Microsoft has unveiled its Xbox One S All-Digital Edition for $249, which would be available starting May 7.
This is a new model that will be sold alongside the original Xbox One S and the more powerful Xbox One X.
"A disc-free, completely digital Xbox One is no longer just a rumoured pipe dream for cord cutters and the current generation of Fortnite fanatics who've never had to set foot inside of a GameStop.
"The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition will hit retailers on May 7 for $250 (Rs 17,760 approx) that's $50 (Rs 3,500 approx) less than the Xbox One S and it's available for pre-order from 17 April onwards.”
The new console comes with three popular Microsoft-owned titles, namely Sea of Thieves, Forza Horizon 3 and Minecraft.
"The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is $50 less than Xbox One S and we expect to maintain at least this price difference between the two consoles," Jeff Gattis, General Manager of Platform and Devices Marketing at Microsoft was quoted as saying by The Verge.
There's also a special offer on Xbox Game Pass, the monthly subscription service that includes access to more than 100 games.
With both Google and Apple entering the gaming business with their respective online streaming platforms, the likes of Sony and Microsoft will have to reinvent their products and work on new technology to stay relevant and in demand with consumers.
(With IANS inputs)
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