Cheaper Xbox One set for 2014 release, report claims

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Information contained in forum 'leak' verified by multiple publications

A new, cheaper Xbox One SKU will be released in 2014, a growing number of reports have suggested.

The claim first emerged via a whistle blowing NeoGAF post, which suggested that Microsoft is planning a new $399 Xbox One model, possibly minus a physical disc drive.

nformation contained in the post has since been verified by multiple publishing sources cited by CVG, The Verge and VG247, that latter of which credits "trusted publishing partners" as verifying the new Xbox One SKU, which it says will be cheaper than the current $499 USD / £420 model.

Although the original NeoGAF post states the new Xbox model may be released without an optical disc drive, this has not been verified by any publication.

It has also been claimed that Microsoft will be releasing a white Xbox One in October, to tie in with the release of Sunset Overdrive, as well as a special Titanfall edition of its new console in March. The white Xbox One rumour has been backed up by sources cited to tech site The Verge.

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HOFPosted:

Ice-Coolz They are planning to release two one with and without disc trays so you have a choice.


Yeah but then you have to buy all virtual games and I personally don't like to do that so I will just have to wait till they drop the price I guess.

CBR_FIREBLADEPosted:

iburnleyJTAG i have both xbox one and ps4 but releasing a cheaper console is just a kick in the teeth to all those who paid the top price for an xbox... why couldnt they release 2 versions on launch date, which in turn would have made sure that everybody could have bought an xbox for christmas instead of needing to go through 4 rounds of pre ordering??? i ordered mine back in september but only just received my xbox on wednesday just gone!! in my honest opinion i think this is pure bulls**t and a blatant attempt to milk every single dollar/pound yet again... if they do bring out a newer cheaper model then they should reimburse the cost difference back to the customers who HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO PAY THE PREMIUM PRICE for this new system

It is called market skimming, all the major brands do it, release products at top dollar for the people who must have them, and then reduce them over the years to gain sales from those who didn't have to have the latest thing upon release, it's a very common business plan.

orgyPosted:

Lavish This ladies and gentlemen, is why I don't buy consoles at release.


Exactly, this white one looks better and is cheaper. I don'r really mind the disc drive thing though.

AgesPosted:

Lavish This ladies and gentlemen, is why I don't buy consoles at release.

hahah you got that one right Lavish, you got that one spot on.

IntPosted:

Lavish This ladies and gentlemen, is why I don't buy consoles at release.


truly said and pc gaming...

TywinPosted:

This ladies and gentlemen, is why I don't buy consoles at release.

iburnleyJTAGPosted:

i have both xbox one and ps4 but releasing a cheaper console is just a kick in the teeth to all those who paid the top price for an xbox... why couldnt they release 2 versions on launch date, which in turn would have made sure that everybody could have bought an xbox for christmas instead of needing to go through 4 rounds of pre ordering??? i ordered mine back in september but only just received my xbox on wednesday just gone!! in my honest opinion i think this is pure bulls**t and a blatant attempt to milk every single dollar/pound yet again... if they do bring out a newer cheaper model then they should reimburse the cost difference back to the customers who HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO PAY THE PREMIUM PRICE for this new system

CraigPosted:

I so hope so, a disc-less Xbox is just what i need.

-Excite-Posted:

They are planning to release two one with and without disc trays so you have a choice.

SkeletonsPosted:

i've actually been holding off for a white one so this will be great. i will be purchasing it some time in the near future, hopefully...


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