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The new generation of Microsoft Xbox Series X mainframe is exposed: cylindrical 2TB without optical drive and handle with gyroscope

Shulou Source: shulou.com Published: 2023-11-24 20:46:09 10月04日 Update

Thanks to CTOnews.com netizens for the delivery of clues on the way! CTOnews.com, September 19 (Xinhua)-- Microsoft plans to update its Xbox Series X host, code-named Brooklin (Brooklyn), with new designs and features in 2024, a design that has been unexpectedly disclosed in a new FTC lawsuit against Microsoft.

As you can see from the figure, the new Xbox Series X host has a cylindrical design and will not have a CD-ROM drive. Microsoft's internal confidential documents show that the console has the highest 2TB storage space, USB-C interface power, and a "brand new, more immersive game console."

As you can see from the design of another handle, the handle uses a black and white panda color, the overall button layout remains basically the same, code name Sebile, and finally brought the gyroscope accelerometer, the price of $69.99.

In addition, the handle supports direct connections to the cloud, Bluetooth 5.2, and possible updated "Xbox Wireless 2" connections. Microsoft also listed "accurate tactile feedback" and "VCA tactile simultaneous speaker" as one of the specifications of the handle. It will also have quieter buttons and joysticks, rechargeable replaceable batteries, modular joysticks, and wake-up support, much higher than the current handle specifications.

In the new Xbox Series X design, Microsoft also added Wi-Fi 6e support, Bluetooth 5.2 receiver, equipped with 6nm chip. According to Microsoft documents, the PSU power of the new mainframe will be reduced by 15%, with a target price of $499 the same as Xbox Series X.

CTOnews.com found in the document that Microsoft also plans to launch an upgraded Xbox Series S host that supports Wi-Fi 6e and Bluetooth 5.2.

Microsoft has outlined a roadmap for this new Xbox Series X host and handle, which is expected to launch a new handle in May 2024, an upgraded Xbox Series S host in August 2024, and a new Xbox Series X host in October 2024.