Xbox One (Platform)

Xbox One

PLATFORM» XONE» November 22, 2013

The Xbox One is Microsoft's third video game console. It was released on November 22, 2013 in thirteen countries.

All SKU's - release data

	Xbox One	Xbox One S	Xbox One X
Release Date	November 22, 2013	August 2, 2016	November 7, 2017
Release Price	<p>$499 / £429 / AU$549</p>	<p>500GB - $299 / £249 / AU$399</p><p>1TB - $349 / £299 / AU$499</p><p>2TB - $399 / £349 / AU$549</p>	$499 / £450 / AU$649
Weight (approx.)	7.8 pounds / 3.5 kg	6.4 pounds / 2.9 kg	8.4 pounds / 3.81 kg
<p>Dimensions</p><p>(L × W × H)</p>	<p>13.1 x 10.8 x 3.1 inches</p><p>33.3 x 27.4 x 7.9 cm</p>	<p>11.6 x 8.9 x 2.5 inches</p><p>29.2 x 22.9 x 6.35 cm</p>	<p>11.81 x 9.45 x 2.36 in</p><p>30 x 24 x 6 cm</p>
Storage	500GB @ 5400 rpm	500GB / 1TB / 2TB @ 5400 rpm	1TB @ 5400 rpm
Resolution	1080P	<p>1080P - Games</p><p>4K - Video playback</p>	4K
HDR Support	No	<p>Yes</p>	Yes
RAM	8GB DDR3/32MB ESRAM	8GB DDR3/32MB ESRAM	12GB GDDR5
Kinect compatible	Yes	Yes - requires adapter	Yes - requires adapter
Controller	Wi-Fi Direct	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Optical Drive	Blu-ray	4K HDR Blu-ray	4K HDR Blu-ray
Power Supply	External	Internal	Internal
HDMI	HDMI 1.4 in/out	HDMI 2.0a in/out	HDMI 2.1 in/out
USB Ports	3 - USB 3.0 (1 side / 2 back)	3 - USB 3.0 (1 front / 2 back)	3 - USB 3.0 (1 front / 2 back)

Controller

The new controller is similar to the design of the Xbox 360 controller with some slight alterations. The controller features area specific rumble feedback at the triggers (one motor per side), in addition to the two "normal" rumble motors as used in the 360's controller. The D-pad has been changed to the cross designed as Nintendo's patent has expired in 2005. The two face buttons on the Xbox One (back and start on the Xbox 360) are functioned as view and menu.

Kinect

The Xbox One originally came bundled with version 2 of the Kinect sensor. The sensor features a 1080p camera, a time-of-flight depth camera, and an array of microphones. Originally, the new Kinect had to be connected to the Xbox One at all times for the console to function. It was later revealed by Marc Whitten that the system would work without the Kinect, but certain features would be disabled (such as turning off your TV), as the TV integrations would not work without the Kinect's infrared interface. The Xbox One S, a mid-cycle upgrade for the Xbox One, launched on August 2nd, 2016 and has a built-in infrared interface, bringing the TV functionality back to the console without requiring the Kinect. The Kinect sensor motors have been removed and the field of view increased to detect users 3 feet away from the sensor. The increased tracking resolution allows the sensor to detect your heartbeat, facial expressions, fingers, weight on joints, and movement speed. On June 9, 2014, a cheaper Xbox One version was introduced, which does not include the Kinect. To use the Kinect sensor on either the Xbox One S or X models requires an additionally purchased adapter. The reason being is the proprietary Kinect port was removed on the back of the Xbox One S and X models to save on space and price as the console becomes smaller.

Dashboard

Heavily media based, the new Dashboard includes features such as Snap screen (though this feature is being removed in 2017), existing voice commands and new gestures based on the Kinect. A "trending" feature is in place to allow users to see the most popular content in use by other users, and to allow for more tailor-made media and gaming consumption. A Pin system, similar in look and feel to Microsoft's Windows operating system, was added to allow users to select games or apps to appear on the home dashboard for quick access.

Launch Lineup

The Xbox One launched with the following titles:

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