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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
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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
The Xbox One is a powerful PC connected to a cutting-edge sensor array that handles every living-room duty, from television watching to video streaming to web browsing, and it does it all with a multitasking UI that supports voice and motion control. This...
Impressive next-generation games, Slick TV and streaming-media integration
No social integration, Xbox Live Gold is essentially a requirement
The Xbox One smartly integrates TV, streaming video, and games. It has a few kinks to iron out, but it's already a welcome addition to any living room....
Well executed live TV integratio, Highly personalized interfac, Updated controller desig, Improved motion and voice commands on Kinect, Beautiful Graphics
Bi, bulky desig, Lacks TV DVR capability
The Xbox One seeks to be many things to many people, and it succeeds on most fronts. A more powerful CPU and GPU ensures next-gen graphics, even though it will be some time before developers tap this console’s full potential. However, if the One’s la...
Great Controllers, Kinect 2.0, Multitasking, HDMI Pass-Thru w/ TV Control, Some Great Games
Voice Commands, Some Launch Titles, Fledgling App Store
The arrival of the Xbox One, and its chief rival the PlayStation 4, are important on a number of different levels. For starters, even though the PC is considered by many (myself included) to be the premiere gaming platform, game consoles drive much of the...
Abstract: Microsoft has provided a glimpse in a new video showing how using the new Xbox One console will work. The video shows why the computing giant went with the numerically confusing name to emphasis the console’s all-in-one-device nature.In the video, we see ...
It's fair to say that the initial debut of the console at E3 was very bumpy, but Microsoft has reversed its policies and basically given to customers what they demanded: the same policies that govern Xbox 360 games today. How this episode will affect sale...
Abstract: In fact, so bad was the tide of anger that washed over Microsoft that just a few weeks after unveiling the console, and much to the aggravation of developers that were actually going to benefit from the strict policies, the company reversed all of its con...
Highly flexible home-theater device, not just a game console, Blu-ray playback, Voice-command features, Enhancements for sports fans
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
The third-gen Xbox One looks to be a big-deal box for those seeking a home-theater one-man band for on-TV streaming, Web browsing, gaming, and much more. Just keep an eye on the restrictions regarding game disposition and required connectivity as the...
