Summary
A lucky gamer has already brought home a newXbox Series X Digital Editionfrom Walmart. TheXbox Series Xuser seems to be happy with their purchase, though the console’s early release and all-digital nature have sparked some conversations.
TheXbox Series X Digital Edition was initially revealedin June, and eager fans have been expecting its release ever since. However, the new Xbox isn’t supposed to release until October 15, with it even arriving as late as October 29 in select regions. This fan managed to grab one nearly a week early.
Reddit user MikeyGwald showed off their new prize to the Xbox subreddit, revealing that they’d managed to grab the new 1TB Xbox Series X Digital Edition at Walmart. According to the fan, the consoles were already on the shelves, and are currently selling for $448, which is in keeping with the expectedXbox Series X Digital Edition price. MikeyGwald is apparently quite pleased with their purchase, noting that they only own digital copy of games anyway, so the new version of the Xbox Series X is perfect for them. The OP also suggested that it seemed like their console was running a bit cooler than the original Xbox Series X.
Reddit Users Express Annoyance and Curiosity
Other Xbox fans have been quick to descend on the comments of the post, sharing their thoughts on the upcoming console. As one might expect, plenty of debates over the digital nature of the new Xbox Series X have appeared, with many fans expressing displeasure at the gaming industry seemingly moving further into an all-digital future. Many gamers still own physical copies of games and don’t want to lose access to them. However, as MikeyGwald pointed out, many modern physical releases don’t even contain the game or full title on the disc, forcing gamers to download more data anyway. Somegames haven’t released on physical media, either.
Ultimately, it’s up to each player to decide which kind of system is right for them. If all-digital versions of premium gaming consoles don’t sell well, it may mean that physical releases of games will continue to be produced for a long time yet. It will be interesting to see how well both the Xbox Series X Digital Edition and the upcoming PS5 Pro sell, as both lack disc drives. After the announcement of thePS5 Pro not having a disc drive, the standalone disc drives rapidly sold out. However, until the system actually releases, this may not be a good metric, as it’s likely that many drives were bought with the intention of reselling once the PS5 Pro launches.
Xbox Series X Digital
The Xbox Series X Digital is the best way yet to play Microsoft’s extensive collection of Game Pass titles. In a distinctive robot white color, Microsoft’s flagship console has the same 4K gaming capabilities and supports 120 fps gameplay. The Xbox Series X digital ships with a blazingly fast 1 TB SSD to ensure gamers have plenty of space for digital downloads. With the console, buyers receive the versatile Xbox Wireless Controller with a dedicated Share Button to boast gameplay achievements.
