Update
The Xbox One S with 2TB drive and the streamlined controller is actually $399.99, according to Amazon.com, who are accepting preorders now.
The $299 model is the base device containing the 500GB drive, while the 1TB drive bundle is $349.
It will also include a 4k Blu-ray drive, so will play 4k Blu-rays, as you'd sort of expect (but that wasn't made clear.)
It's now coming to light that all models WILL include the new streamlined controller. We're not sure why Xbox.com showed that bizarre caveat, but there you go.
Original Story
Microsoft's E3 presser is over and done and to kick things off, the Redmond giant announced the new Xbox One S, information about which leaked yesterday.
What we didn't know from the leak though, is that the new console will be available in August and will be priced starting from $299.
The new system will be available in multiple configurations containing up to 2TB of storage, and according to notes on Xbox.com, the $299 model will contain the standard 500GB drive and bizarrely, not include a controller. We guess that one's aimed at those who maybe already own an Elite controller or who don't need another one, perhaps.
Another slight downer is that the vertical stand for the console is not bundled in and is instead sold separately.
Full pricing has yet to be revealed for the models with larger-sized drives. We'll bring you full details of exactly what you get in the box just as soon as we can.
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@SuperKMx I already know the details:
2TB: € $ 399 / £ 349
1TB: € $ 349 / £ 299
500GB: € $ 299 / £ 249
Not sure why anyone would buy this knowing that a more powerful xbox is out in 18 months.
Ohh, not coming with a controller doesn't make me want this model then, better off just getting the normal xbox one of I'm going to get one
As happy as I am with my Elite pack, I think the S model does make sense indeed. Many people complain about Xbox One's size and power brick so now they have nothing to complain about. Moreover, Scorpio will be released at the end of next year... Xbox One S different price and HDD configurations are also good for people on the fence.
@VanillaLake Nice, thanks
Ok, I was super excited for this. And then I read this article about the pricing. C'mon Microsoft......what the @#%!......
First off, the messaging at the conference was very deceiving then. So the $299 Xbox One Slim is pointless. It doesn't even come with a controller?!! This was like Sony showing off the VR & not mentioning the extra $ you need for the camera & Move controllers. Complete b.s.
So I went from getting this, for sure, to maybe just waiting for "Scorpio" because why spend another $400? I know it's "only" $100 more than I thought. But $100 is a lot of money & the way they revealed this irritates me. This was a Sony move & I don't like it.
@Pinkman
I would wait
All come with a controller stated on windows central http://www.windowscentral.com/heres-xbox-one-pricing-uk
"No controller included"
Nintendo, is that you?
According to different sources it does include the controller, which would explain why on the official advertisement the only legal conditions are "500GB. Prices may vary",
This is the messiest console announcement ever.
We're still waiting for an official press release all up in here, three hours after the show.
Yeah, nothing on Microsoft's websites either. Does it really play 4K Blu-ray discs?
@VanillaLake Apparently so, yes. Microsoft have now confirmed that.
@KelticDevil
The messaging, in hindsight, could be better, but I still think the S is a good option for people who haven't jumped on board yet. For those like yourself or myself, probably better off just waiting. My current Xbox One works just fine, so it's just a matter of sticking it out another year and a half and putting together the $ for a 'Scorpio.' Hopefully MS doesn't do anything stupid when revealing release and pricing schemes for that machine.
If the $299 version actually does include a controller, then that's not as bad. I still think the 2 TB should be the $299, but apparently, Microsoft disagrees. A 500 gb hard drive just isn't big enough these days.
If you don't own an Xbox One, the 500 gb for $299 may be an option. You could just buy an external hard drive later, if need be, because 2 TB might not be enough anyways.
@SuperKMx Wow then it's an even better deal as 4K players are very expensive! Even without the 4K player, if this model had been released earlier then Xbox One would have been much more popular, I think.
@KelticDevil Yeah, this model is totally targeted at people on the fence.
I don't get why i cant preorder the 500gb model anywhere but amazon.
4K BD player confirmed by Phil Spencer. Sweet deal.
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