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Join our newsletterAll the best features, news, tips and great deals to help you live a better life through technology Thank you for signing up to T3. You will receive a verification email shortly.There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again.By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions (opens in new tab) and Privacy Policy (opens in new tab) and are aged 16 or over.Microsoft unveiled the Xbox Series X at the tail end of last year, with an interesting design change that saw it go from a hefty, rectangular box to a uniform black monolith. It wasnt as drastic as the PS5 design, but its different enough from the Xbox One to make a statement while blending in with the rest of your entertainment centre.Thats clearly a concern for those considering the PS5, with the potentially huge console sticking out like a sore thumb - and why fan renders of a plain black edition have generated so much buzz, and news of a black and red edition that seems like it could be official has players excited. But for Xbox fans who arent afraid to stand out, news of a brand new colourway will be music to their ears. A Reddit user (opens in new tab) (via Thurrrott (opens in new tab)) claims to have spotted a white Xbox controller at (what we hope was a socially distanced) party at the house of a Microsoft exec in Washington, although the bash was being thrown by the execs child. The OP quickly took the photo down, but of course it was too late, and now its on the internet forever. The Xbox controller looks like the newest one, with the recognisable d-pad, and share button, indicating that this is either for a white version of the Xbox Series X, or the controller for the Xbox Series S - the all-digital edition expected to launch alongside or shortly after the console, thatll go head-to-head with the PS5 all-digital edition. (Image credit: Thurrott)The white colourway for the digital-only console wouldnt be too much of a surprise - Microsoft did the same thing this console generation with the Xbox One S, launching the console in Robot White rather than black. The console was later released in Storm Grey and Deep Blue, but white was the original choice for the Xbox Ones little brother. While we have no way of verifying the image, it does seem pretty real, and isnt too far removed from what Microsoft has done previously. Of course, the controller could be for a white version of the Xbox Series X, but well have to wait and see. Were still waiting on Microsoft and Sony to confirm the price, pre-order information, and launch dates for their respective consoles, but as we start gearing up for the holiday season, all should be revealed in due course.Get the best Microsoft Xbox Series X deals before anyone else!Well send you pre-order details and the best Microsoft Xbox Series X deals as soon as theyre available.Send me details about other relevant products from T3 and other Future brands. Send me details about other relevant products from third parties. No spam, we promise. You can unsubscribe at any time and well never share your details without your permission.Source: Thurrotts (opens in new tab)(Image credit: Shutterstock)Microsoft could launch a second next-generation console to go alongside its Xbox Series X, offering an affordable take on the flagship. Extra evidence has surfaced that the so-called Xbox Series S (aka Project Lockhart) is in the works, thanks to information uncovered in release notes for the 2020 version of Microsofts Game Development Kit. Spotted by a security researcher going by the name of TileOS on Twitter, a profiling mode that references Lockhart was found in the notes. While the notes spelled Lockhart as Lockhard, which appears to be a typo, it suggests that a cheaper version of the Xbox Series X is being worked on. While Microsoft has kept light lipped about an Xbox Series S, sources familiar with Microsofts Xbox plans told The Verge (opens in new tab) that the Lockhart mode in the release notes is part of the Xbox Series X developer kit. Apparently, that mode allows developers to force an Xbox Series X to use less of its power to simulate a less-powerful Xbox console, The Verge understands this mode gives developers access to only 7.5GB of the 13.5GB of RAM the Xbox Series X uses. It also only allows 4 teraflops rather than 12 teraflops to be accessed. More proof of Lockhart, this time from the XDKGDK release notes for June 2020. pic.twitter.comhulDoC9owvJune 24, 2020See moreHowever, that specification would mean the Lockhart mode throttles an Xbox Series X to deliver less power than the Xbox One X (opens in new tab), which delivers 6 teraflops of power. So it would seem odd that Microsoft would make a next-generation Xbox that would be less powerful than a current-generation console. But the Xbox One X tends to target 4K resolutions, whereas an Xbox Series S could be a machine aimed at people who dont want to run games at such a high resolution or still have 1080p TVs and monitors. Without any official word from Microsoft, all we have is speculation. But so far the signs point towards a cutdown Xbox being worked on. Why an Xbox Series S mattersOther rumors have suggested that an Xbox Series S could be half the price of the $400 Xbox Series X. This price will likely be achieved by having the Xbox Series S run games at 1080p with frame rates that might run from 30fps to 60fps. A spinning disk hard drive rather than SSD storage could also be used to keep the consoles manufacturing costs down. And an Xbox Series S would play into Microsofts strategy of getting as many people as possible signed up to its game services, such as Xbox Game Pass, by selling a cheap console as part of a subscription package. Microsoft has already done this with the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition All that being said, Microsoft has cancelled products in the past, so this reference to Project Lockhart in the GDK release notes could simply be a hangover from an earlier project that has been shelved. Microsoft is already predicted to undercut the PS5 (opens in new tab)s price tag with the Xbox Series X, so theres an argument that another cheaper console might not be worth the effort. Microsoft is due to hold a big Xbox event in July (opens in new tab), so theres a possibility we might hear more about an Xbox Series S next month. Even if such rumors dont come to fruition, the future of Xbox still looks like something to be excited about, especially with games like Halo Infinite (opens in new tab) on the horizon. Get the best Microsoft Xbox Series X deals before anyone else!Well send you pre-order details and the best Microsoft Xbox Series X deals as soon as theyre available.Send me details about other relevant products from Toms Guide and other Future brands. Send me details about other relevant products from third parties. No spam, we promise. You can unsubscribe at any time and well never share your details without your permission.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.

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