
Hardware name: |
Xbox one. |
Developer: |
Microsoft. |
Manufacturer: |
Microsoft. |
Product family: |
Xbox. |
Hardware Type: |
Video game console. |
Generation: |
Eighth generation. |
Release date: |
2013. |
Price: |
$299. |
Website: |
Xbox 360. |
Xbox One:-
Microsoft announced the next generation of Xbox technology, called the Xbox One. Sony previously announced the PlayStation 4 back on February 20, so we now have a full look at just what both next-generation HD boxes will contain.
Although Microsoft has yet to reveal any details about its next Xbox, we finally know when the certain will be lifted: the next Xbox will be unveiled on May 21 on Microsoft’s home turf in Redmond, WA. The unveiling promises to give us just a glimpse though, with more details planned for E3. Plus we may still have to wait a bit for things like pricing and details on what are certain to be multiple bundles, and Microsoft could always take the Nintendo route and not announce a release date beyond “Holiday 2013” (although this is probably unlikely with Sony breathing down Microsoft’s neck).
We have gone through and updated this list with some of the new rumors, as well as a few of the things that have been confirmed. We will do so again as new rumors and info are leaked, right up until we have some actual facts directly from the mouth of Microsoft to replace them with.
February’s highly publicized Sony event that served as the official announcement of the PlayStation 4 is in the rearview mirror now, and the ball is in Microsoft’s court as fans clamor for more information about the as-yet-unnamed successor to the Xbox 360.
There’s been no shortage of rumors leading up to – and in the wake of – Sony’s announcement that cast a comparative eye on Microsoft’s plans for the Xbox 720… or is it the Durango? Or maybe just Xbox? Along with the console’s name, many of the aspects of the next Xbox are likewise unknown, though certain rumors seem to have more credibility than others.
From the schedule Microsoft plans to keep regarding announcing the console, to the system’s use of high-end, recently announced peripherals, here’s where we stand on some of the biggest rumors about the company’s next-generation gaming system:
Xbox One Price:-
No pricing info has yet been revealed by Microsoft - expect this when we get official confirmation of worldwide release dates.
That leaked document we mentioned earlier mentions a $299 (£190) price point which sounds gloriously ambitious to us. Expect the Xbox price to be a bit more than that but assuming the PS4 launches around the same time, expect some competitive pricing.
Xbox One specs:-
- 8 Core x86 AMD CPU
- 8 GB System Memory
- 500 GB HDD
- Blu-ray Drive
- 802.11n Wireless with Wi-Fi direct
- Gigabit Ethernet
- HDMI in/Out, 1080p, 4K support, Optical out
- USB 3.0
No big surprises here, really. The Microsoft Xbox One comes packing an x64 8-core AMD CPU, USB 3.0 ports, 500GB hard drive and 8GB DDR3 RAM. Connectivity-wise you've got 802.11n Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct functionality for exchanging data between devices - specifically the new Xbox controller.
There's also the addition of a Blu-ray drive, which marks Microsoft's first move to embrace the disc format created by Sony et al, which vanquished HD DVD back when TechRadar was but a glint in someone's eye.
So as expected, then, the new Xbox One is more like a mini-PC than any Microsoft console that's come before. These specs put the console on a par with the PS4 and bode well for developers who want to make cross-platform games.
The console has not only an HDMI-out port but also HDMI-in too. This is for interfacing with set-top boxes in order to integrate the Xbox One with your TV-watching experience. As far as you're concerned, you'll only have one device instead of two.
Xbox One: Kinect:-
The new Xbox One has Kinect functionality built into its very core. To turn the console on, you need only say the words "Xbox on" - the console is always listening.
A live demo at the launch event showed Kinect instantly responding to hand gestures and voice commands. That simply isn't possible on the current hardware with the Xbox 360 and suggests that the new Kinect v2 is the gesture and voice controller we always wanted it to be.
The demo showed the ability to switch between games, videos, music and live TV instantaneously using simple voice commands such as "Xbox watch TV". You can even ask to watch a specific channel - HBO was an example they used - and Xbox will take you there straight away.
Microsoft says that Kinect 2 is so fast and powerful that it detects motion in just 13 billionths of a second - the time it takes light to get from you and into
Xbox One controller:-
The new Xbox controller is very much based on what's come before, but under the hood there are 40 technical design innovations. The pad has an integrated battery which takes AA batteries.
Microsoft confirmed to us that this will work much in the same way as the 360's, but the integrated build will obviously be a lot more comfortable. The biggest change from a gameplay point of view are that the re-designed triggers will now give you vibrating feedback in-game.
All of the other buttons and surfaces have been tweaked as well, but most of the changes are out of sight.
We were lucky enough to get some hands on time with the new Xbox One Gamepad where we got a peek at a few of the 40-plus improvements that have been made over its predecessor.
Based on our brief time with the new controller we felt that the impulse triggers possessed the most promise and potential for immersing players that much deeper in the game play, while subtler features, such as magnetic sensor-equipped triggers and a battery case that no longer protrudes from the back of the controller, hint at the many ways the controller will provide improved precision in your games and comfort in your hands.
Xbox One features:
(By Matt Egan) The Xbox One is much more than just a games console. It is a set-top box that allows the user to watch TV, Skype, listen to audio and browse the web. And it can do these things simultaneously, using the Windows 'Snap' feature. "This is the beginning of truly intelligent TV," said Microsoft's Yusuf Mehdi.
The new Xbox One has a new processor, 8GB of memory, a Blu-ray Disc drive and 500GB hard-disk drive and Wi-Fi Direct. It's based on a new architecture that combines a dedicated Xbox architecture with the Windows kernel, on which web apps are run. Microsoft described it as running three operating systems at once.
The Xbox One is controlled by a combination of voice, gesture, the controller and the user's smartphone or tablet. "Xbox On," said Mehdi during the demonstration. The Xbox One is controllable via voice, and proved it by springing to life and presenting a personalised home screen.
Mehdi skipped through a series of commands during his demonstration: "Xbox, watch TV" and so on. It worked seamlessly during the demo, or at least appeared to.
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