Xbox models discontinued and stores could run out of stock – as Microsoft prepares for Xbox Series X launch

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POPULAR Xbox models risk going out of stock – as Microsoft halts production.

Microsoft is discontinuing several models as it prepares to launch the next-gen Xbox Series X later this year.

The all-digital Xbox One S is being discontinued

The Xbox One first came out in May 2013, and spawned a host of spin-off models.

But Microsoft is now working towards a brand new generation of consoles, expected around October or November 2020.

As a result, Microsoft has decided to stop making two consoles: the Xbox One X and the all-digital Xbox One S.

“As we ramp into the future with Xbox Series X, we’re taking the natural step of stopping production Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition,” a Microsoft spokesperson explained.

Microsoft has stopped manufacturing the Xbox One X

They added: “Xbox One S will continue to be manufactured and sold globally.”

It’s likely that the Xbox One S will be continued due to its popularity.

But the cheaper all-digital Xbox One S is being killed off permanently.

The same is true for the more expensive and powerful 4K Xbox One X, which will no longer be produced.

That’s Microsoft’s most expensive console available today, but will soon be replaced by the Xbox Series X.

Both consoles have only been available for a short time.

The Xbox One X came out in late 2017, while the all-digital Xbox One S only launched in April last year.

But Microsoft likely now wants to focus its resources on manufacturing the pricier next-gen Xbox Series X.

Shops will now have to make do with their existing stock of these consoles, which could soon run dry.

It’s entirely possible that some stores will run out of units for Xbox consoles as the Xbox Series X release date draws near.

If you’re looking for either of the discontinued models, it might become increasingly difficult in the coming months.

The good news is that Microsoft is expected to announce a second next-gen console later this month.

Microsoft’s long-rumoured Xbox Series S is tipped to be a cheaper, disc-free version of the Xbox Series X.

However, this console hasn’t been confirmed, and we don’t know how much it would cost.

In other news, check out our guide to the Xbox Series S release date.

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