Xbox One S News And Updates: Top 3 Facs To Know About Microsoft's Updated Console [VIDEO]
The Xbox One S has been officially revealed, and while it does seem like a simple aesthetic redesign of its predecessor, Microsoft has been quite clear to point out that there is definitely more to the updated console than meets the eye.
Here are three very important things to remember about Microsoft's latest gaming machine.
It Says Goodbye to the Kinect
The Kinect was quite a hit for a while, with games such as Just Dance making use of the Xbox 360's full-body motion controls. The Kinect did not stand the test of time very well, however, as it continually proved itself unreliable when used with more modern and elaborate games.
Pretty soon, the Kinect, which was actually one of the reasons behind the Xbox One's high price during its launch, was practically abandoned. Thus, with the Xbox One S, the Kinect is no more. Indeed, Microsoft has opted to remove the Kinect connector in the new device. The Kinect is still compatible with the new machine, though it would need a dedicated connector.
It Supports Better Graphics
Though Microsoft has been pretty quiet about what exactly are the upgrades it gave the Xbox One S, the tech giant maintained that the new machine would be able to handle heavier computing tasks nonetheless. Thus, games' graphics would be smoother and better, thanks to what Microsoft calls HDR (high-dynamic range lighting).
Thus, even if the upgrades to the console's capabilities might not be that drastic, the Xbox One S is nonetheless a far more powerful beast than the original Xbox One.
It's Bigger - In Storage
While the Xbox One S is 40 percent smaller than its predecessor, it nonetheless carries a lot of impressive internals. Among the most notable is its hard drive, which now goes all the way up to 2TB. Currently, the Xbox One's largest configuration tops out at 1TB.
However, the 2TB configuration of the device is, as far as the initial announcement is concerned, a special edition that would be available during the device's initial launch. Who knows, though, if the 2RB configuration sells well, Microsoft might very well make it a permanent option for Xbox One S buyers.
