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XBOX ONE X. "For those looking for the very best" XBOX ONE S. The best value in games and entertainment. Xbox One Features. Not sure which console is right for you? Jump Ahead with Xbox One. 4K entertainment. Watch 4K Blu-ray™ movies and stream 4K video on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and more. True 4K gaming. With 40% more power than any other console, Xbox One X delivers amazing graphic fidelity, smooth game play and fast load times. Games just play better on Xbox One X. Spatial Audio. Bring your games and movies to life with immersive audio through Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Endless entertainment apps. Enjoy your favorite apps like YouTube, Spotify, HBO NOW, ESPN and many more. 2. The benefits of High Dynamic Range. Experience richer, more luminous colors in games like Gears of War 4 and Forza Horizon 3. With a higher contrast ratio between lights and darks, High Dynamic Range technology brings out the true visual depth of your games. The benefits of High Dynamic Range. Experience richer, more luminous colors in games like Gears of War 4 and Forza Horizon 3. With a higher contrast ratio between lights and darks, High Dynamic Range technology brings out the true visual depth of your games. The only console designed to play the best games of the past, present, and future. Play over 1,300 great games including today’s blockbusters, 200 console exclusives, and 400 Xbox classics. Xbox One has more ways to play. Play hundreds of Xbox 360 games you own and love on Xbox One, including digital and disc-based titles. 3. Now when you own an Xbox Play Anywhere digital title, it’s yours to play on both Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. 4. Unlimited access to 100s of titles with Xbox Game Pass, plus save 20% on Xbox One game purchases and 10% on all related add-ons. 5. Watch and play alongside your favorite broadcasters with Mixer, an interactive livestreaming platform available on Xbox One. Complete Compatibility. Your games. This year’s blockbusters? Check. Xbox exclusives? Of course. Hundreds of Xbox 360 games? Yup. All your games work on Xbox One S and Xbox One X. Your accessories. The Xbox One accessories you’ve got now (or have got your eye on) work with Xbox One S and Xbox One X. 6. Your community. No Gamerscore left behind. Easily bring along your Xbox Live friends, clubs, game saves and achievements to your new console. The world’s most advanced multiplayer network. Find friends, rivals, and teammates in the best global gaming community. Reliability. Dedicated Xbox Live servers maximize performance by ensuring stability, speed, and reliability. Possibility. Compete, connect, and share across platforms with gamers on Xbox One and Windows 10. …and free stuff. Get 2-4 free games each month with Xbox Live Gold 7. See what’s new in the Xbox dashboard. We never stop thinking about how to make Xbox One even better, so we continually make improvements. Check out the latest updates. Which one is yours? 1. Dolby Atmos for Headphones requires additional purchase from Microsoft Store. 2. Some apps require app provider-specific subscriptions and/or other requirements. See www.xbox.com/live. 3. Xbox One Backward Compatibility feature works with select Xbox 360 games, see www.xbox.com/backcompat. Xbox Live and broadband internet required for initial download of game to console. 4. PC hardware requirements may vary for games on Windows 10. 5. Game Pass monthly subscription required; continues until cancelled. Game selection varies over time. Learn more at www.xbox.com/game-pass. 6. Excludes the Xbox One S stand that works exclusively with the Xbox One S. Xbox Kinect Adapter (sold separately) required for Kinect on Xbox One S and Xbox One X. 7. For paid Gold members only. Active Gold membership required to play free games you’ve redeemed. Restrictions Apply. Xbox One SmartGlass. Screenshots. Description. Xbox One SmartGlass is the perfect companion app for your Xbox One, both in your living room and on the go. Connect and control your Xbox One. Stay connected with the games and gamers you like. And add a new dimension to your console entertainment with the mobile device you already own. Available on. People also like. Offical Xbox Magazine (UK Edition) Xbox 360 SmartGlass. Backwards Compatible Games Guide. GameTrackr. EA Access Vault Guide. The Games Database. Achievement Art. Suto Stream. Video Games. Steam Achievement Tracker. Version notes. Version number: 2.2.1702.2004. Navigate your Xbox One console using your device’s keyboard and touch Control your media and set top box with the SmartGlass remote control Browse the web on your TV using your mobile device Enhance what you are watching or playing with SmartGlass companions Increase performance with faster connections and reliability Search, browse, and pin content to play on your Xbox One console Track achievements, get game help, message friends, and watch game DVR clips Change TV channels on your Xbox One through OneGuide on SmartGlass Purchase Xbox One games & add-ons Browse for recent and popular games & add-ons. System Requirements. Additional info. (c) Microsoft Corporation. Approximate download size. Age rating. Access your Internet connection. Access your Internet connection and act as a server. Access your home or work networks. Get this app while signed in to your Microsoft account and install on up to ten Windows 10 devices. English (United States) English (United Kingdom) English (New Zealand) English (Hong Kong) English (South Africa) Español (España, Alfabetización Internacional) Norsk, Bokmål (Norge) Thanks for reporting your concern. Our team will review it and, if necessary, take action. Sign in to report this app to Microsoft. 