Xbox One S is 40% smaller, has built-in power supply
The Xbox One S is 40% smaller than the original. This much we pretty much knew already thanks to all the numerous leaks, but it's great news all the same.
Such a reduction in size should be welcomed by many, as the original Xbox One is nothing short of a beast. At 333mm x 276mm x 78mm, it dominates the comparatively slight PS4, and not in a good way.
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What's doubly impressive, however, is the power supply is now built-in. This is a huge improvement because the old, bulky power brick on the Xbox One was a serious pain.
So, 40% smaller and no bulky power supply? Thanks Microsoft – we like that.
4K Ultra HD, 4K Blu-ray and High Dynamic Range support
This is huge. Not only does the Xbox One S support 4K video playback from streaming services like Netflix and Amazon, it also has a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray built-in.
This is especially good news for AV fans and the announced $299/£249 starting price makes it good value compared to dedicated Ultra HD players currently on the market, which at this time cost anywhere from £400 to £650.
In fact, if you have a 4K TV, we'd argue it's a must-have to enjoy the full potential of your TV.