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[Hawk269]

The real loser here?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung...er-black/4853800.p?id=bb4853800&skuId=4853800

I that player and it works really well. Movies in UHD and HDR are pretty amazing, but yeah, they just got bitch slapped with a 500gb Xbox One Slim. Does everything the Samsung, plus $100.00 cheaper, you get a gaming console and all. I think this is such a big blow to them and to others in the UHD Blu Ray field. If MS begins to market the "S" properly, it could really take off because of the media capabilities.

I have a friend that works for BB and the Samsung unit sells very well because anyone buying a 4k set today is looking for something other than streaming, so it being the only device right now it sells very well.

 

[SmartWaffles]

Does the newly added bluetooth support on the new controller mean you can use it on PC without the wireless adapter?

 

[etta]

packaging:

Hnnnnngg holy mother of god, I need this so bad.

 

[njean777]

May get one but the Xbox one is already quiet compared to the ps4, so I don't know. I hope Sony puts out a more quiet ps4 tonight

 

[TheChewyWaffles]

So when is the S coming out?

 

[dcx4610]

I know UHD will be pretty niche but they should really push it as a selling point like Sony did with DVD for the PS2.

The S will be the cheapest UHD drive on the market AND it can stream and play games. $299 is a great price point if all it did was play UHD.

 

[RowdyReverb]

So when is the S coming out?

August? I think

 

[TakeItSlowDude]

Does the newly added bluetooth support on the new controller mean you can use it on PC without the wireless adapter?

yes

 

[FLEABttn]

Hnnnnngg holy mother of god, I need this so bad.

It's a box.

 

[etta]

It's a box.

It's cos I'm actually a cat.

 

[Caayn]

 

[Frustrated_me]

It's a box.

 

[rokkerkory]

Any word on when the 500GB and 1TB will be out? $400 is a bit steep, but would kill for a 4K Blu-ray player for $300 or $350.

Sept for non 2tb versions i think

 

[Hitta93]

The real loser here?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung...er-black/4853800.p?id=bb4853800&skuId=4853800

Might help MS wins a few NPDs up until Neo release.

 

[justsomeguy]

It's a box.

Hahaha guys!

 

[justsomeguy]

packaging:

Why does it say "go" on the box?

 

[Caayn]

Why does it say "go" on the box?

Go, means gigaoctet, it's French for GB.

Giga = billion
octect = unit of eight bits

 

[Sapiens]

Why does it say "go" on the box?

It means, "Go fuck yourself, you're buying this thing again" It's #fellowkids twitter slang.

Serious note: this thing looks amazing. <3

 

[Conflict NZ]

My local retailer has August 12th for 2Tb, September 30th for 1TB & 500GB. They've always been accurate on these things before.

 

[GamerKingFaiz]

Major Nelson with Geoff K. unboxing the Xbox One S. He even puts a gutted original XBO over the One S to show the size difference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScbZ-YxYDi8

 

[amdb00mer]

Finally got it pre-ordered on Best Buy. Gonna hang on to my XL1™ until scorpio comes out. Then i'll move the X1S to the other room and use Scorpio as my main machine.

 

[ShirAhava]

Can't wait to get this....Zero interest In Scorpio or the future of XBOX my 360 is falling apart and I want a 4k BD player...win win

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

packaging:

Packaging amazing and attractive packaging. I shouldn't want one...but I do.

 

[TrackZ]

http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/13/11927732/games-can-perform-better-on-xbox-one-s

"While Microsoft was quick to tout 4K video support and upscaling for the new version of the Xbox One announced at this year's E3 and available in August, the company also announced support for high dynamic range color on the console. While that in and of itself will provide subtle visual improvements to Gears of War 4 — The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson talks in particular about improved surface detail on things like metal and armor in the game — it will also provide a more consistent level of technical performance as well, according to Ferguson in an interview with Polygon following Microsoft's press conference.

Gears of War 4 employs a dynamic resolution system that tweaks the game's rendering resolution in both single player and multiplayer to maintain its target frame rate in each mode, which is 30 and 60 FPS respectively. According to Ferguson, the Xbox One S has additional raw GPU and CPU power compared to the Xbox One, and The Coalition's engineers have been able to take advantage of that in the game to reduce the frequency of framerate or resolution penalties in more demanding sections of the game.'

