# All-Digital Consoles Microsoft Announced the Digital Xbox Series X & S at the Xbox Games Showcase By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-06-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-xbox-series References: [community.designtaxi](https://community.designtaxi.com/topic/3724-microsoft-showcases-all-digital-xbox-consoles-and-dozens-of-new-games-including-call-of-duty-black-ops-6-and-doom-the-dark-ages/) & [news.xbox](https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/06/09/xbox-series-x-s-new-console-options/?ocid=Event_soc_omc_xbo_tw_Video_buy_6.9)  During the annual Xbox Games Showcase, [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-xbox-series-x) revealed all-digital Xbox Series X and S consoles as discless models that support the needs of digital-first players. Xbox president Sarah Bond showed the new white Xbox Series X during the event, along with a 2TB Galaxy Black version of the original [Xbox Series X.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1080p-enhanced) With a subscription to [Xbox Game Pass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-xbox), many gamers already get launch-day access to newly released titles, and these digital, next-generation consoles eliminate the disc drive. "This new special edition Xbox Series X delivers the same speed, performance and features of Xbox Series X, but with twice the storage and a unique design,” said Xbox hardware chief Roanna Sones in a blog post. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Digital-first Consoles:** The shift towards all-digital consoles caters to the growing preference for digital game libraries and online subscriptions. - **Subscription-based Gaming:** Services like Xbox Game Pass are reducing the need for physical copies by offering immediate access to a vast library of games. - **Enhanced Storage Solutions:** Next-generation consoles with increased storage, such as the 2TB Galaxy Black Xbox Series X, are addressing the rising demand for more digital content capacity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** Innovations in digital-only consoles are transforming the way gamers access and store their game libraries. - **Consumer Electronics:** The trend towards discless gaming devices highlights advancements in digital storage and media consumption. - **Subscription Services:** The popularity of subscription-based gaming models is influencing the market dynamics and consumer purchase behavior. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Discless White Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-xbox-series-x.md) - [Strikingly Minimalist Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-xbox-series-s-1tb-carbon-black.md) - [Sleek Black-Tonal Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series.md) - [Maturely Demure Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-1tb-series-s-carbon-black.md) - [Slim Modular Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps5-slim.md) - [Next-Gen Hybrid Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-helix.md) - [Console Storage Expansion Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-digital.md) - [Gaming Company Production Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-x-production.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-x25-limited-edition.md)