Microsoft Xbox One S console availability date announced

All Xbox gaming lovers were eagerly waiting for Microsoft Xbox One S. So there is a good news for those lovers. During E3 2016 conference in last month, Microsoft took the wraps off its more powerful and smaller Xbox One S gaming console. The company has announced that Xbox One S console will be available in market in August, 2016 but they have not announced the exact date of availability. While Redmond-based tech giant has announced that the it will be hitting the shelves starting August 2 and estimated cost will be $399. Controllers will also be available at the same day. Microsoft will also launch 1TB and 500GB variants soon and both will cost $349 and $299 respectively.

Some features of Microsoft Xbox One S-

It is 40% smaller console in comparison to Xbox One.

It has powered by up to 2TB of internal storage.

With four times the resolution of standard HD, 4K Ultra HD delivers the clearest, most realistic video possible.

Stream 4k content on Netflix and Amazon Video and watch Ultra HD Blu-ray movies in stunning visual fidelity with High Dynamic Range.

Configure your Xbox One S to turn on other devices, like your TV, audio/video receiver and cable/satellite receiver.

Experience the enhanced comfort of the new Xbox Wireless Controller, featuring a sleeker, more streamlined design. Get up to twice the wireless range.

With Bluetooth® technology, play your favorite games on Windows 10 PCs, tablets and phones.

Microsoft’s Xbox website says-

“Availability is limited and demand is high so you’ll want to check with your local retailer for more information and pre-order your console soon,”

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Xbox One S (2TB) will be available in limited quantities for $399 in below listed countries-

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK and United States