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Microsoft Confirms Xbox Series S (Project Lockhart) for $299

Coming this year alongside the Xbox Series X, the newly confirmed Xbox Series S is all-digital and the smallest Xbox ever.

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It has been one of the worst kept tech secrets in years, but 's Project Lockhart game console is now official. And yes, most of the leaks in recent months were accurate. Lockhart is called the , it is a more affordable version of the Xbox Series X, it is targeting Sony's PS5 Digital Edition, and it is also lacking any physical disc support.

This morning, Microsoft officially confirmed Xbox Series S. While the company has not put an official release date, it seems the console will land alongside the this holiday season. It's worth noting Microsoft has yet to provide an official release or price for the Series X.

We know have of that equation for the Xbox Series S. According to the company, the new console will cost $299/€299 and £249 in the UK.

One of the dangers of Microsoft heading this low is the company could arguable just be repackaging the Xbox One X for a new generation. That's at least a little bit true, with specs including support for 120FPS at 1440p, games upscaling to 4K, 4K media playback, support for DirectX raytracing, and a custom NVME 512GB SSD.

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Significantly Smaller

So, on paper, the Xbox Series S does not look like a major upgrade on the . That begs the question where Microsoft is going with this console? Well, it seems the company is giving gamers an affordable entry into the next generation of console gaming. More specifically, it is also targeting those who have most switched to a digital gaming existence.

Being all-digital is perhaps the main differentiator for the Series S. That said, let's not forget an Xbox One S All-Digital Edition already exists. Microsoft is also eager to talk up the design of the Series S, calling it the smallest Xbox ever.

That looks to be true as the machine is 60% smaller than the Series X. That's a significant difference and the console also has its own unique design, looking like a mix between a game console and a smart speaker.

Microsoft has yet to provide more details to confirm other rumors. Among them is the apparent ability for customer to spread the cost of the device through a $25/month financing plan.

Luke Jones
Luke Jones
Luke has been writing about all things tech for more than five years. He is following Microsoft closely to bring you the latest news about Windows, Office, Azure, Skype, HoloLens and all the rest of their products.

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