Gaming

Will You Buy An Xbox One?

The Xbox One: a totally new control that listens to your voice, gives you an immersive experience, Skype while you’re playing games and major multitasking. From the looks of it, Microsoft’s new console is a nice version of the entertainment future. But will you buy one?


The Industrial Design Behind Xbox One’s ‘Invisible’ System

When Microsoft introduced Kinect three years ago, it brought pervasive computing into many homes for the very first time. Today, with the announcement of Xbox One, it’s poised to pull millions of people into the era of the truly connected home. And we’re all going to look damn good getting there.


You Will Be Able To Trade Xbox One Games Online, Microsoft Says

Xbox One games will require a one-time activation code to use, but you’ll still be able to trade and sell them online, Microsoft tells Kotaku — although we’re not 100 per cent clear on the details.


A Look At How Microsoft Designed The Xbox Of The Future

How do you build the next generation of an iconic gaming console — and controller? How do you create something that fans both recognise and are inspired by? Wired got some exclusive alone time with the people who brought Xbox One to life. If you like prototypes, you’ll love this.


Is The Xbox One Coming To Australia? We Guess So

So we have a new Xbox. Or at least we’ve been teased a look at the new Xbox from a weird, pseudo-gaming press conference from Redmond this morning. So when do we get the new console in Australia? Mark from Kotaku went and asked Microsoft Australia, who don’t actually seem to know.


Xbox One: Everything You Need To Know About Microsoft’s New Console

It’s been eight years and nine days since Microsoft showed the world the Xbox 360 on May 12, 2005. Today, we see what’s next. The Xbox One.


Good News! Xbox One (Kind Of) Doesn’t Require Constant Internet Connection

Much to the dismay of practically everyone, rumours that the Xbox One would require a constant internet connection — and a good one, at that — had been running rampant. You can officially put those fears to rest, for the most part.


Microsoft’s New Kinect: Much More Than Mere Motion Control

I hope you like motion control, because it ain’t going anywhere. Microsoft just announced its new Kinect, and although it’s not literally wired into the Xbox One, it will be coming with every Xbox One sold. But this time Kinect is less about about gaming and more about media than ever.


Xbox One Could Be The Best Friend Your TV Ever Had

Xbox One is making TV watching awesome. It can switch back and forth between games and TV like you do with your TV remote, but with your voice and gestures. This makes it insanely easy to multitask.


Watch Microsoft’s New Xbox Reveal Right Here

Microsoft’s brand new Xbox will be revealed this morning at 3am AEST, bringing with it news of games, content and all things Kinect. We’ll be there live bringing you every gory detail — and you can watch along for yourself right here, right now.