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E3 2016 – Xbox One S announced with 4K support

Rafael Shinzo
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My name is Rafael Alves, known as Shinzo. I created the AnimeNew website in 2009 to offer news about anime, manga, and games directly from Japan.

Microsoft's E3 2016 conference began with the official announcement of the Xbox One S, opening the event in spectacular fashion; after all, nobody expected such an impactful announcement right at the start.

Thus, the company surprised everyone by officially revealing the Xbox One S , a redesigned version of its successful console. The model features several improvements, the most notable being its new structure, now 40% smaller than the original Xbox One.

E3 2016 – Main changes in the Xbox One S

Firstly, the console features varying internal storage options: 2TB, 1TB, and 500GB . Furthermore, it supports 4K resolution and HDR , guaranteeing superior image quality and richer colors.

Another highlight is that the power source is now internal , a change that many players were waiting for. The new controller has also received improvements, with a rubberized that provides better grip during the most intense matches.

Therefore, these innovations position the Xbox One S as an excellent choice for those seeking a more compact, powerful console that is also ready for the new generation of TVs.

E3 2016: Xbox One S announced with 4K support
Source: Microsoft.
E3 2016: Xbox One S announced with 4K support
E3 2016: Xbox One S announced with 4K support

Price and release date

As announced, the Xbox One S will be released in August 2016 , and will arrive on the market in three distinct versions, varying according to storage capacity.

  • 2TB – US$ 399 (promotional price for a limited time)
  • 1TB – US$ 349
  • 500GB – US$ 299

Eventually, the conference focused on supporting 4K technology , something undeniably relevant to the future of video games. However, expectations now rest on Sony, as fans eagerly await the possible unveiling of the PlayStation 4K at E3 2016.

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Source: IGN .

Microsoft takes the lead and launches the new version of the Xbox One with 4K support and a 2TB hard drive.