Xbox One Slim Microsoft's Secret Weapon For E3 2015

Earlier this year, we had talked about the Xbox One Slim from Microsoft, a redesigned Xbox One refresh that would take up lesser space in our living room, and consume lesser power. We are barely one month from this year's E3 show; people are already placing their bets on the Xbox One Slim.

[christocolus]

I hope this is true.Would be great if for the hollidays MS announces the slim xbox one bundles for halo 5 , Forza6 and Tombraider then maybe throw in Ori as a free game (for all bundles). :)

[Transistor]

It's not, I won't go into the reasons why. A 1TB standard is a reality though, even a $299 Xbox One is more of a reality than a slim.

I would be shocked if they announced a slim right now.

[darthv72]

Sony released a slim PS3 not even 3 years after the original released. so why would this shock you?

If cost of production and materials has reached a point where they can reduce the footprint then so be it.

[super_bruno]

I would trade my X1 for a slim one. Make it happen MS.

[Rookie_Monster]

Disagree. The current XB1 was made bigger than necessary due to the RROD fiasco of the X360. The XB1 currently has no heat issue and also the Powerprick is still on the outside so it is not that difficult to shrink the size of the system and make it slimmer. I fully expect a slim model at E3 and made available for purchase a couple weeks later.

[kreate]

I agree w the 1 TB. I have 2 games, witcher 3 and dragon age inquisition.

Disk based witcher got my xbox to 8.6% full capacity. After downloading inquisition, it went from 8.6 to 20.6% full.

unless im missing something here, this is crazy.

[Godz Kastro]

This would be my third Xbox. Hope so! I'm all digital so no need for a drive.

[ninsigma]

Why on earth would you need three!? :O
I honestly can't fathom it xD

[LifeInNZ]

@nin: I had 4 PS4s....why? kids.

I love playing co-op and multiplayer with my kids.

[Godz Kastro]

Dude, the xbox is a great media box as well. I have a movie server in house. Plus i have a lot of friends come over and we play in house. Its a great set up.

[darthv72]

Godz... I can remember when i said i had multiple 360's and people disagreed with me for my reason why.

not because they replaced each other but for the simple fact that I could take my game into any room that had one and play it from where I left off.

sometimes its okay to buy more than one. you shouldnt have to justify why nor should someone even ask.

[ninsigma]

Sounds like a blast! I don't have visitors so pointless for me xD

[LifeInNZ]

oops...I meant 4 PS3s above. Now Im down to 2 PS3s, 1 PS4 and one Xbox One.

[Godz Kastro]

@darth...

Yeah,pretty weird to disagree about that but hey. It's n4g,i take them with a grain of salt.

[ninsigma]

Imagine a bundle with all of those games! :O

TBH while the X1 is quite big (ok seriously big), I don't really notice it. Maybe that's because it's tucked away on it's own shelf but after the initial "whoah this thing is huge" when I opened it, I haven't noticed the size too much. Might be different if it was out in the open.

[christocolus]

Lol. The size is something that you get used to overtime. I actually owned the original xbox and that was huge too atleast compared to the ps2 and dreamcast back then. Once you find the right spot on your shelf for it you eventually forget about its size. I hope those bundles are announced at E3.

[IGiveHugs2NakedWomen]

The entire system would have to be redesigned. The main reason for the size of the console is it's heatsink/cooling fan. I don't think Microsoft is going to sacrifice cooling for size because of it's previous problems with RROD.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

Slim with 1TB would be interesting.

[christocolus]

I would buy a second xbox one.

[SpaceRanger]

It would be. But it probably won't happen till next year or the year after since they've already announced bundles for this summer with the current model.

I doubt they'd want the same backlash Nintendo got with releasing their New 3DS.

[darthv72]

the time difference between the old 3ds and the new 3ds was quite a bit. i think you are confusing the "backlash" with the notion that the new didnt come with the power cord.

[jackanderson1985]

Thought the major issue with the new 3ds is that the old models can't play some of the games being released ?

[gangsta_red]

I say go 3 or 4TB, they are pretty cheap and I'm sure MS could get a deal with a manufacturer and have them installed.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

Imo 1TB is enough but they could go 2TB there's just no way MS can do another price drop. It would be even better if they released it shortly after E3 to really make an impact.

But realistically MS will want to bundle it with a first party game or maybe a unannounced third party game this holiday.

[Volkama]

New iterations of consoles we already own don't count as interesting for fans tbh. Nice for people that haven't already invested in the console, but people that already have one would rather see the time dedicated to new games and tech.

