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|manufacturer = Microsoft Corporation
 
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|predecessor = Xbox 360
 
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|successor = Xbox One X
 
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The '''Xbox One''' is a home [[video game console]] developed by [[Microsoft]] as part of the eighth generation of video game consoles, competing with the [[PlayStation 4]] and the [[Wii U]], and the third console in the [[Xbox (series)|Xbox family]]. It was announced on May 21, 2013 as the successor to the [[Xbox 360]] and is the first Xbox game console to be released in China, specifically in the Shanghai Free-Trade Zone. Microsoft marketed the device as an "all-in-one entertainment system", which competed against other media players such as the Apple TV and Google TV platforms.
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The '''''Xbox One''''' is a home [[video game console]] developed by [[Microsoft]] as part of the eighth generation of video game consoles, competing with the [[PlayStation 4]] and the [[Wii U]], and the third console in the [[Xbox (series)|Xbox family]]. It was announced on May 21, 2013 as the successor to the [[Xbox 360]] and is the first Xbox game console to be released in China, specifically in the Shanghai Free-Trade Zone. Microsoft marketed the device as an "all-in-one entertainment system", which competed against other media players such as the Apple TV and Google TV platforms.
   
 
It was released on November 22, 2013 in [[North America]], [[Australia]], [[Brazil]], and parts of [[Europe]]; September 2, 2014 for the rest of Europe; September 4, 2014 in [[Japan]]; and September 29, 2014 in [[China]].
 
It was released on November 22, 2013 in [[North America]], [[Australia]], [[Brazil]], and parts of [[Europe]]; September 2, 2014 for the rest of Europe; September 4, 2014 in [[Japan]]; and September 29, 2014 in [[China]].
   
In August 2016, a redesigned model known as the Xbox One S was released. It has a streamlined design, and minor hardware upgrades which add support for 4K video playback and upscaling, and HDR10 high-dynamic-range color. A future hardware revision codenamed "Project Scorpio" is scheduled for late 2017, which will feature major hardware upgrades focused on enabling 4K gameplay and support for [[virtual reality]] hardware, as well as backward compatibility with all existing Xbox One software and hardware.
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In August 2016, a redesigned model known as the [[Xbox One S]] was released. It has a streamlined design, and minor hardware upgrades which add support for 4K video playback and upscaling, and HDR10 high-dynamic-range color. A future hardware revision, the "[[Xbox One X]]", is scheduled for release in November 2017 for the United States and the United Kingdom. The Xbox One X will feature major hardware upgrades focused on 4K gameplay and support for [[virtual reality]] hardware, as well as backward compatibility with all existing Xbox One software and hardware.
   
 
==Features==
 
==Features==
 
[[File:XBoxOneKinect.png|right|250px]]
 
[[File:XBoxOneKinect.png|right|250px]]
*Media inter-connectivity: presented as an all-in-one system, allowing users to jump to whatever type of media they desire instantly and seamlessly (music to movies to games, to television)
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* Media inter-connectivity: presented as an all-in-one system, allowing users to jump to whatever type of media they desire instantly and seamlessly (music to movies to games, to television)
*Kinect: responds to gestures, voice commands, and movements; An all-new active IR camera enables it to see in the dark. And using advanced 3D geometry, it can even tell if one is off balance.
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* Kinect: responds to gestures, voice commands, and movements; An all-new active IR camera enables it to see in the dark. And using advanced 3D geometry, it can even tell if one is off balance.
*Personalization: keeps track of what you like and presents it to you on your home screen; also remembers what you were doing last when turned on; can pin apps, movies, games, etc.
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* Personalization: keeps track of what you like and presents it to you on your home screen; also remembers what you were doing last when turned on; can pin apps, movies, games, etc.
*Cloud storage and "instant" updates; allows playing of media between Xbox One devices (starting on one, completing on another)
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* Cloud storage and "instant" updates; allows playing of media between Xbox One devices (starting on one, completing on another)
*Features can be used within features, such as Skype video while watching a movie.
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* Features can be used within features, such as Skype video while watching a movie.
*Multiple operating systems integrated and running together (Windows OS, "gaming OS")
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* Multiple operating systems integrated and running together (Windows OS, "gaming OS")
*Xbox SmartGlass now included. Allows wireless devices to work in conjunction with Xbox One.
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* Xbox SmartGlass now included. Allows wireless devices to work in conjunction with Xbox One.
*Fantasy football: for those interested in fantasy football, Xbox is teaming with the NFL to provide real-world tracking of player stats, even when users are watching the game.
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* Fantasy football: for those interested in fantasy football, Xbox is teaming with the NFL to provide real-world tracking of player stats, even when users are watching the game.
*Smart Match for multi-player games is designed to match players internationally based on skill, language, and reputation.
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* Smart Match for multi-player games is designed to match players internationally based on skill, language, and reputation.
   
