The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition is currently the cheapest Xbox One console on the market and it might be a reason to consider getting one if you don’t own an Xbox system yet. After spending some time with it, we decided it was time for us to deliver our judgment. Is this the best Xbox One console for your money and what are its limitations? Time to find out!
What is an Xbox One S All-Digital Edition?
Before we jump deeper into the actual console, let’s explain what the Xbox One S models are in the first place. These released a couple of years after the original Xbox One and have some important differences over their older brother. First off all the S line is a lot smaller and less heavy than the original Xbox One console, making it the perfect console for any type of home. It’s not too big and due to the lack of a battery adapter, you won’t have any problems managing cables. The power cable and HDMI cable are the only two cables you’ll need to enjoy your time with any Xbox One S console. Take it out the box, connect it to your television and you’re ready to go.
The biggest difference between the original and S is the ability to show 4K content. The Xbox One S upscales games using HDR technology to bring it close to native 4K experiences. Of course, if you want truly native 4K, you’ll have to go for the more expensive Xbox One X console. Long story short, the Xbox One S is the perfect console for those looking for a new Xbox console, that’s why this newly released All-Digital Edition might be the thing you’ll need to get. This version does everything a regular Xbox One S console does but lacks a physical disc drive. This only affects you when you want to see 4K movies on your Xbox by inserting the BluRay disc since the All-Digital doesn’t have a physical drive, this is no longer possible. Besides that, this one offers the same possibilities and the cheapest way to enjoy all those incredible Xbox One games.
One pack, three free games
Microsoft is well aware that the lack of a physical disc drive might scare some people off, that’s why they made sure this is a console that’s very hard to refuse when you spot it in stores. First things first, it’s roughly 50 bucks cheaper than the other Xbox One S models and a lot cheaper compared to the Xbox One X, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4. It’s the cheapest current gen console currently on the market and the fun doesn’t stop there. Included in the box are three downloadable games: Forza Horizon 3, Sea of Thieves, and Minecraft. To enjoy this to its fullest potential, you also get a free month of Xbox Live Gold and the possibility to go for an Xbox Live Gold Ultimate subscription for 1 Euro/Dollar during the first three months. This means you’ll really get a lot for your money, if you’re willing to go completely digital.
The power of the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition lies in the combination of a cheap console in combination with an Xbox Game Pass subscription. With that subscription, you’re able to download tons of amazing Xbox One games. Since the system offers you storage of 1TB, you’ll be able to download all your favorite games in minutes. If this is an upgrade from your old Xbox One console, you can easily re-download your digital games on your new system too. All things considered, this is a great starting point for new Xbox gamers who are looking for the cheapest access to the impressive Xbox game library.
The perfect edition for you
When it comes to power, this is the best current generation console for your money. Of course, it’s still important to wonder what you need. If you don’t want the best graphics, this one is perfectly fine but if you’re looking for a console to match or even surpass your PlayStation 4 Pro, you’ll have to save some extra cash and go for the powerful Xbox One X. Compared to the Nintendo Switch, this one is a lot more powerful and can be considered as a great second console thanks to its low price point. The low prince in combination with the three free games is reason enough to convince a lot of people but I’m sure not everybody will be that easy to convince.
Going all-digital might scare off a lot of people who like to own physical games. This is impossible with this version. Since you can’t insert discs, you’re always forced to get your games digitally, often at a higher price than the discounted ones in stores. Going all-digital is the console’s power and weakness. It’s great because you can easily play and store tones of your favorite games, especially when you combine it with Xbox Game Pass. But, at the same time, this console isn’t really future proofed and depends on a stable internet connection in order to fully enjoy it. I think that’s the reason why Microsoft launched this version this late in the Xbox One life-cycle, offering fans a chance to buy an Xbox One console to enjoy some of the best games this generation had. If you don’t mind going without physical games and if you’re looking for a cheaper way to enjoy those great Microsoft exclusives, this is the perfect edition for you. But, as always, it might be wise to check your local game stores and see what other Xbox One bundles are currently on sale, you might even find a cheaper one than this All-Digital Edition!
Conclusion:
The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition offers a great way to enjoy some of the best Xbox exclusives at a low starting point. Going all-digital is amazing and in combination with Xbox Game Pass, you’ll never run out of games. But it does come with its limitations. You can’t play 4K movies and you can’t buy discounted games in stores. If this doesn’t concern you and if you’re simply looking for the cheapest way to start playing some of the best games on the market, this is the perfect console for you.
