Xbox One S All-Digital Edition (Xbox One)

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Even if you don't choose an Xbox Series S, you’ll be able to play almost every new game on Microsoft’s older console. For now, anyway. They won’t run as well or look quite as good, but you won’t be forced to upgrade to experience key titles that are coming to Xbox Series X/S. However, between Fable, Starfield, Redfall, Perfect Dark, and Avowed, there's a growing list of upcoming new-gen exclusives. You could make the case that the Xbox One S has more storage space than the Xbox Series S, but the One S still uses a HDD rather than an SSD. That means it has larger capacity at the expense of speed. In every other department, though, the Xbox Series S comprehensively beats the Xbox One S in terms of technical power and cutting-edge design. No. You can use any modern TV with your Xbox One S console, all it needs to get you up and running is an HDMI cable. But, to take advantage of the 4K elements, and the 4K game upscaling, you’ll need a 4K TV. What's the difference between an Xbox One and Xbox One S? If you've already got a number of original Xbox One controllers lying around, thankfully you won't have to replace them with the new controllers: they'll work just fine with the new console. Xbox One S review - As a platform Use with digital games only; console does not play physical discs. 120 FPS: Requires supported content and display; use on Xbox Series S as content becomes available. Xbox Game Pass: Game catalog varies over time (xbox.com/gamepass). Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and supported game; may require supported Bluetooth controller (all sold separately). Select regions and devices. Streaming limitations apply, server availability and wait times may vary. Requires internet, ISP fees apply. xbox.com/cloudgaming

While Microsoft has said that the chipset has remained exactly the same, it has swapped the standard Blu-ray disc drive for a 4K, HDR-capable one that can read Ultra HD Blu-rays, the next generation of physical media. The Xbox One S is slimmer than the Xbox One and runs quieter. But the main difference is that the Xbox One S offers HDR and 4K blu-ray support. Although you’ll need a 4KTV to make use of these features.

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Your rights under Microsoft’s 1 year Limited Warranty are in addition to your consumer law rights. Learn more With comparative price points and similarly sleek designs, the Xbox Series S and Xbox One S are easily mistaken at a glance. Delve deeper, though, and the power gap between Microsoft’s two cheap consoles becomes abundantly clear. Jump ahead with the latest Xbox games and consoles. Our great value Xbox offers include the new Xbox Series X and Series S, as well as Xbox One S and One X. And with Xbox All Access, you can get an Xbox One console and 24 months Game Pass Ultimate with no upfront cost – that’s an Xbox console deal with access to over 100 great games.

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Again like the Xbox One S, the All-Digital boasts 4K resolution - but that's upscaled 4K, not native 4K like the Xbox One X. You'll notice a few more details with the latter, but the former still proves capable. For example, while playing Forza Horizon 3, we had no issue with dropped frames interrupting our experience. However, there's no doubt the game looks better - and runs smoother - on the X. The Xbox One S is a smart upgrade to Microsoft's Xbox One system, but whether you'll want to make the upgrade is a slightly more complicated question. If you've been considering buying an Xbox One already, then the Xbox One S is a no-brainer. But if you already own an Xbox One then your decision will likely have more to do with whether you own a 4K TV that's HDR-compatible. Xbox One S: we liked On the other hand, choosing the 'Reset and keep my games & apps' option will delete everything on your console except the games and apps you have installed. Your personal files, including achievements, saved games, settings, and profiles will be removed. Ensure you've synced with Xbox Live cloud data before proceeding to make sure your saves and other personal files remain. The Xbox One S might look similar, then, but it's technologically inferior to the Xbox Series S. It's a great option if you want to play Xbox exclusives that you missed out on like Gears 5 or Forza Horizon 4, or simply want to give Xbox Game Pass a whirl, but if you're after a more futureproofed console, you'll want the Xbox Series S.