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[Rodney McKay]

Any details on the updated controller that has bluetooth?

I'd love to be able to use an XB1 controller on my PC without a dongle or use it on my iPad or Android phone, but something tells me all the bluetooth is going to be is for bluetooth headsets.

Any confirmation either way?

 

[Dr.brain64]

I soo want to buy the s console but it sucks knowing that the next one (hehe) will come out soon.

 

[ekim]

From the official site:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one-s

So UHD BD Drive.

 

[Kazooie]

I still can't get over that the Xbox One S isn't available now.

Or that Microsoft announced its replacement is coming 18 months from now.

This is not how you do things. Announce the Xbox One S the day it is available, then keep your mouth shut about new products that are still 18 months away.

When is it available?

 

[gray_fox224]

Wait, so would I need a 4K tv to take full advantage of the console?

 

[ekim]

Any details on the updated controller that has bluetooth?

I'd love to be able to use an XB1 controller on my PC without a dongle or use it on my iPad or Android phone, but something tells me all the bluetooth is going to be is for bluetooth headsets.

Any confirmation either way?

This will all happen yes. Also streaming Xbox to iOS/Android. Don't know if you can control native iOS apps with it. Wouldn't be surprised tho if you can. Also support for Win7, Win8.1

 

[scitek]

When is it available?

August

 

[KennyLinder]

UK prices:
500gb £250
1tb £300
2tb £350

 

[Chitown B]

My entertainment center sticks out as much as surge protectors width; No room means my power brick sits awkwardly hidden beside my xbox. It's not very noticeable but still a minor annoyance. Any extra space is welcome, seems pretty obvious the benefits to me. A lot of us here prefer clean setups so the less cables and shelf space used the better.

OK but is that tiny annoyance worth buying a new box?

Biggest thing for me is an IR blaster built in. which allows me to use it in a closet without a Kinect.

 

[MooMilk2929]

I can't believe they are giving up on Kinect totally. Wow, gotta buy a adaptor to use it.

Blutooth controller? Awesome!

 

[Blueboys1306]

I still can't get over that the Xbox One S isn't available now.

Or that Microsoft announced its replacement is coming 18 months from now.

This is not how you do things. Announce the Xbox One S the day it is available, then keep your mouth shut about new products that are still 18 months away.

Why would they do that? Then you'd have people complain that Microsoft announced an upgraded console AFTER people went out and purchased the slim. They're in a lose/lose situation so they had to do what they thought was right. I'm happy they announced both new consoles today. You know what you're getting and if you wanna wait, then just fucking wait for the Scorpio!

 

[Leonsito]

I would gladly upgrade my day one X1, but I'll wait on reports about noise and heat, the internal PSU worries me.

 

[eFKac]

So do we know if the HDR and 4k capabilities are coming to the old Xbones?

 

[Rolf NB]

Internal power brick

Finally, no more fan defenses of that particular boneheaded decis---

I'm holding out on this until I know it runs quietly. I liked having the brick as it meant the OG X1 made no noises.

Oh my.

 

[THE:MILKMAN]

So Seamus Blackley just said after the show on the IGN stream the One-S has slightly different specs.

Is it possible they ditched DDR3/ESRAM and switched to GDDR5 given I assume Scorpio will use GDDR5x and remain compatible with Xbox One?

Probably a silly suggestion but thought I'd ask anyway!

 

[Dunlop]

I still can't get over that the Xbox One S isn't available now.

It's out in 2 months, why would you not announce that at E3 with a huge audience watching?

Preorders are online practically everywhere as of now

 

[LyleLanley]

I see it includes an IR blaster, has there been any talk of an included mic or something for Kinect-like functionality?

 

[WadeitOut]

So do we know if the HDR and 4k capabilities are coming to the old Xbones?

The old Xbox Ones can't. They don't have the HDMI internals to support it.

 

[Kawngi]

Man I really want the S model but... Scorpio...

 

[cakely]

Why would they do that? Then you'd have people complain that Microsoft announced an upgraded console AFTER people went out and purchased the slim. They're in a lose/lose situation so they had to do what they thought was right. I'm happy they announced both new consoles today. You know what you're getting and if you wanna wait, then just fucking wait for the Scorpio!

Because of this. It's real.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osborne_effect

I agree that the announcement makes it easier for potential customers to make a decision, but it might not be the decision that Microsoft is looking for.

 

[THE:MILKMAN]

UK prices:
500gb £250
1tb £300
2tb £350

Very good starter price. The AV crowd will flock to that for UHD alone.

 

[BFIB]

I don't have a 4K TV, so I kind of feel like I'd be OK to pass on this model and also Scorpio.

PSVR intrigues me, so I may opt for the PS4 Neo or whatever its called.

