Various rumours have suggested for some time now that Microsoft is planning to unveil a second next-gen console codenamed "Xbox Lockhart" this year. And on Twitter, a security researcher and Windows reverse engineer has pointed to more evidence that the console seemingly exists.
The Twitter user TitleOS posted a series of screenshots showing reference to the "Xbox Lockhart" name in the Windows operating system, found in System32 library files. There are other previously revealed codenames in there too, with the likes of "Anaconda" and "Durango" said to reference the Xbox Series X and Xbox One respectively.
Of course, Microsoft still hasn't even hinted at the existence of the low-cost Xbox Lockhart, despite multiple rumours suggesting the console could be revealed very soon. Whether we'll get to see it in the near future remains to be seen, but it certainly looks like this next-gen system is the real deal.
Are you keeping a keen eye on Xbox Lockhart? Let us know your thoughts below.
[source twitter.com, via ign.com]
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Cant wait to finally see what this thing is. I've seen suggestions it could be a Stadia style streaming stick for XCloud (which I would honestly seriously consider) or a full on "Lite" Series X. Guess we will find out soon!
It will probably be the next-gen Xbox One S All-Digital Edition. Cheap, digital and able to play all Xbox games at a lower resolution and/or frame rate.
Yes! I would like to buy this console! Just to jump into nextgen without spending too much ^^"
Honestly, I don't care about a cheaper version. I want the full-fat next-gen experience without compromise - even if I do only own a 1080p TV
They'll come from completely left field and put out a handheld! ๐ All joking aside it will be interesting to see what the heck this thing is.
Project X cloud hand held...come on MS make it happen.
There is a LOT of speculation about Lockhart - not that I am interested as I want the most powerful Xbox I can buy - not a compromised one to sell at a lower price point - if indeed that is what Lockhart ends up being...
For all we know, it could well be something MS were considering and may decide not to bring it to market. It may depend on what price they feel they can - or have to - release the Series X at. To me it also only makes sense if MS are deciding to stop production of both models of the XB1 - the S (inc all digital) and X.
As others have said, it could be a mobile device - maybe a Tablet - maybe a hybrid of Surface and Xbox to utilise xCloud. Maybe its even something designed to upgrade their xCloud systems which were based on the XB1S and therefore never intended to release to public - may well be necessary with Series X having next gen 'exclusives' like Scorn or the Medium.
Point is, no one knows and even if it does/will exist, there is still no guarantee that it will be released for the public as its an upgrade for their own xCloud servers. It may not need the GPU power if its designed to stream predominantly at 1080p...
@HollowSpectre That would be awesome.
@BlueOcean I know right! But if it was streaming only I'd have to pass. Everyone wants a subscription fee and my internet really sucks. Can barely get streaming videos to work let alone games.
@BlueOcean
I completely agree.
@HollowSpectre That's the thing. If it's cheap it has to be a streaming handheld. A new-generation handheld might not be in Microsoft's plans because of the required specifications and storage. Nintendo did it with very old mobile technology and with ridiculous storage. Before Switch launched it was expected to have Tegra X2 and over 64GB of storage but it got Tegra X1, 32 GB of storage and a cheap LCD screen.
Microsoft could probably make a handheld with specifications similar to the original Xbox One but it will have trouble (just like the original Xbox One) running the new (2020-21) games.
It would be awesome and I'd get it because I got the PowerA MOGA Mobile Gaming Clip for xCloud but realistically an Xbox handheld would be a streaming device to keep price affordable and resolve the storage issue. :S
@BlueOcean Yeah I know it'll never happen but I can dream! ๐
I still don't see why they'd reveal this thing this year. Just seems like it would undermine the Series X, and if they were gonna have 2 skews you'd think they'd announce that earlier, not just tack one on a few months before release
@HollowSpectre I agree.
@roe unless this Lockhart is just the final
xBox one iteration (akin to the XBox 360 E... That I wish I owned to free an Ethernet port from my hub.)
@roe would it though? I mean either way your buying an Xbox. You arenโt going to suddenly buy a PlayStation because there is a cheaper Xbox. In the grand scheme of things, it lives in this ecosystem approach.
@mousieone fair point
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