Xbox One S. Sections. Page 1 Xbox One S Page 2 Specifications and features Page 3 UHD Blu-ray, HDR and Verdict. 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. Key Features. Review Price: £350.00 4K games upscaling HDR 10 support HDMI 2.0 UHD Blu-ray HDR gaming compatibility 2TB storage. What is the Xbox One S? Microsoft has released a new Xbox, although it’s not exactly a new console. The Xbox One S is a subtle upgrade to the existing Xbox One, rather than a proper successor. Don’t be fooled, though, because it has more than a few surprises in store. While the Xbox One S is deep down the same console Microsoft released in 2013, there have been significant changes. It’s far slicker and prettier, fixing many of the original console’s aesthetic issues. It also adds 4K and high dynamic range (HDR), which means your games and videos can make the most of the latest TVs. It doesn’t offer the big graphical bump of the PS4 Pro. Nor does it benefit from the major horsepower boost of the next-generation Xbox One X. But what it does have may make it the best-selling console of 2016: it’s the most affordable UHD Blu-ray player on the market. The Xbox One S is the only console to play 4K Blu-rays. This could make the Xbox One S a surprise hit with movie fans on a budget, who are looking for an inexpensive way to enjoy 4K content. It could help rocket 4K Blu-ray sales too, in the same way the Sony PS3 did with standard Blu-rays. What’s more, it’s actually a decent UHD Blu-ray player. Xbox One S – Design and Controller. 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 PlayStation 4, and smaller than the dinkiest of mini-ITX PCs. This is particularly impressive given that the power supply is now integrated. No longer will you need to find extra space to squeeze in a massive power brick on the side. It’s also possible that S is for “sexy”. Suddenly an Xbox is the most attractive thing in my AV rack, and that’s not something I ever expected to write. The chunky air conditioner-style grilles have been replaced with a subtle pinhole design. The original’s glossy black plastic, which was a dust magnet and suffered scratches way too easily, has also been ditched. The Xbox One S is matte all over, and has a Stormtrooper chic thanks to its white with black accents. I like it, but some may find a bright white box too conspicuous. I’m sure it won’t be long before other colours appear; there’s already a limited edition blood red Gears of War 4-themed version on the way. Sign up for the newsletter. Get news, competitions and special offers direct to your inbox. There are plenty of less obvious tweaks too, but they’re welcome nonetheless. The power switch is now a physical button, which is a lot less susceptible to accidental activation than the Xbox One’s touch-sensitive offering. There is a USB port and a controller-pairing button at the front, where before they were hidden away at the side. Can the new Xbox One please stand up? Yes it can. The old Xbox One could only be placed flat, but the One S can be flipped over onto its side. You’ll need a plastic base to hold it up for ventilation purposes. This comes bundled with the 2TB edition, but otherwise it’s sold for an extra £20. The controller has been tweaked, too. It feels half way 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. I’m not particularly bothered about pimping up my controller, but I’m a fan of the added traction. I played Star Wars: Battlefront plenty during testing, and I found the controller upped my game. The finish made it a little easier to maintain a stable grip while fighting rebel scum, and my accuracy improved. I died less in manic moments, where a quick combat roll can make all the difference. The thumb sticks are made of a new material, supposedly more capable of withstanding punishment. Only time (and abuse) will tell how tough it is, but I didn’t feel any difference in use. As for power, the pad works on AA batteries. They last a good while, so I don’t mind them. Some people prefer the Sony PS4 controller’s built-in battery approach. It may be more environmentally friendly, but the battery has proved to be poor and I’m forever having to plug it in. I wish Microsoft would ship controllers with its “Play and Charge” kits – it would be a good compromise. Thankfully, Microsoft has finally added Bluetooth functionality to the controller. This won’t be a big deal to Xbox users, but will be a godsend for PC gamers looking for a decent gaming pad. Now PC gamers can use Xbox controllers without shelling out for an Xbox USB Wireless Controller Adapter. Free game. Design an Xbox controller. Become a pirate legend. The battleground awaits. Limited-time offer. Play together with Xbox Live Gold. Play on the most advanced multiplayer network. Pick your team. Xbox Game Pass. Get unlimited access to over 100 Xbox One and Xbox 360 games for only $9.99 per month. Start your free 14-day trial today. Xbox consoles Show all. Xbox One X 1TB Console + Free Select Game. Rating: 4.30000019073486 / 5. • Games play better than ever. • Experience immersive true 4K gaming. • Play on Xbox Live, the most advanced multiplayer network. • Works with all your Xbox One games and accessories. • Games run smoothly, look amazing, and load quickly on 1080p screens. 