Upon my travels through Twitter, I found one of the coolest things ever! Created by a company called UPspec Gaming, it’s called the xScreen, and it basically turns your Xbox Series S into a portable gaming console. Now, the Series S is so light that it may as well be considered a portable gaming console anyway but there is a missing factor, a screen. The xScreen is an external screen that attaches to the back of the Xbox and clicks into place using some clips.
It’s cool to see the Series S getting some love by being given this special treatment. It’s an ingenious design and I think Xbox should consider looking into how they can work with the folks at UPspec to make it a licensed product. As an owner of a much-loved Series S, I’d love to try one of these out for myself. It reminds me of the screens that you’d be able to connect to a PS1 back in the day.
Here’s a list of the xScreen’s features:
Unique patent-pending attachment system with integrated power and HDMI connections. No additional cables required other than the original cable to power the Xbox.
Access to pass-through power and storage expansion slot for the Xbox Series S.
The 11.6” 1080p 60hz IPS screen is sized to fit the Xbox Series S when closed.
Integrated stereo speakers and controls for volume, brightness, and screen settings.
Laptop form factor when closed for protection and easy transport.
Stand out from the crowd with a personal touch, different color attachment latches available.
Lightweight for transport, only 695g (24.5oz).
The xScreen is currently on its second-tier for reservations as it is still in development. Earlybird tier #1 was available for $159 but has completely sold out of its 200 units! Earlybird Tier #2 is currently on reserve right now for only $189 which is still a savings when compared to the $249 full retail price when it launches.
UPspec plans on launching on Kickstarter next week and plans to announce even more packages when the campaign launches. You can also follow UPspec on Twitter to watch as the process continues. They have some pretty cool little demos that they do every few weeks.
