The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 is now officially done, and it sure came packed with a number of exciting announcements and reveals. One of these announcements is actually perfect for gamers looking to get their hands on an Xbox Series S... but in black.
Yes, you read that right.
It has been announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 that a Carbon Black version of the Xbox Series S is set to launch worldwide this year. Here is what you have to know about this latest development.
Xbox Series S in Carbon Black to Launch This Year
The Xbox Series S in Carbon Black sounds exciting for anyone who loves the color, but it has a handy feature that will be perfect for all gamers. What is it exactly? Well, the Carbon Black Xbox Series S will come with 1 TB storage.
"The bold Carbon Black color is the same sleek, modern matte finish as Xbox Series X and the Xbox Wireless Controller," says a press release from Xbox.
"This console features the same next-gen speed and performance of our 512GB Series S, now with double the storage so you can download even more of your favorite games to your console where they'll be ready to play when you are," it adds.
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Other Things You Have to Know About the Carbon Black Xbox Series S
Xbox notes that the new color of the Xbox Series S can be paired with all your favorite Xbox accessories. It likewise can add an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to go with your console. However, the subscription is sold separately.
Other features that can be expected to come with the Xbox Seris S in Carbon Black include Quick Resume as well as gameplay of up to 120 FPS.
Launch, Pricing, and Preorder Details
You only have to wait for a handful of months for the arrival of the new color of Xbox Series S. This is because its official worldwide launch date has been scheduled for September 1. It is priced at $349.99.
As early as now, you can preorder your new Xbox gaming console. Just head to Xbox website or the Microsoft website in order to do so.
Xbox Games Showcase 2023
As previously mentioned, the announcement regarding the Carbon Black Xbox Series S is one of fthe many that were made during this year's Xbox Games Showcase. Given the nature of the event, most of the announcement made pertained to the games playable on the Xbox console.
Among the games that have been featured during the event are Clockwork Revolution, Forza Motorsport, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Also announced at the event were 33 Immortals, Cities: Skylines II, Jusant, Persona 3 Reload, and Persona 5 Tactica.
Some live games have been revealed to receive new updates, such as the Dune Expansion of Microsoft Flight Simulation, Overwatch 2: Invasion, and The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom.
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