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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 video
Chat
Plays games
But also adds useful functionality to your cable TV setup. Improved voice commands
Multitasking between games
Movies
TV
Et cetera.
Even though Sony has the market cornered on the whole "for gamers
By gamers" phrase
Microsoft makes a pretty compelling case for the title. With more platform-exclusive games
An eye on the indie scene and its promotional Games with Gold deal
The Xbox
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
Robust internal specs
Oodles of potential
Improved controls
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
Instantaneous switching between games
Apps and live TV and the best voice integration on any tech product we've ever used.
Solid line-up of games
Kinect-less console is cheaper and more powerful
Occasionally useful multi-tasking and picture-in-picture
Runs quietly
Strong line-up of launch games
Kinect is amazing in many ways
Impressive multi-tasking
Stunning graphics
Excellent interface
Kinect is great
Blu-ray support
Excellent game selection
Great online service
The best controller going
Unmatched media features
Able to evolve constantly
Voice controls are comprehensive
Games are incredibly smooth
Blu-ray player included
New controller design more refined
Kinect offers lots of clever features
Turns your TV into a smarter TV
Skype experience is excellent
Switching apps is smooth and
Solid construction
Double wireless range
Sweat-resistant surfacing
3.5mm headphone jack
Great exclusive titles
Superb controller
Improved software and apps ecosystem
More strong games on the horizon
Voice controls work remarkably well
TV integration is seamless
Lots of neat extra features
Stronger launch games than the PS4
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
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
We don't don't know about you
But we're not in love with the idea of monolithic system taking up a quarter of our media cabinet. The Xbox One is big
Bulky a looks like it was designed to replace the VCR
Not the Xbox 360. The controllers
Thankfully
Ar
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
Hulking brute of a machine
Lack of killer launch titles
Eye-watering price tag
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
The design is big and bulky and hardcore gamers (and specsheet fanatics) may be disappointed that some games aren't turned up to 11....yet
Flagship features still have flaws
A big
Inelegant box
Flaws hamper every flagship feature
Big
Ugly box
Not the most accomplished Blu-ray player
Some games still run at 720p
Expensive
Small initial games catalogue
Inferior graphics
Confusing UI without Kinect
Poor sharing options
Ugly unit design
Gets hot
Separate power brick needs accommodating
You need to have the console on to watch TV using pass-through
Voice sometimes ignores you
Parents will need to keep a closer eye on kids
Minimal customization
Struggling to match the PS4 on raw performance
Big and bulky
Superceded by the Xbox One S with Project Scorpio on the way
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...
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Published: 2013-06-12, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Voice controls work remarkably well. TV and OneGuide integration is seamless. Skype, facial recognition, and other features are useful and polished.
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
Microsoft didn't just make a new game system with the Xbox One, it made a comprehensive gaming and home-entertainment hub you can control with your voice. Be prepared to pay a lot for all of these features (especially if you want voice control), but it's...
Published: 2013-05-27, Author: Carl , review by: HardCOREware.net
Abstract: Quite a few other promises were made to us last generation, only to be broken eventually:So with each new announcement, it's fun to look at each one trying to pick out fantasy from reality.The problem this year is that both Sony and Microsoft announced th...
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Published: 2013-05-22, Author: Lee , review by: Theinquirer.net
Abstract: Initially, we couldn't quite decide what we were more surprised about - the fact that it isn't called the Xbox 720 as we have believed for years now and instead shares its name with HTC's latest flagship smartphone , or that it looks like a VCR from the '...
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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...
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....
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...
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 ...
