Microsoft announces smaller Xbox One S for $399

Microsoft has officially announced  the thinner, lighter Xbox One S which stands for 'Slim', the device will be sold as a 500GB, 2TB and 3TB variants starting at US $299 and shipping in August.

This new Xbox One improves over its three-year old predecessor with 4k video support, a slimmed down controller and a integrated power supply and can be positioned in vertical orientation. The device will also ship in white and is 40 per cent smaller than the OG Xbox One. Pricing in Canada starts at $399 for the 500 GB version and the device will ship in August with preorders starting soon.

4K capable Xbox One S leaks before tomorrow's E3 launch

E3 kicks off tomorrow and is expected to be the biggest show in gaming and consumer entertaiment with various games, AR and VR expected to be unveiled as well as some new consoles. The above photo is the alleged thinner, smaller and more capable Xbox One S.

40 per cent smaller than the current behemoth console, this sleek and slim lined version that doesn't even have a power brick. 4K-video and HDR content as well as a sizeable 2 Terabyte storage option are expected to be announced although we're still in the dark as to pricing an availability. We'll have the full story tomorrow.

Source: Engadget