Microsoft Xbox One S 1TB Console

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While Microsoft has said that the chipset has remained exactly the same, it has swapped the standard Blu-ray disc drive for a 4K, HDR-capable one that can read Ultra HD Blu-rays, the next generation of physical media. The Kinect port has gone. This isn’t a deal-breaker for me. It’s a move that also doesn’t surprise me, considering the number of people I know who use the Kinect (none). Those who want to use a Kinect will also be able to connect the peripheral via USB with an adapter. Microsoft is currently giving them away to existing Kinect owners. Easily manage your children’s console activities all from your phone in real time with the Xbox Family Settings app. LEARN MORE

Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Redeem by March 31, 2022. Game catalog varies over time. Upon redemption existing Xbox Live Gold and/or Game Pass for Console or PC memberships will convert to Ultimate at a conversion ratio. xbox.com/gamepass. The controller has been tweaked, too. It feels halfway between the basic Xbox One pad and the super-expensive Xbox One Elite Controller. It retains the ergonomic shape of the previous model, but the rear now benefits from a more grippy texture. Apparently, exchangeable colour covers are an option too. 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. 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. Access to Online Multiplayer: Xbox Live Gold (sold separately) required for online multiplayer on Xbox consoles.That said, it's important to note that Microsoft won't be making games specifically for the Xbox One S. Sure, some games will have additional HDR capabilities on Microsoft's latest console, but the developers at 343 won't make the game in the Halo franchise an Xbox One S exclusive by any means. As far as connections are concerned, the rear of the Xbox One S is almost identical to the Xbox One: HDMI out, HDMI in, two USB ports, IR out, optical audio out and Ethernet. Up to 120 FPS: Requires supported content and display. Use on Xbox Series S as content becomes available.

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. You want a cheap 4K blu-ray player: It isn’t the best of its kind on the market, but the Xbox One S includes a 4K blu-ray player for a ludicriously low price. Media enthusiasts with only a passing interest in gaming should consider the Xbox One S as a cheap way to play 4K blu-rays, since players on their own are far more expensive. You should not buy the Xbox One S if…use the arrow keys to navigate through the pivots and tab to focus on focusable content inside a pivot section If you own a 4K HDR TV or you're running out of space on that measly 500GB hard drive, the answer is an emphatic yes. If you can hold out another 12 months, however, there's an even more powerful system on the way that will blow this one out of the water. Enjoy the freedom of Xbox Play Anywhere games on both Xbox One and Windows 10 PC at no additional cost. Gumtree.com Limited is an Appointed Representative of Compare The Market Limited who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 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

The chipset may be the same as before, but the GPU frequency has increased from 853MHz to 914MHz. This may allow for a minor improvement in performance, but Microsoft says it isn’t supposed to be a selling point. Instead, the extra power is there to handle the strain of HDR games.streaming: with select apps, see xbox.com. Some apps require app provider-specific subscriptions and/or other requirements. The Xbox One S is a great match for an Ultra HD TV, although it doesn't quite have a complete edge on Sony's PS4 Pro.The biggest upgrade is a graphical one – 4K resolution. The Xbox One S can either upscale all content to 3,840 x 2,160 for you, or you can leave that to your TV.