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General

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Series

Xbox10Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20180102073834/https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Xbox One family page.

PlayStation5Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2016/160908b.htmlRead 13 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

16817Press articleifixit.com/Teardown/Xbox+One+S+Teardown/65572Read 13 October 2026iFixit teardown: the Xbox One S is identified as Model 1681.

CUH-2015A, CUH-2015B1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Safety guides for purchases in the United States and Canada. The 500 GB model is CUH-2015A and the 1 TB model is CUH-2015B.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

13 June 20162Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2016/06/13/introducing-newest-member-xbox-family-xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Xbox Wire, June 13, 2016: the Xbox One S was unveiled at E3.

7 September 20165Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2016/160908b.htmlRead 13 October 2026SIE press release dated September 7, 2016.

Status

Discontinued14Press articlestuff.co.za/2022/01/14/microsoft-ends-production-of-the-xbox-one-lineupRead 13 October 2026Stuff, January 14, 2022, quoting Microsoft's Cindy Walker to The Verge: Microsoft stopped production for all Xbox One consoles by the end of 2020. The Microsoft Store UK page lists the Xbox One S as currently not available.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Sony PlayStation 4 (2013)16Reviewengadget.com/2016-09-26-ps4-slim-review.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget's PS4 Slim review says Sony will make the Slim the new standard PS4, replacing the model that launched in 2013.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Microsoft Xbox Series S 512GB16Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-series-s-reviewRead 23 October 2026Windows Central's Xbox Series S review says the $299 Series S replaces the Xbox One S.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

From $2993Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2016/06/13/introducing-newest-member-xbox-family-xbox-one-sRead 13 October 202613Press articleifixit.com/Teardown/Xbox+One+S+Teardown/65572Read 13 October 2026

From $2995Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2016/160908b.htmlRead 13 October 20266Press articlehothardware.com/news/sony-doubles-playstation-4-slim-storage-to-1tbRead 13 October 2026

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Robot White2Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2016/06/13/introducing-newest-member-xbox-family-xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Xbox Wire: robot white color.

Jet Black5Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2016/160908b.htmlRead 13 October 2026Press release lists the color as Jet Black.

Hardware revisioniThe exact hardware family researched. Later revisions can change storage, ports, dimensions, weight and power.

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CUH-2000 series, slimmer PS4 launched in 2016. Covers the US models CUH-2015A (500 GB) and CUH-2015B (1 TB).1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sony publishes the CUH-2015A and CUH-2015B guides with the same specification table. Later CUH-2100 and CUH-2200 chassis revisions are not covered. The later CUH-2215A guide lists 2.0 kg.

Platform

Xbox One10Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20180102073834/https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Xbox One family page.

PlayStation 45Press releasesie.com/en/corporate/release/2016/160908b.htmlRead 13 October 2026Product name PlayStation 4.

Operating system

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PS4 system software15Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/screens.htmlRead 13 October 2026The online User's Guide describes the PS4 home screen and system software updates. The version at the accessed date is not recorded.

Backward compatibilityiSupported earlier console game libraries. Source notes state disc, download and subscription restrictions. Compatibility with a library does not mean every title works.

Xbox 360 (select games)10Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20180102073834/https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Microsoft's current Xbox One S page: the backward compatibility feature works with select Xbox 360 games.11Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026

PlayStation 2 (select titles downloaded from PlayStation Store)10Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/game/PS2game.htmlRead 13 October 2026Only PlayStation 2 format software downloaded from PlayStation Store plays on the PS4. PS2 and PS3 discs do not. Not every PS2 game is offered.

Game servicesiNamed game subscription or cloud services. Availability and required subscription belong in source notes.

Xbox Game Pass10Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20180102073834/https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Microsoft's current Xbox One S page offers Xbox Game Pass. Active membership is required.11Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026

PlayStation Plus4Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4Read 13 October 2026Sony PS4 page and the online User's Guide: PlayStation Plus subscription for online multiplayer and other benefits.

Remote PlayiStreams games running on this console to a compatible device. Cloud gaming is a separate service.

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Yes4Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4Read 13 October 2026Sony PS4 page: stream games from your PS4 to a compatible iOS or Android device, PC, Mac or PlayStation Vita over home Wi-Fi. The online User's Guide has a Remote Play page.

