Last week, Microsoft launched a trio of Xbox Series X and S models. While we've already seen some teardowns going into more technical changes, there's one other small difference with the 1TB All-Digital Xbox Series X (Robot White) model doing the rounds.
As highlighted by the Xbox subreddit, apparently multiple videos of this particular model show how it doesn't feature the "green grill" ventilation like the existing XSX model. It's not clear why exactly it's been removed but one theory is "green on white would have looked weird".
Again, it's not really a big deal, but it's definitely become a bit of a talking point - with some claims it could also be to "save as much money" as possible on the production and sale of the system.
The Robot White Xbox Series X is notably cheaper in price than the other "Galaxy Black" 2TB XSX update. It also obviously doesn't have a disc drive and is instead an "all-digital" version of Microsoft's most powerful console.
Here's what we previously noted about it based on a teardown by tech YouTuber Austin Evans:
"While all the Series X models share huge similarities, the processor, motherboard and heatsink have changed in the new models - something which Xbox hadn't disclosed before release."
So, there you go - if you end up getting this new Robot White XSX, maybe don't expect green grills. How do you feel about this subtle change? Would it be a deciding factor in whether you do or don't purchase this particular model? Let us know in the comments.
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My Series X is in a cabinet under the TV so I cannot see the green vent anyway. If removing this feature saves money, then I'm fine with that, even if I could have seen it. When I'm playing a game, I wouldn't be looking at the top of my Xbox anyway, no matter where my console was positioned...!
It’s a nice looking series x in white.
I see on Microsoft store in the UK they have sold out of the 2tb series x console which was a store exclusive.
They should make more and sell more if they sold out.
Why Xbox think they can sell the all digital white 1tb at £429.00 I don’t know, when a PS5 1tb all digital is £389.99.
It’s not like Xbox are selling consoles in mass.
Just can’t understand Microsoft’s pricing policy here.
What makes it worse PS5 1tb digital is having a sale at £339.99 in the UK as well. £90 less than an Xbox 1tb series x digital.
I disagree completely, green on white doesn't look weird at all! I view this website in light mode and I am fond of the colour scheme!
@ralphdibny haha awesome comment
I never liked that green vent thing the black Series X had going on. You could only see it from certain angles so every time I walked past it it would just appear. Now, if it had been LEDs that you could keep on and actually see all the time, that would've been cool. Of course, I understand why they didn't do that.
@OldGamer999 I agree the price doesn't make sense easier to just get an original series x with a disc drive for the same price if not cheaper!
@Ricky-Spanish
Yeah it’s very weird and because things are how they are with Xbox at the moment, it makes you think even more, rightly or wrongly that they don’t care about the Xbox console.
The 360 era of Xbox was all green on white.
Green on white would have looked great.
@OldGamer999 the lack of comments on this site these days makes me think everyone ghosted Xbox.
@sixrings
Well it’s all about popularity and brand momentum which is usually organised and promoted by the business itself to sell various products.
Microsoft don’t seem to want to do that with Xbox, Xbox consoles or even gamepass.
They either don’t want to spend the money on PR or are thick enough to think the world knows about them. I find and no disrespect that USA companies have that weird vibe about them, that everyone should know about them.
It might work in the USA, outside of that it definitely doesn’t especially Europe and UK.
You need to let people know what you have for sale and why you should buy the product and also over other products from your competitors.
Simple sales and marketing, I’m beginning to believe the Xbox sales and marketing departments have closed down 🤣
Green and white is an awesome combo, did they forget the XBOX 360??
Damn. I was going to buy ten of these (one per room, and another for the car), but now it's useless without the green grill.
Anyone else in the UK still waiting for their 2Tb Galaxy Black Series X to ship?
Mine is still showing as pre ordered
Thought it was supposed to come out a week ago
I guess "Adorably All-White" didn't make it through the focus group for some reason?
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