Xbox One S Magazine

LIVE NOVEMBER 2017

XBOX ONE S

The Ultimate Games and 4K Entertainment System

WELCOME

Welcome to our special look at the Xbox One S. Yes a new Xbox One with the S on it sees a smaller, more modern looking console with more power on the graphics front, HDR gaming and of course that magical 4K video. The unit also comes with a new controller that supports Bluetooth and a textured grip so long sessions are easier on the hands.

Gone are the days of “my consoles’ better then yours!” … no, today gamers are more like to own more then one gaming system, even if it’s a computer or mobile device.

Gamers are simply that - gamers.

It’s not just about the hardware, but the enjoyment of being immersed in a game. But a good system can greatly enhance your enjoyment of gaming and the Xbox One S has a bunch a great exclusives that you will enjoy, including games like Forza Horizon 3, reviewed as the most beautiful game on Xbox by The Guardian, with its high resolution graphics, HDR and speed, it’s an amazing experience. Gears of War 4 has gotten great reviews and if you’re on Metacritic you’ll see it’s scored extremely highly by sits like IGN. Of course there’s Halo 5: Guardians which upscales beautifully to 4K. We hope you enjoy our guide to the Xbox One S, and with Christmas just around the corner we can’t think of a better family gift that will keep the whole family having fun over the summer holidays!

Rob Jenkins Publisher

Published by

XBOX ON

Sleeker, Slimmer, Sh Introducing the new Xbox One S. Play the greatest games lineup, including Xbox 360 classics, on a 40% smaller console. Experience richer, more luminous colors in games and video with High Dynamic Range. Stream 4K video on Netflix and watch UHD Blu-ray... movies in stunning 4K Ultra HD. Then get the enhanced comfort and feel of the new Xbox Wireless Controller, featuring textured grip and Bluetooth... technology. With all the biggest blockbusters this year, everything you loved about Xbox 360 is even better on Xbox One. Now $399 for the 500GB Xbox One S. *4K streaming with select apps, see xbox.com.

Some apps require app provider-specific subscriptions and/or other requirements. See xbox. com/live. HDR functionality available with supported games and TVs. Xbox One Backward Compatibility feature works with select Xbox 360 games, see http://www.xbox.com/backcompat.

Xbox Live and broadband internet required for initial download of game to console.

“Xbox One Backward Compatibility feature works with select Xbox 360 games, see www.xbox.com/backcompat.�

NE S:

harper

WHY 4K AN

SHOULD GET Y Take a walk into any store selling TVs and it you’ll see the selling point “4K” is all over the place. But what’s so good about 4K? Well for starters if you have a TV with 4K you’ve got four times the resolution of a traditional HD display. That means even sharper, clearer pictures. So while your current TV that is HD may have a resolution of 1920 vertical columns by 1080 horizontal, a 4K screen has 3840 by 2160 which is almost the same as cinema screens running “Cinema 4K” Watching 3D content that has been filmed using 4K cameras means that when the picture is split in two, then you wear the glasses to bring the movie into one screen, the resolution drops due to the splitting. But when content is made with 4K your resolution is much higher and so you still get HD images that are sharp and clear to watch.

The new Xbox One S also has HDR which gives you a higher dynamic range when playing or watching.

Simply put, the Xbox One S will have better details in dark areas and also in the very bright areas. Colours will

be more true-to-life so all your viewing/playing experience will be much better.

What about content? Well, glad you asked. 4K content is coming fast.

Content streaming companies like Netflix will have 4K content coming to Australia real soon. So to with Amazon, who will soon have an app you can use to watch 4K content and subscribe to shows like the new Grand Tour featuring Clarkson, Hammond and May, which is filmed in 4K with HDR! In short the new system is future proof - better image quality, higher resolutions to match the new 4K (or Ultra HD) TVs that many of us will be buying or have already bought.

Oh and it’s very affordable for a console with all this power… doing a quick scan of current 4K players, you would be paying (at the time of this article - October 2016) around $500, so an Xbox One S with a 4K player, games system and controller at the pricing we’ve seen is a very good buy!

ND HDR

YOU EXCITED!

4K television display with comparison of resolutions.

XBOX O What’s New! XBOX ASSIST Xbox Assist is personalized to help you optimize your Xbox experience for the games you play and the way you play them. You’ll find guides to new features, how-to videos, suggestions for features that might be valuable to you and a lot more. You already know there are many ways to play with Xbox, and Xbox Assist will help you find and take advantage of even more.

