Cannon fodder for Project Scorpio? Microsoft Xbox One S unboxing

Three years after the Xbox One was launched, Microsoft's Xbox ecosystem has added a new member; the Xbox One S has been officially launched recently. I also got this 2TB "enhanced" console as soon as possible.

The box of the first Xbox One S contains the console, upright stand, controller, HDMI cable, power cable and a 14-day gold membership trial code.

Compared with the old Xbox One, the most intuitive feeling of the new console is that its appearance design has changed significantly. Xbox One S abandoned the original black paint and changed to a color design that Microsoft called "Robot White". The heat dissipation vents on the top of the machine have also changed from an oblique design to a small round hole. Overall, the design of the new console gives people a simple and refreshing feeling.

The new version of the controller is not much different from the previous one, but the newly added Bluetooth support is quite considerate. It is worth noting that the Xbox Box S does not include Kinect. If players need it, they must purchase a USB connector separately for adaptation.

Since the Xbox One S integrates the transformer into the console, it not only reduces the size by 40%, but also maintains the performance level of the current consoles. Although there is no obvious improvement in gaming performance, it has not shrunk due to the optimized design. On the contrary, as an enhanced product, the HDR and 4K video playback functions supported by the console can be fully utilized with the improved GPU performance.

Xbox One S was born in the awkward period when Project Scorpio was about to be released, and it was destined to be labeled as a transitional product. As an optimized model, its influence may not be as great as that of XBOX 360 Slim. The changes of HDR/4K/Blu-ray player are not earth-shaking. But judging by the response of consumers, this level of improvement can undoubtedly meet certain market needs.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.