X Box Wan: is it really a serious competitor to PS4

Microsoft's Xbox game console in development

The console came to the Russian market in 2014 to replace the Xbox 360, which has long been established in the world of gaming. Unlike 360, which had at least 6 different modifications, One has got only three to date: One, One S, One X. The main competitors in this segment are Sony's PlayStation 4 and Nintendo's Wii U.

What you need to know about Xbox One

At its core, all modern game consoles are a powerful media player that can play a large list of various content: video, audio, Internet and, most importantly, games. What is the Xbox One made of?

Hardware

The main performance is provided by the processor from AMD Jaguar for 8 cores with a frequency of 1.75 GHz. This type belongs to AMD's APU category, which houses both the main processor and the GPU. Memory is presented in two types: dynamic and static. Dynamic - 8 GB, DDR3 type, with a frequency of 2133 MHz. The static one has a volume of only 32 MB and a fantastic bandwidth - 192 GB / s. It is needed precisely to accelerate the interaction between DRAM and the processor at the expense of the cache.

The hard drive can have a different volume, depending on the configuration - from 500 GB to 2 TB. In general, this volume should be enough for average use. If not, you can connect an external drive.

Interfaces and ports

There are only two controls on the front panel of the set-top box - the disc eject and power button with the Xbox logo. There is one USB 3.0 port on the side of the device, which is used for convenient connection of wired devices. The back is the richest in ports and interfaces. Here is the power connector, HDMI input and output, optical audio output that can not present on all models, two USB 3.0 ports, a special unique port for Kinect, IrDA and normal Ethernet. In terms of wireless connections, the Xbox One can connect to the network using Wi-Fi Direct.

Gamepad

The main controller for Xbox One is a redesigned and enhanced version of the previous console, the Xbox 360. Externally, the design is somewhat remotely reminiscent of the first "joysticks" or controllers from Dandy. The control cross is located on the left side of the gamepad - this is already a classic, many controllers have just this approach. However, unlike Dandy or Sony Playstation, the cross and buttons on the right are not in line. This will take a little getting used to after switching from PS or other consoles with a standard controller.

Just above the control cross, as well as under the block of the main buttons, there are two analog mini-joysticks. With their help, it is sometimes more convenient to control some elements on the screen, for example, a sight or an airplane. Similar to other consoles, the Xbox One controller has two buttons in the middle. Only instead of Select and Start, they are called "View" and "Menu".

At the very top of the front is the Xbox button, which, depending on the state of the console, can turn it on, off, or activate other additional functions. On the top are the triggers and bumpers, one each on the left and one on the right. They play a supporting role in games - aiming, changing the type of steps, weapons, etc. Its functionality can be compared to the Shift key on a computer keyboard.

Loading and storing games on X Box Van

There are two ways to launch the game on Xbox One: using a disc, physically inserting it into the drive, or downloading it from the Microsoft Store. Xbox One game discs sold separately. Before the game can be launched, it must first be installed. The console will then check to see if an update is required for this product. The game from the store will become available after purchase, download from the network and installation on your hard drive.

Using cable TV

As we mentioned earlier, modern set-top boxes are powerful media players. Xbox is no exception. First, it already has built-in support for broadcasting a TV signal using the built-in One Guide app. True, it shows mainly foreign channels. In order to watch the channels of Russian providers, you need to connect an external receiver to the set-top box - Smart TV set-top box, to which, in turn, a cable from the provider is already connected.

Comparison of characteristics of Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X

Xbox 360 is the progenitor of all other consoles, of course, and it was released back in 2005. True, it also has a predecessor - the Xbox. Support for these two consoles has already been discontinued. The rest are still relevant. Now you can buy X Box 360 for 25,000 rubles, and X Box Van X - for 40,000 rubles. Here is such a price range.

General parameters and design

The design of the Xbox 360 is fundamentally different from its subsequent versions. First, it was structurally placed vertically. That is, it had a "standing" shape. The console itself looks quite stylish, has rounded shapes and looks good decoratively against the background of square boxes of other consoles. The price of X Box 360 may depend on the model, of which 6 are known.

