Microsoft's next-generation console, the Xbox One, is finally available for all users around the world. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 are officially the console's of the past. Now the question becomes, which console do people want to spend their hard earned money on? With the release of the Xbox One many fans are wondering what appeal the new system has over its predecessor. Below are some of the key features users can expect from the Xbox One.
The first thing to know about each console is that they are extremely difficult to get. While the PlayStation 4 is going to be available in limited quantities at places like Best Buy and Target, it's almost impossible to find online. The Xbox One is a similar story only it is sold out completely at most retailers. In other words, if you're looking to give the gift of a next-gen console to your loved one this holiday season, a PS4 might be the smarter choice.
If you do manage to get your hands on an Xbox One, you'll be greeted with a familiar yet updated operating system. According to PCWorld, the Xbox One is Microsoft's attempt to make its game console part of a larger Windows-based ecosystem. The company has been pushing its operating system across the board of mobile devices, tablets and PCs in an attempt to make Windows the default operating system of the world. Unfortunately, it hasn't had much success so far. What better way to get people behind the Windows kernel. The hope is that it will become popular enough for developers to come up with apps for the system.
For those who purchase the console, an initial update is required to use Xbox Live. The download doesn't take a lot of time but is a necessary Internet Connection headache you'll need to deal with before you can get into the nitty gritty of multiplayer. The console comes packaged with a 500GB hard drive, Kinect motion sensor, one controller and an HDMI plug. According to USA Today, the console comes with two HDMI inputs, one to connect to a cable or satellite set-top box and a second that goes straight to the TV.
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