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December 2013
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The editors liked
Tracks a larger room area
Gesture control is more versatile
Better in uneven or no light
Improved videochat
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
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
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
Great interface
Kinect is impressive
Snapping works
Strong launch lineup
Easy video sharing
The editors didn't like
Kinect must be connected to console
Not built into one
Gesture control still a novelty to many
"Xbox
Go home" voice command
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
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
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
Great gaming experience, Kinect 2 and Smartglass are awesome, wealth of expanded entertainment services on offer
Launch lineup could have been stronger
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Published: 2013-11-24, Author: Helena , review by: chipchick.com
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
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
After spending time with the Xbox One, it's clear why Microsoft named it Xbox “One”. This console is so much more than a next gen gaming console, it really can become the single main entertainment box in your living room. The Xbox One offers a truly n...
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Published: 2013-11-24, Author: Chris , review by: newatlas.com
Microsoft is trying to do something bold with the Xbox One. The console doesn't just want a place in your entertainment set up, it wants to be central to it. It wants to control your TV and your cable/satellite box and it wants to give you new ways to use...
Abstract: Well, the Xbox One has finally arrived on store shelves. A capable next-gen console for the masses, the Xbox One is an ambitious system that attempts to integrate all types of media (from games and movies to music and social media) into one convenient pac...
Published: 2013-11-20, Author: Chelsea , review by: mashable.com
Abstract: In the tech world, eight years is eons. In eight years, we've seen the rise of the iPhone and Google's Android OS, the creation of Twitter, and gaming's tremendous growth on Facebook and mobile. Eight years is how long Microsoft sailed on the success of i...
Abstract: Earlier this morning Microsoft lifted the embargo on press reviews of the Xbox One. I've been playing with final hardware and near final software for a few days now and I wanted to share some thoughts. This is by no means one of our usual thorough review ...
Abstract: The Xbox One by Microsoft will be coming to high tech stores soon. While the previous version known as the Xbox 360 is definitely history, the new one which has been with us for some time is a futuristic creature of technological dreams. Both the quantity...
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
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
As a video game console, the Xbox One offers about what you'd expect from a new Microsoft console: a big, heavy box (though quieter than you might expect), more impressive specs (though less than what you might expect after eight years), an improved contr...
Abstract: The Xbox One is a testament to Microsoft's towering ambition. It represents their desire not only to occupy a place in your home entertainment center, but to lumber straight into the center of it. It is a black plastic tank, a hard-edged chunk of corners ...
Published: 2013-11-20, Author: Marcus , review by: tomshardware.com
Xbox One Feature Demo It's not uncommon to have a specialized device for everything you want to do with your entertainment system. Microsoft's Xbox One tries to take all of them, crammed into...one...box, and unify the experience. Whoa. Consequently...
