Microsoft Plans to Release New Xbox Hardware and Accessories by 21 August

Microsoft might be hinting towards the new Xbox hardware and accessories that will launch at Gamescom in Germany next month. Details are incomplete. The word comes from a Microsoft blog post about the event in which it lists the date and time of the August 21 event, which will feature “lots of news, all-new Xbox hardware and accessories, and features on upcoming titles.”
There are quite a few options here and most signs point towards a new Xbox Elite controller. Rumors have been going around that the updated controller will feature USB-C charging, Windows 10 compatibility and updated mechanisms for the triggers and buttons. The timing is right, too. If declared in the middle of August, Microsoft will have plenty of time to get the expensive controller into retail stores for the holiday season.
Microsoft just released the 4K Xbox One X last year. This model is still competitive with the latest PlayStation 4. A lower price, or a redesigned low-end Xbox One S, could also be on tap.