Lighter; sleeker chassis; Available with 2TB of storage; Can stream 4K content; HDR support for videos and games; Smartly redesigned controller
Can't play games in 4K
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Lighter; sleeker chassis; Available with 2TB of storage; Can stream 4K content; HDR support for videos and games; Smartly redesigned controller
Can't play games in 4K
A better Xbox all round, but essential only for 4K TV owners.
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
Welcome to T3's official Xbox One S review. Microsoft has taken all the things that makes the Xbox One great, and made it even better. The result is a smaller form factor that's quieter and powered by powerful new features such as HDR.
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player; Slicker and slimmer console
Only 1.6TB of 2TB HDD usable
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.
Arguably the most relevant console today, the One S brings something for everyone: there's the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Netflix support, while a raft of games are easily accessible - whether by download or on disc - making this a one-stop shop entertainment machine for the whole family.
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray support with HDR; 4K Netflix and Amazon Video playback; 1080p HDR gaming; Great wireless controller; No power brick
Doesn't give you 4K gaming; Slightly slower in operation to its beefier One X sibling
The Xbox One S is everything the original console should have been — and a bit more
The Xbox Wireless Controller has seen some improvements over the years, but its most recent is the best yet. The Xbox Series X/S gamepad offers a more premium feel without the price tag, with improved tactile textures and refined geometry resulting in a more accessible and comfortable gaming experience. However, we wish the controller was capable of recharging without having to purchase an extra add-on.
Premium feel; Works on a range of devices; Improved textures and geometry; Impulse trigger feel great;
Share button can be awkward; Not rechargeable without add-on
Just to confirm you don't get a bluetooth adapter with this controller, you will need to buy one to use bluetooth.
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.
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.
I’ve been using the Xbox One S for a while now, and it’s become clear that Microsoft has a winner on its hands. Not just because the device is better than its predecessor – and less expensive.
Reasonably sized - far smaller than Xbox One; Controller further perfected over Xbox One; Plays all Xbox One games; 4K video output; Ultra HD gaming upscaling
True 4K gaming isn't quite here yet; Kinect needs adapter to connect; Not a replacement for Xbox One (that'll come next year)
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