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.
August 2016
(80%)
180 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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792 Reviews
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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
Published: 2016-08-15, Author: Matt , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: Microsoft's revamped Xbox One occupies a curious space in the current gaming generation. It's not because it's a sleeker take on the original bulky hardware – slimline consoles are nothing new, after all. Sega tweaked both the Master System and the Mega D...
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
Xbox One S – A fine UHD Blu-ray player The Xbox One S doubles as a UHD Blu-ray player. As far as I'm concerned, that's the real reason to consider getting one. It's a far more affordable option than the two dedicated UHD Blu-ray players currently on the m...
Published: 2016-08-04, Author: Keith , review by: theguardian.com
Vastly improved design; HDR support and some graphics performance increases; excellent 4K video functionality at a very competitive price
No support for true 4K gaming; technical specifications largely unchanged from Xbox One; no Kinect port (if that is, indeed, a con); will be superseded by Project Scorpio console next year
The Xbox One S is a major improvement over its predecessor in terms of style and footprint, and if you've bought – or about to buy – a 4K TV, it's definitely worth purchasing rather than the standard Xbox One, or indeed a dedicated 4K Blu-ray player. The...
Published: 2016-08-02, Author: Richard , review by: eurogamer.net
Everyone loves a 'slim' hardware revision - and generally speaking, it's second-gen console revisions that tends to be the most successful (third-gen models can sometimes take the cost-cutting too far). It's a chance to listen to consumer feedback, reduce...
Published: 2016-08-02, Author: Alex , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
Abstract: There were very few complaints when the original Xbox One was announced, despite it failing to handle 4K. In 2013 nobody really cared about HD's successor. Not unless they'd spent thousands on one of the few 4K TV sets available at the time. Yes, the best...
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
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 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...
A slimmer, smarter version of the Xbox One, capable of playing 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays with HDR, has 4K Netflix support, HDR gaming, upscales all output to 2160p, great new wireless controller, no power brick
Gaming is not improved by much so few reasons to upgrade bar 4K video, needs extra 4K app support from the likes of Amazon, no native Kinect port
There's no doubt in our minds that the Xbox One S is a much more capable machine than its predecessor. It is physically more attractive, comes jam packed with new features and offers a smoother, more responsive experience. However, whether that will...
Slick new look, Strong input/output selection, Ultra HD Blu-ray support, Enhanced compatibility with Windows 10, Attractive pricing
Not as small as expected, Hardware still slower than PlayStation 4, Cortana is disappointing
Serious gamers are unlikely to find the Xbox One S more appealing that it was before. It remains less powerful than its rival at Sony. Aside from its smaller footprint – which, as mentioned, is less impressive than hinted during its reveal – there's not...
Published: 2016-07-18, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: Microsoft's slimmed-down and 4K-movie capable Xbox One S will cost £350 ($400) and be available from 2 August in the US.The new, 40% smaller console has a built-in power supply, a front-facing USB port and an IR blaster. It will launch with 2TB of storage...