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. Newest Update is a Go! Microsoft recently released a pair of updates for SmartGlass/Xbox One and wouldn't you know they got this one right. The companion app is so functional I can get rid of three remote controls in my house (outstanding!) The activity feed in the app is a great addition, as well as broadcast notifications (for the viewer and broadcaster.) More extensive account management as well as the ability to arbitrarily re-arrange your pins are nifty additions. The biggest addition outside of the universal remote has to be OneGuide operating seamlessly through SmartGlass (what?!) I can now easily browse my TV listings while playing a game, watching a movie on another app, or any number of growing potential activities on the Xbox One. I would have given the app 3.5 maybe 4 stars prior to this update, now it is definitely a five-star application. I can be contacted on Twitter: @FSCrouton with any questions or comments regarding this review. 30 out of 30 people found this helpful. New version and no more streaming? Had the previous version on my Surface, could stream with ease, a few days ago, downloaded this and the layout is worse, and theres no streaming option. I was JUST streaming a few days ago with the other version. what gives? 27 out of 31 people found this helpful. Runs pretty good, would like to game on pc streaming and still be able to use the tv function on the tv not just have it mirrored. It would be nice to use the xbox one mic while streaming and it be functional. I think its great tho. Have already recommended it to others. 14 out of 15 people found this helpful. Eddie THE MADMAN. Amazing with Windows 8. I was very impressed with the seamless integration via desktop PC, this app on Windows 8.1 You can basically speed through any task you want to complete on the dashboard through your PC. Much better than the app I have on my android device and surprisingly it connects quickly to the Xbox One. 17 out of 19 people found this helpful. Smartglass is all right. Like this app on my phone, response time is good and can check messages from friends without hitting the home button while gaming - very handy. 8 out of 8 people found this helpful. Great companion app!! Works great. I use this app on my phone as well. Never have problems other than having to sign in every time I use it on my phone. For windows 10, the only problem I've noticed is when the keyboard prompt comes up it doesn't feel very intuitive. I have to hit the text input box just right it seems to be able to use the keyboard. I would also like to be able to move the cursor around in apps like Microsoft Edge for the Xbox One. 15 out of 17 people found this helpful. WORKS GREAT. Not a problem with it!! Use on Laptop and Desktop both Windows 10, also use android app on phone and a tablet. My Xbox One has the Xbox TV tuner plugged in and streaming TV programs works perfect. Streaming of games sometimes a little sluggish with highly graphical busy games, but still good enough to play. Thanks XBOX. 15 out of 17 people found this helpful. Its great all around.I love it.keep up the good job. 7 out of 7 people found this helpful. Works great! Haven't experienced any bugs, seems pretty smooth, nice work Microsoft. 14 out of 17 people found this helpful. The app used to be great. After the updates, I can't connect to my xbox. Needs to be fixed ASAP. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful. 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? Xbox One. Free Accessories with Xbox One Console. When you buy an Xbox One console, you can get a select controller and three months of Xbox Live Gold for free. Save on Select Video Games. Featured games include Call of Duty: Black Ops III, South Park, Grand Theft Auto V and Madden NFL 18 . For PS4 and Xbox. Do battle in the most realistic UFC game yet. Choose the Champions or standard edition. Shop Xbox One. FIND THE RIGHT GAME CONSOLE & ACCESSORIES. GAMERS CLUB UNLOCKED. 20% Off Pre-Orders and Purchases of New Games. DEALS OF THE WEEK. Video Games. CREDIT CARD OFFER. Choose Rewards or Financing with the My Best Buy ® Credit Card. Terms and conditions apply. Xbox One X. Xbox One X unleashes six teraflops of graphical processing power, making games perform better whether you're playing in 4K or 1080p. Xbox, Events and More. Xbox One Accessories. Geek Squad ® Services. Learn About Xbox One. The Best Windows for Gaming. Mass Effect: Andromeda. Ghost Recon Wildlands. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Final Fantasy XV. Grand Theft Auto V. Join the discussion with fellow gamers. Choose store pickup when you pre-order and get the game on its release date. Dive into your games with in-store demos, developer chats and early openings at Best Buy stores. PRE-ORDER PRICE GUARANTEE. EARN EXTRA REWARDS. GET PAID TO TRADE. Buy Xbox One. Xbox One X and Xbox One S. Microsoft's Xbox One X console is the first to let you experience truly immersive gaming with 40% more power than any other console. Plus, it's compatible with all your Xbox One games and accessories. The 6 Teraflop GPU enables 4K environments and characters to become more realistic than ever. Both the Xbox One X and Xbox One S consoles feature 4K Ultra HD video, high dynamic range, and 4K streaming on Netflix and Amazon Instant Video. Xbox One Is Home to Award-Winning Games. The Xbox One is the only place you