The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is a video game console that was released on May 7, 2019. It was the fourth model to join the Xbox One line of consoles.
The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is almost identical the regular Xbox One S, the only difference being the lack of disc drive, making it the first digital only Xbox console.
The console included 1TB of storage and was originally bundled with a Xbox One wireless controller and three preinstalled games. The preinstalled games included Minecraft, Sea of Thieves and Forza Horizon 3. However, in some regions codes for Fortnite were bundled with the console instead of Forza Horizon 3.
The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, along with the Xbox One X were discontinued in July 2020 in preparation for the then upcoming Xbox Series X.
Development[]
During late 2018, rumors began to surface online about Microsoft releasing an all digital Xbox. Evidence supporting these rumors were that at E3 in 2018, head of Xbox Phil Spencer announced that the company were working on the next generation of Xbox. Evidence suggested that one of the next gen consoles would be discless and that Microsoft would release a discless Xbox One to see how it would sell. Despite all of the rumors Microsoft refused to confirm any of them.
A few months later, Windows Central began reporting that a discless Xbox One was in development under the code name Maverick and would release in early May. More evidence of a discless Xbox was shown a few weeks later, when Windows Central was given concept images of the console and its box art. They reported that the console would be bundled with three games, those being Minecraft, Sea of Thieves and Forza Horizon 3.
At the annual Xbox Fanfest which was held in April 2019, Microsoft officially unveiled the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition. The console is designed exactly like the Xbox One S, minus the disc drive and eject button. Microsoft advertised the console as being the first digital only console ever. Microsoft also showcased the the ability to pre-install games before they release so they are ready to play when the game is launched. Another major feature spotlighted were cloud saves, Microsoft stating it as a way to take your saves on the go and a way to keep them safe in the cloud.
The console was released about a month after its announcement on May 7 2019.
Specifications[]
The Xbox One S All-Digital has near identical internals to the regular Xbox One S, the only difference being the absence of the disc drive.
Despite being an All-Digital console, the device's motherboard still includes the necessary connectors for a disc drive. However, as shown by YouTuber TronicsFix, connecting a disc drive into this connector does not do anything[1].
Additionally, the power board on the front of the console still includes an eject button that still makes noise when pressed.
Services[]
Just like previous Xbox One models the All-Digital Edition will work with Xbox Live. However, this model focuses more heavily on Xbox Game Pass because of the digital aspect. With Xbox Game Pass users will be able to set up their console and instantly have a large library of games to play.
In April 2019, when the console was announced, Phil Spencer revealed that for a limited time owners of the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition (and all other Xbox One models) would have access to a very special offer. For the price of $1 owners of the console will be able to get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass.
Before the console was announced, many sources expected that Microsoft would start a disc to digital service to help users migrate from their physical copies of games to digital copies if they chose to purchase the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition. Unfortunately, this never became a reality.
Trivia[]
- In the introduction video for the console, Microsoft falsely shows two people playing split-screen in Halo 5: Guardians, a game notorious for its absence of the feature.
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References []
- ↑ Tronicsfix (May 8, 2019). "I Put A Disc Drive Into The Disc-Less Xbox One S All Digital". YouTube. Retrieved on March 6, 2025.
- https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/21/18275531/microsoft-xbox-one-s-all-digital-edition-disc-less-console-may-7-release-date
- https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-one-s-all-digital-release-date
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