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Xbox One is a video game console developed and marketed by Microsoft. Announced on May 21, 2013, it is the successor to theXbox 360 and is the third console in the Xbox family.[7] It directly competes with Sony's PlayStation 4 and Nintendo's Wii U as part of the eighth generation of video game consoles.[15][16] Xbox One was released across North America, several European markets, Australia, and New Zealand on November 22, 2013,[2] and is scheduled for release in 26 other markets, including Japan, the remaining European markets, and the Middle East, sometime in September 2014.[17] It will also be the first Xbox game console to be released in China, specifically in the Shanghai Free-Trade Zone.[6] Microsoft and various publications have classified the device as an "all-in-one entertainment system",[18][19][20] making it a competitor to other digital media players such as the Apple TV and theGoogle TV platforms.[21][22][23]
Moving away from the Xbox 360's PowerPC-based architecture and back into the x86 architecture used in the first Xbox, the console features an AMD processor built around the x86-64 instruction set. Xbox One places an increased emphasis on entertainment integration, offering the ability to overlay live television programming from an existing set-top box, split-screen multitasking ofapplications, and improved second screen support. The console includes a newly upgraded Kinect motion sensing peripheral, previously an optional attachment for the Xbox 360. Microsoft is emphasizing the Kinect's integration with Xbox One through features such as a built-in Skype client for videoconferencing, user recognition and tracking, and the ability to use voice commands and gestures to navigate the console's user interface. New gaming functionality includes an expanded Xbox Live service, improved Kinect functionality, cloud computing, the ability to automatically record and share video highlights from gameplay, and support for live streaming gameplay online.
Upon its unveiling, Xbox One was criticized for its initial digital rights management policies (including a requirement for a periodic connection to the internet, and ambiguous restrictions on the resale and sharing of previously-purchased games), along with Kinectusage requirements and higher price than its competitors. In response to the criticism, Microsoft dropped these restrictions prior to releasing the console.
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The best games.
Xbox One was built by gamers, for gamers. The perfect balance of power and performance, Xbox One takes gaming to a whole new level. Stunning realism. Advanced AI that adapts to the way you play. And a new generation of multiplayer that is both smarter and faster. Xbox One is simply the best gaming console we’ve ever made.
The best multiplayer and service.
With millions of players around the world, and more than a decade of multiplayer experience, Xbox Live is the proven place to play. And now, everyone is invited to experience smarter matchmaking, less waiting, and better performance with Xbox Live on Xbox One. You can even record and share your moments of glory, or live broadcast your gameplay with Twitch.
Games plus entertainment.
With the best games, TV, movies, music and sports all in one place, you don’t have to compromise. Switch instantly from one to another, or enjoy two at once, so you never miss a moment. And talk with family and friends on Skype while watching TV. And use Bing search to find the entertainment you are looking for on your console, in an app, or on the web.
Built for the future.
Xbox One is designed to start ahead and always stay ahead. We’ve invested deeply in cloud infrastructure, controller design, Kinect and Xbox SmartGlass, so game creators can deliver breathtaking new experiences. And so nothing will hold you or your games back.
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