Update: Larry Hryb has confirmed that the 2 TB Xbox One S launch edition and new wireless controller will launch on August 2. The console is back in stock at retailers like Microsoft Store and Amazon now. The release date for the other Xbox One S models will be unveiled next week according to Aaron Greenberg.
The 2TB Xbox One S launch edition & new Xbox Wireless Controller will be available on 02 Aug https://t.co/QSJcggScXC pic.twitter.com/YY9n7y7CVS
— Larry Hryb (@majornelson) July 18, 2016
Mike Ybarra recently tweeted out that the launch of the Xbox One S was fast approaching. However, the current date available to retailers is August 31. It’s unlikely that the console will launch then because there are some rumors that it might launch on August 2.
Getting so close to the Xbox One S launch – can’t wait! #Xbox
— ♏️ike Ybarra (@XboxQwik) July 17, 2016
Recently a leak on Amazon Spain stated that the console would launch then. However, Amazon isn’t usually reliable but the August 2 date is curious because that’s the day the new update comes out. There might be something to it. I’m guessing the console’s release date will be announced this coming week.
Source: WCCFTech
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