Xbox One has returned to the classic look of conventional consoles - a rectangular case with applied stylistic elements and decor. The attachment should be placed horizontally again. Perhaps the Kinect module placed inside the case influenced how much the X Box Van costs, as well as its size.

The S version is the more compact One. The developers managed to achieve smaller dimensions by reducing the number of USB ports and moving the Kinect connection module into a separate, external one. The Xbox One S is priced differently and comes in three different models: budget, standard, and premium. X Box Van S differ from each other only in the volume of the hard disk: 500, 1000 and 2000 GB, respectively.

The company's flagship is the Xbox One X. It costs about the same as the PS 4, and it is this console that is declared as its main competitor. The performance has been significantly increased, new features have been added, and the design has also undergone minor changes. The price of X Box Van X may depend on the size of the hard drive.

Specifications

Probably, it will be easiest to compare the technical component from the table. Therefore, we have compiled it for you.

It is worth noting that all models support the function of an additional Smart Glass screen. Kinect is also available as an accessory for the consoles. All X Box models support 720p resolution.

4K and HDR images

The X and S consoles have the ability to display content in 4K. But there is a slight difference between the methods. The more powerful and sophisticated X can display "real" 4K, while the S has to stretch the existing content. Naturally, the TV must also support this format.

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

Xbox One games and apps

On Xbox, you can install apps and games directly from the Microsoft Store. The variety is quite large. You can install applications standard for many devices, for example, various online cinemas, players and others.

What multimedia opportunities does the X Box Live service open up?

Xbox Live is a set of systems that are integrated into systems based on the Windows platform, as well as the Xbox series of consoles. In short, this is a service for interacting with other users and shared content. Basically, a small social network within a common system of connected devices, such as the Xbox One. The user can set his own avatar, share his achievements, rate other users, play simultaneously over the network, watch TV channels and videos.

X Bosk Live has its own Marketplace, which is divided into three categories: games, movies and music. To start using the service, you just need to register. The user will immediately be given the Xbox Live Free status - that is, a free subscription. It provides access to some basic functions: voice chat, avatars, music, etc. In order to open full access, you will have to pay about 3,600 rubles. per year. There are no restrictions on this type of subscription.

Gaming News X Boxing Van

Certainly the most iconic event in the global gaming industry in 2018. became the exhibition E32018. A lot of interesting new products and projects impressive in their scale and implementation were announced there.

The best game at the show was Resident Evil 2, which is a remake of an old game based on the new Resident Evil 7 engine. The Xbox One console release date is January 25, 2019.

Microsoft also unveiled its new Xbox Adaptive Controller at the show. It is designed for people with disabilities. In fact, this is a kind of hybrid of a controller and a hub, to which you can connect a whole range of different devices, thereby forming an ideal control panel for each user. The mass release of the device is expected at the end of 2018 at an estimated price of $ 100.

And, of course, it's worth talking about the new product that received awards for innovation, as well as for innovations in graphics. This is the creation of the Polish company CD Projekt Red - the creators of the Witcher, beloved by many gamers. And the innovative game is called Cyberpunk 2077. The developers showed a trailer that still excites the minds of video game lovers. The whole atmosphere represents the gloomy world of cyberpunk of the future, where the main features of a person will be the number of implants installed in him.

Among the interesting are the ability to pump a character, stealth mode, many options for passing, close to the real open multi-storey world. In general, the game is expected to be interesting. On the forums, many gamers have already shared their desire to immediately purchase the game after the release, which, by the way, is scheduled for 2019.

Why buy an Xbox One S game console

The Xbox One S prefix looks pretty attractive against the background of its fellows. Although it is slightly inferior in terms of performance to the flagship X, its price does not exceed 15,000 rubles. for the version with 500 GB of hard drive. And if you take into account the stylish design and the additional format of the white color, then, perhaps, it will interest lovers of beauty.