Xbox Series S Carbon Black Model Seems To Be Getting Discontinued

Why make it, if they were going to discontinue it, the year later

@Vipor007 Not sure tbh. Lots of change going on over there at the minute, but it seems to be that they want a clear division between White Digital and Black Disc-Based consoles.

@Kezelpaso This does seem to be the big difference ultimately. Which makes sense; they've made S vs X confusing enough, no need to make it even more baffling to folks who don't know the differences.

@Vipor007 Arguably, it served its purpose and offered gamers a larger capacity. Its still being included in the Line-up - all that's changing is the Colour.

They made and launched the XB1S all Digital in 2019 but a year later ended Production of all the XB1 models.

Point is, its still in the Line-up, therefore proving it was 'worth' offering 2 Series S models with differing storage. Both must have sold as MS could have dropped the 'cheaper' model. Its just getting a 'colour' change/refresh to 'match' its Digital Only status.

It makes it easier when Kids say they want an Xbox and its the 'Black' one they want for Christmas...

Can they at least make a disc-based system that's under $500? I shouldn't have to pay that much just to play the physical version of SpongeBob Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated.

@HotGoomba there's always Xbox One (god, that was a Don Mattrick-esque comment) 😂

I will confirm this as factual, as Xbox Wire is quoted as saying "Fans can still purchase the Carbon Black Series S with 1TB while supplies last". So in other words, they're done making them now, and you can still get one provided that there is still one to get. Source: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/06/09/xbox-series-x-s-new-console-options/

Just a change of colour really I think it looks better in black but couldn't care less honestly why not just go any colour?

@Ricky-Spanish They want the digital models to be white and the optical disc drive models to be black.

@Banjo- Disc - Black, Digital - Xbox Green

Would anybody buy it

@Vipor007 I like the Series X Special Edition because it has a combination of black and green, but a green Series S, wow, that would be weird. Maybe I'm not Xbox enough after all. 🤣

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/03/07/stun-the-competition-with-the-new-xbox-wireless-controller-velocity-green/

@Kezelpaso That comment took me back to 2013

Better idea. Just discontinue the Series S.

Too many problems. Too many issues. Trying to keep parity with Series X made absolute setup to failure.

@Vipor007 Why make Series S at all.

I found the S a good starting new gen console but its limitations got annoying quick. And for £100 more for the X, I feel you are getting more than your money’s worth. You could pay nearly that for an external SSD to make the S playable. Just get the X.

Would love a smaller Series X with a disc drive.

@Vipor007 it was such a stupid design. Same as the new diskless X. I have no idea why they are wasting resources on this trash.

There are way too many Digital models out there.

@itslarryyo I understand with the 2TB X, but that's it update wise

But black looks way better than the white lol

I think the writing's on the wall for physical games, which sucks. Not because I like discs, but because I don't like monopolies. With a disc console there are so many options for where to get games. You can shop around brick and mortar stores, order online, parallel imports, pawn shops, eBay etc., you used to even be able to rent them, you can borrow from a friend, and when you're done with a game you can sell it (don't do that if you borrowed it though). Or you can buy a digital copy from the platform holder (usually the most expensive option). With a discless console, that's your only option. It's not just digital-only, it's buy-from-Microsoft/Sony/Nintendo only. If a game costs too much the only options a gamer has are to pay too much, don't play the game, or acquire it without paying (if that's even possible). None of those are good options.

@Weapon_Wheel Way too many problems for developers since it's underpowered that gives issues to try run next gen games. Plus it's honestly holding the Series X back since developers have alter a game due to Microsoft requirements with parity in the Series line.

@karlhendrikse Not to mention in other forms of media like movies or TV shows. Streaming services remove stuff all the time. If have a disc, never have to worry about where to find it or if is even available.

Of course biggest reason is quality. With disc you are going to get best experience and quality with picture quality, sound, etc.

Physical media is far superior and beneficial compared to the few pluses that streaming offers.

@x3King84 Oh dear goodness don't say that here. Are an over abundance of Series S fanboys that will trash you, since deep down inside, they know you are correct, and need to lash out to justify their mediocre purchase.

It's really sad Microsoft decided to release the Series S. Too many issues, too underpowered, too annoying.

Maybe some find it tiny and cute? Well just get a kitten and Series X. Be so much happier in the end.

@Benjamin Be nice. But I'd be very scared of overheating and the red ring death returning.

@GuyinPA75 I do like the S and have recommended it as long as one accepts the limitations but I don’t think it’s cheaper as soon as you add an SSD. That being said some people out there may just use as a GP box with one or 2 games on.
It did get me back into the Xbox ecosystem though and I’ve been gone since 360.