Xbox One S FIFA 17 Console Bundle (500GB)

I love the Xbox One S. It is great for playing Fifa 17 on and watching movies/videos with its 4K Blu-ray player. I would definitely recommend people to buy it, because of its 4K Blu-ray player and its high dynamic range, plus its great for gameplay. Would make a great Christmas present!I have spent a long weekend with my new Xbox One S and I must say for something so small it's a zippy little beast. I got the FIFA 17 version and the game is quite an evolution from the last FIFA game I played which was 15. The frostbite engine really gives the game a better and more realistic flow to the graphics. The console had a 1300mb update on the first start up and FIFA was 43gb and took all evening to install. The operating system on the Xbox One is a little bit clunky and takes a. It of getting used to but runs very smoothly. The controller is the same lay out as it's 360 counterpart but has a very strange texture on the thumb sticks which takes a bit of getting used to. One of the most unique features of the controller is the rumble motors in the triggers whilst playing Watch Dogs the motors in the triggers rumble when the gears shifted in the cars which was a nice touch. I have a few more games on the way and I am looking forward to seeing what the console can do. I haven't played very much online and I haven't played any shooters which I am told are better on the Xbox in comparison to the PlayStation. But so far it's a very good console and for the price it's well worth it and have recommended it to a few friends who don't have a current generation console.

I have spent a long weekend with my new Xbox One S and I must say for something so small it's a zippy little beast. I got the FIFA 17 version and the game is quite an evolution from the last FIFA game I played which was 15. The frostbite engine really gives the game a better and more realistic flow to the graphics. The console had a 1300mb update on the first start up and FIFA was 43gb and took all evening to install. The operating system on the Xbox One is a little bit clunky and takes a. It of getting used to but runs very smoothly. The controller is the same lay out as it's 360 counterpart but has a very strange texture on the thumb sticks which takes a bit of getting used to. One of the most unique features of the controller is the rumble motors in the triggers whilst playing Watch Dogs the motors in the triggers rumble when the gears shifted in the cars which was a nice touch. I have a few more games on the way and I am looking forward to seeing what the console can do. I haven't played very much online and I haven't played any shooters which I am told are better on the Xbox in comparison to the PlayStation. But so far it's a very good console and for the price it's well worth it and have recommended it to a few friends who don't have a current generation console.

The Xbox One S is the upgrade to the original Xbox One released in 2013. So what do you get after three years? Here are the main differences,1) Smaller compact design (a significant 40% size reduction)2) Built in power supply (no more bulky bricks on the power adapter)3) Ultra HD, High dynamic range and 4K playback and streaming for games and movies (this will be the main reason why some people will upgrade)4) HDMI 2.0a support (basically this means a smooth 4K experience at 60Hz)5) HDR (better image quality, better colours)6) 4K game upscaling (games which do not have 4K resolution can be upscaled from 1080p to 4K)7) The Xbox One S can now stand upright (great for saving space)8) Slightly faster internals (only slightly)9) No dedicated Kinect Port but you can attach a Kinect through an adapter (maybe Microsoft are slowing down on Kinect to focus on VR)10) Integrated IR Blaster (helps reduce remotes in the house)11) New improved controller with integrated Bluetooth (so you can now use it on a PC, laptop, phone or tablet)The Xbox One S is a nice upgrade from the original Xbox One and we now have features we should have had in the original. For anyone looking for a new console this should be a no brainer, it's a great technical achievement. Should you upgrade if you have the original Xbox One, maybe. If you want the latest and greatest then you should upgrade, if you are a gamer and you want to be current then you should upgrade, if you want a 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray player then you should upgrade (4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray players alone cost around £300).As I mentioned before, the main feature which will sell this is the 4K support which includes 4K games, 4K movies and 4K upscaling of 1080p content. Please note you will need a compatible 4K television to take advantage of this feature otherwise it is useless for you. Another feature you will need to check is if you TV supports HDR which basically gives you richer colours and picture clarity. If your TV doesn't support HDR this shouldn't be a deal breaker for you, just make sure you have a 4K TV.There is a rumor that Microsoft is working on a new Xbox One which will may be released next year. This is rumoured to be another upgrade which will include virtual reality support. So if you are happy with your original Xbox One then maybe you can wait till next year.So PS4 Pro or Xbox One S??? Which one should you buy? For most people this is down to personal preference and exclusive games you would get on either console. You do get VR support on the PS4 Pro which you don't on this Xbox One S. Both systems are very similar and you would enjoy both, if you're still not sure just toss a coin.I bought the Xbox One S with Fifa 17. As mentioned by another reviewer, I am also not happy about receiving a download code. I know we are in a digital age and disks will eventually become obsolete. But I think there is something about unwrapping the plastic off a brand new game and inserting the disk into your machine for the very first time. Also the best games which have the best graphics require massive disk space. 40GB is not like updating your phone in one hour. 40GB for many people this will take many hours and it will slow down your broadband for other users in the house so this should be done at night. 40GB will also take up around 10% of your total hard drive space on the 500GB model so consider a higher capacity model if this is a problem for you. A 2TB model is available.Microsoft have tweaked the Xbox One S in other ways with physical power button, Cortana, updating the user interface etc which adds to the overall experience. In case you are wondering, the Xbox One S can play Xbox One games which means the Xbox One S can play Xbox 360 games (not all Xbox 360 games).Are there any negatives? Just a few minor gripes. There is no VR support which as I mentioned will be released next year. Microsoft still use 5400rpm drives which are slow and outdated. I'm not much of a fan of the drilled holes and vent design, it makes the console harder to clean. Downloading games takes the fun out of gaming, you sometimes just want to play now.Would I buy this again if I knew about all of the above, I think I would. Picture quality and resolution is very important to me, I would happily recommend this console.If you found this review helpful, please click on the link below.