With the release of Xbox One just around the corner (Friday, November 22 to be exact!) we know many are eager to try the console. We’ve got the scoop on just a few of the Xbox One features that caught our eye. So before you make a final decision on whether it’s worthy of being on your wish list, check out the list below!
1. It works offline, too!
After an initial set-up of the console, you can go offline. Though the system was originally planned to be always-online, you can rest assured that you can go offline whenever you want.
2. It’s not just a gaming system
From watching movies and television to Skyping with your pals, the Xbox One is loaded with apps and has some powerful DVR capabilities. If you’re looking for the ultimate mass media machine, the Xbox One could be a good choice for you.
3. It can read your your facial expressions
A new version of Kinect comes with every Xbox One, which is smoother, faster, smarter and equipped with a 3D camera. It can track six people at once and pays attention to so much detail that it can identify your facial expressions and heart rate.
4. It will help you find a gaming opponent
The new Party Scout feature means you can search for gamers with similar qualities as you, like age, skill level or language. Leave it searching while you do something else like watch TV or go on the web, then return and play!
5. It’s super quiet
No loud fans and buzzing here! It may seem like a minor detail, but silence is golden when it comes to uninterrupted gaming!
6. There’s a brand new controller
Say goodbye to the Xbox’s old bulky controller. The new one is sleek, smooth and equipped with force-feedback triggers that allow you to feel every engine rev, jolt and bump along the way. Talk about really getting into the game! Plus, this device is so smart that it can recognize which player is holding the controller at any given time. Pass the control pad to a new player and it’ll know whose score it needs to update. How awesome is that?
7. You can use the same Gamertag
Don’t worry about losing your old Gamertag, friends list and achievements. These will all transfer over to Xbox One. Just sign in as usual and you’re good to go!
8. “Snap” and multi-task
Our world today is all about multi-tasking (really, who doesn’t watch TV, text and game all at once these days?) and luckily, the Xbox One adapts. The “snap” function makes it super easy to flip from gaming to TV and even share the screen space if you have a sibling or friend beside you.
9. The games measure up!
With a bunch of great day-one titles and more being added, we can’t complain about the line up! Not only are the graphics rich and colourful, but the fact that you can buy retail games digitally on the day of the release is so convenient. Best of all, you can start playing new games instantly!
10. Starring you…
The new Game DVR and Upload Studio lets you keep a rolling video of the last five minutes of your gameplay. Whether you want to analyze your playing style, share it with friends or relive the glory, just say, “Xbox, record that!” Your clips will be saved in the system to edit and share online.
Are you planning to get an Xbox One? Leave a comment below to let us know!