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Both of these smaller consoles aren’t just smaller, they offer some new options to players as well. This is actually where the Xbox One S begins to shine. The new PS4 and Xbox One both support HDR gaming, offering some stunning lighting and coloring to the gameplay experience, as well as fancy new controllers. The new Xbox One controller is a bit more compact and lighter while also offering new grips, and the DualShock 4 sees a change to its touchpad. Both have an internalized power supply (bye bye, Xbox One power brick), and take up far less space on your shelf. But that’s where the similarities stop.
The Xbox One S also offers Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray and streaming to add a bit of oomph to the media side of things as well. While gaming is kept at standard HD, this boost to entertainment may very well be a deal maker for some, especially those who have no particular preference when it comes to games.
