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[GinoFelino]

Looking for the price. 2TB and 4k BR is good, smaller site is Excellent (OK was simply too big for me)

Dead Rosina 3,4, quantum break and (hopefully) scalebound could make the deal for me but I am looking for the price

Wait, this isn't confirmed to have 4K blu ray right....?

Just streaming? '4K Video'?

It'd be insane value if it did 4K bluray.

 

[D4Danger]

what's the retail on this?

wait for E3

 

[Omnistalgic]

Looks nice...A little reminiscent of PS4’s upright look...Very sleek, 2TB and something for UHDTV folks.

Nice move MS...If price is right, they should definitely pick up some new buyers and some people with the older model trading in.

 

[LukasTaves]

He really did.

Oh righr, spill it!

 

[CircleOfFire]

If I didn't hear frequent reports of high noise levels from others, I honestly would. At this point I am holding out for the PS4K and hoping they take noise levels more into consideration.

The issue seems to be that the PS4 is pretty good at getting dust inside it which insulates components and causes it to heat up. When I cracked mine open and cleaned it out, it went back to whisper quiet even at the most intense of times.

 

[geordiemp]

The parts that are shrunk make up like 0.5% of the volume of a console

And produce all of the heat lol

Anyway, is it a 14 nm slim ? (which would be really cool and be a good design). If its the same chips it will suck

 

[Guess Who]

The parts that are shrunk make up like 0.5% of the volume of a console

Die shrinking also cuts down on how much cooling and ventilation you need, and power requirements, which all significantly contribute to the overall size.

 

[icespide]

Wait, this isn't confirmed to have 4K blu ray right....?

Just streaming? '4K Video'?

It'd be insane value if it did 4K bluray.

seems like UHD bluray is likely, according to ekim. no word on price yet

 

[Quotient]

Besides the leaked pictures, do we confirmation on the other features mentioned in the title, or are those from 'insiders'?

 

[dc89]

Looks really nice - price is key with this though.

 

[wachie]

The parts that are shrunk make up like 0.5% of the volume of a console

The biggest space savings come from other components like smaller cooling - heatsink design and fan and smaller power supply required, both of which are enabled by the shrink. It is also why the smaller power supply is now within the box rather than external power brick, so the actual reduction in size is 50-60%.

 

[SRTtoZ]

This rules out Scorpio talk right? They wouldn't talk about 2 new consoles in 1 conference.

 

[mclem]

STOP LEAKING THINGS WHEN I'M TRYING TO WRITE MY BINGO CARD GENERATOR!

Soddit, I'll leave the line in. Enjoy your free space.

 

[ValfarHL]

Wow, looks like a more modern PS2.

 

[Guess Who]

Besides the leaked pictures, do we confirmation on the other features mentioned in the title, or are those from 'insiders'?

Everything in the title is from the same leaked store page the picture is from.

 

[Espada]

It's a technological masterpiece.

It's also loud enough to be heard over my headphones at a decent volume. I'd gladly pick up a revision of the console with a larger fan and better cooling setup. Small is cool... to a point. Which makes me interested to see how this new model performs in terms of heat and noise output compared to the original XB1.

 

[rokkerkory]

Somehow doubt 4k BR

unless this is gonna go for like $350

 

[The Flash]

This rules out Scorpio talk right? They wouldn't talk about 2 new consoles in 1 conference.

ekim and company say that it'll be mentioned but not shown.

 

[Insane Metal]

What is HDR? Does the current Xbox One have it?

High Dynamic Range. No the XBone doesn't have it. It's basically for video afficionados, only a handful of really high end 4K TV sets are compatible. I'd guess it's for video playback only and not games.

Edit: 2TB HDD, 4K Playback with HDR? No way this is less than $350. It could even go for $399.

 

[get2sammyb]

Is this thing really still bigger than the PS4?

 

[Shambala]

My PS4 is a jet engine. It's quite annoying and to drown it out would have to have my system uncomfortably loud.

I mean really. How loud can those little fans really get that the tv volume can't drown it out 😂😂.. It think ur over exaggerating just a little bit😉

 

[//DEVIL//]

best looking Xbox One system -_-

 

[Withnail]

What is HDR? Does the current Xbox One have it?

Games have had a kind of HDR for years but this is HDR display tech where your TV can have very bright (like dazzlingly bright) and very dark elements in a single scene. It's pretty impressive. It's part of the UHD specification along with 4K video and Rec.2020 (more colours). You need a very recent TV to take advantage of it. I haven't heard anything about it being used in games but I think it could be at some point.

 

[Nokterian]

So it is smaller,bigger hdd,build in power brick..so that's it really? I mean i just bought a xbox one and though yeah the power brick is huge i do not see it since it is hidden behind my C.E stuff.

 

[D4Danger]

speaking of cooling there was some talk a while ago that Microsoft were partnering with CoolChip

2014 - http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/09/coolchip-technologies-is-redesigning-the-humble-computer-fan/

Apparently I’m not the only one to notice that. Onstage, Sanchez noted that CoolChip has partnered with Cooler Master to bring its technology to market as aftermarket add-ons early next year, and Microsoft consulted with the startup to make quieter fans for the Xbox One games console, as well as an upcoming unannounced Xbox (likely an Xbox One Slim).

https://www.facebook.com/CoolchipTechnologies/posts/1022850321127919

Hi everyone! We've been very heads down on getting ready for an imminent product launch *very* *VERY* soon!

something? nothing?

here's a demo -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahgnVrULqUs

 

[Vic_Viper]

Smaller size is a huge plus in my book. Actually pretty interested now.