can enjoy the critically acclaimed Halo franchise in its entirety, and it features a host of other Xbox One games, including Assassin's Creed: Origins, Forza Motorsport 7, Middle-earth: Shadow of War and more. Xbox One is also backward compatible with a growing number of Xbox 360 titles, which puts a vast game library at your fingertips. Xbox One Gives You More Ways to Control Your Content. The Xbox One's game controller features more than 40 upgrades over the Xbox 360 controller, with enhanced response time, improved comfort, better precision and more. Most Xbox One controllers also feature a 3.5mm stereo headset jack so you can plug an Xbox One headset directly into it. The Kinect lets you put down your controller and wave your arms, kick, jump and more to interact with Kinect-enabled games, and command apps with your voice or a wave of your hand. The Xbox Elite wireless controller adapts to your unique style of play and offers game-changing accuracy and faster speed. Get Premium Online Features with Xbox Live. The Xbox family's online service, Xbox Live, offers a digital marketplace where you can shop for currently popular games, old classics, and even off-the-beaten-path indie titles you may not discover otherwise. With a subscription to Xbox Live Gold, you get access to a premium online experience, including advanced online multiplayer and the ability to set up parties where you can voice chat with other players. A Gold membership will also grant you discounts on popular digital games. Plus, you can create your own gaming communities with Clubs on Xbox Live, and form groups around similar interests, playstyles, and objectives. Gaming on Windows Connects Xbox One with Other Windows Devices. When you own an Xbox Play Anywhere digital title, you can easily access your games, friends, and community across your Xbox One or your compatible Windows 10 PC, tablet, or phone. Play a game and pick up where you left off on another Xbox One or PC, bringing all your saves, game add-ons, and achievements with you. Stay on top of your game with the help of Cortana, your digital assistant for gaming who gets smarter with use. Stream your Xbox One games to your Windows 10 PC and continue to play with your friends and record your best game moments. Xbox One Consoles, Games & Accessories. Shop by category. Carousel Page 1 of 4 active Carousel Page 2 of 4 click here to move to this page Carousel Page 3 of 4 click here to move to this page Carousel Page 4 of 4 click here to move to this page pause slide animation. Popular Video Game Franchises. Shop new releases. Enjoying the Xbox One. You can play over 100 exclusive games as well as a growing library of Xbox 360 games on the Xbox One gaming console. Experience blockbuster franchises including Gears of War , Call of Duty , Halo Wars , Fallout , NBA2K and Madden NFL and play with friends on Xbox Live, the fastest, most reliable gaming network. Consoles start at 500 gigabytes of storage, providing plenty of room for a growing library of digital games. At Walmart, you'll find great prices on Xbox One consoles and accessories, including controllers, headsets, a wide selection of Xbox One games and more. Browse best sellers or new releases and even pre-order games that are coming soon. You can also save money by shopping for pre-owned games. What's the difference between Xbox One and Xbox One S? At first glance, it would seem there are quite a few Xbox One consoles from which to choose, but here are a few important things to consider. There are differences between the Xbox One and Xbox One S including: Design: Xbox One S is nearly 40 percent smaller and the power supply is built in. The power supply on the Xbox One is rather bulky. Connectivity: Xbox One S features upgraded AC wireless, a built-in IR blaster and Bluetooth 4.0, a key component to its new controllers that feature a textured grip, exchangeable covers and improved range. Performance: Xbox One S features a small CPU clock upgrade and HDMI 2.0 support for 4K upscaling and high-dynamic range. This isn t a true 4K gaming setup because 1080p games are just upscaled to 4K, but the results are still quite impressive. Note: With the IR blaster, you can program your Xbox One S controllers to work with all your home cinema equipment. Also, consider buying a bundle. If you have a particular interest in a franchise such as Call of Duty or Madden , you might want to grab a bundle that features the franchise's latest release and, in some cases, a special, collector's edition console. It's a great way to show off your loyalty and celebrate your favorite game. Backward compatibility. Remember Xbox 360? Well, you can play more than 350 Xbox 360 games on Xbox One. Experience both generations of games on one console, including digital and disc-based titles, with advanced features like Game DVR and in-home streaming to Windows 10. You can keep all your game saves, add ons and hard-earned achievements from Xbox 360. With an Xbox live gold membership, you can participate in multiplayer games and chat with friends across Xbox One and Xbox 360. Xbox Live Gold isn't required for Xbox One Backward Compatibility, but it's required for any standard Xbox Live Gold feature like online multiplayer. Games with Gold titles for Xbox 360 are now playable on Xbox One, giving you more free games to play every month when you own an Xbox One. Xbox Live unites gamers across Xbox One and Windows 10, so you can play with friends and connect with a massive community of players around the world. You can unlock achievements, share game highlights and more. Stay on top of all