 
===Hardware===
 
===Hardware===
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''The following is a list of known specifications.''<ref>http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-hardware-and-specs/</ref>
 
''The following is a list of known specifications.''<ref>http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-hardware-and-specs/</ref>
   
* 8 Core AMD CPU
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* Eight-Core AMD CPU
* AMD GPU tailored for DirectX 11.1 graphics
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* AMD GPU tailored for [[DirectX 11.1]] graphics
* 32 MB of high-bandwidth embedded ESRAM memory
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* 32 [[MiB]] of high-bandwidth embedded ESRAM memory
* 8 GB System Memory (DDR3)
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* 8 [[GiB]] System Memory (DDR3)
* 500 GB HDD: disc-based games are installed to the HDD automatically
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* 500 [[GiB]] HDD: disc-based games are installed to the HDD automatically
 
* [[Blu-Ray]] drive
 
* [[Blu-Ray]] drive
 
* 802.11n Wireless with Wi-Fi Direct
 
* 802.11n Wireless with Wi-Fi Direct
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* HDMI In and HDMI Out: Connect your cable or satellite box to your Xbox One. HDMI pass-thru enables you to watch TV through your Xbox.
 
* HDMI In and HDMI Out: Connect your cable or satellite box to your Xbox One. HDMI pass-thru enables you to watch TV through your Xbox.
 
* USB 3.0
 
* USB 3.0
* Kinect 2: bundled at launch; 250,000-pixel infra-red depth sensor and 1080p webcam
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* [[Kinect 2]]: bundled at launch; 250,000-pixel infra-red depth sensor and 1080p webcam
   
 
==Launch titles==
 
==Launch titles==
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* [[NBA Live 14]] ([[Electronic Arts]])
 
* [[NBA Live 14]] ([[Electronic Arts]])
   
== Backwards Compatibility ==
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==Backwards Compatibility==
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{{See also|List of Xbox One backwards-compatible Xbox 360 titles}}
Initially, the Xbox One was not compatible with Xbox 360 games, much to the disappointment of many fans. At [[E3 2015]], however, it was announced that Microsoft will allow this service by allowing players to put their discs in the system and manually install it onto the hard drive. From there, the player would be able to access their library without the disc from then on. At least 100 Xbox 360 games are officially backwards compatible as of the November 2015 "New Xbox One Experience" system update.
 
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Initially, the Xbox One was not compatible with [[Xbox 360]] games, much to the disappointment of many fans. At [[E3 2015]], however, it was announced that Microsoft would allow this service by allowing players to put their discs in the system and manually install it onto the hard drive via a download, but the disc would still be required to play that game. At least 100 Xbox 360 video games have been made backwards-compatible by developers since the November 2015 "New Xbox One Experience" system update.
   
 
==Criticism==
 
==Criticism==
 
During and after the revealing of the Xbox One many people were angered by the many restrictions and schemes, mainly but not limited to, "Always On" DRM, higher pricing than their competition (Sony), and the restriction imposed upon trading games. After this outcry, Microsoft rescinded many of these restrictions.
 
During and after the revealing of the Xbox One many people were angered by the many restrictions and schemes, mainly but not limited to, "Always On" DRM, higher pricing than their competition (Sony), and the restriction imposed upon trading games. After this outcry, Microsoft rescinded many of these restrictions.
 
==Videos==
 
<gallery captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true" widths="200" spacing="small" position="center">
 
File:Crimson Dragon Xbox One Microsoft Store Demo|Crimson Dragon Xbox One Microsoft Store Demo
 
File:LocoCycle Xbox One Microsoft Store Demo|LocoCycle Xbox One Microsoft Store Demo
 
File:Killer Instinct Xbox One Microsoft Store Demo|Killer Instinct Xbox One Microsoft Store Demo
 
Xbox One Pricing and Release Window Revealed - E3 2013|Pricing/Release date
 
IGN Live Presents The Next Xbox Reveal|Full video
 
Xbox One Reveal Trailer - Xbox One Reveal Event|Reveal trailer
 
Xbox One Hardware Demo - Xbox One Reveal|Hardware
 
Xbox One Kinect Demo - Xbox One Reveal|Kinect demo
 
Xbox One Controller Demo - Xbox One Reveal|Controller
 
Xbox One SmartGlass Demo - Xbox One Reveal|Smart Glass
 
Xbox One Skype Demo - Xbox One Reveal|Skype demo
 
</gallery>
 
   
 
==Images==
 
==Images==
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
* [http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xboxone/meet-xbox-one?xr=shellnav Official site]
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* [http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xboxone/meet-xbox-one?xr=shellnav Official website]
   
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
 
* [[Xbox One S]]
 
