Microsoft Unveils Xbox One Project Scorpio at E3
The 500 GB will run $299, with the 1TB version being $350, and the 2TB version running $399.
Project Scorpio shouldn’t be confused with the Xbox One S, a new system that will come out this holiday. It is expected that Microsoft is launching Scorpio in the Fall of 2017. Another good news is that all game releases would be compatible on all Xbox One consoles (via The Guardian). “Save it on your console, pick it up again on your Windows 10 PC”.
But despite the more powerful console being just around the corner, Xbox One S is still a good console for “millions and millions of people”, Spencer believes.
You can start right now; Microsoft is accepting orders from the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Local availability and pricing to follow. “So we’re able to build a family of devices that really will support you end to end”. Your Xbox One accessories will also work. The company has also promised earlier that Xbox One players will be able to stream their games with the VR headset inside a virtual reality theater.
“Gamers have never had more choice in how and where they play”, Spencer said.
Microsoft confirmed the existence of Project Scorpio at E3 today, and have stated that the console will release in 2017.
“There’s never been a better time to be an Xbox gamer”.
At last year’s E3 expo, Microsoft said that it would bring Xbox-only games to PCs. EA Access beginning october 13. “Microsoft is now developing the Xbox in lockstep with Windows 10, which has been a longtime corporate goal”.
Along with the hardware announcements, Xbox and PlayStation both revealed a lot about their upcoming software line-ups, adding to what has been shown off by Electronic Arts (EA), Bethesda and Ubisoft. Available worldwide as an Xbox Play Anywhere title on February 21, 2017.
Microsoft (MSFT) had a lot going on Monday.