Processor and graphics

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System on chip

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Single-chip custom processor1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026

CPU

8-core AMD custom CPU6Maker product pageukstories.microsoft.com/features/xbox-one-s-launchedRead 13 October 2026Microsoft UK Stories, Xbox One S is launched: CPU 8 core AMD custom CPU, frequency 1.75 GHz.

x86-64 AMD Jaguar1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table, 8 cores. Sony does not list the CPU clock.

CPU coresiPhysical CPU cores, including any cores reserved for the operating system. These are not logical threads.

81Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/xboxjapanblog/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Release: 8-core x86 AMD CPU.

81Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026

CPU threadsiHardware-supported logical CPU threads, including any threads reserved for the operating system. Simultaneous multithreading can depend on the operating mode.

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Max CPU clockiHighest published CPU clock for this hardware. State variable clock, SMT and mode conditions in the source note.

1.75GHz6Maker product pageukstories.microsoft.com/features/xbox-one-s-launchedRead 13 October 2026

1.6GHz11Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026Hardware comparison table, PS4 Slim column: maximum CPU clock 1.6 GHz. Sony does not publish it for the Slim.

GPU

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AMD Radeon based graphics engine1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026

GPU compute units

128Press articlewindowscentral.com/xbox-one-s-all-digital-specificationsRead 13 October 2026Windows Central spec table for the One S family: 12 CUs. Microsoft UK lists 768 shader cores, which is 12 compute units of 64. The GPU clock and TFLOPS are left out: Microsoft UK lists 853 MHz and 1.31 TFLOPS, while Digital Foundry-based reports (Trusted Reviews) give 914 MHz.

1811Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026The table lists 1,152 shaders and 18 units for the Slim. A GCN compute unit has 64 shaders, so 18 compute units.

Max GPU clockiHighest published GPU clock for this hardware. Variable clock and mode conditions belong in the source note.

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0.8GHz11Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026Table: maximum GPU clock 800 MHz, 1,152 shaders, 18 SIMD units and 1.843 TFLOPS, the same as the original PS4.

GPU compute (FP32)iPublished single-precision compute rating. This does not measure game performance. Different GPU architectures can count operations differently.

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1.84TFLOPS1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Hardware ray tracing

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Upscaling technologiesiNamed image reconstruction or upscaling methods supported by the console. Supported games and firmware requirements belong in source notes.

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Memory and storage

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Main RAMiPhysical main CPU/GPU shared memory, including the portion reserved for the operating system. Separate auxiliary system memory is excluded.

8GB1Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/xboxjapanblog/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Release: RAM 8 GB. Microsoft UK states 8 GB DDR3.

8GB1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Main RAM type

DDR36Maker product pageukstories.microsoft.com/features/xbox-one-s-launchedRead 13 October 2026Microsoft UK: RAM 8 GB DDR3, clock 2133 MHz, plus 32 MB eSRAM.

GDDR51Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Auxiliary system RAMiSeparate physical system memory outside the main CPU/GPU shared memory pool. This is not a reserved portion of main RAM.

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Auxiliary system RAM type

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Memory bus width

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256bits11Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026Table: 256-bit interface, 8 GiB GDDR5 at 2,750 MHz.

Memory bandwidthiPublished bandwidth for each memory pool. A split pool is recorded in separate rows, not combined into one bandwidth.

AMicrosoft Xbox One S

Memory pool	Capacity (GB)	Bandwidth (GB/s)
DDR3 main memory	8	68.26

Source6Maker product pageukstories.microsoft.com/features/xbox-one-s-launchedRead 13 October 2026Microsoft UK: DDR3 bandwidth 68.26 GB/s. The eSRAM figure of 204 GB/s is left out because Digital Foundry-based reporting (Trusted Reviews) gives 219 GB/s for the S.

BSony PlayStation 4 Slim

Memory pool	Capacity (GB)	Bandwidth (GB/s)
GDDR5 shared memory	8	176

Source11Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026Table: data transfer rate 176 GB/s.

StorageiMarketed built-in storage in decimal GB. 1 TB is 1000 GB. Usable free space is separate.

500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB12Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2016/06/13/introducing-newest-member-xbox-family-xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Xbox Wire: 500 GB, 1 TB and special launch edition 2 TB options. Stored in decimal GB. Microsoft UK lists a 500 GB drive for the base model.

500 GB, 1 TB1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Hard disk drive: Internal, 500 GB. Sony states capacity in base 10, so 1 TB is 1000 GB. The system reserves part of it.2Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015B-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026CUH-2015A guide: Internal, 500 GB. CUH-2015B guide: Internal, 1 TB. Sony states capacity in base 10. This is marketed capacity, not usable space.