the action, see what your friends are playing, follow your favorite games, start a party chat and check out what's currently trending. Plus, you can take your games and friends with you everywhere you go. With Xbox Play Anywhere, if you have an Xbox Play Anywhere digital title, you can play it on both an Xbox One and a Windows 10 PC at no extra cost. Play a game, then pick up where you left off on another Xbox One or PC. Bring all your saves, game add-ons and achievements with you because you can play from wherever you happen to be. Xbox entertainment: More than games. There's a lot more to do with your Xbox One console than play games. You can find the best apps, TV, movies, music and sports all in one place. With Xbox One, you can switch around from one to another, or enjoy an app such as MLB.TV or ESPN and a game side by side so you never miss a moment. You can also talk with family and friends on Skype while watching TV. It s all the entertainment you love in one place. With Walmart's Every Day Low Prices, you can get more out of your Xbox One for less. 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. 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You are shopping Microsoft Store in: United States - English. Are you looking for Microsoft Store in: Россия - Русский? Microsoft Xbox One review: Much improved, the Xbox One has hit its stride. Xbox One vs. PS4: How to choose the right console for you. The time to grab an Xbox One or PS4 is right now. Watch this before pulling the trigger on a new video game console. by Jeff Bakalar. Microsoft Xbox One. 6 Related Models. Hot Products. Apple iPhone X. Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Google Home Mini. Google Pixel 2 XL. The Good Microsoft's Xbox One offers impressive graphics and a solid list of exclusive 2015 titles. The Microsoft console currently edges ahead of the PS4 with a better selection of media apps. The console's fall-2015 dashboard update is a noticeable improvement. The console has backward compatibility with around 100 Xbox 360 titles, and that list is poised to grow. The Bad The Xbox One's new interface is still more convoluted than the PS4's. In general, the PS4 delivers slightly better installation times, graphics and performance on cross-platform games. The Xbox One also lags behind the PS4 in its selection of indie games. The Kinect's legacy is still a blemish. The Bottom Line While the PS4 remains our overall preferred choice in the game console race, the Xbox One's significant course corrections and solid exclusives make it a compelling alternative. Review Sections. CNET Gaming Consoles Microsoft Xbox One. With E3 2015 safely in the rearview mirror and the Xbox One's second anniversary fast approaching, we're diving back in the home console pond to take the temperature of the current landscape of videogame consoles. Without a doubt, the Xbox One has gone through the more significant metamorphosis of the two big consoles since their release in November 2013 -- the other being the PlayStation 4. Even before its launch, Microsoft had begun changing the messaging philosophy of the platform, going from a console that heavily relied on DRM to an unshackled experience where owners can trade in and play used games. That was followed up by making the Kinect motion sensor no longer a required part of the system (the no-Kinect bundle is now the default entry-level model). Meanwhile, a lot has been fine-tuned under the Xbox One's hood -- particularly the firmware's functionality (not actual hardware tweaks), which, from a performance and ease-of-use standpoint, is still playing second to Sony's impressively smooth interface. A massive interface update dubbed the "New Xbox One Experience" was released in November 2015 that has improved some of the dashboard's logistics and aesthetics, but it's still hanging on to some lingering frustrations. But more on that later. Overall, Xbox One has had a great 2015 and is home to the best exclusives of the 2015 holiday season. In the short term, Xbox One makes a solid argument for ownership, but do 2016 and beyond look to be just as promising? To be clear, the two consoles are very closely matched. They offer a growing library of third-party games -- mainstays like the Call of Duty, Assassin's Creed and Madden series, as well as newer titles like Fallout 4 and Rainbow Six Siege are all available for both platforms. And both systems double as full-service entertainment systems, with built-in Blu-ray players and streaming services like Netflix, YouTube and Hulu. In our opinion, the PS4 still maintains an edge, with slightly smoother gameplay and a much more straightforward interface. But Xbox harbors a more mature media app ecosystem in the US and a decent list of exclusive titles. Xbox One will continue to have a solid 2015 in terms of exclusive software, but 2016 and beyond aren't as well defined. Editors' note, November 16, 2015 : This review has been updated to reflect the changes to the Xbox One platform including the November 12, 2015, New Xbox One Experience dashboard update. The console's overall score has improved from a 7.7 to an 8 and we've added one point to the design and value subcategories. Xbox One bundles. Xbox One is sold in what feels like a constantly expanding bundle market. In fact, don't buy the console if it doesn't come with at least one game. At any given time the odds are there's a bundle that includes a game that's right for you. For the most part, the Kinect camera-microphone array has been eliminated from bundles, but you can still purchase the original tandem for around $400 or more. Alternately, you can buy the Kinect module separately (usually with a game included) for $150. That said, we really can't recommend Kinect for much of anything. No matter when you decide to buy an Xbox One, odds are you'll find a compelling bundle or discounted special pricing. Major Xbox One exclusive games (available now or soon): - Forza Motorsport 6. - Rise of the Tomb Raider (timed exclusive) - Halo: Master Chief Collection. - Titanfall (also available on PC) Major Xbox One exclusive games due in 2016 and beyond: Xbox One pros. Here are the areas where the Xbox One excels -- and where it occasionally has an edge over the PS4: Media apps. The Xbox One has a slightly better lineup of streaming apps than any other current-generation console. It has roughly twice as many offerings as the PS4. Some notable wins here include Comedy Central, Fox and FX Now, MTV, Bravo Now, NBC, Starz, TED, USA Now, Verizon FiOS TV and Skype (Microsoft-owned) -- none of which are available on PlayStation 4 at the current time. Xbox One is also home to EA Access, a subscription early-access program that gives members a chance to play games a few days before they're released and provides access to a growing list of EA legacy games. Media playback. Xbox One now has a media player app that will play nearly any file format you throw at it -- off a drive or anything discoverable on your home network, like another PC or NAS (network attached storage). The Xbox One media app also lets you customize the dashboard with a custom photo wallpaper. As of June 2015, the PS4 has a media player app too. Kinect advantages. Kinect is an ambitious attempt to integrate voice control and motion gesturing with live TV, interface navigation and some gaming elements. That said, it's definitely taken a backseat in terms of priority. In fact, we don't think Microsoft even said the word "Kinect" at the company's E3 2015 press conference. It's also no longer bundled with a new retail Xbox One. But, if you're still intrigued by its potential, when it works, Kinect technology brings with it an "aha" moment straight out of a sci-fi movie. Kinect lets you change the channel, volume and other items using only your voice. Its problems, however, are documented later in this review. Other features of the Xbox One experience can be accessed or activated with hand gestures and voice commands. You can say, "Xbox, record that," and the console will save the last chunk of gameplay to the hard drive. The list of voice-control triggers is lengthy. Of course, the Kinect is available only in the more expensive $400-and-up Xbox One bundle. However, if you buy the entry-level no-Kinect bundle and decide you want to upgrade, you can buy a standalone Kinect later for $149, £130 or AU$170 (usually bundled with a game). Sarah Tew / CNET. The Xbox One controller. While it's not necessarily what I'd call a vast improvement over the Xbox 360's stellar input device, the Xbox One's controller is a solid and mostly comfortable handheld. Microsoft has totally revamped the problematic D-pad present on the Xbox 360 controller and opted instead for a clicky, tactile pad. Battery life is impressive on the controller, though it takes two AAs as opposed to the DualShock 4's internal rechargeable battery. (You can use your own rechargeables, or invest an extra $25, £19 or AU$30 per controller in Microsoft's Play and Charge Kit.) Microsoft debuted two new controllers around the time of E3 2015: a revamped controller with a 3.5mm headphone port and the Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller ($150/AU$199) which allows players to customize their pad with interchangeable D-pad pieces, analog sticks and triggers. That controller is also available in a bundle with a 1TB solid-state hybrid drive for $500. Both controllers can also be connected to a Windows PC with a Micro-USB cable or wirelessly to a Windows 10 PC with a $25 dongle. Related Links. BYO USB 3.0 storage. The PS4 has an easily accessible and replaceable hard drive, but the Xbox One's drive is not to be messed with. Instead, you can bring your own storage via an external hard drive over a USB 3.0 connection. And because USB 3.0 is faster than the Xbox One's internal stock drive, odds are you may see a slight bump in performance, too. Just make sure your external drive is 250GB or bigger. Cloud-synced game saves. Signing into any other Xbox One will give you access to all of your digital games and their respective game-saves. PS4 owners need to have PlayStation Plus to upload cloud saves, while Xbox One owners can do it without Xbox Live Gold. For what it's worth, the cloud game-saving feature is definitely better on Xbox One. Going from console to console is a much smoother experience. Gold no longer required for basically everything. It took a while, but an Xbox Live Gold membership is no longer needed to access apps like Netflix and Skype. You still need it to play multiplayer games online, but the massive restrictions on other functionality have mostly been lifted. Always-on has a bright side. While the Xbox One's always-on feature has been a point of some contention, jumping right into a game from live TV is nothing short of brilliant. Xbox One will suspend your most recently played game while you watch TV or do other things and when you rejoin your game session it's resurrected with absolutely no loading time. Of course, if you don't use your Xbox One with live TV there's really no reason to keep the console on 24-7, save for receiving updates when you're not using the console. PlayStation 4 added the majority of the