By Hugh Langley
Microsoft has confirmed the existence of the Xbox One S, its souped-up new console which packs more power and less bulk.
Unfortunately for Microsoft the console leaked just hours ahead of its official reveal, but at least we can now put any lingering doubts to rest.
The S is 40% smaller than the standard Xbox One, with a new white case and porous new design – we’re nicknaming it “The Holey One” – that also drops the bulky power block. Hooray!
It will start at $299, and will be available this August.
The real game changer, of course, is the fact you can stand the console upright. What a time to be alive.
But enough about cosmetics: the new console will come with 4K Blu-ray support and will be High Dynamic Range compatible too.
Plus, it comes with a meaty 2TB hard drive and a new “streamlined controller”. Gone is the Kinect sensor port – if you want to use Kinect you’ll need a USB adapter – and instead is a built-in IR blaster.
How does it stand up against the PS4 Neo?
Of course, Sony has also confirmed that there’s an iterative PS4 update on the way – the long-rumored …read more
Source:: techradar.com – Gaming
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