On top of getting the most out of your Xbox, Xbox Assist will provide personalized notifications and tips based on system, service and account status. For example, Xbox Assist can prompt you to take advantage of unclaimed benefits such

as free game downloads; explain how to automatically download games so you can start playing as quickly as possible; remap buttons on your Elite controller so that you get the most out of it; and notify you if you are running out of storage space. Xbox Assist also enables you to easily browse support content and launch troubleshooters for common issues, directly from your console. And you’ll be able to check the status of Xbox Live services and know what’s going on with the features and services that matter to you.

Read more at: https://news.xbox.com/2017/09/29/introducing-xbox-assist/#JIVecRviKz2xxrjx.99

ONE S:

NEW TITLES TO STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT 2 The first Star Wars Battlefront got good reviews with sites like IGN, GameCritics and Play!Zine giving the game scores of 80% plus on Metacritic. The previews we’ve seen written up have been immensely positive and so this next iteration is a must for Star Wars fans!

Master your own Star Wars hero’s journey.

Embark on an endless Star Wars action experience from the bestselling Star Wars HD videogame franchise of all time.

Rush through waves of enemies on Starkiller Base with the power of your lightsaber in your hands. Storm through the jungle canopy of a hidden Rebel base on Yavin 4 with your fellow troopers, dispensing firepower from AT-STs. Line up your X-wing squadron for an attack on a mammoth First Order Star Destroyer in space. Or rise as a new Star Wars hero - Iden, an elite Imperial special forces soldier - and discover an emotional and gripping single-player story spanning thirty years.

Experience rich and living Star Wars multiplayer battlegrounds across all three eras: prequel, classic, and new trilogy. Customize and upgrade your heroes, starfighters, or troopers, each with unique abilities to exploit

in battle. Ride tauntauns or take control of tanks and speeders. Down Star Destroyers the size of cities, use the Force to prove your worth against iconic characters such as Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, or Han Solo, as you play a part in a gaming experience inspired by 40 years of timeless Star Wars films.

ground up with distinct handling, weapons and customization options.

Join your squadron and weave in between asteroids fields, fly through Imperial Dock Yards and take down massive capital ships as you pilot legendary starfighters in high stakes dogfights with up to 24 players and 40 AI ships.

You can become the master of your own Star Wars hero’s journey.

Better Together

A New Hero, a Story Untold Jump into the boots of an elite special forces soldier, equally lethal on the ground and space, in an emotionally gripping new Star Wars campaign that spans over 30 years and bridges events between the films’ Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

The Ultimate Star Wars Battleground A Star Wars multiplayer universe unmatched in variety and breadth where up to 40 players fight as iconic heroes, authentic-to-era troopers and in a massive array of vehicles on land and in the air - as battle rages through the galaxy.

Galactic-Scale Space Combat Space combat has been designed for Star Wars Battlefront II from the

Team up with a friend from the comfort of your couch with two-player offline split-screen play. Earn rewards, customize your troopers and heroes, and bring your upgrades with you on the online multiplayer battleground.

Master Your Hero Not just an iconic hero - your hero.

Master your craft with customizable character progression. Equip ability modifiers, unique to each hero, trooper class, and starfighter. Use these ability modifiers to adapt and modify your character’s core powers, either as lethal active effects on your opponents, helpful status boosts, or tactical assistance, to counter any opponent on the battlefront.

Split-screen co-op only available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

O EXPERIENCE CALL OF DUTY WWII No mission too difficult. No sacrifice too great. Duty first! Yes Call of Duty is back with the promise of the newest game returning to its roots. Set in WWII you begin with a treacherous landing in Normandy on D-Day and then battling your way across Europe in some of the most iconic locations of the war. There’s the promise of classic COD combat and real camaraderie with the in game characters. Stunning visuals and sound and three different game modes including - Campaign, Multiplayer and Co-op. Here’s the rundown: THE DEFINITIVE WORLD WAR II CAMPAIGN: Call of Duty: WWII tells the story of the unbreakable brotherhood of common men fighting to preserve freedom in a world on the brink of tyranny. Players enlist in a gritty, intense journey through the battlegrounds of war. The Campaign

features bold, lifelike visuals with the kind of blockbuster cinematic authenticity that only Call of Duty can deliver.

BOOTS ON THE GROUND MULTIPLAYER: Call of Duty: WWII Multiplayer engages players in grounded, fast-paced combat across many of World War II’s most iconic locations.

