WindowsCentral: The 'Xbox Maverick' console will be named 'Xbox One S All-Digital Edition,' preorders in April 2019

[Theorry]

First detailed by Brad Sams, Microsoft has been experimenting with a discless Xbox One S console codenamed Xbox Maverick, with a launch window thought to be around Q1 2019. According to our sources, we now know a little bit more about the timing and marketing name of this intriguing new console.
Microsoft is reportedly set to call the discless Maverick console the "Xbox One S All-Digital Edition," with preorders aiming for mid-April 2019, and with general availability coming in early May 2019. It looks as though it could be near-global simultaneous launch for almost all existing Xbox markets.

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The discless Xbox One S would be a first for the company, offering fans the ability to ditch discs altogether and go all-in on digital game licenses. As Microsoft pushes for greater access to its game library via things like the Xbox Game Pass digital subscription and the incoming streaming service Project xCloud, dropping the disc drive from the "All-Digital Edition" should make it the cheapest Xbox console yet, although we have no word on pricing just yet, or whether the console will see any design refinements beyond simply dropping the disc drive

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[sibarraz]

That's a very funny name.

I which that the X had a similar edition, but I could see MS believing that those who want an X are mostly people who buy physical

 

[Carolina Reaper]

Price it at 149 or less and I'll buy one just to access my 360 library.

 

[Deleted member 15428]

XOSADE

 

[kikuchiyo]

I wonder if this means the rumored disc-to-digital program would start then too? I'd like to move to digital only on Xbox, and would use the program even though I won't get the disc-less console.

 

[EvilChameleon]

So is this a test for the Lockheart? Streaming and digital downloads only?

 

[chandoog]

Xbox One S All-Digital Edition

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Just call it Xbox D.

 

[kennyamr]

Xbox One D would have been better though.

XboneD

 

[unapersson]

That's a very funny name.

I which that the X had a similar edition, but I could see MS believing that those who want an X are mostly people who buy physical

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It's a very Microsoft name, reminds me how they used to name all their Windows versions.

 

[Deleted member 862]

Xbox One D would have been better though.

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Xbox One D: The one without the D

 

[harz-marz]

As someone who is more and more digital I would welcome this as long as they continue to ensure backwards compatibility going forward.

 

[95-Knight]

maverick is a better name than Xbox One S all digital, it's a mouthful

 

[Windu]

seems clear enough

 

[LewieP]

Kind of a rubbish name, but if it's cheap enough it might make waves.

I'm curious as to whether they will go for extremely aggressive pricing, or maybe something like decent discount over existing models + 12 months of game pass.

 

[Vertpin]

I dare you to price it at $149! Lol.

 

[Jamrock User]

$149 and it plays fortnite could be really huge.

 

[modiz]

shouldnt the title say that it is releasing world wide in may 2019 rather than pre orders in april? sounds more important to me.

 

[Phamit]

This is a pretty straight forward name.

I like it.

 

[AlexFlame116]

 

[Theorry]

$149 and it plays fortnite could be really huge.

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In addition to the discless Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, we've heard Microsoft may be gearing up to announce a Fortnite-edition console with a custom Fortnite design, rather than a simple game bundle. It's unclear whether the Fortnite console would be a regular S, an X, or a discless version at this time, but we'll keep you posted as soon as we know more.

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[Deleted member 864]

I kinda like the name Xbox One D, or Xbox D.

 

[BAD]

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Oh my god

 

[ekim]

With the right price point I can see this being a good move considering their streaming efforts. I would hope for $150 but it will probably be $200

 

[Akai]

Xbox One SAD? lol

 

[Iichter]

In April huh, I guess it doesn't deserve an event of its own.

 

[Sabretooth]

Microsoft de Sade

 

[KoopaSwitch]

Next gen will likely be discless anyway.

Enjoy what physical games you want now.

 

[Bundy]

Just call it Xbox D.

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XboneD

Makes sense.

 

[Maneil99]

XBOX SAD

 

[carlsojo]

Very surprised that Xbox is beating Sony to the disc-less version, especially with how much cash Sony rakes in through digital.

 

[DOT_mjo]

Why when we are so close to next generation? Would you guys be wiling to throw down $150 (estimation) for an Xbox even if the next Xbox is only a year away (estimation again)?

 

[bdwnfn99]

Xbox One SAD

 

[Bigkrev]

Current Xbox 1 S is $299, can usually be found for $250 if you are willing to shop around or wait a week, and was $199 for Black Friday
Guess this will be $250, found for $200 when shopping around, and $150 on Black Friday

I will use this as an excuse to pick up a cheaper used Xbox 1 S most likely

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

SAD!

 

[SilverX]

First half of 2019 launch? Makes me wonder what they have planned for the holiday season!

 

[Welfare]

Xbox One D was RIGHT THERE Phil

 

[AGoodJoe]

Hey guys remember the PSP Go?

 

[Jessie]

Microsoft is really bad with names.

 

[Windu]

So is this a test for the Lockheart? Streaming and digital downloads only?

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this is probably something to do with them building out their datacenters. the xbox's don't need disk drives in the cloud.

 

[PlayBee]

Excited to see how tiny this thing might be.

 

[CloseTalker]

Why when we are so close to next generation? Would you guys be wiling to throw down $150 (estimation) for an Xbox even if the next Xbox is only a year away (estimation again)?

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I'd venture a guess that the hardcore demographic that generally posts here isn't the market they're going for.

 

[cakely]

It should be the Xbox One D.

Why even put the S in that name?

Also? I am not the target market.

Xbox One SAD

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Oh, god, that works.

 

[R dott B]

Wonder how low they can get the price. 99 bucks would be nice.

 

[GrimGrinningGuy]

I wonder if this means the rumored disc-to-digital program would start then too? I'd like to move to digital only on Xbox, and would use the program even though I won't get the disc-less console.

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Yeah if that happens I may convert my discs to digital and grab one of these for bedroom so I can access all my stuff

 

[disgraciau]

Xbox One SAD :(

 

[Era of not Yakuza]

Xbox Go
Nice, let's see what happens

 

[DOT_mjo]

I'd venture a guess that the hardcore demographic that generally posts here isn't the market they're going for.

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True, and if they keep marketing Gamepass like Netflix but for gaming, I don't think it would be too hard for casuals to understand what they are getting into.

 

[Eoin]

Price it at 149 or less and I'll buy one just to access my 360 library.

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If it's around that price it'd almost be worth it just for the combination of an Xbox One controller and a cheap media box.

 

[Dimple]

Surely Xbox One E or Xbox One D would be more fitting.

 

[Windu]

Why when we are so close to next generation? Would you guys be wiling to throw down $150 (estimation) for an Xbox even if the next Xbox is only a year away (estimation again)?

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the transition to next gen hardware is going to be a lot slower. I doubt many games will be exclusive to next gen for a long time. games will scale and devs will only move on once the customer base does. Also, they are probably putting these same model of S's in their datacenters for XCloud.