Xbox One S console launch date revealed

July 19, 2016

Xbox Live’s Major Nelson has revealed the Xbox One S console will be released on August 2 in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe and the United States.

The system will be released with a 2TB hard drive for a recommended retail price of AU$549.00. Later, 1Tb and 500GB models will be released though specific release details and Australian pricing have yet to be confirmed.

The Xbox One S console was officially revealed during Microsoft’s E3 2016 press conference. The system is 40% smaller than the original Xbox One console, features 4K Ultra HD gaming capabilities and comes bundled with a newly designed Xbox One controller.