Storage type

Internal hard disk drive, 5400 RPM6Maker product pageukstories.microsoft.com/features/xbox-one-s-launchedRead 13 October 2026Microsoft UK: 500 GB (5400 rpm) hard drive, non-replaceable. Larger capacities are listed by Xbox Wire. The rotation speed is stated for the 500 GB model.

Internal 2.5-inch hard disk drive, 5400 RPM2Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015B-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Both guides list an internal hard disk drive. The 2.5-inch form factor is from Sony's PS4 Pro FAQ, which describes the standard PS4 models. The 5400 RPM figure is from the PCGH comparison table.

SSD read bandwidth (raw)iPublished uncompressed internal SSD throughput. Compressed throughput is separate.

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SSD read bandwidth (compressed)iPublished compressed internal SSD throughput. Compression assumptions belong in the source note.

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Storage expansion methodsiSupported internal or external storage. Source notes distinguish storing current-generation games from playing them directly.

External USB hard drive6Maker product pageukstories.microsoft.com/features/xbox-one-s-launchedRead 13 October 2026Microsoft UK: external hard drive support available.

Replace the internal 2.5-inch hard disk drive (up to 9.5 mm thick), USB extended storage for applications (SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps or faster, 250 GB to 8 TB)8Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/extendedstorage.htmlRead 13 October 2026USB extended storage installs and runs applications. It cannot hold saved data, themes or screenshot and video clips. Sony's PS4 Pro FAQ states the standard PS4 models take a replacement 2.5-inch drive no more than 9.5 mm thick.

Internal storage expansion slot

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Max internal storage expansioniLargest supported added internal drive under the stated firmware. Built-in storage is excluded.

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Video output

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Max output resolutioniHighest explicitly supported video signal resolution. This is not native game rendering resolution. State game, app and firmware requirements in source notes.

3840 × 2160px5Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2016/08/02/xbox-one-s-4k-hdrRead 13 October 2026Xbox Wire: Xbox One S is 4K Ultra HD capable. TV modes listed include 3840 x 2160 at 24, 50 or 60 Hz. Everything on the console displays at 4K when the TV resolution is set to 4K UHD, with non-4K content upscaled.

1920 × 1080px13Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2013/10/30/ps4-the-ultimate-faq-north-americaRead 13 October 2026Sony's PS4 launch FAQ lists 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p over HDMI and no 4K output. The 2016 PS4 Pro FAQ presents 4K output as new with the Pro. Stored as 1920 x 1080.

Max output refresh rateiHighest published output signal refresh rate. Resolution and connection conditions belong in source notes. Game rendering performance is separate.

60Hz5Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2016/08/02/xbox-one-s-4k-hdrRead 13 October 2026Xbox Wire lists 3840 x 2160 at 24, 50 or 60 Hz. iFixit: HDMI 2.0a, 4K video at 60 Hz.

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Max game frame rate (claimed)iMaker-published maximum frame rate supported in compatible games. It is not a measured result or a promise that every game runs at this rate. Resolution and mode restrictions belong in source notes.

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60fps13Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2013/10/30/ps4-the-ultimate-faq-north-americaRead 13 October 2026Launch FAQ: higher frame rates up to 60 frames per second. This is a platform claim and not a promise for every game.

Game resolution targetiThe maker's game-resolution target. Native rendering, dynamic resolution and upscaled output are distinct.

1080p games, upscaled to 4K output5Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2016/08/02/xbox-one-s-4k-hdrRead 13 October 2026Xbox Wire: the console upscales non-4K content to 4K. Windows Central lists 4K HDR video playback and 1080p HDR gaming. Games are not rendered at 4K.

1080p13Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2013/10/30/ps4-the-ultimate-faq-north-americaRead 13 October 2026Launch FAQ: higher screen resolutions up to 1080p.

Video output modesiExplicitly supported signal combinations. Rows do not prove a maximum at every resolution or the native resolution of a game.

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HDR formatsiSupported output HDR formats. Games, disc playback and streaming apps can support different formats. State those routes in source notes.

HDR105Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2016/08/02/xbox-one-s-4k-hdrRead 13 October 2026Xbox Wire: Xbox One S supports HDR for games and video. The TV must support HDR10 to display HDR content from the console. Dolby Vision is not listed.

