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Watching Amazon Video on the Xbox One S just got a whole lot better

The best console for 4K TVs is getting another upgrade

The Xbox One S Credit: Microsoft
Michael Desjardin
Written by Michael Desjardin, Senior Staff Writer who's reviewed and compared over 100 TVs.

Updated May 24, 2017

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This week, Microsoft rolled out an update for the Amazon Video app that will allow Xbox One S owners to stream Amazon Video content in 4K resolution. This includes several Amazon originals, like The Grand Tour, Sneaky Pete, The Man in the High Castle, and Bosch.

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The Xbox One S is our favorite gaming console for 4K TVs for one big reason: its 4K Blu-ray player. Unlike the Playstation 4, Microsoft's console is capable of playing both standard Blu-rays and ultra-HD, 4K Blu-rays—all for less than you're likely to pay for a dedicated 4K Blu-ray player.

Plus, most 4K Blu-rays are in HDR, so if your TV supports HDR, you're in luck.

The Xbox One S is our favorite console for 4K TVs.

The Xbox One S can also stream 4K content from Netflix and Hulu, but as of now, it's the only major gaming console with a 4K Blu-ray player and 4K support via the Amazon Video app.

To download the update, simply boot up your Xbox One S and open the Amazon Video app—the update should be waiting for you. If you haven't already signed up for Amazon Video, you can enjoy a 30-day trial of the service for free.

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