Microsoft just confirmed what its new lightweight Xbox will cost in South Africa

Microsoft announced the Series S on Tuesday. Microsoft

• Leaked images of the Xbox Series S, Microsoft's rumoured less-powerful version of its coming next-generation console, started to circulate Monday.
• Microsoft has now confirmed the leaks.
• It also announced that the Xbox Series S will have a R6,999 price tag in South Africa.
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Microsoft did not immediately give a release date for the console, but previous leaks have led to speculation it will come out in time for 2020 holiday season (the Series X is confirmed as coming out in November).

The image of the Xbox Series S appears to show it has no disk drive, distinguishing it from the more powerful Xbox Series X.

Xbox revealed the Series X console in December but has yet to confirm a price point for it.

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