


Microsoft lets Xbox Series S devs increase console’s memory Metal: Hellsinger headlines Xbox Game Pass’ September lineup Xbox Series S $250 Black Friday price changed my tune on the console Microsoft will open pre-orders for its Gears of War 4-themed Xbox One consoles and controllers ahead of a planned mid-September launch.Īll Xbox One games with mouse and keyboard support Featuring redesigned grips and Bluetooth pairing functionality, each controller will include codes for extra Gears of War 4 lobby emblems and Gear packs. Microsoft additionally revealed that two different Gears of War 4-themed Xbox One controllers will be sold exclusively via GameStop and the Microsoft Store for $75 each starting in September. Compared to first-generation Xbox One hardware, the Xbox One S is 40 percent smaller in size and supports 4K video resolutions for Blu-rays as well as the console’s Netflix and Amazon Video apps. The included controller follows suit with similar coloring and branding, setting itself apart from previously issued Xbox One controllers with a distinct red D-pad and a Gears of War series logo.Īdditional digital bonuses bundled with the package include codes for Gears of War 4 weapon skins, character outfits, multiplayer lobby emblems, and “Gear” packs that award players randomly distributed in-game items.Īesthetics and bonuses aside, the package is otherwise equivalent to Microsoft’s standalone Xbox One S 2TB console, which launches on August 31. The console itself sports a blood-red color scheme and claw-like etchings across its exterior. Launching in September at a retail price of $450, the Gears of War 4 Xbox One S hardware bundle includes an Xbox One S 2TB Console, a vertical stand, an Xbox One controller, and a digital code that grants early access to Gears of War 4 prior to its retail release on October 7.
