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August 2016
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180 Reviews
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Top features
Sleek and chic design
HDR and Blu-ray support
Strong performance
Gorgeous industrial design
Sweet form factor
No power brick
Whisper quiet
Gorgeous design and form factor
Integrated power brick
Can be propped up vertically with a stand
Game Pass and backwards compatibility are good services
Published: 2016-08-15, Author: Matt , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: Microsoft's revamped Xbox One occupies a curious space in the current gaming generation. It's not because it's a sleeker take on the original bulky hardware – slimline consoles are nothing new, after all. Sega tweaked both the Master System and the Mega D...
Smaller than Xbox One, 4K game upscaling, It's a cheap UHD Blu-ray player, HDR compatible, Improved, grippy controller
Not native 4K in games
Xbox One S – A fine UHD Blu-ray player The Xbox One S doubles as a UHD Blu-ray player. As far as I'm concerned, that's the real reason to consider getting one. It's a far more affordable option than the two dedicated UHD Blu-ray players currently on the m...
Published: 2016-08-04, Author: Keith , review by: theguardian.com
Vastly improved design; HDR support and some graphics performance increases; excellent 4K video functionality at a very competitive price
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gaming; technical specifications largely unchanged from Xbox One; no Kinect port (if that is, indeed, a con); will be superseded by Project Scorpio console next year
The Xbox One S is a major improvement over its predecessor in terms of style and footprint, and if you've bought – or about to buy – a 4K TV, it's definitely worth purchasing rather than the standard Xbox One, or indeed a dedicated 4K Blu-ray player. The...
Published: 2016-08-02, Author: Richard , review by: eurogamer.net
Everyone loves a 'slim' hardware revision - and generally speaking, it's second-gen console revisions that tends to be the most successful (third-gen models can sometimes take the cost-cutting too far). It's a chance to listen to consumer feedback, reduce...
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...
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
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
The Xbox One S is the console Microsoft should have delivered three years ago, but there's little reason to upgrade if you already own the original box...
A slimmer, smarter version of the Xbox One, capable of playing 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays with HDR, has 4K Netflix support, HDR gaming, upscales all output to 2160p, great new wireless controller, no power brick
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
There's no doubt in our minds that the Xbox One S is a much more capable machine than its predecessor. It is physically more attractive, comes jam packed with new features and offers a smoother, more responsive experience. However, whether that will...
Slick new look, Strong input/output selection, Ultra HD Blu-ray support, Enhanced compatibility with Windows 10, Attractive pricing
Not as small as expected, Hardware still slower than PlayStation 4, Cortana is disappointing
Serious gamers are unlikely to find the Xbox One S more appealing that it was before. It remains less powerful than its rival at Sony. Aside from its smaller footprint – which, as mentioned, is less impressive than hinted during its reveal – there's not...
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...
