Microsoft Xbox One S 1TB

Microsoft Xbox Series One S Gaming Console 1TB

Three years after the Xbox One, the Xbox One S has been designed to take its place. As the smaller, quieter, higher-quality gaming console, it had a lot to say for itself, which is why it’s worked itself up to be one of the most highly-praised consoles to date.

With the Xbox One family now discontinued and the Xbox Series X and Series S now here, that’s become a complicated question. In the six years since the Xbox One S launched, the console is still a firm favorite for those that want a high-quality Xbox experience without the higher price.

With the Xbox One S, you’ll find the best Xbox One games that are upscaled to Ultra HD (aka 4K) with HDR. It’s worth pointing out that this isn’t the ‘native’ 4K that’s offered by the more powerful Xbox One X, but movies and TV shows still take advantage of the room to improve, whether you’re playing an Ultra HD Blu-ray or streaming 4K Netflix.

Since 2016, Microsoft streamlined the console even further by releasing the (now discontinued) Xbox One S All-Digital Edition. This is a system without a disc tray that can only play downloaded games from the Xbox Live Store. The good news is it comes in even cheaper than the standard Xbox One S. Impressive when you consider the original One S 1TB console’s price, which was: $349 (£299 / AU$499).

The One S remains a fantastic and affordable option. In fact, thanks to Microsoft’s Smart Delivery system it could remain a viable option for some time. However, if you’re looking for a more powerful, but still affordable, alternative and don’t want to be left out of the next generation, then check out the all-digital Xbox Series S. Luckily for you, we have a Xbox One S vs Xbox Series S guide to answer all your questions.