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On the Russian market of consoles came in 2014 to replace a long time already entrenched in the world of gaming, the Xbox 360. Unlike the 360, which had a minimum of 6 different versions, One today acquired all three: One, One S, One X. The main competitors in this segment are the PlayStation 4 from Sony and Wii U from Nintendo.

What you need to know about the console for Xbox One games

At its core, all modern video game consoles - a powerful media player which can play a big list of various content: video, audio channels, the Internet, and most importantly, the game. Of what is the prefix Xbox One?

Hardware

The main processor provides a performance of AMD Jaguar 8 cores with a frequency of 1.75 GHz. This type belongs to the category of hybrid processors from AMD, which is placed at the same time the main processor and the graphics. Memory is represented by two types: dynamic and static. Dynamic - 8 GB, DDR3 type with frequency 2133 MHz. Static same has a volume of only 32 MB and fantastic bandwidth - 192 Gb / s. We need it just to speed up the interaction between the DRAM and CPU due to the cache.

The hard drive may have a different volume, depending on the configuration - of 500 GB to 2 TB. On the whole, this volume should be enough for average use. If not, you can connect an external storage device.

Interfaces & Ports

The front panel of consoles has only two controls - drive eject button and the inclusion of the Xbox logo. On the side of the device is a single port USB 3.0, which is used to easily connect wired devices. The rear of the richest in the ports and interfaces. There is a connector for power, entry and exit HDMI, optical audio output, which may not present on all models, two ports USB 3.0, a special unique port for the Kinect, IR port and normal Ethernet. As for wireless connections, the Xbox One can connect to the network using Wi-Fi Direct.

gamepad

The main gamepad for Xbox One - this revised and expanded version of the previous consoles - Xbox 360. Externally, the design of something vaguely reminiscent of the first "joystick" or controllers from Dandy. The left side of the gamepad controls placed cross - is already a classic, many controllers have this approach. However, unlike NES or Sony Playstation, cross and right buttons are not arranged on one line. By this I will have a little bit to get used to after the transition to the PS and other consoles with standard management controller.

Just above the control of the cross, as well as a block of the main buttons are two analog mini joystick. With their help, sometimes it is more convenient to control some elements on the screen, such as an eye or plane. By analogy with other consoles on Xbox One controller, there are two buttons in the middle. Only instead of the Select and Start, they are called "View" and "Menu".

At the top of the front of the Xbox is a button which, depending on the state of the console can include it, disable or enable other advanced features. On top of the triggers and bumpers disposed, one on the left and right. They perform a supporting role in the games - guidance, change of the type of moves, weapons, etc. Its functionality can be compared with the Shift key on your computer keyboard.

Download and store games on X-Box Van

Start the game on the Xbox One in two ways: using the disk, physically inserting it into a drive or download it from the store Microsoft Store. Game discs for the Xbox One sold separately. Before the game is started, it is first necessary to install. In this case, the console will check if the update is required for this product. The game will be available from the store after purchase, download over the network and installed on the hard drive.

The use of cable TV

As we have previously mentioned, modern consoles - a powerful media player. Xbox is no exception. Firstly, it already has a built-in support for broadcast TV signal using the integrated application One Guide. However, it shows mostly foreign channels. In order to see the Russian TV providers, you need to connect the console to an external receiver - Smart TV set-top box, to which have, in turn, is connected by a cable provider.

Comparing characteristics 360 Xbox, Xbox One, One S Xbox, Xbox One X

Xbox 360 - the progenitor of all other consoles, of course, and it was released back in 2005. True, it has a predecessor - Xbox. Support for these two consoles have stopped. The rest of the more relevant. Buy Now X-Box 360 is a 25 000 rubles, and the X-Men Boxing Wang X -. 40 000 rubles. Here is such a price spread.

General settings and design

The design of the Xbox 360 is radically different from its subsequent versions. Firstly, it is structurally placed vertically. That is to say, had "standing" shape. Console itself looks pretty stylish, has a rounded shape and decorative looks good on the background of square boxes of other consoles. Price X box 360 may depend on the model 6 are known.

