Microsoft · Released · First generation introduced 2016
Xbox One S
Microsoft introduced Xbox One S as a smaller Xbox One with an internal power supply, HDR support and Ultra HD Blu-ray playback on disc-equipped models.
By Tulasiram Pemmadi · Research updated 25 October 2026 · Research guide, not a hands-on reviewXbox One S hardware shown in the reference photograph. Microsoft-Xbox-One-S-Console-wController-L.jpg by Evan-Amos. Public domain. Resized and converted to WebP; no hardware features altered.
Hardware at a glance
Launch storage
500GB, 1TB and 2TB packages
Video
HDR; 4K video
Power supply
Internal
Family-level details. Check the exact model before assuming that a feature is shared across revisions.
What changed with One S
Microsoft introduced Xbox One S as a smaller Xbox One with an internal power supply, HDR support and Ultra HD Blu-ray playback on disc-equipped models. The separately named All-Digital Edition has no optical drive. One S is not Xbox Series S, and a white exterior is not enough to identify which one a seller has.
Performance and media expectations
4K video playback does not mean every game renders at native 4K. Check the exact game and display mode instead of treating the HDMI output setting as a performance specification. A disc-based collection requires a disc-equipped model; inspect the front panel and model label together.
Inspection and package checks
Ask for a video showing startup, disc reading, ejecting, HDMI output and controller connection. For a Minecraft edition, compare the console artwork, underside and Creeper controller with the official images. The separately sold Pig controller is not a substitute for the controller originally supplied with that bundle.
Model and edition registry
Documented models and editions are listed below. Unverified regional SKUs are not included.
Standard model
Hardware model
Base hardware; confirm installed storage and regional power requirements.
4K video support is not a promise of native-4K rendering in every One S game. A disc collection requires the optical-drive model. Check the complete model name and front-panel slot, then distinguish a Minecraft-themed console from an ordinary white console sold with Minecraft.
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Images identify the pictured hardware; they are not evidence for every variant listed. Missing regional SKUs and undocumented editions remain outside this guide. Send a correction with a source.
