Microsoft will revamp the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles

Microsoft is planning to refresh the Xbox Series X console next year with an all-new design and features. It is being developed under the code name Brooklin. The revamped console has yet to be officially unveiled, but was accidentally revealed in court documents submitted as evidence in a legal battle between the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the tech giant.

The new Xbox Series X design will be much more round (cylinder) compared to the existing one and will be launched without a disc drive. In Microsoft's internal confidential documents, the company reveals that the console will have 2 TB of storage (up from 1 TB), and the USB-C port will have the ability to power. They will renovate or make a brand new Xbox controller. A new controller (development code Sebille) will be announced towards the end of the year and will include an accelerometer for gyro support.

It will have a two-tone scheme, support direct cloud connectivity, Bluetooth 5.2, and most likely an updated Xbox Wireless 2 connection. Microsoft also says they've improved haptic (physical) feedback, and speakers will be part of the haptic system. The buttons and joysticks should be quieter during use, the battery is replaceable, and the joysticks will also be replaceable.

Microsoft is also adding support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 to the revamped Xbox Series X console. At the same time, the company will switch to a more efficient 6nm architecture. Power supply consumption will be reduced by 15 percent. Microsoft is targeting the same starting price, $499. Sales are expected to begin in November 2024.

Microsoft also recently launched a refreshed Xbox Series S in black, but it too could get another refresh in 2024 (presumably by September) with support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. It should also include a redesigned controller.