Is this the new console they've been hyping up or just a slim version or the existing one with 4K? I'm assuming it's both?

 

[nampad]

The optical slot's not clear enough on the Xbones pic so I had to use the USB.

Wow, still that much bigger?
Anyway, the Xbox One should have been like this from the get go.

 

[DangerMouse]

I have my PS4 sitting on my desk less than 5 feet away from me and i've never ever been bothered by the thing making noise. You dusted yours?

Sure it spins up the fans a bit when i'm in-game but nowhere near loud. My Xbox 360, PS3 fat, PS3 slim are all far, far louder. I don't get the hyperbole myself about these so-called jet engines.

So no, I am really happy they kept the power brick inside for super neat cable management.

This. It's already damned quiet.

 

[Doffen]

I have my PS4 sitting on my desk less than 5 feet away from me and i've never ever been bothered by the thing making noise. You dusted yours?

Sure it spins up the fans a bit when i'm in-game but nowhere near loud. My Xbox 360, PS3 fat, PS3 slim are all far, far louder. I don't get the hyperbole myself about these so-called jet engines.

So no, I am really happy they kept the power brick inside for super neat cable management.

My PS4 is noticeably louder than my Xbox One.

 

[Occam]

So they made the controller bigger?

 

[Oxn]

That would seriously concern me, the Xbox 360 is probably the loudest appliance I ever owned.

Youve never owned a dreamcast?

 

[icespide]

best looking Xbox One system -_-

 

[Caayn]

What is HDR? Does the current Xbox One have it?

No the current Xbox One doesn't support. It's HDMI port isn't compatible with it, HDR requires HDMI2.0a or higher and the Xbox One is equipped with HDMI 1.4.

HDR is a standard for more colours and bigger contrasts (not the fake dynamic contrast).
Here's an article that explains exactly what HDR entails for screens.

 

[watdaeff4]

Looks really nice - price is key with this though.

yep, esp with how the perceptions with the Xbox brand is now - even in US.

anything above the current price is DOA. Don't know enough about what the price could/should be with the technology specs, but if they really want it to sell, I would think $250, crazy talk I know.

 

[MikeE21286]

I wonder if the interface being in 4k won be noticeable in any real way

 

[Oxn]

best looking Xbox One system -_-

That is truly horrifying.

 

[icespide]

I wonder if the interface being in 4k won be noticeable in any real way

I wouldn't assume it will be in 4k

 

[//DEVIL//]

I mean really. How loud can those little fans really get that the tv volume can't drown it out 😂😂.. It think ur over exaggerating just a little bit😉

um. he is not. my old PS4 was like that too. the fan runs very fast and it being small was the reason for it to be so loud. specially the old models.

run any 60 fps game and you will hear the PS4 more than the TV in some cases ( happened to me in DOOM and Overwatch )

the new PS4 version though ( at least mine is, is very quite ). you will have to mute the TV and be like 1 meter away from to able to hear anything .and even then its not loud at all )

 

[wachie]

Wait, this isn't confirmed to have 4K blu ray right....?

Just streaming? '4K Video'?

It'd be insane value if it did 4K bluray.

ekim says its 4K BR, we will have to wait for official confirmation. For now, I don't see any reason not to trust him.

 

[DangerMouse]

I'm thinking it's gonna be $299. Now way this thing costs more than $349, no fucking way. If MS does announce Scorpio tomorrow (which I'm kinda hoping they don't, now that Sony has confirmed PS Neo won't be a thing at e3) they still need to sell Xboxes before the release of Scorpio. An Xbox One S at $299 is a way to continue to do that.

It would be cool but IF it has a UHD blu-ray drive (like ekim says) I can't see it being $299. UHD blu-ray players that haven't even launched yet are coming in at higher prices, some atleast double that price. I could see it maaaybe being a little cheaper than the $400 Samsung one due to the expectation of selling more Xboxes+1game than standalone players though, so maybe $350. Though Samsung might even be taking a small loss as is since they are also trying to push their TVs.

 

[Kilau]

Wow, still that much bigger?
Anyway, the Xbox One should have been like this from the get go.

It could be much less deep, like if you turned it side ways it would be the same size as a PS4.

We are all pretty sure this is real then?

 

[Rozart]

I'm reaaally liking the black accents on the white console.

 

[//DEVIL//]

That is truly horrifying.

Add icespide and Oxn to his hate list including any future person who doesn't like a metallic colored xbox one lol.

 

[00ich]

As per ekim, power brick is Internal.

That looks really nice. Reminds me of the PS2 Slim in a good way.

 

[Broank]

Hopefully Best Buy does one of those rediculous trade in promotions like they did last year (I traded in a PS3 and 3 controllers for like $270 towards a PS4 and they had similar for 360 to Xbox one)

Although I do actually love my white OG model...

 

[Dash_Riprock]

Wow, still that much bigger?
Anyway, the Xbox One should have been like this from the get go.

I think the original Xbox One was so big cause MS was terrified of another RRoD fiasco and so gave the chips as much space and cooling as they could.

 

[Marvel]

best looking Xbox One system -_-

No.

And I love Halo.

 

[Rozart]

It could be much less deep, like if you turned it side ways it would be the same size as a PS4.

Yes, this is what I'm thinking of as well. If you laid both consoles flat, the XB1 slim might still take up lesser space than a PS4.

 

[T.O.P]

Gorgeous, interested in the price

 

[sector4]

Xbox One is also a better looking console. The PS4 design is going to age horribly.

Which Xbox One are you talking about? Because the OG is literally just a big black box haha.