 

[Bsigg12]

http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/13/11927732/games-can-perform-better-on-xbox-one-s

"While Microsoft was quick to tout 4K video support and upscaling for the new version of the Xbox One announced at this year's E3 and available in August, the company also announced support for high dynamic range color on the console. While that in and of itself will provide subtle visual improvements to Gears of War 4 — The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson talks in particular about improved surface detail on things like metal and armor in the game — it will also provide a more consistent level of technical performance as well, according to Ferguson in an interview with Polygon following Microsoft's press conference.

Gears of War 4 employs a dynamic resolution system that tweaks the game's rendering resolution in both single player and multiplayer to maintain its target frame rate in each mode, which is 30 and 60 FPS respectively. According to Ferguson, the Xbox One S has additional raw GPU and CPU power compared to the Xbox One, and The Coalition's engineers have been able to take advantage of that in the game to reduce the frequency of framerate or resolution penalties in more demanding sections of the game.'

Whhhaaaaaaaaat?

 

[TakeItSlowDude]

http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/13/11927732/games-can-perform-better-on-xbox-one-s

"While Microsoft was quick to tout 4K video support and upscaling for the new version of the Xbox One announced at this year's E3 and available in August, the company also announced support for high dynamic range color on the console. While that in and of itself will provide subtle visual improvements to Gears of War 4 &#8212; The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson talks in particular about improved surface detail on things like metal and armor in the game &#8212; it will also provide a more consistent level of technical performance as well, according to Ferguson in an interview with Polygon following Microsoft's press conference.

Gears of War 4 employs a dynamic resolution system that tweaks the game's rendering resolution in both single player and multiplayer to maintain its target frame rate in each mode, which is 30 and 60 FPS respectively. According to Ferguson, the Xbox One S has additional raw GPU and CPU power compared to the Xbox One, and The Coalition's engineers have been able to take advantage of that in the game to reduce the frequency of framerate or resolution penalties in more demanding sections of the game.'

Higher clocks from the node transition?

 

[JaggedSac]

http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/13/11927732/games-can-perform-better-on-xbox-one-s

"While Microsoft was quick to tout 4K video support and upscaling for the new version of the Xbox One announced at this year's E3 and available in August, the company also announced support for high dynamic range color on the console. While that in and of itself will provide subtle visual improvements to Gears of War 4 &#8212; The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson talks in particular about improved surface detail on things like metal and armor in the game &#8212; it will also provide a more consistent level of technical performance as well, according to Ferguson in an interview with Polygon following Microsoft's press conference.

Gears of War 4 employs a dynamic resolution system that tweaks the game's rendering resolution in both single player and multiplayer to maintain its target frame rate in each mode, which is 30 and 60 FPS respectively. According to Ferguson, the Xbox One S has additional raw GPU and CPU power compared to the Xbox One, and The Coalition's engineers have been able to take advantage of that in the game to reduce the frequency of framerate or resolution penalties in more demanding sections of the game.'

They are going all in on dynamic res.

Edit: Wow, just saw the stuff about additional power. That can't be right.

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/13/11927732/games-can-perform-better-on-xbox-one-s

"While Microsoft was quick to tout 4K video support and upscaling for the new version of the Xbox One announced at this year's E3 and available in August, the company also announced support for high dynamic range color on the console. While that in and of itself will provide subtle visual improvements to Gears of War 4 — The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson talks in particular about improved surface detail on things like metal and armor in the game — it will also provide a more consistent level of technical performance as well, according to Ferguson in an interview with Polygon following Microsoft's press conference.

Gears of War 4 employs a dynamic resolution system that tweaks the game's rendering resolution in both single player and multiplayer to maintain its target frame rate in each mode, which is 30 and 60 FPS respectively. According to Ferguson, the Xbox One S has additional raw GPU and CPU power compared to the Xbox One, and The Coalition's engineers have been able to take advantage of that in the game to reduce the frequency of framerate or resolution penalties in more demanding sections of the game.'

Come again?

