Earlier this week, the folks over at Microsoft announced a lightweight alternative to the beefy Xbox Series X known as the Xbox Series S. But what if I told you that the official reveal wasnât the first time the world caught a glimpse of the cute little console?
In a cheeky bit of preemptive marketing that Iâm currently falling for hook, line, and sinker, Xbox head Phil Spencer snuck an Xbox Series S into his June 24 keynote address at this yearâs Gamelab Conference. Xboxâs official Twitter account spoiled the secret earlier today (ignore the incorrect date, thatâs just when the interview archive was uploaded).
Fun fact: Xbox Series S is so small @XboxP3 had it sitting on his bookshelf back on July 1 and nobody noticed. đ
Did you spot it @SethSchiesel? pic.twitter.com/6Z83TLCW1F
â Xbox (@Xbox) September 11, 2020
Funnily enough, that wasnât the only appearance the Xbox Series S would make before its reveal a few days ago. Phil also noted that the console was present in his office during an interview with YouTube personalities iJustine and Jenna Ezarik published on July 24.
I spent the last 10 minutes or so poring over Philâs other appearances from the past few months, almost like a game of I Spy or Whereâs Waldo, but came up empty handed.
While weâve all heard how much smaller the Xbox Series S is compared to the Xbox Series Xâwhich could probably function as a small kitchen stoolâthis in-the-wild teaser really puts the less powerful consoleâs diminutive size and innocuous appearance into perspective.
