Microsoft Xbox One S (2016) Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : Robert Jones (t3.com)

Xbox One S review: smaller, better, whiter

The Xbox One S is the same slick gaming platform you're used to, however now with upgraded 4K Ultra HD hotness

4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player ; Slicker and slimmer console

Only 1.6TB of 2TB HDD usable

Dec, 2019

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Expert review by : Robert Leedham (stuff.tv)

Microsoft Xbox One S review

The 4K console war has begun with the arrival of Microsoft's new Xbox One S. So is it any good? And will it beat the forthcoming PlayStation 4 Neo?

You favourite games in pin-sharp detail ; The cheapest 4K Blu-ray player you can buy ; Sleek new design, sans power brick

PS4 still has the better exclusives ; Controller not rechargeable as standard

The console the Xbox One should have been at launch. Still, this One S mighty fine in its own right.

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury, (cnet.co.uk)

The Xbox One S could be 4K Blu-ray's white knight. And it plays games, too.

The $300 Xbox One S will be the cheapest 4k Blu-ray player when it's released in August, making it a potent weapon in the disc format's battle against 4K streaming video.

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Expert review by : Sean Hollister (cnet.co.uk)

Xbox One S official: 40 percent slimmer, 4K video playback, $299 this August

Microsoft's new Xbox One makes the original console look gigantic by comparison.

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Expert review by : Rasmus Larsen (flatpanelshd.com)

Xbox One S (& HDR gaming) review

Xbox One S comes with UHD Blu-ray, 4K/HDR streaming and most importantly HDR gaming. Can it put Microsoft back in the spotlight?

HDR gaming! ; UHD Blu-ray drive ; Some apps support 4K/HDR streaming ; Excellent controller ; Price

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

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Microsoft Xbox One S All-Digital Edition

The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is simply a One S game console without an optical drive for $50 less, but the trade-off isn't worth it.

Less expensive than the Xbox One S and just as capable for gaming. Can stream 4K HDR media.

Can't play Ultra HD Blu-rays, Blu-rays, DVDs, or disc-based games. Just as large as the regular Xbox One S.

Bottom Line: The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is simply a One S game console without an optical drive for $50 less, but the trade-off isn't worth it.

Jul, 2019

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Xbox One S All-Digital Edition vs. Xbox One X: Comparison and buying advice for Microsoft's game consoles

How does Microsoft's most affordable game console stack up against its most expensive one? Here's the quick skinny.

Apr, 2019

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Microsoft's disc-free Xbox One S: What's the point?

Commentary: It's still big and it's still not that cheap. What's the advantage for you?

Apr, 2019

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Expert review by : Blair Hanley Frank (pcworld.com)

Here's how the Xbox One S stacks up to the original

Microsoft launched the Xbox One S earlier this month, revitalizing its current-generation console lineup with some new features. Here's how it stacks up against the previous version.

Aug, 2016

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Expert review by : Chris Burns (slashgear.com)

Xbox One S Gears of War 4 mini-Review in blood red

This special limited edition version of the Xbox One S is no average re-coloring. The folks responsible for tricking this console out have taken extra steps to make certain the device was no simple skin-job. This device looks like it's been customized...

Oct, 2016

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