The Xbox worked the first time I used it. Now every time I press the power button, it will turn on for a few seconds, then automatically shuts down.

Ed notes: Yes, I am quite aware that the Xbox One S has been out for a while now both in the US and in SA. The console launched in August last year, and we only received it in April in SA.

U nlike the Xbox One launch , the One S decoupled the Kinect requirement, reduced the size, switched to the now premium pearl white look, and added both 4K and HDR capabilities to both games and Blu-ray. All of this and Microsoft also reduced the launched price when compared to the original.

Today the Xbox One S launches in South Africa and we got to take one for a test drive to see how it handles compared to its much bigger older brother, the Xbox One. So what has Microsoft changed in three years? Well firstly there are a few obvious changes.

HDR gaming | Smaller machine with no powerbrick | Small increase in power

Only available in white | 4K gaming is just upscaled

If your TV is compatible with the 4K system, it will automatically switch over. The man is a PlayStation guy so the Xbox controllers are a challenge (completely different feel). He wanted the Forza game but they don't have it for the PS4 (the main reason he bought the system).

While the Xbox One S is an amazing console, it just doesn't have a place, as it's such an incremental improvement. You should probably wait for Scorpio to get bigger changes.

As an entry-level console, the Xbox One S comes jam packed with great features and offers a smooth user experience. It is well worth considering if you are looking for something to spin Ultra HD Blu-rays and haven't taken the plunge yet.

4K Ultra HD Blu-ray support with HDR; 4K Netflix and Amazon Video playback; 1080p HDR gaming; Great wireless controller; No power brick

Doesn't give you 4K gaming; Slightly slower in operation to its beefier One X sibling

in the game. On the front of the controller is the pig's face. The back you ask Its tail, but of course. This controller, like the aforementioned green one, will also sell for $74.99.

Thanks to new software, more compact hardware and an excellent pack-in controller, the Xbox One S feels like a worthy successor to the older Xbox 360. If you already have an Xbox One, however, there's little reason to upgrade unless you're also planning on buying a 4K TV (or already own one).

Honest to god, I'd be lying if I didn't say this wasn't beautiful. Amazing gradient, this Xbox can also fit in a medium/large backpack. If you want to start your entry into the Xbox family, or you just want a smaller unit and don't have the money for an X, get this thanos boi that's on sale.