Xbox One S to arrive in Australia on August 2nd
Last month, we revealed a new member of the Xbox One family, the Xbox One S. Today, we’re excited to announce that the highly-anticipated 2TB Xbox One S launch edition will begin hitting shelves in Australia on August 2nd. That means that all pre-orders will arrive on August 2nd and, for those of you that haven’t yet, you can still pre-order a 2TB Xbox One S launch edition through microsoftstore.com and select retailers. Availability is limited and demand is high so you’ll want to check with your local retailer for more information and pre-order your console soon.
Xbox One S is the most compact Xbox yet, 40 percent smaller than the original Xbox One, and includes a built-in power supply. We also shifted one of the three USB ports and the pairing button to the front of the Xbox One S alongside the newly added IR blaster for increased accessibility.
Beyond the fresh new design, Xbox One S is the first and only console that allows you to watch Blu-ray movies and stream video in stunning 4K Ultra HD with High Dynamic Range (HDR). That means you’ll get to enjoy your favourite shows and movies in the clearest, most realistic video possible. With HDR support for video and gaming, Xbox One games like Gears of War 4, Forza Horizon 3, and Scalebound will look even better thanks to a higher contrast ratio between lights and darks, bringing out the true visual depth of your favourite games.
Xbox One S also comes bundled with the new Xbox Wireless Controller featuring textured grip, improved Xbox Wireless signal and added Bluetooth* support. The controller can be purchased as a standalone item for $89.95AUD RRP and will also be available on August 2nd. All Xbox One games, accessories and Xbox Live services will work with Xbox One S.
The 2TB launch edition Xbox One S will be available in Australia in limited quantities for $549AUD RRP on August 2nd.
Gears of War fans can also pre-order the Xbox One S Gears of War 4 Limited Edition 2TB Bundle – the first-ever custom-designed Xbox One S bundle – for $599AUD RRP today, ahead of its release date on October 7th. For players looking for the full Gears of War treatment, two new custom controllers (sold separately) are also available for pre-order – the Crimson Omen and JD Fenix Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controllers ($109.95AUD RRP). For more details, visit the Xbox Wire or your local retailer.
With the biggest blockbuster line-up of games in Xbox history coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 this year, platform updates to help you stay connected with friends on Xbox Live with even more games across your favourite devices and more hardware options available, 2016 and beyond is looking to be an incredible time to be an Xbox gamer.
*Bluetooth capabilities require Windows 10 devices running the Windows Anniversary Update
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