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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: Two new gaming consoles. Both very powerful. Both very ambitious. Both about to meet head to head... and do battle for your time, money and attention, as well as the fate of the universe! Two weeks ago we reviewed the PlayStation 4. Last week we reviewed ...
Published: 2013-11-27, Author: Jacob , review by: bgr.com
Abstract: When Microsoft decided to focus the Xbox One marketing campaign around the console's media capabilities, my main concern was that everything would work just well enough, and nothing about the console would stand out. If the Xbox One was going to be a livi...
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...
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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
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...
