Xbox One 1TB console announced alongside price drop for standard 500GB version, new console features an updated controller
6/9/15 9:30AM |
Microsoft has announced this morning that there will be a permanent price drop for the standard Xbox One console, reducing the overall price to $349, effective immediately.
This news is followed by the announcement of a brand new 1TB version of the console coming June 16th, which will feature a new controller that includes a 3.5mm stereo jack, allowing for most gaming headsets to plug right into the controller without the need for an additional adapter.
The controller can also be purchased for separately for $79.95. The last bit of console news for Microsoft today is the announcement of the Xbox Wireless Adapter, which will retail for $24.99. This adapter will allow PC players to utilize a wireless Xbox One controller for machines running Windows 10.
Check out a video of the new console bundle below, and pick one up during E3 week!
[Source: Major Nelson's Blog]
