1. Price and availability
Starting from 22nd of November 2013, the Xbox One will be available in 13 countries: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, the UK, and the US. It costs $499 in North America, £429 in the UK, AU$599 in Australia, and 499 euros in the EU countries listed above. On the other hand, Sony's PS4 cost $400.
Starting from 22nd of November 2013, the Xbox One will be available in 13 countries: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, the UK, and the US. It costs $499 in North America, £429 in the UK, AU$599 in Australia, and 499 euros in the EU countries listed above. On the other hand, Sony's PS4 cost $400.
2. You'll need an Xbox Live Gold membership ($60/year in the US) to do almost anything beyond play single-player games
Xbox Live Gold membership will be a requirement for any online Xbox gamer for streaming Netflix to game DVR functionality. Functions like this in PS4 only require a Plus Membership.
3. No 3D Blu-ray compatibility
The same goes for rival game console. PS4. Both Xbox One and PS4 are not compatible with 3D Blu-ray.
4. Xbox One hard drive is not user replaceable
Unlike with the Sony's PS4 where owners can self-upgrade with a standard laptop hard drive, Microsoft's Xbox One comes standard with a 500GB hard drive
5. Xbox 360 Games not compatible with Xbox One
Another disappointing feature for would-be Xbox One owners, your old Xbox 360 games will not play on Xbox One. Also, any downloaded games on your Xbox Live account won't transfer to your new game.
6. Bluetooth support not available
Device-to-Device connections will be handled via Wi-Fi Direct and 802.11n Wi-Fi but not bluetooth. On the other hand, PS4 has a bluetooth installed but not for device-to-device connections.
7. Kinect works well with your TV and cable box
Though a little challenging, the kinect could function as universal remote control such as controling TV volume control and channel-changing using voice
8. Xbox One is bulkier than the PS4
This is a visible comparision between the two rival consoles. The PS4 could fit into a smaller space than Xbox One. But if you have a bigger shelf, none will be a disadvantage over the other. Also, Xbox One has a bigger adapter while PS4 has a thinner adapter
9. Kinect comes packed in with every Xbox One
A new Kinect comes packed in with every Xbox One, making it a required purchase factor. It's also meant to be plugged in most of the time. You don't need it plugged in, but any automatic logging in, voice control, and gesture recognition, which is a big part of how the Xbox One works, won't function.
10.SmartGlass runs on Windows 8, iOS, and Android devices
Microsoft's second-screen SmartGlass app works on a variety of phones, tablets, and PCs, and promises to add media playback controls, in-game second-screen functions, and pop-up information viewing throughout Xbox One. Many iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches, Android 4 devices 7 inches and larger, and Windows 8 phones, tablets, and PCs can connect.
11. Xbox One works with cable and satellite TV, but doesn't support DVR control
An HDMI input allows you to run your cable box directly into the Xbox One, feeding it all your TV feeds. The Xbox One has its own searchable menu for TV listings, too, and can change the channel on your cable box, acting on its behalf. But, while you can watch your DVR, you can't use the Xbox One to access your recordings or the menus; for that, you're going to have to use your remote, as usual.
12. DVR only records the last five minutes of what you're playing
Xbox One only keeps a continuously recording backlog of the last five minutes while PS4 records 15 minutes of your last game.
13. Broadcasting with Twitch possible but not yet available
The PlayStation 4 has the ability to create your own live broadcast of your gameplay for the world to see via Twitch, or watch what others are streaming. The Xbox One has a Twitch app, but it's only for viewing streams: creating your own live stream won't be possible on Xbox until, most likely, early next year.
Device-to-Device connections will be handled via Wi-Fi Direct and 802.11n Wi-Fi but not bluetooth. On the other hand, PS4 has a bluetooth installed but not for device-to-device connections.
7. Kinect works well with your TV and cable box
Though a little challenging, the kinect could function as universal remote control such as controling TV volume control and channel-changing using voice
8. Xbox One is bulkier than the PS4
This is a visible comparision between the two rival consoles. The PS4 could fit into a smaller space than Xbox One. But if you have a bigger shelf, none will be a disadvantage over the other. Also, Xbox One has a bigger adapter while PS4 has a thinner adapter
9. Kinect comes packed in with every Xbox One
A new Kinect comes packed in with every Xbox One, making it a required purchase factor. It's also meant to be plugged in most of the time. You don't need it plugged in, but any automatic logging in, voice control, and gesture recognition, which is a big part of how the Xbox One works, won't function.
10.SmartGlass runs on Windows 8, iOS, and Android devices
Microsoft's second-screen SmartGlass app works on a variety of phones, tablets, and PCs, and promises to add media playback controls, in-game second-screen functions, and pop-up information viewing throughout Xbox One. Many iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches, Android 4 devices 7 inches and larger, and Windows 8 phones, tablets, and PCs can connect.
11. Xbox One works with cable and satellite TV, but doesn't support DVR control
An HDMI input allows you to run your cable box directly into the Xbox One, feeding it all your TV feeds. The Xbox One has its own searchable menu for TV listings, too, and can change the channel on your cable box, acting on its behalf. But, while you can watch your DVR, you can't use the Xbox One to access your recordings or the menus; for that, you're going to have to use your remote, as usual.
12. DVR only records the last five minutes of what you're playing
Xbox One only keeps a continuously recording backlog of the last five minutes while PS4 records 15 minutes of your last game.
13. Broadcasting with Twitch possible but not yet available
The PlayStation 4 has the ability to create your own live broadcast of your gameplay for the world to see via Twitch, or watch what others are streaming. The Xbox One has a Twitch app, but it's only for viewing streams: creating your own live stream won't be possible on Xbox until, most likely, early next year.
14. Snap is a multitasker's dream...but some apps don't work for it
Using Snap, you can create a side split-screen of live TV, NFL scores, or whatever else you can think of while playing a game...or, combine apps that involve no gaming whatsoever. Some apps don't support Snap yet, but discovering which do takes some trial and error.
15. It's always on, for better or worse
The Xbox One encourages you to run your TV and home theater through it, meaning you'll have your Xbox One on even when watching old DVR recordings or when watching a movie. The Xbox, and that Kinect. You might get pop-up Skype calls, or game notifications, right in the middle of a show. Of course, you can always disconnect it from your TV feed, too.
Using Snap, you can create a side split-screen of live TV, NFL scores, or whatever else you can think of while playing a game...or, combine apps that involve no gaming whatsoever. Some apps don't support Snap yet, but discovering which do takes some trial and error.
15. It's always on, for better or worse
The Xbox One encourages you to run your TV and home theater through it, meaning you'll have your Xbox One on even when watching old DVR recordings or when watching a movie. The Xbox, and that Kinect. You might get pop-up Skype calls, or game notifications, right in the middle of a show. Of course, you can always disconnect it from your TV feed, too.
Credit: CNET
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