to its matte black plastic building that is greatest described as “boxy.” It is undoubtedly a glance, particularly alongside the extra curvy PlayStation 5. However that could possibly be about to vary after a refresh was unintentionally leaked in new FTC documentation shared this week. The leak reveals that Microsoft is engaged on a brand new Xbox Sequence X, an up to date Xbox Sequence S, and even a brand new controller for the pair to share.

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The documentation was shared as a part of the continued FTC vs. Microsoft litigation in relation to the latter’s tried buyout of Activision Blizzard. The Verge picked up on the paperwork that confirms a lot of Microsoft’s plans for Xbox nicely into 2024 – together with two new consoles.

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Beginning with the brand new Xbox Sequence X, the console will shed that angular search for one which will probably be extra like a cylinder. The brand new console will even double its 1TB of inner storage to 2TB, whereas a USB-C PD port will seem on the entrance. There will not be a disc drive both, suggesting that Xbox goes all-in on digital supply in a means that it hasn’t achieved so far. It is not clear if there will probably be a disc-based model of the console as nicely. nonetheless.

Different notable enhancements to the up to date Xbox Sequence X, codenamed Brooklin, embody assist for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. The console can be set to utilize a brand new 6nm chip that may enhance effectivity and scale back energy utilization by 15 per cent. When it comes to pricing, $499 appears to be like to be the magic quantity.

The enjoyable continues, with Microsoft additionally engaged on a brand new Xbox Sequence S that will even get a brand new replace. A brand new look does not appear to be within the playing cards right here, however the identical Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6E upgrades will probably be. The storage will even double from the prevailing 512GB to a full 1TB, similar to the black Sequence S that just lately launched.

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Each of the brand new consoles will reportedly ship with an up to date controller, too. Codenamed Sebille, that controller will function an accelerometer for gyro assist in addition to assist for “direct-to-cloud” gaming. The mannequin that leaked seems to point out a two-tone design, however the total feel and appear are much like the controller we’re all acquainted with.

When it comes to launch timeframes, the up to date Sequence S is anticipated in September 2024 whereas November of the identical 12 months appears to be put aside for the up to date Sequence X. The brand new controller is about to be introduced later this 12 months, although.