The powerful, smaller counterpart of Xbox One was announced at the E3 conference this year, and it has been confirmed the highly anticipated 2TB Xbox One S launch edition will be available for purchase in select regions starting August 2nd, 2016. This means that the pre-orders for the Xbox One S will be arriving from August 2nd and for those who haven’t ordered it yet, you can still do so through the Microsoft store or the retail partners.
Xbox One S is 40% smaller than the original Xbox One, and includes a built-in power supply. It also allows you to watch Blu-ray movies and stream video in stunning 4K Ultra HD with HDR. That means you’ll get to enjoy your favorite shows and movies in the clearest, most realistic video possible. With High Dynamic Range (HDR) support for video and gaming, Xbox One games like Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3, and Scalebound will look even better thanks to a higher contrast ratio between lights and darks, bringing out the true visual depth of your favorite games.
Xbox One S also comes bundled with the new Xbox Wireless Controller featuring textured grip, improved Xbox Wireless signal and added Bluetooth support (requires Windows 10 running the Windows Anniversary Update). The controller can be purchased as a standalone item for $59.99 USD and will also be available on August 2. All Xbox One games, accessories and Xbox Live services will work with Xbox One S.
Additionally, the Xbox One S will be offered with 1TB and 500GB hard drives for $349 USD and $299 USD, respectively, so you can choose the right console for you. More details on the specific availability dates of these two options should be available soon.
Source: Major Nelson
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