 

[rokkerkory]

http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/13/11927732/games-can-perform-better-on-xbox-one-s

"While Microsoft was quick to tout 4K video support and upscaling for the new version of the Xbox One announced at this year's E3 and available in August, the company also announced support for high dynamic range color on the console. While that in and of itself will provide subtle visual improvements to Gears of War 4 — The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson talks in particular about improved surface detail on things like metal and armor in the game — it will also provide a more consistent level of technical performance as well, according to Ferguson in an interview with Polygon following Microsoft's press conference.

Gears of War 4 employs a dynamic resolution system that tweaks the game's rendering resolution in both single player and multiplayer to maintain its target frame rate in each mode, which is 30 and 60 FPS respectively. According to Ferguson, the Xbox One S has additional raw GPU and CPU power compared to the Xbox One, and The Coalition's engineers have been able to take advantage of that in the game to reduce the frequency of framerate or resolution penalties in more demanding sections of the game.'

Nahhhhhh additional hp?

 

[Kibbles]

http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/13/11927732/games-can-perform-better-on-xbox-one-s

"While Microsoft was quick to tout 4K video support and upscaling for the new version of the Xbox One announced at this year's E3 and available in August, the company also announced support for high dynamic range color on the console. While that in and of itself will provide subtle visual improvements to Gears of War 4 — The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson talks in particular about improved surface detail on things like metal and armor in the game — it will also provide a more consistent level of technical performance as well, according to Ferguson in an interview with Polygon following Microsoft's press conference.

Gears of War 4 employs a dynamic resolution system that tweaks the game's rendering resolution in both single player and multiplayer to maintain its target frame rate in each mode, which is 30 and 60 FPS respectively. According to Ferguson, the Xbox One S has additional raw GPU and CPU power compared to the Xbox One, and The Coalition's engineers have been able to take advantage of that in the game to reduce the frequency of framerate or resolution penalties in more demanding sections of the game.'

Oh this HDR has an impact on game performance?

Edit: oh for some reason I thought this was saying the HDR takes extra power so the Xbox has a little extra power to compensate for that. Extra power to alleviate framedrops from intense scenes? Huh, definitely need to hear more

 

[Bsigg12]

We need someone to corroborate that slight upgrade on the Slim.

Oh this HDR has an impact on game performance?

No? If anything it makes it run better based on the quote because the hardware (only available on the Slim) is handling it.

 

[Captain Zyrain]

Couldn't the dynamic settings work all the way up to Scorpio? If they build it in ahead of time?

 

[gamz]

Couldn't the dynamic settings work all the way up to Scorpio? If they build it in ahead of time?

"We have to look at what the engine can do with the power that Scorpio has," said Fergusson. "Because we're mastering at 4K, it's not about assets or art. It's about getting the milliseconds down in terms of getting the game to 4K at 60 or 30 [fps] depending on single-player or multiplayer."

 

[Bsigg12]

Couldn't the dynamic settings work all the way up to Scorpio? If they build it in ahead of time?

Yea I believe that is what Phil was referring to in the Major Nelson video where devs could actually plan ahead like now and work a dynamic solution that the Scorpio could take advantage of.

 

[El_Chino]

http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/13/11927732/games-can-perform-better-on-xbox-one-s

"While Microsoft was quick to tout 4K video support and upscaling for the new version of the Xbox One announced at this year's E3 and available in August, the company also announced support for high dynamic range color on the console. While that in and of itself will provide subtle visual improvements to Gears of War 4 &#8212; The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson talks in particular about improved surface detail on things like metal and armor in the game &#8212; it will also provide a more consistent level of technical performance as well, according to Ferguson in an interview with Polygon following Microsoft's press conference.

Gears of War 4 employs a dynamic resolution system that tweaks the game's rendering resolution in both single player and multiplayer to maintain its target frame rate in each mode, which is 30 and 60 FPS respectively. According to Ferguson, the Xbox One S has additional raw GPU and CPU power compared to the Xbox One, and The Coalition's engineers have been able to take advantage of that in the game to reduce the frequency of framerate or resolution penalties in more demanding sections of the game.'

What?!

 

[Duxxy3]

Nahhhhhh additional hp?

Would make some sense if the system needs to support 4k blu ray, 4k video, and HDR. Additional power must have come from somewhere. Maybe I'm overestimating the impact though.

