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Xbox today unveiled a device pitched as ‘Instant, Simple, Complete’. Alas, the announcement was anything but. I and hundreds of other journalists will be hammering out their OpEds and perspectives on today’s Xbox One showing. Did Xbox manage to catch up with Sony’s PR head start? What do we make …
Read More »UPDATE: Confusion over Xbox One’s pre-owned compatibility and internet requirements
The new Xbox One WILL NOT require a constant internet connection. Sort of. But it WILL limit pre-owned. We think. Wired reports that all games will require installation onto the console. Individual games will be tied to a user’s Xbox Live account. If a disc that has already been installed …
Read More »No backwards compatibility for Xbox One
Unique architecture means next-gen console is unable to play Xbox 360 games
Read More »Microsoft’s official Xbox One Q&A
Microsoft has supplied an official Xbox One Q&A that may help to clear up some of your questions. Or it may not. Answers regarding online connectivity requirements and, crucially, pre-owned remains somewhat mysterious. Here you go: Q: Does Xbox One require an always on” Internet connection? A: No, it does …
Read More »Zavvi taking Xbox One pre-orders for £399.99
Retailer Zavvi appears to be the first to have gone live with Xbox One pre-orders. It is currently asking for 399.99 for the new machine. It is also asking 49.99 a piece for a number of games – FIFA 14, NBA Live 14, Madden NFL 25, UFC 14 and Call …
Read More »Xbox One specs detailed
Next-gen console to house 8-core CPU, 8GB of RAM and 500GB hard drive
Read More »Sony shares spike on back of Xbox One reveal
Microsoft's next-gen console unveiling sparks year-high share price jump at rival
Read More »Xbox One to launch worldwide this year
Microsoft's next Xbox heads for release battle with Sony's PS4
Read More »Ubisoft confirms Creed IV, Watch Dogs and four more games for Xbox One
Hot on the heels of the Xbox One reveal, Ubisoft has announced it has at least six titles on the way for the new console. The publisher’s offering will include Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and Watch Dogs, which will be available for Xbox One by the end of the …
Read More »Microsoft confirms Xbox One won’t be ‘always-on’
Don Mattrick says console will not require permanent internet connection to play games
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