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August 2016
(80%)
180 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(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
Published: 2016-08-02, Author: Alex , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
Abstract: There were very few complaints when the original Xbox One was announced, despite it failing to handle 4K. In 2013 nobody really cared about HD's successor. Not unless they'd spent thousands on one of the few 4K TV sets available at the time. Yes, the best...
Published: 2016-07-18, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: Microsoft's slimmed-down and 4K-movie capable Xbox One S will cost £350 ($400) and be available from 2 August in the US.The new, 40% smaller console has a built-in power supply, a front-facing USB port and an IR blaster. It will launch with 2TB of storage...
Needs adapter for Kinect, Could fragment Xbox One audience
The Xbox One S seems like the perfect system for first-time buyers. But being sleeker, cheaper and more powerful than its predecessor, the One S could also rub early adopters (who shelled out for Kinect) the wrong way...
Supports High Dynamic Range, Xbox Game Pass is an awesome deal, Price point
Upscales to 4K, not natively, User interface is a nightmare,
The Microsoft Xbox One S is an interesting beast: it's a gaming console with an emphasis on entertainment while keeping its price sweet and simple. We think it's perfect for newcomers to experience Xbox games without dropping a lot of cash. And if you hav...
Can play games, Built-in 4K Blu-Ray Player, 1TB storage
Games aren't in true 4K, Only one frontal USB port, Requires an adapter for Kinect to work,
The Xbox One S is a great combination of gaming console and blu-ray player. It's getting replaced with a new console by the end of the year and might get even cheaper. Unlike the One X, this console doesn't play games in true 4K. That said, it's much chea...
Diverse Multimedia Options, 4K Blu-ray Player, Xbox Game Pass
Lacking in power, Weakest exclusive lineup
Microsoft nailed it on the second pass. A sleek redesign, built-in 4K Blu-ray Player and the fantastic Xbox Game Pass subscription service ensure that the Xbox One S is the best value console on the market...
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Published: 2019-07-30, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Less expensive than the Xbox One S and just as capable for gaming, Can stream 4K HDR media,
Can't play Ultra HD Blu-rays, Blu-rays, DVDs, or disc-based games, Just as large as the regular Xbox One S
The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is simply a One S game console without an optical drive for $50 less, but the trade-off isn't worth it...
Abstract: So you plopped down a pile of cash to buy a 4K TV, maybe even one that delivers high dynamic range. Awesome. Once you've wowed your friends and family with those lush demo files the manufacturer provided, you're going to want to splash some 4K movies acro...
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