Microsoft Explores Digital-Only Xbox Series X Model and Future Hardware Plans

Microsoft is reportedly exploring the possibility of releasing a new Xbox Series X model without a disc drive, offering a cheaper option for consumers. The company is also planning to release other hardware in 2025, although details are currently unknown. However, it is unlikely that the unspecified hardware will be a more powerful Xbox Series X model, as an APU for such a console is not in development. The current cheapest option to enter the Xbox Series X generation is the Xbox Series S, but it has faced criticism from developers due to its technical limitations.