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Testseek.com have collected 291 expert reviews of the Microsoft Xbox One and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Xbox One.
Award: Recommended December 2013
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The editors liked

  • 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.
  • Unless otherwise noted
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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

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  Published: 2017-01-02, Author: Helena , review by: cgmagonline.com

  • Abstract:  Sports fans, be prepared to play as your favourite NFL team with PDP's new Xbox One Faceoff controller.The first thing users will notice about the Faceoff controller is the skin, as it is customizable with every NFL team. Out of the package however, it co...

 
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  Published: 2013-11-20, Author: Peter , review by: theglobeandmail.com

  • Abstract:  More than most gadgets, the Xbox One is a snapshot of our times. No other piece of technology released this year quite encapsulates the promise and potential peril of the age we're living in. Microsoft's new console, ostensibly a device for playing video ...

 
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  Published: 2014-06-07, Author: Jeff , review by: cnet.com.au

  • 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
  • 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 cheaper, no-Kinect version of the Xbox One gives buyers a better deal by eliminating the one part of the console they probably didn't want to begin with -- but the PS4 remains a compelling alternative....

 
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  Published: 2014-01-22, Author: Alex , review by: techradar.com/au/

  • Great interface, Kinect is impressive, Snapping works, Strong launch lineup, Easy video sharing
  • Gold paywall, Controller still uses batteries, No OneGuide in UK
  • The Xbox One wants to be everything to everyone. Games, movies and music, its lofty ambition is to put all your entertainment in one box. Does Xbox One truly make you master and commander of the living room, or is it all more trouble than it's worth? Allo...

 
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  Published: 2013-12-10, Author: Krishan , review by: theaustralian.com.au

  • Abstract:  It's been a busy year for smart devices, with device makers, big and small, pushing the wares on the market. With a multitude of smartphones, tablets, phablets and Ultrabooks to choose from here's our list of the five best that provide plenty of bang for ...

 
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  Published: 2013-12-08, review by: impulsegamer.com

  • In terms of a new console, the Xbox One is an extraordinary piece of hardware that is not just a games console but also an entertainment machine....

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  Published: 2013-11-29, Author: Harley , review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • Beautiful graphics, great gameplay experience, Subtly redesigned, extraordinarily comfortable controller, Blu-ray disc playback, HDMI input for pass-through from Freeview/Sky decoder, Full web browser, YouTube support, Skype calling and other apps
  • Menu system is an awkward mix of 360 and Windows 8, Space-hungry, will not stand up on its end in ‘tower style', Not compatible with Xbox 360 headsets, Some features currently missing for NZ users (voice commands, EPG)
  • A suitable replacement for the Xbox 360, and one possible way to tie all your home entertainment together. The interface needs some work, though, and a future ‘slimmed down' version would be very welcome...

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  Published: 2013-11-29, review by: brisbanetimes.com.au

  • Abstract:  The two machines are also remarkably similar. Both have eschewed the custom-made chips found in older consoles, in favour of components that are largely stock PC parts, and while there are subtle differences, on paper they are close to identical.Where the...

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  Published: 2013-11-21, Author: Mark , review by: gizmodo.com.au

  • Abstract:  Consoles become part of your life. You'll build a home together, share experiences. You will change, you both will. Your expectations will evolve. As the years drift past you'll become different people; the initial passion will fade and transform into som...

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  Published: 2013-11-20, Author: David , review by: pcauthority.com.au

  • A great piece of hardware, just waiting for great games to match...

 
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