Xbox Series X Ditches the Disc Drive in October 2024
Microsoft is replacing the drive with 2TB of internal storage.
www.pcmag.comHere are the latest available details on the Xbox Series X 1TB Digital Edition as of now:
- Microsoft officially announced three new Xbox Series X|S options for holiday 2024, including a disc-free Xbox Series X with 1TB of storage, along with other storage and color variants [9][4]. This suggests the 1TB Digital Edition is the core product in this refreshed lineup [9][4].
- Availability varies by region, with major markets typically receiving stock first. In some regions, the all-digital variants have been highlighted as available around the holiday launch window, though exact dates can differ by country.[3][9]
- The 1TB all-digital Xbox Series X Edition is positioned as disc-free, featuring a 1TB SSD and a white color option in some listings, and is marketed alongside other storage-variant Series X|S consoles [6][9].
What this means for you
- If you’re in Kyiv or Ukraine specifically, stock and official availability may lag behind major markets. It’s common for Microsoft to prioritize North America and Europe first, followed by other regions, so you may want to monitor local retailers and the official Microsoft Ukraine/Europe store for restocks and price updates.[7][9]
- If you’re considering this model, compare with the non-digital Series X options and Series S variants to ensure you’re getting the right balance of price, storage, and game library access. The digital edition trades the physical disc for slightly lower price and a larger internal storage footprint, but you’ll rely on digital purchases and cloud-enabled features.[4][6]
Would you like me to check regional availability and current price in Ukraine right now, or set up alerts for restocks from local retailers? I can also summarize differences between the 1TB Digital Edition and other recent Xbox Series X|S variants in a quick side-by-side.