functionality described here with a firmware update. Exclusive games and content. Microsoft has secured a number of high-profile exclusive deals for content with third-party games like Evolve and early beta access to a number of games including Tom Clancy's The Division. Xbox One also has a solid roster of exclusive franchises including the Forza, Halo, Fable, and now the Sunset Overdrive and Titanfall series. A more detailed list of exclusives can be found at the top of this review. Xbox Games with Gold. While it debuted with an underwhelming selection of free titles, Xbox's Games with Gold monthly giveaway lets Xbox Live Gold members download two Xbox One games for free. The caliber of these titles has started to improve, but still isn't as impressive as the entire PlayStation Plus package. Hot Products. Apple iPhone X. The best iPhone asks you to think different. Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Excellent, powerful -- and pricey. Google Home Mini. Google Home Mini sounds great but lacks vision. Google Pixel 2 XL. Google Pixel 2 XL: What we know so far. 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IGN uses cookies and other tracking technologies to customize online advertisements, and for other purposes. IGN supports the Digital Advertising Alliance principles. Learn More. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Passes 3 Million Players on Xbox One. Since PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) launched on Xbox One through the Xbox Game Preview program, it’s been awesome to see the excitement and passion on display from the Xbox community. Whether you’re streaming in the HypeZone on Mixer or battling for a chicken dinner with your squad, players on Xbox are helping build and improve the game on console. Today, PUBG Corp. and Xbox are excited to share that through the end of 2017 the PUBG community on Xbox One has already grown to over three million players. Thank you for your incredible support! The team at PUBG Corp. is determined to continue to improve the in-game experience for PUBG’s growing and active community and have already released four updates since the game’s launch in Xbox Game Preview on December 12. You’ll continue to see regular updates roll out for PUBG on Xbox One such as this week’s addition of first-person support for solo, duo, and squads gameplay and the team is just getting started, with more updates planned that include additional game optimization and the new Miramar map – keep up-to-date by visiting PUBG Corp’s official forums. Microsoft Xbox One S review: Xbox One S is the best Xbox you might not want to buy. Xbox One S is the best Xbox yet. The Xbox One S is the most feature-filled console Microsoft has ever made, but that doesn't mean you should buy it. by Jeff Bakalar. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15. Microsoft Xbox One S (1TB) 7 Related Models. Hot Products. Apple iPhone X. Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Google Home Mini. Google Pixel 2 XL. The Good 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. The updated controller works with other Bluetooth devices, too. The Bad 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. The Bottom Line 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. Review Sections. CNET Gaming Consoles Microsoft Xbox One S. Update 8/4/16: Several spec teardown reports have uncovered slight difference in the graphical hardware performance of Xbox One S. Specifically, Xbox One S has a small GPU clock increase of 914 MHz from 853 MHz and an ESRAM bandwidth increase of 219 GB/s from 204 GB/s. These bumps are only noticeable in-game in a small number of situations. In fact, they exist only as an bonus side effect of Microsoft ensuring HDR content performs without a hitch. This is more like it. The Xbox One S is the version of the console that Microsoft should've first released back in 2013 instead of the lumbering beast that we got. It's better in a number of ways, making it even more of a worthy alternative to Sony's PlayStation 4. Xbox One S offers a far more attractive enclosure, options for a bigger hard drive, a slightly redesigned controller and some video perks for owners of 4K TVs. It starts at $300, £250 or AU$400 for the 500GB version; $350, £300 or AU$500 for a 1TB model; and $400, £350 or AU$549 for 2TB. That last model is available to buy as of today in the US (and includes the vertical stand that otherwise costs $20 when purchased separately in the US), while those with the smaller hard drives will be available later in August, bundled with games such as Madden 17 and Halo. (Additional bundles will follow later in the year -- including a pricier 2TB Gears of War 4 version in October -- and may vary by region.) Sounds like a slam dunk, right? Unfortunately, it's never that simple. The One S doesn't get an across-the-board "buy it now" recommendation for two reasons. First off, it doesn't deliver huge improvements for anyone who already owns an Xbox One. But more importantly, Microsoft has already promised that the next Xbox -- dubbed Project Scorpio -- will be arriving in late 2017 with with the seriously amped-up graphics and VR-ready hardware that audiences are clamoring for. When it's all said and done, the Xbox One S should be primarily viewed as a slimmed-down version of the Xbox One that introduces a mildly updated controller and provisions for 4K display. It's not going to warp you into a state-of-the-art gaming experience. Pragmatically, you're probably better off nabbing an older Xbox One, which are now being sold at fire-sale prices. But if you are getting an Xbox One for the first time, have an interest in the bundled games and aren't saving your pennies for 2017's Project Scorpio, the One S is certainly a good all-round gaming and entertainment deal. What's new in the Xbox One S. There's a short but significant list of improvements and changes to the Xbox One S. Smaller, cleaner design: To start, it's 40 percent smaller, which considering its power supply is now internal, is impressive. It's also stark white, with some slick plastic moldings flanking the entirety of the box. I think it's the best-looking Xbox Microsoft has ever designed. The One S can also stand vertically, too. The 2TB model we received for review packs in a stand. If you buy one of the other models, you can get the stand separately for $20. 