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I have to wonder if it's a manufacturing issue, as both titles are Universal titles. Maybe it's limited to a particular authoring house and methodology, as Sam had been able to play Oblivion at least once previously, IIRC.

So......any updates on UHD 4K disc playability?

I think we're all wondering that at this point.

Pretty much. That was where my mind went before Sam mentioned the HDMI 2.0 issues and it's still a valid point.

You don't know how much we appreciate your updates, as they will weigh into the decision to buy. Or not to buy. Thanks for being a Guinea pig, Sam.

That makes sense. As I'm not running a 4K display yet, I have no real reason to upgrade my cables.

That's weird. Maybe you should take it back and try another unit.

That really is slim.

Wouldn't surprise me; I mean, when you look at the progression in consumer electronics from videotape to DVD to HD and now 4K, the technology seems to have hit a wall in terms of noticeable difference.

Yes, but this will be the first XBox console where the power supply is internal AND the size is reduced by 40%, so the amount of ventilation on this version should go a long way to preventing a "meltdown", if you will.

The XBone S is a refresh, in the same way the first XBox 360 slim was a refresh; they upgraded the internal hardware, but not enough to change generations, and added some new "toys" in the process. What I really like about this iteration is the amount of ventilation. Should go a long way to...

Of course, the 500GB XBone S will now be the cheapest UHD BD player on the market. Here's hoping it's a li'l less glitchy than the current Samsung model.