Sometimes being outside the U.S. pays off. Like when it comes to getting our hands on the new 1TB version of the Xbox One . Due Stateside on June 16, UK stores already have them, so we've got one in.

Ultimately this is the same basic console as we've had since launch. There's no slimming down, no funky color schemes or anything like that. It's a regular looking, black, heavy Xbox One console. But there are a few differences.

The first is the internal storage. It's the headline feature for this version of the console and represents the first time Microsoft has offered 1TB outside of the special edition Call of Duty console that launched in late 2014. It's a little more expensive than the 500GB version, as you'd expect, commanding a £50 premium in the UK. But you get double the storage, at least (or around double, when you take into account system files and such.) The big advantage here is that you're going to last longer before needing to hook up an external hard-drive, and for some of us, not having such a peripheral hanging around in our entertainment center is worth the extra cash. Best VPN providers 2020: Learn about ExpressVPN, NordVPN & more