Xbox One S review, 1080p verdict: Just a minor improvement

Microsoft’s Xbox One S is out today in a 2TB configuration for $400, and the company is taking its first step into 4K with the system. But what if you are sticking with that 1080p set you just bought last year? Well, this is the review for you.

I’m planning to look at how well Xbox One S handles 4K content in a follow-up review, but — for now — I want to talk about whether this new version of the Microsoft gaming console is worth it for anyone stuck with only 1,080 rows of pixels. Sure, this revision can play Ultra HD Blu-ray movies and games in high-dynamic-range color, but it is also 40 percent smaller with an internal power supply and a built-in IR blaster.