Xbox is a gaming console that Microsoft created in the early s. Gaming software can stored on a disc, or can be downloaded from the Internet. Many games also offer downloadable content — this is additional content that expands the game, such as added levels, new campaigns, or alternate visual designs. Some games are designed to be played by one person, while others can be played by multiple people.
Xbox competes with other types of gaming consoles, such as Sony PlayStation consoles and the Nintendo Wii. The Xbox gaming console has been available in a few different configurations over the years. Only the most recent versions are sold new, but you may have an older unit around your home.
This small gaming console also is the most recent and most powerful Xbox console on the market. Microsoft released the X in as a full upgrade to Xbox One.
The Xbox S appeared in as a slight upgrade to the Xbox One, featuring a smaller gaming console than its predecessor. Released in , Xbox One placed an emphasis on using the internet for gaming, for video streaming, and for connecting with other users. The Xbox One console also can run games from discs, though.
Xbox One has backward compatibility with many Xbox games. Microsoft released the Xbox console in A few years later, Microsoft introduced a new version of the Xbox that took advantage of WiFi connectivity, and featured a smaller console box.
Xbox brought an enhanced Xbox Live service, and it introduced the Kinect motion control system. Xbox had backward compatibility with about half of the Xbox games. The original Xbox console appeared in from Microsoft. Within another year, Microsoft introduced Xbox Live, a community gaming system that gamers could access through an internet connection.
You also should have some choices in the model of console you buy. And you still might find an Xbox available for sale in some places, although Microsoft has officially discontinued the Xbox Although the gaming console should ship with one or more compatible controllers, you may want to purchase additional units later. These cables will vary in cost, based on the length of the cable. On the other hand, the older One and consoles — when you can find them — will sit at the lower end of the range.
Consoles that have a larger amount of storage space will cost more than those with a lower storage capacity. If you want more storage space than the Xbox console provides, you may need to purchase an external hard drive.
Depending on how you like to play games, you have the option of purchasing games on disc, purchasing a digital download copy, renting a game for a limited amount of time, or buying a used game. Microsoft also offers an Xbox Game Pass, which gives you access to dozens of games for a monthly subscription fee. By connecting an external hard drive or two to your Xbox One gaming console, you can store extra data.
You can attach one or two hard drives to the gaming console. They must be USB 3. The Kinect gaming controller uses motion sensing to provide input to the gaming console. It allows people to control the console without the need for a physical gaming controller.
Video games as great social experiences: For kids or teens yearning to connect with friends. Looking forward to sharing more! The system will have a GB solid state drive, but will likely let you add additional drives to store more games and data. Microsoft and Sony both have new video game platforms arriving this holiday season.
So far, Sony has not offered a date or price for its PlayStation 5. Slightly larger than the DualShock 4, the new DualSense controller refines haptic feedback, incorporating a precise sense of touch into the gaming experience that force feedback never achieved. The new technology, combined with ongoing support for PSVR, makes for a more immersive gaming experience.
Speaking of peripherals and hardware, both iterations of the console use AMD chips across the board, including an eight-core CPU running on a modified version of the Ryzen line. Everything else, including the launch lineup, remains the same.
Read our full PlayStation 5 review. The Xbox Series X is a tech powerhouse. The power in this next-gen console is sure to wow gamers — that is when there are true next-gen games available for it.
Luckily, there will likely be a slew of great games for Xbox Series X down the road, including the long-awaited Halo Infinite, State of Decay 3, a new installment of Fable , and plenty of other titles. In the meantime, Xbox Series X owners have no shortage of games to play.
The Xbox also is home to Game Pass, the best deal in gaming. With more than heavy-hitting games on the roster and promises of Project xCloud integration , gamers can explore and test out new titles for a low monthly fee.
The Xbox One, by comparison, is as loud as can be. Read our full Xbox Series X review. Why you should buy this: You want a console gaming experience — but on the go with unmatched first-party support. Nintendo sidestepped the current console arms race by changing not how you use your console, but where. In addition to contemporary titles like Control , the Switch is a fantastic venue for reviving modern classics , such as The Witcher 3 , L.
Noire , and Dark Souls Remastered. The Nintendo Switch is also a great companion console for anyone who already own a PlayStation or Xbox console. Read our full Nintendo Switch review. We picked up the OLED to take advantage of the bigger, more vibrant screen. And the larger 7. The Switch OLED is an excellent choice because it uses all the accessories from the previous model including Joy-Con controllers , dock, microSD memory cards, and, of course, games.
This means users who are upgrading can use all of their old accessories on the new OLED model.
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