Players will also enjoy exciting new ways to interact and socialize with their friends and the Call of Duty community.

HIGH-OCTANE CO-OPERATIVE: Call of Duty: WWII’s co-operative mode unleashes a new and original story.

Play with your friends in this next-level standalone game experience full of unexpected, adrenaline-pumping moments.

MUST-HAVE: D

DESTINY 2 It’s one of the hottest selling games on any format and on Xbox One S. It’s sitting high on our partner - VG Chartz’s latest sales chart and offers games a rich story, multiple coop game modes, 4v4 competitive multiplayer games including five different PVP modes, plus you get to

discover expansive, never-beforeseen worlds and spaces to explore.

• Customize your character’s weapons and armor with an allnew array of gear.

• Discover Lost Sectors, complete new Adventure missions, or ral-

ly to Public Events with other Guardians.

• Introducing a brand new Guided Games system that helps players find like-minded groups to experience Destiny 2’s most challenging activities, like the Raid.

DESTINY 2

XBOX ONE XBOX ONE S CONSOLE 500GB + ASSASSINS CREED ORIGINS (FULL GAME DOWNLOAD) Sleeker. Slimmer. Sharper.

4k Ultra HD

40% smaller. Internal power supply.

With four times the resolution of standard HD 4k Ultra HD delivers the clearest, most realistic video possible. Stream 4k content on Netflix and Amazon Instant Video and watch Ultra HD Blu-rayTM movies in stunning visual fidelity with High Dynamic Range.

Play the greatest games lineup, including Xbox 360 classics, on a 40% smaller console.

High Dynamic Range Experience richer, more luminous colors in games like Gears of War 4 and Forza Horizon 3. With a higher contrast ratio between lights and darks, High Dynamic Range technology brings out the true visual depth of your games.

Xbox Wireless Controller The new Xbox Wireless Controller features a sleek, streamlined design, textured grip, and Bluetooth for gaming on Windows 10 devices.

Enjoy custom button mapping and

improved wireless range, and plug in any compatible headset with the 3.5mm stereo headset jack.

Position your console vertically with the included stand.

IR Blaster Configure your Xbox One S to turn on other devices, like your TV, audio/ video receiver, and cable/satellite receiver. Whether you’re playing a game or watching a movie, the integrated IR blaster will get you to the action faster, allowing you to leave your remotes behind.

BUNDLES!

XBOX ONE S CONSOLE 500GB + MIDDLEEARTH: SHADOW OF WAR GAME + MORE! Another console bundle we’re keen on is the 550gb console with Middle Earth Shadow of War. Buying this bundle gets you : Xbox One S console - 550 GB version plus wireless controller, Middleearth: Shadow of War I Legendary Champions War Party and Exclusive Epic Sword of Dominion!

Age rating: Mature/Adult.

In the epic sequel to the awardwinning Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, go behind enemy lines to forge an army, conquer Fortresses and dominate Mordor from within.

Experience how the award-winning Nemesis System creates unique personal stories with every enemy and follower, and confront the full power of the Dark Lord Sauron and his Ringwraiths in this epic new story of Middle-earth.

Included with the bundle is the Legendary Champions War Party with four Legendary Champions from different tribes for your army, and the exclusive Epic Sword of Dominion.

Plus: Get instant access to over 100 great games with 1 month of Xbox Game Pass included. With the biggest blockbuster titles, over 100 console exclusives, and three generations of games, there’s never been a better time to game with Xbox One.

XBOX ONE S GET IT AT GAMETRADERS

FIND YOUR NEAREST STORE...

South Australia Ingle Farm.................................. (08) 8265 7283 Marion....................................... (08) 8296 1144 Mt Barker................................... (08) 8391 6300 Salisbury.................................... (08) 8281 0966 Seaford...................................... (08) 8327 1966

New South Wales Gametraders LIVE Penrith.........(02) 4731 3894 Blacktown................................. (02) 9676 1411 Macarthur Square (Campbelltown) (02) 4620 0750 Parramatta................................ (02) 9633 2833 Gametraders LIVE Hornsby....... (02) 9477 6477

Terms & Conditions Stock is subject to availability. Pricing and advertised products valid only at participating stores.

No Rain Checks. All ratings and prices are correct at the time of printing.

For more info visit: www.gametraders.com.au Queensland Chermside................................. (07) 3861 5000 Morayfield.................................. (07) 5495 7705 ACT Hyperdome..............................(02) 6293 3751

New South Wales