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Насладитесь более чем 1300 прекрасными играми от крупнейших блокбастеров и самых популярных франшиз до трех поколений самых любимых игр прошлого, с которыми теперь можно познакомиться или поиграть еще раз. В Minecraft вы будете строить из блоков и участвовать в приключениях. Sea of Thieves. Приключенческая игра с открытым миром, где вы можете исполнить свою мечту стать пиратом! Super Lucky’s Tale. «Super Lucky’s Tale» это прекрасный игровой платформер для всех возрастов. Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II. Окунитесь в мир бесконечного экшена Star Wars™. Преимущества расширенного динамического диапазона. Упивайся более насыщенными и яркими цветами в таких играх, как Gears of War 4 и Forza Horizon 3. Технология расширенного динамического диапазона повышает контраст между светлыми и темными участками изображения, представляя игры во всем их великолепии! Преимущества расширенного динамического диапазона. Упивайся более насыщенными и яркими цветами в таких играх, как Gears of War 4 и Forza Horizon 3. Технология расширенного динамического диапазона повышает контраст между светлыми и темными участками изображения, представляя игры во всем их великолепии! Xbox One предлагает много способов игры. Абонемент Xbox Game Pass дает мгновенный, неограниченный доступ более чем к 100 популярных и веселых игр, список которых постоянно пополняется. 1. Теперь, купив электронный выпуск игры с поддержкой Xbox Play Anywhere, ты можешь играть в нее как на Xbox One, так и на компьютере с Windows 10 без дополнительных затрат. 2. Благодаря обратной совместимости вы сможете насладиться легендарным игровыми франшизами начиная с момента их появления. 3. Mixer — это доступная на Xbox One интерактивная платформа для потоковых видеотрансляций, позволяющая смотреть игру любимых стримеров и играть вместе с ними. Поддержка всех игр и аксессуаров к Xbox One. Все уже имеющиеся у тебя аксессуары с Xbox One (или те, что у тебя на примете) совместимы с Xbox One S.* Лучший выбор для развлечений в формате 4K. Потоковое 4K-видео. Смотри потоковое видео с разрешением 4K Ultra HD в Netflix, Amazon и других сервисах. 4K-плеер Blu-ray. Смотрите фильмы с потрясающей детализацией на встроенном плеере 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray TM . Пространственный звук. Игры и фильмы оживают благодаря завораживающему звуку с технологиями Dolby Atmos и DTS:. X. 4. Разнообразие приложений. Используй любимые приложения, такие как YouTube, Spotify и многие другие. 5. Находите друзей и играйте вместе через Xbox Live. Находите друзей, встречайте противников и объединяйтесь в команды в самом лучшем глобальном мировом сообществе. 6. Комплекты Xbox One S по цене от 22,999 ₽. Новая Xbox One X. Самая мощная консоль на сегодняшний день! * За исключением подставки под Xbox One S, которая предназначена исключительно для этой консоли. Для использования Kinect с Xbox One S и Xbox One X требуется адаптер Xbox Kinect (приобретается отдельно). 1. Требуется месячный абонемент Game Pass, действует до отмены. Каталог игр со временем может изменяться. Подробности на сайте: www.xbox.com/game-pass. 2. Системные требования к компьютеру для игр на Windows 10 могут различаться. 3. Функция обратной совместимости Xbox One работает только с определенными играми Xbox 360, подробности на веб-сайте: www.xbox.com/backcompat. Для первоначального скачивания игры на консоль необходимы учетная запись Xbox Live и широкополосное подключение к Интернету. 4. Для использования технологии Dolby Atmos for Headphones требуется дополнительная покупка в Microsoft Store. 5. Для использования некоторых приложений могут потребоваться подписки, а также выполнение некоторых других условий, если этого требует поставщик приложения. Подробности на веб-сайте www.xbox.com/live. 6. Для многопользовательской игры в Интернете требуется подписка Xbox Live Gold (приобретается отдельно). Super Lucky's Tale for Xbox One. Experience Lucky’s bright, colorful, and immersive world in breathtaking 4K¹ in this delightful journey filled with endearing characters and unpredictable challenges. Games play better on Xbox One X. Mild Cartoon Violence. Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB. Free shipping. Free returns. Description. Experience Lucky’s bright, colorful, and immersive world in breathtaking 4K¹ in this delightful journey filled with endearing characters and unpredictable challenges. Games play better on Xbox One X. Select a Microsoft Store location. We’re expanding our pick-up-in-store service to more Microsoft Store locations every day. Note: In-store availability subject to change without notice. Sorry, the service was unavailable. Please try again later. Unfortunately, we found no Microsoft Store locations within 100 miles, but we can always ship items to you. Super Lucky's Tale for Xbox One. Welcome to Adventure. Play together with Gold. Xbox One X Enhanced. Hilarious supporting cast. Unpredictable challenges. An all-ages adventure. [2] Free Games Offer: For paid Gold members only on Xbox One, active Gold membership required to play free games you’ve redeemed. Restrictions Apply. Savings based on retail value of game. Games sold separately. Requirements and available features vary across consoles; Multiplayer between Xbox One and Xbox 360 supported for select titles. Download required. Ratings and reviews. To rate and review, sign in. Your review. Thanks. Your review will post soon. There was an error posting your review. Please try again later. All user reviews. Excellent Plat former, Well Thought out. This game was a blast to play through. Brought back great memories of Mario 64. If you are looking for something similar to Mario, then you found it. I only wish it was longer! Great App Test. Test review. Test. Fun and gorgeous. Really a great game. I can play with my daughter. Translate to English. Язык Microsoft Store: United States - English. Вас интересует язык Microsoft Store: Россия - Русский? Перевести на русский. You are shopping Microsoft Store in: United States - English. Are you looking for Microsoft Store in: Россия - Русский? Products. All Categories. Appliances. TV & Home Theater. Computers & Tablets. Cameras & Camcorders. Cell Phones. Video Games. Movies & Music. Car Electronics & GPS. Wearable Technology. Health, Fitness & Beauty. Home, Garage & Office. Smart Home, Security & Wi-Fi. Drones, Toys & Collectibles. Services. Sign In to see your rewards, exclusive offers and more. Get rewards and exclusive offers, save lists, check your order status, and more. My Best Buy Offers. Enjoy deals designed especially for you. Services & Support. Manage Your Account. Microsoft - Xbox Wireless Controller - White. Model: TF5-00001 SKU: 5396001 Release Date: 08/02/2016. PROTECT YOUR PRODUCT. Upgrade for $90. See what you get with an upgraded model. What's Included. Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller. Our Experts Recommend. Item you're currently viewing. Product Features. Product Features. Experience the enhanced comfort and feel of the new Xbox Wireless Controller. Get up to twice the wireless range than previous controllers.* Stay on target with textured grip. Includes Bluetooth® technology for gaming on Windows 10 PCs and tablets*. Seamless profile and controller pairing. Impulse Triggers deliver fingertip vibration feedback so you can feel every jolt and crash in high definition. Responsive thumbsticks and an enhanced D-pad provide greater precision.Triggers and bumpers are designed for quick access.Menu and View buttons quick for easy navigation. Features a 3.5mm stereo headset jack that lets you plug your favorite gaming headset right into the controller. Compatible with Xbox One Play and Charge Kit, Xbox One Chat Headset, Xbox One Stereo Headset, Xbox One Chatpad, Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter and Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows. * For best performance, updates may be required. Bluetooth capabilities require Windows 10 devices running the Windows Anniversary Update. Go to xbox.com/xboxone/controller-OS for more information. * Range compared to previous controllers, using the Xbox One S console. Overall Customer Rating. color ( 1727 ) Customer Image Gallery. Most Helpful Reviews. Control the desire of your heart. In my life, many things are out of my control. My kids are out of control, my wife is out of control, my job is out of control, and most of the time my car is our of control. although that could be because my wife is driving. The one time in my life I'm in control is when I have this controller in my hands. With this controller, I can scale mountains, I can command armies, I can jump to new heights, and I can pwn some noobs like they deserve. When I say jump it doesn't say how high, it jumps as high as I want. When I say fire, it doesn't just fire, it sprays and prays, it launched rockets, blows buildings up, and so much more. When I say go left it goes left. most of the time, when I say up or goes up. most of the time. I am