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There's a beautiful new Xbox One, and it's smaller than ever

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There's a new Xbox One, and it's smaller than ever. 

This is the new Xbox One "Slim" — Microsoft's calling it "Xbox One S":

Xbox One S
Microsoft

Pretty good looking, right? Agreed!

According to Microsoft, it's 40% smaller, has far more storage space (2TB), and is capable of powering "4K Ultra HD video" — that's the next step up from standard high-definition. It can also be stood vertically with a new stand.

There's a new Xbox One gamepad as well — it's described as "a streamlined controller" — which has Bluetooth connectivity (meaning it'll work wirelessly with many more devices), rubberized grips, and a similarly alabaster exterior. 

Xbox One S gamepad
Microsoft

It has a longer range as well, so you can play games all over your house. Here's a first look at the console and its new gamepad, right here:

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Ben was a senior correspondent based in New York City. He specialized in coverage of video games, consumer technology, food, and culture.He has a BA in magazine journalism from Temple University. He wrote for the Philly Weekly and served as a senior reporter at Joystiq before joining Engadget as a senior editor in 2012.Ben joined Tech Insider as a member of the founding staff in April 2015 and transitioned to Insider in July 2016. He doesn't like writing in the third person.