Xbox One S Review

Here are our final thoughts on Microsoft's slimmed-down, 4K-capable Xbox One.

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[DantheMan-mklv]

Woah, we're now calling 1080p screens old fashioned already?

[cletustrainer]

"old school 1080p screen" wow

[rodrigoperez]

Am I the only one who thinks both PS4 and XBOX are badass? I mean why hate or love one? Just enjoy playing on any of them!

[Cafaura]

if only xbox started with this, i think we would have seen a greatly different market in the console industry

[theofficialhassan]

Guys, why do we all have to argue about what console is better? Just enjoy what you're playing!

[BlazerManiacNumber]

At $299, you should buy this based soley on it's ability to play 4k movies.

[MYTHICALTWINKIE]

For all those idoits who think microsoft killed the xbox S. They did not. Since the scorpio is coming out next year it will be very expensive due to all the new hardware in it. Microsoft is giving you 4 options. But a regular xbox which would be the cheapest, xbox slim, scorpio, or PC. All games will be compatible on these 4 platforms. The'yre giving you options on what kind of hardware you want. Cant believe i have to explain this but what ever.

[angelchang]

IGN realize we skip till the end for Pros and Cons

now they making go through the whole video -.-

[handsomesandwich]

"Doesn't have the letter S on it." IGN -1/10

[adriannavarro]

Thanks IGN for having Ryan reviewing this, he's my favorite reviewer from you :)

[muiscnight]

I must be the only person who loves glossy and touch sensitive consoles.

[deadpixelz]

Meanwhile I'm enjoying my 720p TV. Yeah!

[MightyManotaur]

I still think this system is pretty pointless with Scorpio coming out soon. looks gorgeous, though.

[ccmanize]

I just bought a 4k tv and am thinking of getting a One S for the 4k Blu-Ray capabilities. I can' believe PS4 Pro won't have it.

[djahjeband]

Love the new console, the controller is very gritty and is amazing for gaming. This system is a huge upgrade from the original Xbox One.

[kabirkamboj]

The only reason I want to buy it is because of Forza Horizon 3

[declanhaas]

Over four years later I’m still using an “old school” 1080p screen

[andreamartini]

I'm going with the One S. I've never had a next-gen console, and while some might say the PS4 Pro is better, I've played more on the Xbox One with my friends. I know the Scorpio is coming out and it's going to be way more powerful, but I'm not that hardcore of a player to need 4k gaming, 1080p games look fantastic to me. Also the Scorpio is probably going to be bigger and much more expensive than the One S, and I have little space in my setup. The Scorpio has VR, but that doesn't interest me. DO YOU THINK I'M MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE?

[silvabullet]

Why doesn't anyone ever seem to talk about the IR blaster? This plus the recent update giving us voice commands via Cortana, makes it so that the Kinect and its adapter aren't even needed.

For those that used the camera for QR code scanning, Microsoft has recently updated its Smart Glass app to scan QR Codes.

I was someone who bought one of the first Kinectless bundles. So all these additions, without the need for a camera that I could care less for, make this an upgrade that I would very much consider.

I also have one of the older controller models and the LB shoulder button has been failing. So a new controller with extended range, Bluetooth, and a 3.5mm audio jack would be a welcomed addition.

[aidanohearon]

You know what’s creepy, when I had the original Xbox one it would always turn on in the middle of the night when no
One or nothing was around It and it would shut off, I’m pretty sure it was broken but it always shook me a little