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Xbox Scarlett May Not Have a Disc Drive

Xbox Scarlett May Not Have a Disc Drive 552m67

By Rishi Alwani | Updated: 17 November 2018 01:59 IST

Highlights

Scarlett is the Xbox One successor
Scarlett will be a family of devices
Microsoft may not ship it with for physical media

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The Xbox One successor codenamed Scarlett may not sport a disc drive. It seems that Microsoft is weighing its options and deciding if Xbox Scarlett should physical media or not according to those familiar with Microsoft's plans. If true, it could end up being yet another step towards the erosion of consumer rights from a company that thought it would be a good idea to launch the Xbox One as an always online console. Hopefully common sense would prevail. 26692r

According to sources speaking to Xbox insider Brad Sams, "Microsoft is still trying to decide if that console will include a disc drive but should be making the final decision here shortly."

Previously Sams suggested that Xbox Scarlett is a "family of devices" of which he speculates that "we may see multiple pieces of hardware released that year."

Project xCloud.

While the specs on the first console are yet to be nailed down as its still early in development, the streaming box will be lower-powered featuring a limited amount of power for controller input, image processing, and collision detection. This suggests that more hardware would be needed locally resulting in a high price albeit not as much as what a new next-generation console would cost allowing for an expanded reach. This device is further ahead in development and like the first console is slated for a 2020 release date.

It would be interesting to see how this works out. Microsoft, like Sony and Nintendo doesn't make much money on hardware sales. A bulk of revenue comes from game sales and in the case of Sony and Microsoft, subscription services. Having a lower cost console could allow for greater accessibility.

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