4K and HDR video: Xbox One S gets a fairly beefy upgrade on its video capabilities, with 4K resolution (3,840x2,160, or four times as sharp as standard 1080p HDTVs) and HDR (high dynamic range, which is basically enhanced contrast and color). Keep in mind: those features only work on compatible TVs and 4K functionality only works with a small but growing list of compatible video content. 4K can currently be accessed through streaming video services such as Amazon and Netflix (as long as you have the bandwidth to support it and pay for their premium tier) and those new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs. Certain games, meanwhile, will eventually be able to take advantage of HDR visual improvements, but don't look for PC-like 4K graphics -- the games are merely upscaled to 4K. So no, you're not getting native 4K gaming out of an Xbox One S. In fact, only a limited number of games will feature HDR and none of them are out yet. They are Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3 and 2017's Scalebound. New controller design: The Xbox One controller has been updated for the S, too. It has a more streamlined top section, better range and textured grips. It can also use Bluetooth to connect, which opens the door for compatibility with other devices -- no more annoying dongles, at least on Bluetooth-compatible PCs. The One S controller (right), compared with its predecessor. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of the new controller's design. It's not a drastic departure from the original, but there's just enough of a change to make it feel cheaper. The plastic textured grips don't feel good the way rubberized ones do, but thankfully the triggers seem unchanged. The D-pad also feels slightly less tactile -- I even noticed differences between two of the new controllers side by side. IR blaster and receiver: Still present is the IR port for controlling the console with a remote, but the Xbox One S also features an integrated IR blaster to control or power on other devices in the room. And it still does everything the old Xbox One does: The good news is that you're not losing anything with the Xbox One S compared with its predecessor. Around back the console offers a lot of the same ports as the original Xbox One, though noticeably absent is a dedicated Kinect port. You can still attach Kinect to the Xbox One S, you'll just need a special $40 (!) adapter. Either way, the omission of a Kinect port should give you an idea of how that peripheral is regarded at Microsoft HQ. HDMI-in and -out ports are still there, so you can still make use of the Xbox One's live TV integration if that's something that appeals to you, but I never found it overly useful. Suffice it to say, the One S plays all existing Xbox One games, and a growing list of Xbox 360 games. It also includes all of the encouraging software improvements Microsoft has made over the past few years, including the redesigned interface, support for the Cortana digital assistant (using a microphone headset), compatibility with the Windows Store and, soon, additional cross-play options with Windows PC gamers on certain titles. 4K and HDR scorecard. I want to personally thank the Xbox One S for introducing me to the hot mess that is the world of 4K and HDR formats. I considered myself fairly fluent in the language of home theater, but I was bewildered at the insane of amount of granularity and confusion that the format is currently plagued with. Hot Products. Apple iPhone X. The best iPhone asks you to think different. Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Excellent, powerful -- and pricey. Google Home Mini. Google Home Mini sounds great but lacks vision. Google Pixel 2 XL. Google Pixel 2 XL: What we know so far. August Smart Lock (2017) August's affordable Smart Lock is solid, even sans Siri. This week on CNET News. Discuss Microsoft Xbox One S. Be respectful, keep it clean and stay on topic. We'll remove comments that violate our policy. Opinion: The Xbox One Successor Needs to Go Big or Go Home. With rumors now flowing from both companies, it seems to no longer be a question of whether Microsoft will roll out a new Xbox to compete with the PlayStation 4 Neo, but when, and what form it will take. With the PlayStation 4 beating the Xbox One roughly 2:1 in sales, it’s clear that if Microsoft wants to gain ground against Sony in this next round it can’t afford to just match the PS4 Neo’s system upgrades blow for blow – it has to beat it decisively. We all saw what happened when the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 launched mere days apart. Everyone was glued to direct head-to-head comparisons to see which console would perform best, and almost across the board the PlayStation 4 won that fight – and at a lower cost to boot (due to the disastrous