Why the Rumored Xbox Series S Is a Good Idea

It now seems all but certain that Microsoft will announce the Xbox Series S console. There have been rumors for months that the company is working on a second next-gen system. The concept behind the additional hardware seems to be similar to the Xbox One S.

This console is essentially a toned-down version of the Xbox One X. Most notably, it is a smaller and less powerful platform. The Xbox One S is also a digital console, with no disc drive. However, it is capable of playing all Xbox One games. These factors help drive down the price, making it a cheaper alternative.

The Xbox Series S will no doubt be the same. That would make it a digital-only console that is not quite as impressive as the Xbox Series X.

It might seem strange for Microsoft to release such a console to compete with its main product. But it makes a lot of sense and could be a great move for gamers. These are just some of the great advantages that Xbox Series S could have.

Xbox Series S would be much more affordable

Many are expecting the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 to be the most expensive consoles ever. Although no official prices have been revealed, estimates suggest they could cost up to $599. That’s a huge amount of money for a video game console and a big jump compared to the previous generation. In that sense, a cheaper alternative looks far more appealing. If the Xbox Series S can have similar performance to the Xbox Series X, it will be very attractive. It will mean gamers won’t have to shell out quite so much money.

More and more players are going digital

Digital game sales have been steadily growing over the last decade. It is not uncommon to see titles sell as many units via digital distribution as physical sales. In fact, a huge amount of games, including most indies, are only available as digital downloads. In a gaming world that is moving away from physical boxes, a digital-only console makes a lot of sense. After all, if you never plan on buying a game from a store, why pay extra for the disc drive?