A new vision for the future was revealed today when Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One, an all-in-one gaming and entertainment system. The new system brings together games, TV, movies, music, sports and Skype. Use your voice to launch your personalized Xbox One Home screen, see what’s popular on TV or check out your friends’ latest gaming achievements.
“Xbox One is designed to deliver a whole new generation of blockbuster games, television and entertainment in a powerful, all-in-one device,” said Xbox exec Don Mattrick. “Our unique, modern architecture brings simplicity to the living room and, for the first time ever, the ability to instantly switch across your games and entertainment.”
Some other highlights from today’s announcement:
- Use Snap to switch between live TV, a movie, talking with your friends on Skype, or playing a game.
- OneGuide will help you find your favorite entertainment with ease. You can search by network, name or time – all with the sound of your voice.
- An all-new world, an all-new cast of character and an all-new story for “Call of Duty: Ghosts,” which has next-gen technical innovations built to support incredible gameplay advancements, and features all-new downloadable content debuting first and exclusively on the Xbox platform.
- Blur the line between gaming and TV with “Quantum Break,” from Remedy Entertainment, which integrates drama and gameplay into a seamless, immersive experience.
- Steven Spielberg is executive producing a live-action “Halo” television series, in partnership with 343 Industries and Xbox Entertainment Studios
- A multiyear, landmark partnership with the NFL, which will leverage Microsoft devices and services both in-game and on the sideline.
The new console is shaped in the 16:9 aspect ratio and employs a horizontal orientation optimized for its high-speed Blu-ray disc player. The Kinect is completely redesigned – it’s more precise, more responsive and more intuitive.
Xbox One will launch in markets around the world later this year.
Visit the Xbox Wire blog and read the press release for in-depth features on the new system, including photos and video.
Jennifer Chen
Microsoft News Center Staff