mandatory Kinect). Where the Xbox runs many games at 900p, the PS4 runs at 1080p. That difference might be all but imperceptible to people sitting across the room on a couch, especially when not viewing the two versions side by side, but the PS4’s performance was measurably and indisputably better. Microsoft had no counter-argument for that. It's worth noting that the Xbox One is not a failure by the sales standards of recent console generations, but the market has expanded and the Xbox isn't leading it anymore. See the Phil Spencer interview at 17 minutes in. Microsoft’s Xbox group seems to acknowledge this. Xbox head Phil Spencer commented that he wasn’t “wild about the idea of an Xbox One And A Half” and that he’d want any future Xbox to be “a substantial change.” It’s a declaration that Microsoft intends to go big - no half measures. He wants a whole new Xbox generation. What does that mean, as compared to what Sony appears to be doing with the PS4 Neo? Since any new Microsoft console would run the same operating system as the Xbox One and be fully backward compatible with its game library in the same way we expect the PS4 Neo to be, the difference would likely be largely a new marketing push that abandons the wounded Xbox One brand. Instead, Microsoft could launch a new Xbox name that doesn’t have the stink of the Kinect’s failure and inferior hardware specs following it around. The Xbox One would become the Windows ME or Windows Vista of the Microsoft console family history: a misstep that’s cut short and quickly swept under the rug and replaced. Microsoft needs to put out a more powerful system for an equal or lesser cost. Of course, what the hypothetical new Xbox is called doesn’t matter as much as what it can do, and in order to leapfrog Sony, Microsoft needs to put a clearly more powerful system into all our hands for an equal or lesser cost. Barring a miracle of engineering (which seems unlikely given the rumor that AMD will supply the processors for both new consoles) the only way to do that is to return to the days of subsidized consoles and sell the new Xbox at a loss. I’m not suggesting that Microsoft repeat Sony’s PlayStation 3 mistake of losing an estimated $306 per console sold in the early days of manufacturing, but a more modest subsidy would still let Microsoft offer demonstrably superior hardware. Beyond a faster processor, eating the cost of adding a solid-state drive (SSD) to the new console, for example, could create side-by-side comparisons of loading times that would embarrass the PlayStation. Microsoft’s other businesses are still enormously cash-rich and can support those tactics to regain standing in the market; Sony, thanks to losses unrelated to its gaming business, is not. Additionally, with its recent push toward developing PC versions of its first-party games, Microsoft’s game library is better positioned to take advantage of new hardware than Sony’s. A game like Quantum Break, Gears of War 4, or Halo Wars 2 will likely include high-resolution textures and other graphics options meant for PCs that can run on maximum settings, but some of them could be switched on when used with a higher-end console. Another reason for Microsoft to be aggressive in its next console is to gain the upper hand in the coming VR-enabled console war. Microsoft has no hardware of its own on this front, but it has already entered into some sort of partnership with Oculus. So far that’s only manifested in the included Xbox One controller and wireless dongle sold with every Oculus Rift headset, and the fairly useless ability to stream games from your Xbox One into a virtual theater seen within your PC-connected Rift. Compatibility with the Oculus Rift would be a major development. It’s hard to believe the two companies bothered with a partnership that ends there, but if it does, Microsoft should expand upon it. If Microsoft goes big and manages to satisfy the Rift’s demanding specifications (currently a PC with an Intel Core-i5 4590 and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, which would run around $1,000) through a combination of subsidized hardware and games optimized specifically for a new Xbox, compatibility with the Rift – or an Xbox-specific version built by Oculus – would be a major development in that landscape. While the Rift costs $200 more than Sony’s upcoming PlayStation VR headset (or $150 more if you factor in the required PlayStation camera), the advantage of the Rift’s higher resolution is significant. It’s worth mentioning that the clock is ticking on all of this. If Sony gets the PS4 Neo out before Microsoft announces its new and better Xbox, the opportunity to sell new consoles to gamers who want to upgrade may be lost. None of this is a sure thing - it's speculation from someone without a business degree - but if Microsoft doesn’t go all-in on superior hardware at this mid-generation turning point, it has a serious uphill battle ahead. Despite the Xbox One’s competitive list of first-party games, the PlayStation 4’s sales have demonstrated that console gamers want their third-party games to look and run their best, too. Just like Nintendo’s Wii U before it, launching with inferior hardware wounded the Xbox One, and it’s a mistake Microsoft can’t afford to repeat. Dan Stapleton is IGN's Reviews Editor. You can follow him on Twitter to hear all about how awesome PC gaming is, plus a healthy dose of random Simpsons references. © 1996-2018 Ziff Davis, LLC. We have updated our PRIVACY POLICY and encourage you to read it by clicking here. 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