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December 2013
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Highly flexible home-theater device
Not just a game console
Blu-ray playback
Voice-command features
Enhancements for sports fans
Offers an experience that is practically futuristic – and definitely future proof. Launch titles show off next gen potential and can be breathtaking. Downloadable game selection is quirky and entertaining. Voice commands are robust and generally work well
Beautiful
Snappy UI
Multitasks wonderfully
Gorgeous graphics
Kinect functionality has improved tenfold and is included with the console
Xbox Fitness app performs really well
Great lineup of upcoming exclusive games
Xbox One controller is much impro
System is nearly silent when running
Relatively energy efficient
Great-looking lighting effects and detailed characters
The controller's redesigned analog sticks
Shoulder buttons
And D-pad are incredibly comfortable
The controller's improved rumble
Superb Kinect integration
Controller now uses micro-USB connection
HDMI pass-through
TV control
OneGuide is admittedly fun and useful
Cloud storage for settings
Game saves
This more affordable Xbox One bundle drops the Kinect and matches the price of the PS4. Microsoft has also killed the paid Xbox Live Gold requirement to access entertainment apps
Microsoft's Xbox One offers impressive graphics and a solid list of exclusive 2015 titles. The Microsoft console currently edges ahead of the PS4 with a better selection of media apps. The console's fall-2015 dashboard update is a noticeable improvement
Play classic Jeopardy as well as other fun modes
You can play solo or with friends in multiplayer
Leveling system encourages players to come back for more
Impressive next-generation games
Slick TV and streaming-media integration
Well executed live TV integratio
Highly personalized interfac
Updated controller desig
Improved motion and voice commands on Kinect
Beautiful Graphics
Great Controllers
Kinect 2.0
Multitasking
HDMI Pass-Thru w/ TV Control
Some Great Games
Voice controls work remarkably well. TV and OneGuide integration is seamless. Skype
Facial recognition
And other features are useful and polished.
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Strong launch lineup
"Snapping" video apps perfect for multitaskers
Kinect voice commands can be powerful
Kinect is a powerful UI Tool
Multitasking is fast and easy
Games showcase strong performance and increased graphical fidelity
Great gaming experience
Kinect 2 and Smartglass are awesome
Wealth of expanded entertainment services on offer
Involving gameplay and graphics
Powerful Smart TV features
Wide range of remote control options
Integrates with cable or satellite set-top box with advanced One Guide
Improved Kinect camera for voice and gesture control
Blu-ray player works with voice and gesture control
Wake-on-voice is very impressive
Excellent multitasking experience
Games are beautiful
Console runs quietly
Windows 10 makes the console more responsive and easier to navigate
Most backward-compatible Xbox 360 games run well on Xbox One
Now costs less than the PlayStation 4
The editors didn't like
Higher price than competing PS4
Partly because Kinect 2.0 is included
Potential heavy-handed game trade-in
Sales restrictions
Requires cloud "check ins" to keep operating
Most apps require Xbox Live Gold membership. Between voice and gesture commands – there is a lot to learn. No direct support for your cable's DVR system. Controllers require AA batteries. System heats up in use. You can record gameplay
But only as video
Party Chat only holds 7 people and sometimes you just can't connect to your friends party chat
No alerts for friend requests
No built-in network video streaming functionality to play video files elsewhere on your home network
Workout video offering in
Case is boxy
Heavy
And about as big as the original Xbox
Many launch games don't pack much of a visual punch
Controller still uses AA batteries and proprietary headsets
Voice commands fail a good 10 to 20 percent of the time
System requires incredib
Big bodied
With no up-front USB ports
Installing
Patching games is slow
Somewhat confusing
Ad-filled interface
No game broadcasting
Hard drive is not upgradable
Xbox Live Gold subscription mandatory for many features
The Xbox One's dashboard is still confusing at times and the PS4 generally delivers slightly better graphics and performance on multiplatform games so far. Selection of must-have titles is still weak compared to that of previous generation consoles
The Xbox One's new interface is still more convoluted than the PS4's. In general
The PS4 delivers slightly better installation times
Graphics and performance on cross-platform games. The Xbox One also lags behind the PS4 in its selection of indie games
Presentation doesn't look or sound like Jeopardy
Online multiplayer is a ghost town due to design mistakes
Overpriced when compared against other trivia games
No social integration
Xbox Live Gold is essentially a requirement
Bi
Bulky desig
Lacks TV DVR capability
Voice Commands
Some Launch Titles
Fledgling App Store
