Smaller, 4K-ready Xbox One S finally has a launch date

Microsoft's new smaller and sleeker Xbox One S finally has a release date: Aug. 2. Announced at E3 in June, the Xbox One S is Microsoft's most compact Xbox game console yet. Starting at $299 with a 500GB hard drive, the Xbox One S is 40% smaller than the Xbox One, supports 4K UHD resolution and HDR (High Dynamic Range) videos. SEE ALSO: Xbox One S, with a thinner form factor, confirmed at E3 Even if a game wasn't made for 4K, the Xbox One S can upscale to 4K resolution, Xbox boss Phil Spencer to