These were two limited experiences, and may not be indicative of the entire experience. But from everything we've seen so far, games are smoother, faster and better-looking here than they've ever been on the original Xbox One. Game Pass monthly subscription required; continues until cancelled. Game selection varies over time. Learn more at www.xbox.com/game-pass. There is not the same huge change in graphics as with the similarly-timed, mid-generation refresh that is the PS4 Pro, and the Xbox's mid-gen upgrade that is the One X. The graphics here are pretty much the same as the original Xbox One one and they are only upscaled from 1080p and sometimes even lower, which is certainly not “native 4K”, as it is known. The Xbox logo appears, throbs, throbs, throbs again. Is it loading something? Should I wait? Will there be any instructions? The answer to all three, obvious only to Microsoft designers, is... no. Before sacrificing a small woodland creature to appease the Xbox gods, I consulted Google. The multitude of post n this very topic, told me I should press the Xbox button on the controller... which I did... repeatedly. Other than my blood pressure going up, nothing happened. streaming: with select apps, see xbox.com. Some apps require app provider-specific subscriptions and/or other requirements.

The Xbox One S is slimmer than the Xbox One and runs quieter. But the main difference is that the Xbox One S offers HDR and 4K blu-ray support. Although you’ll need a 4KTV to make use of these features. As the name implies, this console is essentially the Slim redesign for the Xbox One, made necessary by the further demands of cheaper manufacturing costs and more portability. Although it's not necessary, having a 4K TV wouldn't hurt as One S upscale the image to 4K. But the true 4K console of the previous Xbox One generation is the Xbox One X. Xbox One S Types The Xbox One S is a superb upscaler. The picture is super-sharp, with some nicely defined edges and little in the way of jagged edges. Only the finer textures appeared a little blurry. On the whole, however, the machine does an excellent job of making 1080p content look good in 4K.

This has been upgraded with a 1TB SSD and during the process the console has been cleaned internally and new thermal paste has been applied. The final feature worth mentioning here is Cortana, a feature that works similarly to Siri on iOS, tvOS and OSX, or Google Assistant on Android devices. Cortana can field commands like "Invite my friend Dave to a party" or "Pull up my achievements." Using Cortana is a more intuitive way of controlling and navigating Xbox One, and is a major step forward from the previous Kinect-only voice commands. Xbox One S 1TB Console Includes: * Xbox One S 1TB Console, wireless controller, HDMI cable (4K Capable), AC Power cable, 1-Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate trial, and 14-Day Xbox Live Gold Trial. (Trials not included with Pre-owned or Refurbished) The HDMI output has been upgraded from 1.4a to 2.0. The HDMI 1.4 standard is technically capable of supporting 4K, but only at 30Hz. Films and TV shows shown at 30Hz will look choppy as hell and may give you a headache. HDMI 2.0 means the Xbox One S can output proper 4K at 60Hz. The other two changes are a textured grip that makes the controller easier to hold for longer periods of time, and an extra powerful wireless antenna that allows players to sit farther from the screen. While the switch from Xbox One to Xbox One S would've been a perfect time to replace the controller's power source from batteries to a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, that unfortunately wasn't on the cards.

The Xbox One has had a total makeover, and it’s a huge improvement. Microsoft hasn’t confirmed what the “S” stands for, but we’re taking a guess at “slim”. The case is 40% smaller, which makes the Xbox One S only a little bigger than a PS4, and smaller than the dinkiest of mini-ITX PCs. The only console designed to play the best games of the past, present, and future Play over 2,200 games including more than 200 exclusives and over 550 classics from Xbox 360 and Original Xbox. Games on Demand, Music on Demand, Video on Demand, Exclusive Game Demos, Exclusive Discounts, Free Games, Online Multiplayer, Matchmaking, Credit Recharge via Coupon Code, Group Chats Then I notice the progress bar... a dark green line camouflaged against a slightly darker green line... moving imperceptibly slow. The Xbox One S is a smart upgrade to Microsoft's Xbox One system, but whether you'll want to make the upgrade is a slightly more complicated question. If you've been considering buying an Xbox One already, then the Xbox One S is a no-brainer. But if you already own an Xbox One then your decision will likely have more to do with whether you own a 4K TV that's HDR-compatible. Xbox One S: we likedThe addition of a 2TB storage option is another welcome change. Any Xbox One owner will tell you that even a moderate game library demands plenty of space. And as such, I’d recommend serious gamers opt for the 2TB option over the smaller 500GB and 1TB configurations. At launch time, 2TB was the only option available, but now it’s a rarity. Digital Direct: Content is delivered directly to your console during set-up; no codes required. xbox.com/digitaldirect. All included Digital Content and Services will be attached to the first Microsoft Account that redeems them.