Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase brought with it a bunch of announcements. Perhaps the most surprising however was the reveal of some new Xbox hardware. While not the most exciting, those wanting to get in on the Xbox ecosystem can now do so in a new way, with a brand new 1TB Carbon Black Xbox Series S variant officially announced.

Being the younger sibling of the Xbox Series X, the Series S offers the Xbox experience for a much cheaper price – $299. Unfortunately, one of its biggest drawbacks is the fact that the console only includes 512GB of storage; a rather paltry amount in 2023.

It is therefore welcome to see the Xbox Series S Carbon Black announced – a 1TB recoloured variant of the entry-level console. Arriving on the 1st of September, this sleeker alternative to Microsoft’s cheaper system brings with it double the storage for a relatively modest boost in price: $349.99.

Pre-orders for the Carbon Black Xbox Series S are available right now. Extra storage aside, it is welcome to see a black variant of the Xbox Series S announced. While the white Series S contrasts quite nicely with the high-end black Series X, offering a sleeker and more minimal version of the S while also boosting its storage size is highly appreciated.

It will be interesting to see whether the Black Series S becomes the new default for the console (as the Xbox One S was for the previous generation).

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