Been itching to hear more about Microsoft’s upcoming powerhouse console, The Xbox One X? Me neither! (just kidding, chill). Microsoft has finally announced when we’ll hear the details regarding the Xbox One X pre-order, and it’s not long now.
On August 20th, prior to Gamescom 2017, at 9 PM CEST/12 PM PT we’ll hear about the Xbox One X, thereafter pre-orders will go live according to The Verge.
Microsoft’s Gamescom 2017 live show will also be taking place that day, you’ll be able to tune in via Twitch and YouTube along with Microsoft’s Mixer app.
#XboxOneX pre-order info is coming!
Tune in August 20 at 9 PM CEST / 12 PM PT for details from #gamescom: https://t.co/CUZLWHelEa pic.twitter.com/4uyVeql6nT— Xbox (@Xbox) August 17, 2017
In other Microsoft news, Crackdown 3 has been delayed until 2018.
Microsoft is delaying the much anticipated Xbox One exclusive, Crackdown 3 from the original release of Nov. 7, 2017 to spring 2018.
In an email conversation with Polygon, Shannon Loftis, Microsoft Studios Publishing general said that the reasoning for the delay was to give developers Reagent Games, Sumo Digital and Cloudgine enough time to ensure that the game’s quality.
The Xbox One X will launch on November 7th worldwide and retails for $499.