Inside Xbox April Episode News Recap

Today, on the April episode of Inside Xbox, Microsoft announced the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, revealed some news regarding Xbox Game Pass, unveiled some new features coming to Game Bar, shared info on new titles coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility, and much more. Here are a few highlights:

Introducing the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition

The big news coming out of today’s show was the reveal of the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, which was created for those who prefer to find and play their games digitally and are looking for the most affordable way to play Xbox games. The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition comes bundled with three games – Minecraft, Forza Horizon 3 and Sea of Thieves. It also comes with a special offer to get started with Xbox Game Pass. Available for pre-order today at $249.99 USD, the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is $50 USD less than Xbox One S, and Microsoft expects to maintain at least that price difference between the two consoles going forward.

Get the Best of Both Worlds with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

A top request fans have shared from day one is to provide an option to get Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold in a single membership. Today, Microsoft announced Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will include all of the benefits of Xbox Live Gold with Xbox Game Pass. That means the full Xbox Game Pass library of over 100 games, and Xbox Live Gold online multiplayer, in one membership for $14.99 USD a month.

Six Titles Join Xbox One Backward Compatibility with Xbox One X Enhancements

Microsoft announced that Ninja Gaiden 2, Fable 2, Fable 3, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction, and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Double Agent are all enhanced for Xbox One X. Best of all, they’re all available starting today.