Slimmed down 2TB Xbox One S hits stores August 2 for $399

Microsoft logoAfter leaking and then confirming news of the slim, white, Xbox One redesign just over a month ago, Microsoft today announced that its Xbox One S console hardware refresh will hit retailers on August 2. A 2TB system will cost $399 and will be available in "limited quantities" in the US, Australia, New Zealand, and most of Europe on that day. Versions with 1TB and 500GB hard drives will be available for $349 and $299, respectively, at a later date.

Besides being 40 percent smaller than the original Xbox One (and sporting an internal power supply rather than that unsightly power brick), the new redesign adds support for 4K Blu-rays and streaming videos, as well as high-dynamic range (HDR) color support in certain upcoming games. The new system also comes with a slightly redesigned controller, featuring a textured rear grip and bluetooth support.

The Xbox One S shouldn't be confused with Microsoft's upcoming Scorpio update, also announced last month and promised for a holiday 2017 release. That system will be capable of true 4K gaming, as well as VR support, while being fully compatible with all existing previous Xbox One games, Microsoft says.

Slimmed down 2TB Xbox One S hits stores August 2 for $399

[Update (July 26): Microsoft today announced that cheaper Xbox One S bundles with smaller hard drives would be available starting on August 23. A 1TB system will be sold bundled with Madden NFL 17, seven Madden Ultimate Team Pro Packs and one month of EA Access for $349. There will also be two bundles that both include copies of Halo 5: Guardians and Halo: The Master Chief Collection; the 1TB Halo bundle will be $349, and the 500GB Halo bundle will be $299.]

Source: Ars Technica

Tags: game consoles, Microsoft, Xbox One

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