[traumadisaster]

It's not investing in a console. You made a purchase that depreciates, rather quickly.

Stocks and bonds are an investment. The potential to make you money.

Now, I sold my ps4 in the early weeks and I made money off of it.

[Volkama]

See definition 2, which is a pretty common way to use the word.

1.

to put (money) to use, by purchase or expenditure, in something offering potential profitable returns, as interest, income, or appreciation in value.

2.

to use (money), as in accumulating something:
to invest large sums in books.

[WizzroSupreme]

Anything smaller than the current Xbox One would be great in my book.

[Rimeskeem]

So a PS4?

Please don't take that seriously

[MasterBaker]

Isn't it a bit too soon? I'm guessing we my not get an Xbox one slim until 2016.

[Double_O_Revan]

Agreed. While I'm sure components at this point are a little cheaper and can be made a little smaller, I don't think it's enough of an impact to warrant a console redesign.

[kraenk12]

True, but knowing MS they won't care if they screw over early buyers in favor of selling more new consoles.

[WilDRangeRfc]

WTF is your point??? How does a slim X1 screw over early buyers???
Will existing X1 suddenly stop working,will people still be able to play games???
Seriously some people just say the stupidist shit to have a pop at MS.
I bought PS4 and X1 day one,a slim version of X1 will in no way screw me over.
Apple should stop upgrading i-Phone,they better not make a 6S because i-Phone 6 buyers are getting screwed over right??
What a pile of fanboy nonsense,if you got nothing to add to the conversation then dont bother

[Lucreto]

It's too soon for a slim model. Next year seems right, PS3 slim was announced 3 years after it launched. PS2 was 4 years and the 360 was 5 years.

[Jyndal]

With the way the market is going in the Sony/Microsoft "war", MS might try something different and release a slim model in an attempt to sell a few more units. It wouldn't surprise me.

[JeffGUNZ]

The only system I see them release at all would be a disc-less console. An all digital Xbox one with a 1 or 2 TB HD for like 299.

[LgbtWarrior]

they need a new controller thats not lacking features that current consoles have like headphone jack and built in battery. seriously how stupid was that decision? wii u and ps4 have built in headphone jacks and batteries. xbox one needs to get with the times because their controller is like 10 years ago. it sucks

[darthv72]

I know I'm in the minority here but I prefer user replaceable batteries. I always have some on hand but I know not everyone does.

[TheCommentator]

For the cost of a charge cable I got 4 AA's that last about 40-60 hours per set and in about 15 seconds I have another 40-60 hours of wireless gameplay. I think playing with a wired controller is more outdated than a having a set of replaceable batteries.

[Immorals]

I'm with you.

Built in batteries are a major disadvantage!

[TRS_Gear]

I would beg to differ that Sony needs to get with the times and allow players to replace batteries on the fly. There are official Microsoft brand rechargeable batteries, that can easily be swapped for a pair of double A's in a pinch. I hate being tethered to my console with a charging cable. I dread every time my PS4 controller gets low, because I need to stop playing or sit awkwardly close to my TV. Not to mention the fact you can only recharge a battery so many times before it charge life is useless. Would you rather buy a new controller, or open a little door and replace a battery pack? I know the PS3 has instructions on how to open you controller and replace the battery, but come on. I think you are being silly by claiming that having removable batteries is bad thing.

As far as headphone jacks, I'm not sure what you would use that for... For like generic headsets? Or can you listen to game audio through the controller? I have never tried using the port on my controller.

Darthv72
I do not think you are in the minority.

[BeefCurtains]

Non-sense LGBT. X1's controller suits millions of players very well, including myself, there's nothing wrong with the Dualshock, but I much prefer Xbox controllers.

You see what I did there? I shared my opinion on which controller I liked, without alienating someone who prefers something different.... Right, "LGBT"?

By the way, my headphones work just fine on my X1 controller with my adaptor, and my adaptor lets me control the volume right at my fingertips which is nice.

[masterfox]

right pricing and and please a damn small form factor, AND NO KINECT CR@#P!!, I would definitely finally considering getting one.

[BeefCurtains]

Thanks for sharing your opinion on what microsoft should do to make this console, considering how anti-microsoft you are. Now please go troll somewhere else.

[Jyndal]

I keep hearing that PS4 is going to drop in price this year, and was thinking it might be time to join the current gen of consoles. If this is true though, I might be swayed to go with an X1. The brick-like shape and massive size was a turn-off from the start, and a larger HD would be even more reason to go with MS's machine.

