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<p class="caption">Microsoft has revealed another reason why fans should look forward to the Xbox One S.</p>
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<p>Despite its sleeker and thinner build, the Xbox One S will pack much more power than its bulky older brother when it is released later this year.</p>
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<p>The latest titbit about the highly anticipated console is that it will feature the capability to bump up the resolution of 1080p games to 4K resolution.</p>
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<p>Windows and Xbox Gaming Platform director Mike Ybarra revealed the good news via his <a href="https://twitter.com/XboxQwik/status/748997356578680832" target="_blank">Twitter</a> account when asked by a fan regarding the said 4K boost support.</p>
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<p>AMD&#8217;s spanking new upscaling technology will make that possible, and as a bonus, will even enhance the power efficiency of the Xbox One S.</p>
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<p>The slim Xbox One upgrade will make use of AMD&#8217;s new console-centric System-on-a-chip or SoC, which is expected to be the same tech to be used on its rival, the PlayStation Neo.</p>
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<p>With 4K upscale native to the Xbox One S, gamers won&#8217;t need a separate software or equipment to make their games as pristine as they can be.</p>
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<p>That being said, users with a 4K monitor or television will definitely be able to make the most out of the Xbox One S.</p>
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<p>While the console can handle such level of graphics quality, the 4K resolution on the Xbox One S won&#8217;t be as stunning as the one on the more powerful Xbox One Scorpio, but it will still look amazing anyway.</p>
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<p>As for the differences with the slim console with its big brother the Xbox One, it is expected to boast smoother in-game frame rates in addition to the improved graphics.</p>
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<p>The Xbox One S will also feature 4K Ultra High-Definition video playback as well as HDR support. It comes with the entry-level 500GB model at $299, 1TB at $349 and 2TB at $399.</p>
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<p>The Xbox One S will see the light of day next month. A specific date hasn&#8217;t been announced yet.</p>
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<p><em>Source: <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://ift.tt/29egUnO">xbox one &#8211; Google News</a></em></p>
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