Xbox One went back to the classical form of conventional consoles - rectangular case with applied stylistic elements and décor. Prefix must be placed horizontally again. Perhaps that is located inside the Kinect module housing will affect how much X-Box Van, as well as its size.

Version S - a more compact model One. The developers managed to get smaller by reducing the number of USB-ports and make Kinect connect the module to a separate, external. Xbox One S has different prices and is presented in three different versions: budget, standard and premium. Wang different X box S from each other only in the hard disk capacity: 500, 1000 and 2000 GB respectively.

The company's flagship - Xbox One X. It costs about as much worth PS 4, and that this console is declared as its main competitor. Performance is significantly improved, new features, as well as small changes undergone and design. Price X Box Van X may vary depending on hard disk capacity.

Specifications

Probably, to compare the technical component is the easiest way from the table. That's why we made it for you.

It should be noted that all models support optional Smart Glass screen function. Also among the available consoles Kinect accessories. All models support the X-Box 720 p resolution.

Picture of 4K and HDR

The ability to display content in 4K have prefixes X and S. That's just between the methods is a small difference. More powerful and perfect X may display the "real" 4K, whereas the S content has to stretch available. Naturally, the TV must support this format.

A high dynamic range is also available in consoles S and X. However, in order to tell the difference, you need to have HDR-content. The Xbox supports two types - HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

Xbox One games and apps

On the Xbox, you can install applications and games directly from the store Microsoft Store. A variety of fairly large. You can set the regular for many application devices, such as a variety of online movie theaters, and other players.

What better PS4 or Xbox One.In a special publication of our portal, we will compare the PS4 and Xbox One. You will learn what consoles - Xbox One or PS4 - better equipment that better interface settings management capabilities consoles, comparison charts and image capabilities and price review and comparison of the value.

What multimedia capabilities opens the service X Box Live

Xbox Live - it is a complex system, which is integrated into the system on the Windows platform, as well as a series of Xbox consoles. In short, it is a service to interact with other users and shared content. In fact, a small social network within the overall system of connected devices, for example, Xbox One. The user can set their own avatars, share their achievements, rate other users, simultaneous game on the network, browse TV channels and movies.

X Live Bosque has its own store Marketplace, which is divided into three categories: games, movies and music. In order to begin to use the service, simply create an account. The user will immediately be granted the status of Xbox Live Free - ie, free subscription. It provides access to some basic features: voice chat, avatars, music, etc. To open full access, will have to pay about 3600 rubles. per year. In this kind of subscription there are no restrictions.

Gaming News X Box Van

Of course, the most significant event in the global gaming industry in 2018 It became E32018 exhibition. It was announced a number of interesting novelties and impressive in its scope and implementation.

Best game of the exhibition was the Resident Evil 2, which is a remake of an old game on a new engine Resident Evil 7. Released on the Xbox One console is scheduled for January 25, 2019

Microsoft is the exhibition also presented its new controller Xbox Adaptive Controller. It is designed for people with disabilities. In fact, it is a hybrid controller and hub, to which you can connect a whole range of different devices, thus forming an ideal for each user control panel. Mass production of the device is expected in late 2018 at an estimated price of $ 100.

And, of course, is to tell about the new product, which received awards for innovation, as well as innovations in the chart. This creation of the Polish company CD Projekt Red - the creators of The Witcher favorite of many gamers. And it is called innovative game Cyberpunk 2077. Developers have shown the trailer, which still dominates the minds of the video game lovers. The whole atmosphere is a dark world of cyberpunk future where the main features of the person will be the amount specified in it implants.

Among the interesting things you can highlight the possibility of leveling your character, stealth mode, many variations of passages, close to the real world is an open multi-storey. In general, the game is expected interesting. On the forums, many gamers have shared their desire to immediately purchase the game after the release, which, incidentally, is planned for 2019

Why should I buy a game console Xbox One S

Consoles Xbox One S looks at the background of their fellow quite attractive. Although it is slightly inferior in terms of performance flagship X, its price does not exceed 15 000 rubles. for the version with 500 GB hard drive. And when you consider stylish design and an optional format design in white, then maybe it will interest fans of the beautiful.