Microsoft halts production of Xbox One X, Xbox One S digital edition

Microsoft Xbox One X

As Microsoft ramps up its production of the Xbox Series X, the company announced that it'll stop production of the Xbox One X and the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition consoles. The only Xbox One console that will continue to be sold will be the Xbox One S. Of course, the remaining stocks for some retailers will still be around. A Microsoft spokesperson told The Verge that people should check with their local retailers if they still have the consoles. Reports of shortages have surfaced as more people buy game consoles while they're stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Xbox Series X will be launched later this year. Microsoft plans to continue its Xbox All Access subscriptions with this next-gen console. And rumours are going around that a cheaper, less powerful Xbox Series console will be unveiled next month. Codenamed "Lockhart," this rumoured Series X console is considered a big part of Microsoft's pricing strategy for the new gaming machines. This second console may be called the Xbox Series S, and it's expected to focus on 1080p/1440p gaming.

Microsoft to hold Xbox Games Showcase on July 23

Microsoft wants to show off more upcoming Xbox Series X titles through an Xbox Games Showcase stream happening on July 23 at noon Eastern Time. It's part of the company's Summer Game Fest. It can be streamed on the Xbox site, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. 

The last Xbox Series X event focused more on third-party titles, so there might be a chance we see those that the studio has been working on itself, including the much-anticipated Halo Infinite. And perhaps we're going to hear about the console's price and availability, too.

Source: Engadget

'Cyberpunk 2077' PS4 version will be compatible with PS5 at launch

When Cyberpunk 2077 does eventually launch, you don't have to worry about whether it can work on the next-generation PlayStation 5. CD Projekt Red confirmed the PlayStation 4 version of the game will "work on PS5 on launch day." The game developer previously confirmed that the game will support Microsoft's Smart Delivery system, which means the Xbox One version will work on the Xbox Series X from the get-go. CD Projekt Red pushed back the release of this action-adventure role-playing game from September to November 19, saying that it needed to make sure the game works well before launch day.

Those who buy the PS4 or Xbox One versions of Cyberpunk 2077 will get a free upgrade to a version of the game that's optimized for the next-gen consoles, and players can take "full advantage of the next-gen hardware." Unfortunately, CD Projekt Red couldn't confirm whether this upgrade will roll out in the coming year. 

Source: Engadget

Microsoft guarantees the Xbox Series X won't be bigger than fridge

When Microsoft first announced the Xbox Series X, some people compared its design to a refrigerator. The company concedes that it might look like one, but it won't be as big as one. Microsoft tweeted a photo that shows the console's dimensions beside an actual fridge. The tweet shows the Xbox Series X standing at 301mm, while a refrigerator is about 1,778mm tall. While it is still bigger than usual game consoles, the good news is you wouldn't need to leave that big of a space for it.