 

[ryan299]

I want this but I upgraded my launch system to the 1tb holiday bundle last fall. Maybe gamestop will have a crazy trade in deal.

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

Nahhhhhh additional hp?

If anything, now that I think about it...it might just additional performance from node shrink?

 

[Pops Maellard]

Wow that's pretty

Best looking console ever?

Oh yeah, easily. Stunningly timeless design. Whoever worked on this should be immensely proud of their achievement.

This is going to look beautiful on my desk. So excited for August.

 

[Zedox]

http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/13/11927732/games-can-perform-better-on-xbox-one-s

"While Microsoft was quick to tout 4K video support and upscaling for the new version of the Xbox One announced at this year's E3 and available in August, the company also announced support for high dynamic range color on the console. While that in and of itself will provide subtle visual improvements to Gears of War 4 — The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson talks in particular about improved surface detail on things like metal and armor in the game — it will also provide a more consistent level of technical performance as well, according to Ferguson in an interview with Polygon following Microsoft's press conference.

Gears of War 4 employs a dynamic resolution system that tweaks the game's rendering resolution in both single player and multiplayer to maintain its target frame rate in each mode, which is 30 and 60 FPS respectively. According to Ferguson, the Xbox One S has additional raw GPU and CPU power compared to the Xbox One, and The Coalition's engineers have been able to take advantage of that in the game to reduce the frequency of framerate or resolution penalties in more demanding sections of the game.'

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mutanthands]

http://www.polygon.com/2016/6/13/11927732/games-can-perform-better-on-xbox-one-s

"While Microsoft was quick to tout 4K video support and upscaling for the new version of the Xbox One announced at this year's E3 and available in August, the company also announced support for high dynamic range color on the console. While that in and of itself will provide subtle visual improvements to Gears of War 4 — The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson talks in particular about improved surface detail on things like metal and armor in the game — it will also provide a more consistent level of technical performance as well, according to Ferguson in an interview with Polygon following Microsoft's press conference.

Gears of War 4 employs a dynamic resolution system that tweaks the game's rendering resolution in both single player and multiplayer to maintain its target frame rate in each mode, which is 30 and 60 FPS respectively. According to Ferguson, the Xbox One S has additional raw GPU and CPU power compared to the Xbox One, and The Coalition's engineers have been able to take advantage of that in the game to reduce the frequency of framerate or resolution penalties in more demanding sections of the game.'

I knew it. I remember them talking about how they had to downclock the Xbox 360 S because the chips after the die shrink were much more efficient. Might as well take advantage of the current die shrink to squeeze out a few more horsepower. Why not, you're already are throwing out the console generation thing, just go for it.

 

[rokkerkory]

Would make some sense if the system needs to support 4k blu ray, 4k video, and HDR. Additional power must have come from somewhere. Maybe I'm overestimating the impact though.

If anything, now that I think about it...it might just additional performance from node shrink?

doubt it guys

 

[disappeared]

I just don't get how they unboxed a fully-packaged version of the console, plugged it in, showed it off, and it's still not gonna be available till August.

 

[rokkerkory]

I just don't get how they unboxed a fully-packaged version of the console, plugged it in, showed it off, and it's still not gonna be available till August.

production? unless u want them to sell like 5

 

[Guess Who]

I just don't get how they unboxed a fully-packaged version of the console, plugged it in, showed it off, and it's still not gonna be available till August.

My guess is: they still have current Xbox One stock they're sitting on and want to sell off first.

 

[mohsinkhan]

Did we get a better idea of the release dates for the 1 TB/500 GB models?

 

[Heysoos]

Hope there's a trade in program somewhere. Will trade in my white Xbox One and get this baby until Scorpio comes out. &#128513;

 

[charpunk]

Did we get a better idea of the release dates for the 1 TB/500 GB models?

Nope. Just "starting with 2tb model."

 

[disappeared]

production? unless u want them to sell like 5

My guess is: they still have current Xbox One stock they're sitting on and want to sell off first.

Yeah, fair enough.

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

interesting they revealed none of this at e3 conference, or did I miss that?

probably for the best, as the $400 price point would have been a huge downer.

None of what? The S? It was the first thing they showed.