in control. Oh and don't get me stated on the realistic rumble and vibrating. After a session with this bad boy, my life feels like I have fulfilled my purpose to dominate the world. To go forth to all the worlds and proclaim that I am unstoppable and I am in control. Once I get up out of the chair and put my new controller down its back to a life where I'm not in control. But I guess that's how life is isn't it? We are never in control truly are we? Only when we are looking at the 1's and 0's, and that's why I'm so glad I got this controller. If you need to have that time in your life where you are in control, even if for only an hour, this is for you. I love my controller it helps my life feel full. I hope your life can be full too. I would recommend this to a friend. Please try again later. Great controller, incorrect features on BestBuy. Despite the description provided here, this controller (Model 6CL-00001) is the new, stream-lined Xbox One controller. It features the sleek, streamlined design and textured grip. It also features double the range compared to the EX6-00001 model (when using an Xbox One S console). This controller also features a 3.5mm stereo headset jack and Bluetooth technology. I would recommend this to a friend. Please try again later. The best Xbox controller to date. I just upgraded to this controller from the previous version (Black w/ 3.5mm Aux. jack), and so far I am greatly impressed. This controller has a nice, subtle, textured grip on the backside of the controller, which feels much nicer when playing for longer periods of time. The buttons, bumpers, and triggers all feel as if they have been tweaked, as they now give a nice response as opposed to before (Especially the Xbox button). Overall this controller is the best Xbox controller to date. I am impressed that Microsoft are devoted to the Xbox like never before, not just updating software, but taking the time to make much needed adjustments to the hardware as well. If anyone is still using an older Xbox controller, I highly recommend you upgrade to this one, you will not be disappointed! I would recommend this to a friend. Please try again later. Great controller. Purchased this controller to use with my xbox one and laptop and it works very well. I would recommend this to a friend. Please try again later. Got it for the 3.5mm jack. I got this because I wanted to stop using the bulky chat adapter. The color happens to be nice as well. The range is noticeably longer too! I would recommend this to a friend. Please try again later. Great new color. Performs like regular Xbox controller but color is what got me to buy it. Would recommend to others. I would recommend this to a friend. Please try again later. Great for PC as well as Xbox one. I use this controller exclusively for my gaming PC. With the built in Bluetooth this works flawlessly with windows 10 so far. Only downside is having to download the latest windows 10 update dubbed "anniversary" to get it working properly and that could take awhile. I would recommend this to a friend. Please try again later. Great controller but. This is a great controller as I stated the only reason I did not rate it higher is that I think Microsoft should include the rechargeable batteries when you purchase these controllers. For the amount of money we spend on systems, games, xbox live etc it would be nice for a company to throw you a bone now and then.

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In case the name doesn’t ring a bell, Kim is a "visual and product" designer who came to work for Microsoft after making a splash when he put together his own design concepts for the company’s rebranding in 2012. After seeing his designs, the company hired him to work within their design department. His first assignment was to work on the Xbox One S, and he is currently working on the company's HoloLens project. On his website, Kim noted that the Xbox One S was his first big project, and the design team was tasked with creating "a more friendly and universal product that doesn't evoke traditional ‘gaming’ cues," and noted that they brought the hardware in line with the Windows 10 design language that had been created at the same time. The result? A sleek, minimal, and very pretty device. Xbox One S review. Source: Minimally Minimal Via: Kote (Twitter) Next Up In Gaming. Now Trending. Command Line. Command Line delivers daily updates from the near-future. Best External Hard Drive for Xbox One S and Xbox One X. Best overall: WD 4TB My Book. Western Digital's My Book series offers a set of solid performers when it comes to external hard drives. We found the 4TB option struck the ideal balance between storage capacity and affordability. It adds another $163.89 to the Xbox One or Xbox