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Testseek.com have collected 180 expert reviews of the Microsoft Xbox One S and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Xbox One S.
Award: Most Awarded August 2016
August 2016
 
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The editors liked

  • Less expensive than the Xbox One S and just as capable for gaming
  • Can stream 4K HDR media
  • Nearly flawless as an Ultra HD Blu-ray player (in terms of video quality
  • That is)
  • Can stream 4K video from the internet
  • HDMI input for connecting and controlling a set-top box
  • 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
  • Massive 2 TB Launch Edition should store most of your games
  • Its 4K
  • HDR capabilities are perfect for the 4K generation
  • Space savings with no apparent cooling issues
  • Diverse Multimedia Options
  • 4K Blu-ray Player
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Lighter
  • Sleeker chassis
  • Available with 2TB of storage
  • Can stream 4K content
  • HDR support for videos and games
  • Smartly redesigned controller
  • Looks great
  • Smaller
  • 4K and HDR support
  • Fantastic design
  • New controller is great
  • Stylish heat vent
  • Good selection of games
  • Backwards compatibility
  • Reasonably sized - far smaller than Xbox One
  • Controller further perfected over Xbox One
  • Plays all Xbox One games
  • 4K video output
  • Ultra HD gaming upscaling
  • Can play games
  • Built-in 4K Blu-Ray Player
  • 1TB storage
  • Supports High Dynamic Range
  • Xbox Game Pass is an awesome deal
  • Price point
  • HDR gaming
  • UHD Blu-ray drive
  • Some apps support 4K/HDR streaming
  • Excellent controller
  • Price
  • The only game console with a UHD Blu-ray drive for 4K movie playback
  • Refined design
  • Very quiet and very small
  • Excellent pack-in gamepad
  • Excellent design
  • New controller is more user friendly
  • 4K video playback
  • Streaming from Netflix
  • Amazon
  • HDR gaming and video support
  • 4K upscaling of 1080p games

The editors didn't like

  • Can't play Ultra HD Blu-rays
  • Blu-rays
  • DVDs
  • Or disc-based games
  • Just as large as the regular Xbox One S
  • Doens't support high-definition audio codecs such as Dolby TrueHD
  • Conventional media remote control costs extra
  • Loads discs slower than dedicated UHD Blu-ray players
  • 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
  • Without a 4K TV
  • One S advantages go away
  • Attaching the stand feels permanent
  • Even if it isn't
  • Next-gen Project Scorpio is little more than a year away
  • Lacking in power
  • Weakest exclusive lineup
  • Can't play games in 4K
  • No SSD option
  • Might be better to wait for Project Scorpio
  • Insecure stand
  • Slow OS
  • True 4K gaming isn't quite here yet
  • Kinect needs adapter to connect
  • Not a replacement for Xbox One (that'll come next year)
  • Games aren't in true 4K
  • Only one frontal USB port
  • Requires an adapter for Kinect to work
  • Upscales to 4K
  • Not natively
  • User interface is a nightmare
  • Full HD resolution in games (upscaled to 4K)
  • Still relatively high power consumption for streaming
  • Not as powerful as PS4 Pro
  • Still lacks 4K/HDR in several apps
  • 4K streaming apps and 4K Blu-ray playback don't work out of the box
  • HDR video for gaming won't be available until this fall
  • No reason to buy unless you own a 4K TV
  • Not a real 4K gaming console at all
  • No Kinect port built-in
  • Only comes with one controller
  • Overshadowed by Microsoft Scorpio

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  Published: 2017-06-02, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • The Xbox One S could be the console you've not had to wait for...

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  Published: 2017-05-10, Author: Devon , review by: devontechsupport.com

  • It's hard to find anything wrong with the Xbox One S. By all accounts, it's a slimmer, sleeker and sexier console than what we see on store shelves today. Given all the advancements, it's hard to fathom how Microsoft plans on selling it for the same price...

 
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  Published: 2017-05-09, Author: Devon , review by: devontechsupport.com

  • In short, the engineering team at Microsoft deserves a standing ovation. Condensing everything inside the original Xbox One – as well as the massive power brick – into a framework 40% of the size is a feat of engineering, And while not every gamer will be
  • While there's never a great time to unveil a smaller, more powerful system to someone who's just purchased one of the now second-tier original consoles, now seems like a particularly rough time, Ditching the Kinect port entirely might be the final indicat
  • But all that taken into account, it's hard to find anything tangible to dislike about the Xbox One S in its current form. By all accounts, it's a slimmer, sleeker and sexier console than the Xbox console we've had in our cabinets for the past two and a ha...

 
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  Published: 2017-05-05, Author: Dominic , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • For most people the Xbox One S will prove a better purchase than the Scorpio. It's cheaper, it runs the same games, and you can grab one right now - or wait for the price to potentially drop even further once the Scorpio is out. Still, if your the type to...

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  Published: 2017-02-21, review by: knowyourmobile.com

  • It's relatively small for a games console. No bulky external power brick. Beautiful white design. Improved texture on the controller
  • The vertical stand is a £15 add-on. Though quite than its predecessor, it's still not 100% silent. No built in voice control support. HDR gaming isn't widely supported yet
  • For being the best version of the Xbox ever, the Xbox One S's price is pretty damn astounding. It's only £249 for the 500GB version–though you can often find it for up to £40 cheaper via various bundle and online deals–and only £299 for the 1TB edition. Y...

 
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  Published: 2016-12-08, Author: Brett , review by: crowdedbrain.co.uk

  • I can't really score the Xbox One S because of the short time I had with it, but from initial impressions it will definitely support your 4K (HDR) enabled screen a lot better than your standard Xbox One would. Especially if you are into your movie content...

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  Published: 2016-10-21, Author: Lewis , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • If you're looking for a console that can provide the best possible gaming experience on a console at the moment, the PlayStation 4 Pro with its enhanced graphics, frame-rate and resolution is a good choice - although it doesn't feature a 4K Blu-Ray player...

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  Published: 2016-09-29, review by: whathifi.com

  • Price, Controller works well, Rich colours, Decent detail with 4K content,
  • 4K HDR images lack subtlety, Lean sound, Can't pass-through 4K video, incompatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, Unintuitive menus,
  • 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 does...

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  Published: 2016-09-08, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • That means there's no easy answer as to whether you should definitely buy an Xbox One S right now. The console itself is gorgeous and its 4K Blu-ray drive makes it a tempting proposition for those thinking about making the jump to Ultra HD Blu-ray, but ul...

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  Published: 2016-08-30, Author: Curtis , review by: alphr.com

  • The Xbox One S is a great console. In many ways, it's the console the Xbox One should have been the first time round. It's gamer-focused, compact and stylish, and doesn't force you to buy Kinect. If you just want an Xbox One, this is the one to buy; at £2...

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