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Should you buy an Xbox One S in 2022?How Xbox One S improves upon Xbox OneMicrosoft debuted the Xbox One S two years ago and it still remains core to the Xbox family in 2019. Bringing numerous revisions to the original design, the console has emerged as a strong entry-point into Microsoft's growing gaming ecosystem. With the original Xbox discontinued, the Xbox One S is treated as the standard Xbox One console. The Xbox One S delivers a sleek, angular aesthetic, coming in 40 percent smaller than its predecessor. Other features include vertical standing, an internal power supply, and a physical power button rather than the former touch-sensitive key. Included in the box is the third-generation Xbox One controller, bringing numerous improvements over prior revisions. Bluetooth support is the heavy hitter, bringing native connectivity for PCs and mobile devices. An IR blaster also makes the cut for communication with various third-party devices. Despite universal improvements, the Xbox One S does abandon the proprietary port for Microsoft's Kinect sensor. To use Kinect, buyers need the now-discontinued Kinect adapter, splitting this into USB and 12V connectors. With Kinect production wrapped, this omission won't affect many, but should be considered by motion control fans. New features are headed to Xbox One S through regular system updates too, in line with Xbox One X. Is Xbox One S good for gaming?The Xbox One S maintains compatibility with all existing Xbox One games and upcoming projects for the foreseeable future. Comparable performance across the board is expected, reaching up to 1080p resolution at 60 frames-per-second (FPS). Although a minor hardware bump on paper, you'll generally experience identical performance to original Xbox One consoles. The Xbox One S packs a key feature for gamers, with the addition of High Dynamic Range (HDR) support across select titles. This brings a wider color gamut and increased contrast ratio across supported displays, generally leading to more vivid, realistic colors. A significant library of HDR titles has accumulated since 2016, recently bolstered by the HDR-enabled Xbox One X Enhanced lineup. Microsoft has been criticized for its lack of high-quality exclusives, but Halo, Gears of War, Forza, and other top franchises are accessible on the console. Strong third-party support brings titles from the world's top developers, while Xbox backward compatibility ensures support for classic Xbox 360 and original Xbox games too. Microsoft's Netflix-style subscription service for games, Xbox Game Pass, also pairs well the budget-friendly Xbox One S. Providing access to a rotating library of over 100 games for a flat $10 monthly fee (opens in new tab), this is an ideal way to kickstart your game collection from zero. Is Xbox One S good for movies and TV?Although the original Xbox One was pitched as a cohesive media device, the Xbox One S delivers major improvements for movies and TV. With the addition of HDMI 2.0 support, the console can output native 4K 60Hz video, paired with HDR. This delivers the best possible image across select media when paired with a top-end display. The Xbox One S also packs a 4K HDR Blu-ray player, which is currently absent from all PlayStation 4 consoles in 2019. Standalone 4K Blu-ray players are priced similarly to the Xbox One S, making it viable for media consumption only. A growing collection of services also offer 4K playback on Xbox One S, including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, and more. Alternatively, users can access digital UHD content served via the Microsoft Store, despite the weak library. Should you buy an Xbox One S?The Xbox One S is a great all-round entertainment system, providing access to the Xbox One's full library of features, games, and video content. Starting at $299 in the U.S., this is an affordable entry point to the Xbox ecosystem, without comprising on top-tier console features. For existing Xbox One owners, the upgrade to Xbox One S is a little harder to justify. Advancements over the original are welcome, but hard to warrant the upgrade. Alternatively, the Xbox One X offers significant advancements across the board.
(opens in new tab) Xbox One S 1TB Console – Starter Bundle A box for all entertainment needs The Xbox One S is a great affordable gaming console in 2019, supported by strong games and media features, and propelled by its low price point.
(opens in new tab) Xbox One X 1TB Console – Forza Horizon 4 Bundle The best of Xbox For those with a sharp eye, Xbox One X delivers stunning 4K gaming upgrades at a premium. Matt Brown is Windows Central's Senior Editor, Xbox & PC, at Future. Following over seven years of professional consumer technology and gaming coverage, he’s focused on the world of Microsoft's gaming efforts. You can follow him on Twitter @mattjbrown. Is Xbox One S still good in 2022?Xbox One S: Works well in 2022, most convenient option on a tight budget. Xbox One X: Good (and 4K compatible), but probably best to save up for a Series S or X instead.
Is the Xbox One S obsolete?Microsoft has stopped manufacturing all Xbox One consoles. The software giant originally discontinued the Xbox One X and digital Xbox One S ahead of the Xbox Series X launch, then quietly stopped manufacturing the Xbox One S at the end of 2020, leaving retailers to sell out their remaining stock.
Why did they discontinue the Xbox One S?As reported by The Verge, Microsoft has stated that it stopped producing Xbox One consoles at the end of 2020 in order to focus its efforts on its new generation of consoles. “To focus on production of Xbox Series X / S, we stopped production for all Xbox One consoles by the end of 2020,” a statement reads.
Is it worth getting an Xbox One in 2022?If you don't mind sticking to older games then it's still worth buying the Xbox One because it's cheaper now than ever before. You can buy it on second-hand sites like ebay. But if you want a console that will support new games then it won't be worth buying this in 2022.
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