We’re not sure how much of its $2.5 billion investment Microsoft has recovered in the three years since the company purchased the Minecraft IP back in 2014. But they should make a good dent in what’s left when a new Minecraft edition Xbox One S bundle and Minecraft -inspired Xbox One controllers head to stores this fall.
The Minecraft Xbox One S bundle seems like a great way to dip your toes back into the Xbox ecosystem without committing to the much pricier One X hardware debuting in November. The bundle includes the Minecraft edition Xbox One S, redesigned to look like a Grass block on top with a translucent bottom half featuring some Redstone Dust decals. And no need to worry about storage. It’s the 1TB version. The Minecraft Xbox One S Limited Edition Bundle also includes a new Xbox One controller (more on that soon), a copy of Minecraft and the Redstone Pack DLC and a one month subscription to Xbox Game Pass, the Netflix-esque service that gives you access to more than 100 games from Xbox catalog.
The smaller Xbox One isn’t the only Microsoft hardware getting the Minecraft touch either. The company will also release a pair of redesigned Xbox One controllers designed to look like two of the sandbox game’s most popular characters: Pigs and Creepers. The Creeper controller, which features a TNT box on its backside, will be included with the Minecraft edition Xbox One S or can be purchased separately. The Pig controller won’t be included in any bundles but both controllers will be available from your favorite video game retailer on Sept. 12.
To get an early look at the Minecraft edition Xbox One S, take a minute to watch the short teaser trailer released during Microsoft’s gamescom presser (embedded up top). Then head down to the comments and let us know if you’re thinking about picking up the limited edition hardware.
Minecraft is currently available on PlayStation 3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS Vita, Wii U and a smorgasbord of smart devices. The Minecraft edition Xbox One S bundle heads to stores on Oct. 3.
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