Runner Up #2: Xbox One S
When Microsoft first unveiled its Xbox One S at E3 earlier this year, it was received exceptionally well by the Xbox fanbase. Not only did it shrink Microsoft’s flagship system down by 40%, it also lost the hefty external power brick of the original. On top of that, it ran quieter, came with a revised controller with better grip, could display games in HDR, and could also display 4K content. It even includes a UHD Blu-ray player that’s absent from Sony’s 4K powerhouse, the PS4 Pro. All of this was then bundled in with some of the biggest titles of the year (that came free) and it all came in at the sweet price of $300.
Not only was the Xbox One S a great system for consumers, but it also had a pretty significant impact on hardware sales. Following the system’s release, Microsoft earned the spot of top-selling console in the US for four months running. Its longest run this generation. Considering many expected the One S to simply be a slimmed down system, it manages to pack in a number of technical improvements at a great price point. One of the finest ‘slim’ hardware revisions to date.