* [[Xbox One S]]
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* [[Xbox One X]]
   
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{{Microsoft Hardware}}
 
{{Eighth-Generation Consoles}}
 
{{Eighth-Generation Consoles}}

Latest revision as of 07:34, 1 June 2019

Xbox One
XboxOneLogo
Hardware-Xbox-One-Black
Basic Information
Type(s)
Home Console
Generation
Eighth
Microsoft Corporation
Series
Xbox
Xbox 360
Xbox One X
PlayStation 4, Wii U
Technical Information
Connectivity
HDMI in, HDMI out
Networking
Xbox LIVE, Cloud storage, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Storage
500 GiB Hard Drive
1 TiB Hard Drive
Supported Media
Blu-rayDVD-ROM
Input(s)
Xbox One Controller,Xbox One Elite Controller,Kinect 2
European Union European Release
November 222013
CanadaUnited StatesMexico North American Release
November 222013
Japan Japanese Release
2014
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The Xbox One is a home video game console developed by Microsoft as part of the eighth generation of video game consoles, competing with the PlayStation 4 and the Wii U, and the third console in the Xbox family. It was announced on May 21, 2013 as the successor to the Xbox 360 and is the first Xbox game console to be released in China, specifically in the Shanghai Free-Trade Zone. Microsoft marketed the device as an "all-in-one entertainment system", which competed against other media players such as the Apple TV and Google TV platforms.

It was released on November 22, 2013 in North America, Australia, Brazil, and parts of Europe; September 2, 2014 for the rest of Europe; September 4, 2014 in Japan; and September 29, 2014 in China.

In August 2016, a redesigned model known as the Xbox One S was released. It has a streamlined design, and minor hardware upgrades which add support for 4K video playback and upscaling, and HDR10 high-dynamic-range color. A future hardware revision, the "Xbox One X", is scheduled for release in November 2017 for the United States and the United Kingdom. The Xbox One X will feature major hardware upgrades focused on 4K gameplay and support for virtual reality hardware, as well as backward compatibility with all existing Xbox One software and hardware.

Features[ | ]

XBoxOneKinect
  • Media inter-connectivity: presented as an all-in-one system, allowing users to jump to whatever type of media they desire instantly and seamlessly (music to movies to games, to television)
  • Kinect: responds to gestures, voice commands, and movements; An all-new active IR camera enables it to see in the dark. And using advanced 3D geometry, it can even tell if one is off balance.
  • Personalization: keeps track of what you like and presents it to you on your home screen; also remembers what you were doing last when turned on; can pin apps, movies, games, etc.
  • Cloud storage and "instant" updates; allows playing of media between Xbox One devices (starting on one, completing on another)
  • Features can be used within features, such as Skype video while watching a movie.
  • Multiple operating systems integrated and running together (Windows OS, "gaming OS")
  • Xbox SmartGlass now included. Allows wireless devices to work in conjunction with Xbox One.
  • Fantasy football: for those interested in fantasy football, Xbox is teaming with the NFL to provide real-world tracking of player stats, even when users are watching the game.
  • Smart Match for multi-player games is designed to match players internationally based on skill, language, and reputation.

Hardware[ | ]

XBoxOneConsole

The following is a list of known specifications.[1]

  • Eight-Core AMD CPU
  • AMD GPU tailored for DirectX 11.1 graphics
  • 32 MiB of high-bandwidth embedded ESRAM memory
  • 8 GiB System Memory (DDR3)
  • 500 GiB HDD: disc-based games are installed to the HDD automatically
  • Blu-Ray drive
  • 802.11n Wireless with Wi-Fi Direct
  • 1080p and 4K both supported; 7.1 surround sound
  • HDMI In and HDMI Out: Connect your cable or satellite box to your Xbox One. HDMI pass-thru enables you to watch TV through your Xbox.
  • USB 3.0
  • Kinect 2: bundled at launch; 250,000-pixel infra-red depth sensor and 1080p webcam

Launch titles[ | ]

XBoxOneController

According to IGN,[2] these games were the launch titles:

Backwards Compatibility[ | ]

Initially, the Xbox One was not compatible with Xbox 360 games, much to the disappointment of many fans. At E3 2015, however, it was announced that Microsoft would allow this service by allowing players to put their discs in the system and manually install it onto the hard drive via a download, but the disc would still be required to play that game. At least 100 Xbox 360 video games have been made backwards-compatible by developers since the November 2015 "New Xbox One Experience" system update.

Criticism[ | ]

During and after the revealing of the Xbox One many people were angered by the many restrictions and schemes, mainly but not limited to, "Always On" DRM, higher pricing than their competition (Sony), and the restriction imposed upon trading games. After this outcry, Microsoft rescinded many of these restrictions.

Images[ | ]

References[ | ]

External Links[ | ]

See also[ | ]