[mrbojingles]

I'd like a slim XB1 too but I don't think 2015 is the year. Plus, is the writer just ignoring how since the use particularly the same APU from AMD that Sony would also benefit due to the APU shrinking?

[Macdaddy71]

If they show a slim x1 at E3, then release it in 2016 with a bundle then it would work out to 3 yrs...

[Double_O_Revan]

You don't reveal a console redesign too long before its release, otherwise people would just wait for the newer version.

[SoapShoes]

But they'd lose a lot of sells due to people waiting half a year or more.

[SonyOnly4]

it could work I tell you now people hate the design of the Xbox One myself included a slim though depending on how slim would likely boost sales get rid of that annoying power brick though come on Microsoft it is 2015 now no bricks on my console please.

[rivencleft]

I hate the designs on most cars, but if it gets me from point A to B who gives a crap what it looks like? The PS4 looks like a giant black eraser (and I'm mainly a PS gamer) but who cares what it looks like as long as you can game on it. Power bricks? Is that really an issue, something that sits behind your entertainment/TV stand that you never see? I think you're making stuff up now.

[LifeInNZ]

I think if they show off Minecraft Hololens edition that might generate some interest. I would really love to know what they have planned for the Minecraft universe.

[xDHAV0K24x]

I don't hate the design but don't love it either. still think all 3 consoles are hideous. power brick and rechargeable batteries have never been an issue. make it an all digital box the size of a Roku. that could appeal to many

[Morgue]

Funny. I remember posting something about an X1 slim months ago and got tons of disagrees and now it may be happening.

[SoapShoes]

Because of speculation it might be happening?? A PS4 slim is just as likely as a slim Xbox One.

[N0TaB0T]

The idea sounds plausible but, with how Microsoft handled the standard Xbox 360 SKUs, I'd say we're due for maybe five to six SKU revisions before a slim model is announced.

[lastking95]

I hope so but it wont happen it's to early.

[RiPPn]

I think it's a year too early for a slim model, but Microsoft is in a tough position so anything is possible.

[pyroxxx]

slim? maybe normal size first?

[TRS_Gear]

How would a slimmer console be considered a secret weapon?

Also, I will note as many have before...
The X1 was designed to be 'on' for days to weeks straight without any potential damage to the CPU or GPU. No I am not talking about on as in sleep mode, I am talking on, watching movies, playing games, etc.. Making the console smaller would require removing the enormous fan and airflow that currently allows it to be on for so long.

I really doubt, loosing that functionality or having another major hardware failure rate for a console, outweighs the benefit of an aesthetic change.

[rivencleft]

Damn, I know I binge watch NetFlix shows a lot but days to weeks at a time? Anyone actually do that? I would hope to think there is some sleep involved somewhere. That concept image is gorgeous though.

[Flames76]

Been wanting to get a 2nd XOne so if this is true i will be picking one up

[04STIBluByU]

I don't get all this keep dropping the price stuff...pretty soon it will be cheaper to buy an XB1 than it will be to get a X360. You guys really think MS is gonna make a slim XB1 and have a price drop and have a bigger HDD and have bundled in games? That's like putting all of your eggs in 1 basket! Come on guys that's wishful thinking...MS will not release a slim console yet nor will they drop the price further...A bigger HDD...yes...Bundled games...yes! Be happy with that! Also be happy with the games and W10 integration.

[rivencleft]

Shitake mushrooms!! Just bought my Xbox One just like 2 months ago, and of course I'll have to go buy that too, just like every time they released a slimmer PS3 my dumb@ss went and bought each one. Eh maybe when they make a PS4 slim I'll just trade my PS4 towards it too.

[MasterCornholio]

It will be a while before we even see a PS4 slim given how small the original console is.

But what I don't understand is why some people feel the need to buy the latest model?

I own a PS4 and I honestly don't see how I will benefit from a slim model. My system is quiet, runs cool and is small enough to place on my desk. I honestly don't see how can benefit from a smaller system.

[BG11579]

This is so secret as a weapon that it is splattered all over the news...

[MasterCornholio]

It shouldn't be difficult to make the system smaller. I mean if Sony was able to make the PS4 so small then I don't see why Microsoft can't do the same.

[Ivesston]

If they take out the disc drive, leave the power brick as it is, out, and redesign the box then they could make THE ONE half as big as the giant eraser.