One X, but the addition of 4TB of storage will ensure you'll be able to bolster the game collection for many months to come. Bottom line : The WD My Book offers great value, reliability, portability, and capacity. One more thing: It can also be purchased in 6TB and 8TB variants, as well as double hard-disk drive (HDD) configurations. Why the WD 4TB My Book is the best external hard drive for Xbox One S. Not only are you investing in a quality brand, Western Digital, when it comes to storing data, but the prices of the company's My Book line of external enclosures are incredibly competitive. Some purchasers have even found the drives contained within the products to be priced more as standalone units than inside the My Book protective casing, so you know you're getting a solid deal for the Xbox One S or Xbox One X. With games becoming more complex and sizes hitting insane numbers for downloads, it makes sense to pick up an external drive to offset some of the burdens, since the Xbox One S only comes with either 500GB, 1TB or 2TB of internal space, which simply isn't enough in 2017. Throw in a 4TB Western Digital My Book and you have up to 5TB of storage space. The My Book itself is essentially a WD drive plugged into a daughter circuit board, which then runs via USB to the Xbox One S. That's pretty much it, aside from the protective plastic casing, of course. No thrills, no cool LED lighting, but when all you require the drive to do is spin up with the Xbox and store titles, that's pretty much all you could ever need in an external drive. WD offers the My Book series in 2TB, 3TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB, 12TB and 16TB configurations. The latter two options are dual-drives, sporting larger cases with two drives inside. It all depends on how much you wish to spend. Best SSD: Samsung 1TB 850 Pro. Buying an SSD, especially one with a large capacity, in 2017 is still a more pricey option than a mechanical drive. Newer SSD solutions are becoming more affordable, but 1TB variants and above are still hundreds of dollars. Should you have the funds available and want to take full advantage of the increased read and write speeds of SSDs over traditional hard drives with games, the Samsung 850 Pro series ($399.99 for the 1TB model) is the best of the best. Bottom line : It's expensive, reliable and super quick. Adding an external SSD to the Xbox One S will increase game load times. One more thing: You'll need an external enclosure for internal drives like the Samsung 850 Pro. An example would be this unit from ORICO. Best portable SSD: Samsung 500GB T5. Sporting read and write speeds of up to 540 MB/s, the Samsung T3 external SSD package (around $150) is a great solution to improve performance and expand memory without decimating the bank balance. There's also no need to purchase cases or cables, as everything is already included. Bottom line : It's a great option for those who wish to take advantage of an SSD without spending too much money. One more thing: Shock resistance and secure encryption also make the cut. Best Affordable HDD: WD 1TB My Passport. Should you not require TBs of extra space, but want a portable drive you can take with you to various LAN events and Xbox parties, the My Passport family of drives are worth a look. The 1TB model will set you back just $53.99. Bottom line : It's more affordable than other options but comes with substantially lower capacity. You'll be effectively doubling the storage available. One more thing: You have a choice of some bold colors to bring the Xbox One and your surrounding furniture to life. Best Capacity HDD: Seagate Expansion 8TB. With a massive capacity of 8TB ($149.99), this Seagate Expansion external hard drive is ideal for those who need to store a colossal library of Xbox One titles on their console but only wish to make use of a single drive. It's also not too pricey, meaning you get incredible value for what you pay for in terms of storage space. Bottom line : For the serious Xbox One gamer. You'll likely never run out of space. One more thing: It's rather bulky and you'll need to make sure you have a spare socket in range. Conclusion. While you cannot go wrong when it comes to external hard drives, especially if you have a few units lying around and simply need to purchase an enclosure, we believe the best option for the Xbox One S and Xbox One X is the WD 4TB My Book. Not only does it add an insane amount of storage to the console, but also offers great reliability and portability. Best overall: WD 4TB My Book. Western Digital's My Book series offers a set of solid performers when it comes to external hard drives. We found the 4TB option struck the ideal balance between storage capacity and affordability. It adds another $163.89 to the Xbox One, but the addition of 4TB of storage will ensure you'll be able to bolster the game collection for many months to come. Bottom line : The WD My Book offers great value, reliability, portability, and capacity. One more thing: It can also be purchased in 6TB and 8TB variants, as well as double hard-disk drive (HDD) configurations. Updated January 05, 2017: We've double-checked the list and believe it to offer the best options available to Xbox One owners seeking to increase console capacity. Xbox One S review. Microsoft would like to think its ­Xbox One S is the console equivalent of Terminator 2 – a sequel that beats the original, where the dialogue is decent, the actors believable and the movie entertaining. The initial signs are promising. A new look, a tweaked design and a smattering of new features, including 4K video and HDR support – surely this has blockbuster written all over it? When Microsoft announced the Xbox One S would play Ultra HD Blu-rays, you could almost hear the applause. The decision looks even more significant now Sony has shunned the feature on its new PlayStation 4 Pro console. The Xbox One S, at the time of writing, is the cheapest 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player on the market by quite some distance. The 500GB version of the console costs around £250, with some retailers now offering bundles for even less. Contrast this with our current favourite dedicated UHD Blu-ray player, the Panasonic DMP-BD900, which will set you back closer to £600. Until more affordable 4K Blu-ray players arrive on the market, the Xbox One S currently sits in a market of, well, one. You’d be forgiven for thinking that this makes the One S a bit of a no-brainer. If only it was quite that simple. The Xbox One S is a complex beast. Let’s start with the 4K. Just to be clear, this isn’t a true 4K console. You can’t play native 4K games – a feature reserved for Microsoft’s more powerful (and presumably more expensive) console, codenamed Project Scorpio, due to launch at the end of 2017. What the Xbox One S does is upscale your current games collection to 4K resolution. This is neat, but remember your 4K TV is doing exactly the same thing for all your non-4K content too. In addition to 4K support, there’s HDR (High Dynamic Range) compatibility. Some upcoming Xbox One S games will have HDR material embedded, so you’ll be able to experience the enhanced images on a compatible TV. HDR goes hand-in-hand with 4K Blu-ray and also streamed 4K content from Netflix, which is supported out of the box. At the time of writing, the version of the Amazon Video app is still waiting an update for 4K HDR. One feature carried over from the original console is the rear-mounted HDMI input. It’s designed to allow you to hook up a set-top box and use the Xbox’s OneGuide to control your TV watching and allow you to interact online. But there’s one slight drawback with the way it’s been implemented in the One S. The console’s HDMI input doesn’t support 4K pass-through, so if you own a set-top-box capable of outputting 4K video, such as Sky Q’s Silver box, you can’t feed 4K content into the console and display it natively on your 4K TV. Microsoft’s official line – “we will continue to make the changes needed for the hardware to support pass-through” – makes it sound like it won’t happen any time soon either. The Ultra HD Blu-ray drive also comes with a slight caveat. Because of the way the console processes audio, all your movie soundtracks are decoded onboard the Xbox One S into PCM. This was also the case with the original console, but it means that you won’t be able to enjoy object-based surround-sound formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X which need to be bitstreamed to a compatible amp. It probably won’t be a deal-breaker for the casual armchair fan, but home cinema enthusiasts who’ve decked out their room in extra Atmos speakers will be disappointed. More after the break. Since the original console launched, the user interface has undergone a couple of changes. Microsoft has attempted to clean it up by rearranging its menus and ‘tiles’. It looks a little smarter, but can still feel like trudging through a tar pit. Reaching some areas still requires too many button presses and the way some of the sub-menus are arranged feels like they were designed with little thought paid to how the user will actually interact with them. The integration of Cortana, Microsoft’s voice-controlled assistance, works with a mic-equipped headset or Kinect, but the latter no longer comes with the console. If you're upgrading from the old Xbox One and want to take Kinect with you, Xbox will throw in the necessary dongle for free until the end of the year. After that, you'll need to pay £30 for one. Build and design. The original Xbox One was widely criticised for its bulk, but the Xbox One S looks like it’s been placed on a crash diet. Now 40 per cent smaller than the original, it looks even slimmer thanks to an optical illusion caused by the small black painted section underneath. The external power brick from the original has been banished, and instead Microsoft has squeezed a new, smaller power supply into the One S, so it doesn’t eat into your shelf space. The console can also lie horizontally or vertically – a stand is supplied with the 2TB Launch Edition, and is an optional extra for the 1TB (£299) and 500GB (£249) versions. Besides a neater power arrangement, Microsoft has also attempted to tidy up the console’s appearance. Touch sensitive controls have been swapped for buttons. The awkward, side-mounted USB socket from the original has been swung round to the front of the console, alongside an IR blaster. It’s undoubtedly a smaller, tidier package, but it all feels quite budget. For all its faults, the original One gives a better impression of quality. The Xbox One’s wireless controller has also been tinkered with. It now has twice the range and can communicate with Windows 10 PCs over Bluetooth. It features a slimmer body and a textured plastic surface, designed to aid grip. It’s nice to use, but feels less substantial than the One’s controller. Microsoft still hasn’t fitted the controller with a rechargeable battery pack, so make sure you’ve got a supply of AA batteries on standby. Play The Amazing Spider-Man 2 on Ultra HD Blu-ray and the Xbox One S produces a vibrant, punchy picture. The bright neon lights of Times Square pop from the curved screen of our Samsung UE55KS9000, and contrast impressively against the dark night sky. Colours have a real sense of solidity – Spidey’s red and blue onesy stands out from the shadows as he hurls himself down the streets of New York searching for bad guys. The Xbox One S also serves up a good dose of detail. The textures of his suit are easy to see while the patterns are sharply drawn. As he performs in-air acrobatics, motion is handled well, with only minimal trace of judder around edges. Even as Spidey’s suit ruffles in the breeze caused by his base-jumping, the picture stays relatively solid. Switch to the Panasonic DMP-UB900 and on first glance the same image looks a little subdued. But you soon notice the UB900 majors much more on subtlety. Colours are expertly judged, even to the extent where the One S appears overcooked. The way the Panasonic handles HDR content allows brighter, punchier moments to have more of a lasting impact on the viewer. The player appears to squeeze every last ounce of detail out of the sheen of Spidey’s suit as it captures the sunlight. As the sun tries to force its way through the clouds, the Panasonic has a better grip on where the picture should be at its most punchy and how it should handle the varying degrees of brightness. In our experience, bitstreaming audio from your source to your home cinema amp, allowing the latter to unpack all the audio data, yields the best results. Unfortunately, you don’t get this option with the Xbox One S – soundtracks are automatically decoded onboard the console and fired out as PCM. The result is audio that’s just about acceptable for a budget Blu-ray player. Listening through our reference Yamaha RX-A3060, the Xbox sounds brighter and leaner than the Panasonic DMP-UB900, and struggles to convey the same sense of drama and excitement. The Xbox uncovers a decent amount of detail, but the dedicated player digs up an extra layer or two. Watch Edge of Tomorrow on Blu-ray, and as the soldiers are getting ready to drop onto the planet, the air is thick with tension. The rumble of the transporter engines, the strained dialogue, even Tom Cruise’s frantic attempts to arm his exo-suit, are communicated effortlessly by the Panasonic. By contrast, the Xbox struggles to deliver the same sense of drama, and there’s a hesitancy and meekness to the sound. As he falls and flails through the air the relative quiet is interrupted by the occasional blast of gunfire. You just about get a sense of a shift in the dynamics through the Xbox, whereas through the Panasonic it’s explicit and unquestionable. So how does the Xbox One S stack up as a sequel? Well, it feels a little like we’ve been here before. The cast might have improved but there are still a few gaping holes in the script. The Xbox One S plays the role of games console perfectly well, but doesn’t really show the 4K format in its best light. The price may prove tempting for some, especially if you’re coming to the console from new. But in our opinion there are too many character flaws for it to be considered a box-office smash.