There’s a new Xbox in town and it arrives at a time when Sony is also refreshing and expanding the PlayStation 4 lineup giving you a choice of three models. So how does the ‘Xbox One S’ differ from the original Xbox One and should you upgrade? Let’s take a look... Show Note: for Sony fans you can read my guide to the differences between the PS4 Pro, PS4 Slim and PS4 Design & Connectivity Perhaps the most striking aspect to the Xbox One S is its design. Microsoft has done a superb job of repackaging the Xbox One into a far more compact and attractive chassis that is nearly 40% smaller. The Xbox One S is significantly smaller than the original Xbox One. Image credit Microsoft
Perhaps most impressive of all, however, is the Xbox One S now has the power supply built in. Given the original Xbox One had a huge, bulky power supply this is a major step forward - especially given the PS4’s built in power supply was always a selling point for Sony. It may be superficial but Microsoft has also done a fine job with the finish, switching from the patchwork black of the Xbox One to a white finish with black accents that’s straight out of stormtrooper design school. It can also stand vertically and this combination of flexibility and compactness make it a much better fit for the living room. The Xbox One S can sit horizontally or stand vertically. Image credit Microsoft It’s not all about style though as you’ll get better connectivity with the Xbox One S as well:
Yes Kinect fans will have to deal with the (predictable) loss of a dedicated Kinect port which all but signals the sad end of this one promising technology. But in its place you’ll get upgraded AC wireless, an IR blaster and Bluetooth 4.0 which is key to its new controllers that have a new textured grip, exchangeable covers and improved range. The new Xbox One S controller. Image credit Microsoft Performance For all the design improvements in the Xbox One S, however, you’ll find there is very little change to its actual performance:
But these minor tweaks add up. The small CPU clock upgrade combined with HDMI 2.0 support delivers two positive effects: 1. There is now support for 4K upscaling and 2. Support has been added for High Dynamic Range (HDR). The original Xbox One may have bundled Kinect, but the Xbox One S provides more real world home... [+] entertainment fireworks. Image credit Microsoft To be clear, this isn’t a true 4K gaming setup - 1080p games are just upscaled to 4K - but results are still impressive and the addition of HDR keeps pace with the PS4 range which has added support across the lineup via a firmware update. The bad news: Microsoft isn’t adding HDR to the original Xbox One. And the Xbox One S has another major advantage up its sleeve over both its predecessor and the competition: Microsoft has fitted an Ultra HD (4K) Blu-ray player. Given Sony neglected to offer this in either the PS4 Slim or even the more powerful (and more expensive) PS4 Pro while the Xbox One S retails for less than a standalone Ultra HD Blu-ray player, for some this could be a deal maker. Particularly in combination with the handy IR blaster which lets you programme your Xbox One S controllers to work with all your home cinema equipment. Xbox One S adds a very handy IR Blaster. Image credit Microsoft Storage & Price So what premium do you pay for all these upgrades? Not a lot:
Of particular interest was Microsoft’s 2TB launch edition of the Xbox One S, but the company insists it was a limited edition and will not be replaced. Cuts to Xbox One pricing are expected soon (they have already taken place in the UK), but unless your budget is very tight the Xbox One S is clearly the better and more refined option. For Xbox fans, the biggest challenge to the Xbox One S may be Microsoft's own impending 'Project... [+] Scorpio'. Image credit Microsoft Bottom Line Microsoft may not have overhauled the performance of the Xbox One with the Xbox One S, but it has otherwise addressed almost every shortcoming or ageing aspect to the original console. Highlights are the smaller design and integrated power supply but the real headline is the inclusion of an Ultra HD Blu-ray drive that truly differentiates it from the competition. In fact the only fly in the ointment for Xbox fans is Microsoft has even bigger plans for 2017 with the arrival of ‘Project Scorpio’ - a true 4K console designed to outgun Sony’s recently released PS4 Pro. Hardcore gamers will want to wait for that, but if you haven’t yet bought an Xbox and are most interested in its media capabilities then the Xbox One S is a no brainer. ___ Follow Gordon on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ More On Forbes PS4 Pro Vs PS4 Slim Vs PS4: What's The Difference? Microsoft 'Ends' Windows 7 And Windows 8 Pixel Vs Pixel XL Review: Should You Upgrade? Apple iOS 10 Has 25 Great Secret Features iPhone 7 Vs iPhone 7 Plus Review: Should You Upgrade? Is Xbox Series S graphics better than Xbox One?You still get ray tracing support, too, and much faster performance - in the video above a developer from The Coalition says the Series S is more than four times as powerful as the One S.
Does the Xbox One and Xbox One S have the same graphics?Key Differences
The upgrade is slim and sleek. Xbox One doesn't offer HDR support, while Xbox One S provides that. Xbox One vs. Xbox One S Specs: Xbox One's specs have a blue-ray filter up to 1080p only, but Xbox One S has a far better quality of blu-ray feature up to 4K.
Does Xbox S have better graphics?If the reduced performance of the Xbox Series S compared to its big brother worries you; Microsoft has good news for you.
Does the new Xbox have better graphics than Xbox One?Microsoft claims the Series X is twice as powerful as the One X in terms of graphical prowess. In simple terms, it will run nigh-on every game natively in 4K 60fps, where the One X can only run a handful of titles in full 4K natively. And often, you have to choose between 60fps or 4K, not both.
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