Everyone loves a 'slim' hardware revision - and generally speaking, it's second-gen console revisions that tends to be the most successful (third-gen models can sometimes take the cost-cutting too far ).

The Xbox One S is a mea culpa in the shape of a white plastic box. It takes all the stuff that didn't make sense about Microsoft's third proper games console and gives it a right royal heave ho.

All images: Alex Cranz/Gizmodo There were very few complaints when the original Xbox One was announced, and it failed to do 4K. In 2013 nobody really cared about HD's successor. Not unless they'd spent thousands of dollars on one of the few 4K TV sets available at the time.

Interested in the new Xbox model? We break down its benefits and shortcomings after spending a few days with the system. It's here: The first major "iterative" game console revision.

Microsoft's latest video game console , the Xbox One S, improves greatly upon its previous iterations. Barely half the size of the standard Xbox One, this console has 4K capabilities, an internal power supply and a beautiful minimalistic design.

I can't really score the Xbox One S because of the short time I had with it, but from initial impressions it will definitely support your 4K (HDR) enabled screen a lot better than your standard Xbox One would. Especially if you are into your movie content, be it Netflix or via the Ultra-HD player.

Microsoft launched the Xbox One S earlier this month , revitalizing its current-generation console lineup with some new features. Here's how it stacks up against the previous version.

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.

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

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.