 

[Markitron]

Hopefully they are sensible enough to let this one output audio via bitstream, would be a bit ridiculous to have a UHD player that can't do Dolby Atmos, something even the PS3 can do. My purchasing decision depends on this, it's stupid that the current XB1 only outputs lossless via PCM.

 

[mohsinkhan]

I'm a sucker for new hardware and just preordered.

 

[Rodney McKay]

This will all happen yes. Also streaming Xbox to iOS/Android. Don't know if you can control native iOS apps with it. Wouldn't be surprised tho if you can. Also support for Win7, Win8.1

Fantastic! Had no idea they'd be willing to go that far with it, but I suppose it makes sense since they probably want everyone who plays Minecraft to be able to buy and use an XB1 controller, haha.

 

[KenzinFive]

I actually bought a used Kinect for cheap so I could use voice commands and use it to manage my cable box via remote. The IR blaster on the front of the S solves the second part, but I do still like saying Xbox On and turning on 80% of my TV setup.

I wish they would release a cheap microphone just for voice commands, but what can you do?

I may jump in at $349 for the bigger hard drive, but that depends how much I can sell my white Xbox One for.

 

[cakely]

It's out in 2 months, why would you not announce that at E3 with a huge audience watching?

Preorders are online practically everywhere as of now

You can pre-order the $399 version and get in in August? Great.

So, what do you think Xbox One sales for the months of June and July are going to look like? Take a guess.

 

[Guardian Monkey]

wait so it upscales to 4k? so it renders sub 1080p to 4k .... whats the point of this console again?

 

[statham]

So Seamus Blackley just said after the show on the IGN stream the One-S has slightly different specs.

I need to know.

 

[RoslindaleOne]

IR blaster built in is awesome. One of the few things I like about kinect. I hope the console is quiet as the original, though.

 

[LyleLanley]

wait so it upscales to 4k? so it renders sub 1080p to 4k .... whats the point of this console again?

I think the big selling point for 4k is Blu-Ray and apps right now.

 

[aHebrewMenagerie]

I see it includes an IR blaster, has there been any talk of an included mic or something for Kinect-like functionality?

They're switching to Cortana, and that'll take advantage of whatever mic you have plugged into your controller.

 

[WadeitOut]

wait so it upscales to 4k? so it renders sub 1080p to 4k .... whats the point of this console again?

...It also does native 4K. It's saying things that don't natively display in 4k like videos or games will upscale.

If the media is native 4k, it plays in native 4k. Not that complicated.

 

[Guardian Monkey]

I think the big selling point for 4k is Blu-Ray and apps right now.

oh ok i get it .. thanks

 

[JrBaconCheeseburger]

Pre-ordered on Amazon.com

2TB

 

[LyleLanley]

They're switching to Cortana, and that'll take advantage of whatever mic you have plugged into your controller.

Yeah but I was hoping for a mic built into the machine so I can tell the xbox to change channels without needing the Kinect sensor or a mic on my head.

 

[Balb]

Assuming the hard drive still isn't removable?

 

[Guardian Monkey]

...It also does native 4K. It's saying things that don't natively display in 4k like videos or games will upscale.

If the media is native 4k, it plays in native 4k. Not that complicated.

I understand what it does i was asking the purpose.

 

[jelly]

Why is the IR blaster a big deal, just remote control and not relying on wireless/Bluetooth or something else?

 

[rokkerkory]

I've got a few hundred in amazon GC... tempting but prob will put that towards Scropio.

 

[sonto340]

wait so it upscales to 4k? so it renders sub 1080p to 4k .... whats the point of this console again?

No. Literally at the top of this page is official material saying it natively runs 4k content.

 

[flamesofchaos]

I'll just wait for Scorpio.

 

[ekim]

I need to know.

Me as well.

 

[Guardian Monkey]

No. Literally at the top of this page is official material saying it natively runs 4k content.

I was referring to normal games.. I wasnt being specific enough I guess.

 

[WadeitOut]

I understand what it does i was asking the purpose.

Because now if you have 4K content your TV doesn't have to upscale it. Like it currently does for the PS4/Xbox One. And like was mentioned the UHD player that is currently only main stream available for $400 from Samsung.

 

[bennibop]

They have not actually said said it has an ultra had drive in it, I get the impression it might be 4k streaming only.

 

[geordiemp]

Neo or Scorpio next, things are moving fast,

Fallout VR will need a big damn console to run at 90 FPS...

 

[DopeyFish]

The controller is now bluetooth and wifi direct? Interesting

 

[140.85]

MS is so bad with names, lol. I bet alot of people are gonna read/hear this as "Xbox Ones" or "Xbox One Ass".

 

[m_dorian]

Neat. I like it.
I dont know if i buy it though.