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August 2016
(80%)
180 Reviews
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(85%)
792 Reviews
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The editors liked
4K Ultra HD playback
Slicker and slimmer console
In short
The engineering team at Microsoft deserves a standing ovation. Condensing everything inside the original Xbox One – as well as the massive power brick – into a framework 40% of the size is a feat of engineering
And while not every gamer will be
Price
Controller works well
Rich colours
Decent detail with 4K content
1TB hard drive
Three games included
More convenient
4K & HDR streaming
Sleek design
Just as powerful as the Xbox One S
Great for players that only buy digital titles
Comes with three games
The Xbox One S is a slick looking game console that's 40 percent smaller than the original and ditches the infamously gigantic power brick. It can display 4K video from streaming services and Ultra HD Blu-rays
And supports HDR contrast on video and games
Vastly improved design
HDR support and some graphics performance increases
Excellent 4K video functionality at a very competitive price
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray support with HDR
4K Netflix and Amazon Video playback
1080p HDR gaming
Great wireless controller
No power brick
Simple entry to the world of Xbox
Comes with everything you need
Three free games in the box
Very quiet operation
Vastly reduced physical footprint
HDR gaming
Same price
A slimmer
Smarter version of the Xbox One
Capable of playing 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays with HDR
Has 4K Netflix support
Upscales all output to 2160p
Great new wireless controller
It's relatively small for a games console. No bulky external power brick. Beautiful white design. Improved texture on the controller
Signifikant reduktion av både storlek och vikt
Strömma i 4K och HDR
Spela med underbart HDR-förbättrat färgdjup
You favourite games in pin-sharp detail
The cheapest 4K Blu-ray player you can buy
Sleek new design
Sans power brick
Slick new look
Strong input/output selection
Ultra HD Blu-ray support
Enhanced compatibility with Windows 10
Attractive pricing
Smaller than Xbox One
4K game upscaling
It's a cheap UHD Blu-ray player
HDR compatible
Improved
Grippy controller
Superb 4K playback
Decent build quality
It's also a games console
Great price
The editors didn't like
Only 1.6TB of 2TB HDD usable
While there's never a great time to unveil a smaller
More powerful system to someone who's just purchased one of the now second-tier original consoles
Now seems like a particularly rough time
Ditching the Kinect port entirely might be the final indicat
4K HDR images lack subtlety
Lean sound
Can't pass-through 4K video
Incompatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS
X
Unintuitive menus
Price tag isn't justifiable
Not for those who prefer discs
Looks the same as the Xbox One S
Games are more expensive
No 4K Blu-ray or DVD support
No Kinect port
4K
Ultra HD Blu-ray and HDR settings only work with newer TVs
And may require some trial and error. The updated controller feels cheaper than its predecessor. Project Scorpio
The more powerful Xbox One successor
Arrives in late 2017
No support for true 4K gaming
Technical specifications largely unchanged from Xbox One
No Kinect port (if that is
Indeed
A con)
Will be superseded by Project Scorpio console next year
Doesn't give you 4K gaming
Slightly slower in operation to its beefier One X sibling
Not cheap enough to justify dropping the disc drive
Xbox UI is still clunky
Xbox One S with drive is a similar price
Needs adapter for Kinect
Could fragment Xbox One audience
Gaming is not improved by much so few reasons to upgrade bar 4K video
Needs extra 4K app support from the likes of Amazon
No native Kinect port
The vertical stand is a £15 add-on. Though quite than its predecessor
It's still not 100% silent. No built in voice control support. HDR gaming isn't widely supported yet
For most people the Xbox One S will prove a better purchase than the Scorpio. It's cheaper, it runs the same games, and you can grab one right now - or wait for the price to potentially drop even further once the One X is out. Still, if you're the type to...
Abstract: Sony has released the PS4 Pro, a supercharged 4k-ready version of the original PlayStation 4, and later this year Microsoft will release Project Scorpio – the most powerful console ever made.However, the truth is the best console to buy in 2017 might alre...
It's hard to find anything wrong with the Xbox One S. By all accounts, it's a slimmer, sleeker and sexier console than what we see on store shelves today. Given all the advancements, it's hard to fathom how Microsoft plans on selling it for the same price...
In short, the engineering team at Microsoft deserves a standing ovation. Condensing everything inside the original Xbox One – as well as the massive power brick – into a framework 40% of the size is a feat of engineering, And while not every gamer will be
While there's never a great time to unveil a smaller, more powerful system to someone who's just purchased one of the now second-tier original consoles, now seems like a particularly rough time, Ditching the Kinect port entirely might be the final indicat
But all that taken into account, it's hard to find anything tangible to dislike about the Xbox One S in its current form. By all accounts, it's a slimmer, sleeker and sexier console than the Xbox console we've had in our cabinets for the past two and a ha...
For most people the Xbox One S will prove a better purchase than the Scorpio. It's cheaper, it runs the same games, and you can grab one right now - or wait for the price to potentially drop even further once the Scorpio is out. Still, if your the type to...
It's relatively small for a games console. No bulky external power brick. Beautiful white design. Improved texture on the controller
The vertical stand is a £15 add-on. Though quite than its predecessor, it's still not 100% silent. No built in voice control support. HDR gaming isn't widely supported yet
For being the best version of the Xbox ever, the Xbox One S's price is pretty damn astounding. It's only £249 for the 500GB version–though you can often find it for up to £40 cheaper via various bundle and online deals–and only £299 for the 1TB edition. Y...
I can't really score the Xbox One S because of the short time I had with it, but from initial impressions it will definitely support your 4K (HDR) enabled screen a lot better than your standard Xbox One would. Especially if you are into your movie content...
If you're looking for a console that can provide the best possible gaming experience on a console at the moment, the PlayStation 4 Pro with its enhanced graphics, frame-rate and resolution is a good choice - although it doesn't feature a 4K Blu-Ray player...
Price, Controller works well, Rich colours, Decent detail with 4K content,
4K HDR images lack subtlety, Lean sound, Can't pass-through 4K video, incompatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, Unintuitive menus,
So how does the Xbox One S stack up as a sequel? Well, it feels a little like we've been here before. The cast might have improved but there are still a few gaping holes in the script.The Xbox One S plays the role of games console perfectly well, but does...
