More References For The Cheaper Next-Gen Xbox Series S Discovered

Microsoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment are two companies poised to roll out their next generation gaming consoles. Gamers all over the world are waiting for the official console reveal of the PS5 and have been itching to hear the retail price of the Xbox Series X. Aside from these two, rumors online claim that Microsoft has a much cheaper next generation gaming console with new leaks claiming to have found reference of Xbox Series S in Windows OS.

The latest information about Xbox Lockhart or Xbox Series S comes from Twitter user XB1_HexDecimal. The tipster shares several images showing the name Xbox Lockhart also reportedly called Xbox Series S. According to the Twitter user, these references were discovered in the libraries of Windows OS.

The tipster also underlined that digging deeper into the OS code of the Windows Libraries would let anyone see references to Xbox Lockhart. Other codenames for other Xbox systems like Xbox One X and Scorpio are also available on the Windows OS Libraries.

Earlier rumors were claiming that Microsoft already dropped Xbox Lockhart or the Xbox Series S. However, some Microsoft insiders believe otherwise. Recently, Windows Central's Jez Corden that he spoke to some developers who confirmed to him that they are still "targeting the console." Regarding the announcement, Wccftech believes that Microsoft might do it when it is ready to announce the Xbox Series X price.

The site claims that the Xbox Series X's price would be the Redmond-based tech giant's main drawn over the more powerful and a little bit pricey Xbox Series X. However, it is worth mentioning that, despite these references to Xbox Lockhart, otherwise known as Xbox Series S, it does not necessarily mean that it will be released, just a strong indication that it could be.

The most recent rumor about the Xbox Series S that never happened was that it would be announced in May 2020. Microsoft has a long list of activities in the coming months. As the official release window of the Xbox Series X draws near, it is still unknown if one of these upcoming events would let the gaming industry see the Xbox Series S or the Xbox Lockhart.