A number of new – generation Xbox one consoles were sold just after the Microsoft released it on Friday in a dozen countries. Sony and Microsoft battled each other to get the home entertainment trophy. The countries which saw the Xbox one release include France, Australia, United States, Brazil and Britain. The feature of the Xbox one that attracted a huge number of gamers is that apart from just gaming it allows access to social networking, online music and films etc. the console was first launched in New Zealand and after that followed Australia. The Sydney tower was lit up all Xbox one green to celebrate the midnight launch and water beneath the harbor bridge reflected the Xbox One’s 3D projection.
Xbox one is certainly a big change and upgrade for the gamers. This Xbox version is ideal for the 3D TV set that supports rich and high definition graphics having a handsome display area. It’s amazing to see the way the game come alive. Last week we witnessed the release of Sony’s champion PS4 with which it managed to get ahead of the Microsoft in the console war that has been running since long.
The Xbox one comes at the price of $500 which is a bit expensive compared to Sony’s PS4 which came at $400. However both the consoles have boasted about their upgrades and richer graphics that make the game play more immersive than their respective predecessors. Enhancements have also been made to the console’s social features with which you can now share with friends. The Xbox One is more than just a game console; it’s a home entertainment hub. The accelerated hardware lets you switch between the games, internet browsing and TV. You have Skype here in Xbox for making video calls. Its sound sensing accessories can recognize the users and respond to their natural language commands. The key to success for both these rivals is to build games that are compelling and appealing and take full advantage of the console’s resources.