No backward compatibility or legacy game options. Voice controls and facial recognition aren't available on Kinect-less $399 version. Gesture controls don't work consistently. PS4's DualShock 4 is a better controller
Voice input still hitormiss. Does live TV but does not let you control your DVR. No broadcasting gameplay (yet). Rechargeable controller batteries an expensive addon
Not standard
Clunky TV integration
Uninspired design
Kinect voice commands are unreliable
Lack of App Channel content
$100 more than a PS4
Kinect as a game instrument remains unproven
Xbox Live is essential for most apps and functions
Launch lineup could have been stronger
Features may be overkill for some
No DVR control
Requires Xbox Gold membership to stream from some services
Some streaming services available on Xbox 360 not yet on Xbox One
Can stop playback to say “hi” to a new user that has stepped into the room
The most expensive console available
Limited selection of exclusive titles worth playing
Missing key promised functionality at launch
Kinect voice commands still don't work reliably
Navigating the console remains sluggish compared to the PS4
Still missing features from the Xbox 360 like system-wide game defaults
To be honest I felt before I had the Xbox One in for testing I don't think I would have bought one. Partially because of E3, the higher price tag and also because I felt that the focus was more on a complete all-round entertainment hub, rather than a true...
Abstract: Considering what a success the Xbox 360 has become since its 2005 launch, with its groundbreaking network play and ever-growing media portal/hub functionality, the Xbox One's journey to shop shelves was surprisingly uncomfortable. From the start its reput...
Runs quietly, Strong line-up of launch games, Kinect is amazing in many ways, Impressive multi-tasking
Flaws hamper every flagship feature, Big, ugly box, Not the most accomplished Blu-ray player, Some games still run at 720p
The Xbox One is a hugely ambitious console, and in time it might realise its potential via software updates.Right now it's just a very good games console. For the time being, that could be enough...
Published: 2013-12-27, Author: Paul , review by: tech.uk.msn.com
Abstract: MSN Tech was lucky enough to spend some time in the US of A recently, getting our game on with some of the most hotly anticipated video games ever – the Xbox One launch titles.Not only did we get to play and experience previously unseen levels and stage...
Xbox One is an imposing new entry to the range of digital entertainment gadgets and offers a glimpse of the future. While implementation leaves a lot to be desired at this early stage, many of the performance issues are likely to be software based and fix...
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Published: 2013-12-10, Author: Tom , review by: stuff.tv
Solid line-up of games, Kinect-less console is cheaper and more powerful, Occasionally useful multi-tasking and picture-in-picture
Flagship features still have flaws, A big, inelegant box
Abstract: The Xbox One's design is subject to a running joke. Many people say it looks like a VCR thanks to its black colorization and large rectangular shape. Personally, I don't think the console is ugly, but it's not pretty either. The Xbox One isn't designed to...
The Xbox One is a media powerhouse, starting off with the new and improved Kinect and HDMI-in features. The new Kinect is a significant improvement over the previous iteration, boasting superior smarts like the fact it’s always listening, it can respond to even more voice commands, and can detect your heart rate. It can even identify different people, signing them into their own Xbox Live account
It's big. There's no question that Microsoft's latest box is a behemoth, being larger than both its predecessor and its rival, the PlayStation 4. But that's for a reason. Microsoft has made sure there's adequate cooling inside, so there won't be any repeats of the Xbox 360's infamous Red Ring of Death. Still, you can’t help but wonder if it could be it a bit slimmer. It also comes with an externa
Microsoft’s next-gen console is a compelling package that wants to cater for all your media needs. It's a competent gaming system, with great launch titles and Microsoft has made the best controller even better. But it’s not without its teething issues...
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Published: 2013-11-22, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Launch day is almost here, and we've managed to bag a Day One Edition Xbox so those of you who have ordered it, or not, can see what you get in the special limited-edition box. The console is identical, and the box, which you'll no doubt chuck in the lof...
Published: 2013-11-21, Author: Chris , review by: wired.co.uk
Plays games, but also adds useful functionality to your cable TV setup. Improved voice commands, multitasking between games, movies, TV, et cetera.
Voice input still hitormiss. Does live TV but does not let you control your DVR. No broadcasting gameplay (yet). Rechargeable controller batteries an expensive addon, not standard