HDR1012Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps4-how-to-enable-hdrRead 13 October 2026Sony: PS4 consoles support HDR video output for gameplay and streaming. A TV that supports the HDR10 format and system software 7.0 or later are required.

HDMI versioniPublished HDMI output revision. It does not establish every optional HDMI feature.

2.0a7Press articleifixit.com/Teardown/Xbox+One+S+Teardown/65572Read 13 October 2026iFixit teardown: HDMI 2.0a connectivity with support for 4K video at 60 Hz.

1.411Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Playstation-4-Pro-Konsolen-264565/Specials/PS4-Slim-vs-PS4-Vergleich-1207177Read 13 October 2026Table lists HDMI 1.4 for the PS4 Slim and HDMI 2.0 for the PS4 Pro. Sony publishes no HDMI version for the Slim.

Variable refresh rateiPublished support for variable refresh rate output. Connection, display, game and firmware requirements belong in source notes.

Yes9Maker product pagenews.xbox.com/en-us/2018/04/24/the-april-xbox-update-begins-rolling-out-today-2Read 13 October 2026April 2018 update: variable refresh rate output to AMD Radeon FreeSync and FreeSync 2 displays. Xbox One S and Xbox One X work with FreeSync HDR.

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Auto low latency mode

Yes9Maker product pagenews.xbox.com/en-us/2018/04/24/the-april-xbox-update-begins-rolling-out-today-2Read 13 October 2026Xbox Wire, April 2018 update: Auto Low-Latency Mode for the Xbox One family. The TV must support ALLM.

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HDMI-CEC

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Yes9Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/settings/devicelink.htmlRead 13 October 2026Enable HDMI Device Link uses BRAVIA Sync, which Sony describes as based on the CEC specification. Features depend on the TV.

Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished output or decoding formats. State games, discs, streaming and passthrough routes in source notes.

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial audio systems. State headset, TV, receiver and supported game requirements in source notes.

Dolby Atmos, DTS:X10Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20180102073834/https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Archived 2018-01-02 snapshot of Microsoft's Xbox One S page: spatial audio with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Dolby Atmos for Headphones needs a separate purchase.

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Bluetooth audio outputiBuilt-in support for sending game audio directly to Bluetooth headphones. Controller wireless support does not establish Bluetooth audio.

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No13Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2013/10/30/ps4-the-ultimate-faq-north-americaRead 13 October 2026Launch FAQ: existing wireless headsets from third-party companies that use a Bluetooth connection are not supported on PS4. Controller Bluetooth is separate.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/xboxjapanblog/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Release: wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and gigabit Ethernet. 802.11ac is Wi-Fi 5.

Wi-Fi 51Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table lists IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. The newest listed standard 802.11ac is Wi-Fi 5.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/xboxjapanblog/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026802.11a is a 5 GHz standard and 802.11b/g are 2.4 GHz standards. Windows Central lists Wi-Fi A/B/G/N/AC at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Safety guide, Wireless networking feature: the frequencies used are the 2.4 GHz/5 GHz ranges. The specification table lists IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.

Wi-Fi MIMO

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Bluetooth versioniPublished console Bluetooth version. The supplied controller can use a different version.

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4.0 (LE)1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table, Bluetooth 4.0 (LE).

Ethernet speed

1,000Mbps1Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/xboxjapanblog/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026

1,000Mbps1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026

PortsiPhysical connectors on the console only. Excludes the supplied controller, optional accessories and drive slots. Count each connector once, grouping identical ports by location and role.

AMicrosoft Xbox One S

Type	Count	Version	Speed (Gbps)	Location	Role
HDMI	1	2.0a	Not available	rear	Video and audio output
HDMI	1	Not available	Not available	rear	Video input
USB-A	1	USB 3.0	5	front	Data and accessories
USB-A	2	USB 3.0	5	rear	Data and accessories
Ethernet	1	Not available	1	rear	Network
Optical audio	1	Not available	Not available	rear	Optical digital audio output
Other	1	IR out	Not available	rear	IR blaster output
AC power	1	Not available	Not available	rear	Power input

Source1Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/xboxjapanblog/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Release: HDMI in, HDMI out, optical digital audio out, USB 3.0 x 3, Ethernet and IR blaster port. Xbox Wire: one of the three USB ports moved to the front. iFixit's back view: power inlet, HDMI out (left) and in (right), two USB 3.0 ports, IR output, optical audio and Ethernet. HDMI 2.0a is from iFixit. The HDMI input version is not published. The USB speed is the USB 3.0 standard rate.

