The Xbox Series S has once again been confirmed by more controller packaging

Xbox Series X — (Image credit: Microsoft)

Update 2: Another controller has leaked the existence of the Xbox Series S. This time, Twitter user @BraviaryBrendan got a leaflet in a replacement controller that also specifically mentioned the Xbox Series S. It looks like an official announcement for the new console is coming sooner rather than later.

Update 1: We'll be waiting a little longer for an Xbox Series S announcement. A Microsoft spokesperson has said in a statement to GamesRadar about the potential console: "We have a lot in store for Xbox in 2020 and can’t wait to share with you. However, we have nothing to announce at this time.”

Original: The Xbox Series S, presumably Project Lockhart, has been confirmed by a leaked Xbox One X controller that has surfaced online.

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Twitter user Zak S (via The Verge) claims he managed to pick up the controller via OfferUp, an online marketplace, and posted photos of the controller and the packaging online. As you can see in the embedded tweet below, the box says the controller will work on "Xbox Series X|S".

Xbox series X controller found in the wild!! pic.twitter.com/TEns4z45CBAugust 9, 2020

Another tweet from Zak S shows them taking it out of the box to prove it's authenticity, as well as showing the slightly beefier size of the next Xbox controller.

And here's a video to show that it's real pic.twitter.com/4SWl3nmsIwAugust 10, 2020

It's the latest, and certainly most concrete, in a long line of leaks when it comes to another Xbox Series console. It's long been rumoured that Microsoft had a digital-only alternative to the Xbox Series X, with a recent report stating that references to Lockhart had been found in Window's OS Code. Like the PS5 All-Digital Edition, another rumour about the Xbox Series S is that it will be cheaper, potentially half the price of the Xbox Series X.

With the recent Xbox Games Showcase primarily focusing on games coming to the Series X and PC, while the next Xbox 20/20 event be focusing on hardware instead? We'll be sure to let you know on any official word from Xbox as soon as we do.

For more Xbox news, check out our round-up of the biggest upcoming Xbox Series X games and make sure you keep up with the best Xbox Series X price and bundles.

Ben Tyrer is a freelance games journalist with over ten years experience of writing about games. After graduating from Bournemouth University with a degree in multimedia journalism he's worked for Official PlayStation Magazine as a staff writer and games editor, as well as GamesRadar+ (hey, that's this website!) as a news editor. He's also contributed to Official Xbox Magazine, Edge, PC Gamer, GamesMaster, PC Games N, and more. His game of the year - no matter the year - is Rocket League.