The Xbox One S is an upgraded game console launched by Microsoft to meet the needs of game lovers for 4K games. It is not really a replacement product. So is this Microsoft Xbox One S game console worth buying? In fact, from the point of view of the performance of Microsoft Xbox One S, it is still quite popular among game fans. So how do many foreign technology media evaluate this Microsoft Xbox One S? We together look!
Engadget
Unless you have a monitor/TV that supports 4K and HDR, or if you have a future purchase plan, there is no reason to upgrade your existing Xbox One. The only benefit Xbox One S can bring is the memory space, but the Xbox One now has 2TB models. You can also expand the storage space of existing devices by replacing the hard disk.
Even so, the Xbox One S still has a lot to choose from, especially if you have a TV that supports 4K resolution. The Xbox One S may not be very attractive now, but if you haven't purchased a 4K Blu-ray player yet, it certainly won't disappoint you when you play this role. The Xbox One S may not be much different from the Xbox One, but it is tailored for the future.
The Verge
The Xbox One S almost corrected all the shortcomings of the original Xbox One. Its elegant design, moderate body shape, and the price is very reasonable. You can still think of it as the center of a home entertainment system, but Microsoft seems to no longer force users to do so. It is now just a gaming machine with a very good quality of work close to a network box. You can play online videos through a series of applications. But in terms of core game features, it is also performing very well.
If you have already purchased Xbox one, it may not provide sufficient reasons for the upgrade. Considering Project Scorpio's support for 4K games and virtual reality next year, it may be wise to wait until next year to upgrade. In fact, regardless of whether you have an Xbox One, next year's new models are worth the wait.
Of course, the final deciding factor in buying a game console is still the game itself. The game in the Xbox camp is nothing more than the major theme of "gunball", so you should consider whether you like these types of games before you buy. If you are interested in these games and have not yet purchased Xbox One, then the Xbox One S is obviously a better choice than the original one.
If you can't wait to experience 4K Blu-ray, or to play the new TV's HDR features, then the Xbox One S is also the best choice.
TechRadar
The Xbox One S is a smart upgrade for existing models, and whether consumers will buy it or not is another matter. If you are already considering buying Xbox One, you can buy it without thinking. But if you already bought the Xbox One, then whether you upgrade depends on whether you have a 4K HDR TV.
Compared with the original model, the Xbox One S is obviously thinner, more stylish and more sexy. But for those who just bought Xbox One, they are now faced with a difficult and expensive choice: upgrade performance, 4K HDR streaming and 2TB of storage worth buying again?
If you have a 4K HDR TV, or if the original 500GB of storage is stretched, the answer is definitely yes. If you are willing to wait another year, there is another more powerful model (Project Scorpio) waiting for you.
CNET
More elegant design, reduced body size, built-in power module, these are all worthy of praise on the Xbox One S. While the 4K HDR function may seem very large, if you don't have a compatible playback device (that is, 4K TV), then it is completely useless. The upgraded handle is not as good as the previous one in terms of feel, and it feels a bit cheap.
For most people, the Xbox One S is probably not much of an attraction. If you have already purchased Xbox One, or are planning to wait for Project Scorpio, then there is no reason to buy. But if you haven't joined the Xbox camp and you don't want to wait another year, and you have or plan to buy a 4K TV, then the Xbox One S must be the right choice.
But if you do not plan to purchase 4K TV, then Xbox One may be more suitable for you, because his current price is only 250 US dollars (about 1658 yuan), Microsoft is also entirely possible to further reduce its price.
Pocket-lint
There is no doubt that the Xbox One S is more versatile than the original model. It not only has a more attractive design, but also has a more sensitive and smooth experience, and it also brings new features. As to whether these can attract existing Xbox One users to upgrade, this remains to be discussed.
If you are not bad and are willing to enjoy the visual boost that 4K HDR brings, then the Xbox One S is worth buying. Even if you only need a 4K Blu-ray player, it will be worth the money. More importantly, for entry users, the Xbox One S is still a very good game console. The presence of the 4K HDR feature allows it to provide superior color gamut and contrast than any current game console.
Although the existence of Project Scorpio has cast a shadow on the future development of the Xbox One S, for now, it is arguably the best game console on the market and one of the best 4K multimedia players.
GameSpot
Taking into account Project Scorpio will be released next year, which makes the Xbox One S's situation is a bit embarrassing. Should we buy the Xbox One S now, or wait for a more powerful model next year?
If you haven't bought an Xbox one and want an HDR/4K Blu-ray player, it's definitely worth it. After all, it costs less than half the 4K Blu-ray player. But if you already bought the Xbox One, there isn't much need to upgrade unless you really need to enjoy 4K HDR now.
In any case, the Xbox One S does bring a lot of improvements. It has a slimmer body and a very reasonable price. It also provides 4K HDR support and is the only model that offers a 2TB hard drive. But if you don't care about these new features, then Xbox One may be a better choice, after all, its price is 50 dollars cheaper than the Xbox One S.
The Xbox One S may not have a huge upgrade, but there is no doubt that it is by far the most fashionable and feature-rich Xbox.
to sum up
From the above summary of the media is not difficult to find their favorite for the Xbox One S, although its upgrade rate is quite limited, but with the sudden addition of 4K features make the Xbox One S completely different, so that he has more Space used. Although existing Xbox One users do not have much reason for upgrading. It is obviously the best choice for new users. Of course, if you're still looking forward to Project Scorpio and are concerned that you won't be able to handle this Xbox One S, the author tells you that this is actually somewhat redundant because Microsoft has confirmed that Scorpio supports trade-in!