BSony PlayStation 4 Slim

Type	Count	Version	Speed (Gbps)	Location	Role
HDMI	1	1.4	Not available	rear	Video and audio output
USB-A	2	SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen1)	5	front	Data and accessories
Ethernet	1	Not available	1	rear	Network
Other	1	AUX	Not available	rear	PlayStation Camera
AC power	1	Not available	Not available	rear	Power input

Source7Maker product pagemanuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/basic/pn_2000.htmlRead 13 October 2026User's Guide hardware part names for CUH-2000/2100/2200: front USB port, rear AC IN connector, AUX port, HDMI OUT port and LAN port. The specification table gives two SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen1) ports and one AUX port. Sony's extended storage page equates SuperSpeed USB with 5 Gbps. HDMI version is from PCGH. The Slim has no optical audio output.

Disc drive

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Disc driveiWhether a disc drive is supplied with this exact model. A separately sold compatible drive is optional, not built in.

Built in1Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/xboxjapanblog/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026

Built in1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Optical drive, read-only, BD 6x CAV and DVD 8x CAV.

Optical disc formatsiSupported disc formats for the supplied drive. Optional-drive support belongs in disc_drive_requirements instead.

Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, CD1Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/xboxjapanblog/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Release, optical drive: Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD and CD.

BD-ROM, BD-R/RE (BDAV, BDMV), DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW (video mode, VR mode), DVD+R/RW1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Optical drive is read-only, BD 6x CAV and DVD 8x CAV. Formats are from the online User's Guide page Supported disc formats. CDs, BD-RE ver.1.0, BD-R/RE XL and 8 cm discs are not supported. AVCHD is supported on DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW.

Disc drive requirementsiRequirements for a separately sold compatible disc drive, including supported hardware and online pairing.

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Controller

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Included controller

Xbox Wireless Controller1Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/xboxjapanblog/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Xbox Wire: the new Xbox Wireless Controller is included with all Xbox One S consoles.

DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026The Specifications table lists the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller with the system. The Quick Start Guide sets up one controller.

Included controller count

11Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/xboxjapanblog/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026

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Controller connectionsiSupported connections from the supplied controller to this console. A controller's connections to phones or PCs do not establish console support.

Xbox Wireless1Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/xboxjapanblog/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Xbox Wire: improved Xbox Wireless signal. The Bluetooth added to the controller connects it to Windows 10 devices (Windows Anniversary Update), not to the console, so it is kept in controller features and not stored here.

Bluetooth, USB (Micro-B)3Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specsRead 13 October 2026Controller table lists Bluetooth v2.1+EDR and USB HID Class, with a Micro B USB port.

Controller features

Textured grip, Bluetooth support for Windows 10 devices, 3.5 mm stereo headset jack1Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/xboxjapanblog/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Xbox Wire: newly designed controller with textured grip and Bluetooth. Release: Bluetooth supported with a 3.5 mm stereo audio jack.

Two-point capacitive touch pad with click, Six-axis motion sensing (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer), Light bar, Vibration, Built-in mono speaker, 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, Extension port3Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specsRead 13 October 2026DUALSHOCK 4 (CUH-ZCT2) table: Touch Pad 2 Point, Click Mechanism, Capacitive Type. Motion Sensor six-axis. Other features Light Bar, Vibration, Built-in Mono Speaker. Ports USB (Micro B), Extension Port, Stereo Headset Jack.

Controller power

AA batteries (two supplied)1Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/xboxjapanblog/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Release lists two AA sample batteries with the console.

Built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery, 3.65 V, 1000 mAh3Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specsRead 13 October 2026Controller table: Built-in Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery DC3.65V 1000mAh. The PS4 Pro FAQ says the latest DUALSHOCK 4 ships with both the Pro and the new slimmer PS4.

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Power supply

Internal AC2Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2016/06/13/introducing-newest-member-xbox-family-xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Xbox Wire: the console includes a built-in power supply.

Internal AC1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026The system has an AC IN connector and ships with an AC power cord and no external adapter.

Rated power inputiConsole electrical input rating as published. A power supply output rating is separate from wall consumption.

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100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table, Power 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum console power consumption. Test or hardware revision restrictions belong in the source note.

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165W1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table, Maximum rated power. This is a rating and not a measured gaming figure.

Standby power (claimed)iPublished standby consumption under the stated network, USB and software settings. A range is not reduced to a single value.

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Measured

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Gaming power (measured)iReviewer-measured wall consumption. Record game, mode, hardware revision, resolution and measurement method. A range or approximate figure is not stored as an exact result.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured consumption at the home screen. Hardware revision, connected accessories and measurement method belong in source notes.

30W15Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/gaming/xbox-one-s-reviewRead 13 October 2026Expert Reviews Xbox One S review: 30 W drawn from the mains while idle on the menu screen, barely changed with a Blu-ray disc inserted. Meter model, firmware and storage size are not stated. The original Xbox One drew 46 W on the same screen.

45W14Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/gaming/sony-ps4-slim-review-the-perfect-replacement-for-the-original-playstation-4Read 13 October 2026Expert Reviews, September 2016 review of the CUH-2000 series PS4 Slim: 45 W while sitting on the home screen, with the original PS4 at 71 W. The review gives no meter model, firmware or hardware revision. Stored as the home screen figure. Around 53 W with a Blu-ray disc spinning is not stored.

Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured standby consumption. Record firmware, network, USB, download settings and measurement point.

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Gaming noise (measured)iReviewer-measured A-weighted sound pressure. Record distance, background level, game, position and exact hardware revision.

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Usable storage (measured)iReviewer-reported available storage after the system reservation. Software version and GB versus GiB convention belong in source notes.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiConsole body in its upright orientation, excluding the stand, attached optional drive, feet and protrusions unless the source explicitly includes them. Width is left-to-right, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. Source notes preserve maker conditions.

Width295Height63Depth230mm(11.6 × 2.5 × 9.1 in)1Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/xboxjapanblog/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Microsoft Japan release for the 1 TB Halo Collection bundle (in Japanese): 295 x 230 x 63 mm, without axis labels. Stored as width 295, depth 230 and height 63 for the horizontal placement, the thin side being the height.

Width265Height39Depth288mm(10.4 × 1.5 × 11.3 in)1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table gives about 265 x 39 x 288 mm (width x height x depth), excluding projecting parts, in the horizontal placement. Stored as published.

WeightiConsole only. State stand, optional disc drive and reference hardware revision conditions in source notes.

2.9kg(6.4 lb)1Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/xboxjapanblog/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Release: about 2.9 kg.

2.1kg(4.6 lb)1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specification table, approx. 2.1 kg. The same value is in the CUH-2015B guide.

Supported orientationsiPublished supported placement orientations. Stand or feet requirements belong in source notes.

Horizontal, Vertical2Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2016/06/13/introducing-newest-member-xbox-family-xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Xbox Wire: can be placed horizontally or vertically with an optional stand, sold for 19.99 USD. A footnote on Microsoft's current page refers to the Xbox One S stand that works exclusively with the Xbox One S.

Horizontal, Vertical1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Safety guide: do not set the system other than vertically or horizontally. Use the vertical stand, sold separately, for the vertical position.

In the box

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In the box

Xbox One S console, Xbox Wireless Controller, High Speed HDMI cable, Power cord, Two AA batteries1Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/xboxjapanblog/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026Base list for every capacity. Japan release lists the console, Xbox Wireless Controller, High Speed HDMI cable, power cord and two AA sample batteries. Only the 2 TB launch edition includes a vertical stand (iFixit). Trial codes are not stored.

PlayStation 4 console, DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller, HDMI cable, USB cable, Mono headset (with muting feature), AC power cord1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026Main supplied items in the Specifications table: HDMI cable, USB cable, mono headset with muting feature and AC power cord. The DUALSHOCK 4 controller is listed with the system.

HDMI cable included

Yes1Maker product pagelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/xboxjapanblog/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Vertical stand includediA supplied vertical stand. Built-in feet are not a separate stand.

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No1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026The vertical stand is sold separately and is not in the Main supplied items.

Links

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Product page

www.xbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-one-s10Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20180102073834/https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one-sRead 13 October 2026

www.playstation.com/en-us/ps44Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4Read 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.playstation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specs3Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps4/tech-specsRead 13 October 2026Sony US tech specs page lists the CUH-2000 series next to the PS4 Pro and the DUALSHOCK 4 (CUH-ZCT2).

Manual

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manuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdf1Owner's manualmanuals.playstation.net/document/pdf/CUH-2015A-3.5_4.pdfRead 13 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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