268 out of 337(80%)reviewers recommend this product.
Product Reviews
Overall rating
5/ 5
Performance
5/ 5
Value
5/ 5
Functionality
5/ 5
JohnSherman
fromManassas, Va
Age:18-24
Did you buy this product for yourself or someone else?For me
Looking Forward To Innovation
PostedDecember 31, 2013
I can't lie I am a fan boy nor have I tried the PS4 but I can say I am very pleased with the system as a unit and what it offers. I am impressed and excited for the tweaks to come with the Kinect, interface, and future apps. Not to say the exclusives ultimately destroys the competition out of the water as I know Titan Fall will be a revolutionary FPS to come. Also being a Call of Duty player fan (for consoles, BF4 for PC) I am happy that they carried over my season pass and still offer the month in advance DLC to Xbox users.
Overall rating
4/ 5
Performance
5/ 5
Value
4/ 5
Functionality
4/ 5
CODBOY
fromMaryland
Age:13-18
Did you buy this product for yourself or someone else?For me
I'm not one to be obsessed with anything, but man can this thing do it all. I find myself using my Xbox one for everything because that is what it was built for. I play video games with great graphics, watch TV (Football usually) even while playing a game, and using Xbox fitness to get in shape while having fun. That's generally speaking; now let’s get into more detail.
[Downloading] So the first thing right off the bat that you will notice is having to download many things including the update, apps, and video games to the hard drive. Luckily my internet speed is above average and I was able to download the update within 8 minutes, but the game downloads take closer to 25 minutes due to size. Fortunately the Xbox allows you to start playing once the game is half way done downloading, but not all features are ready by that point. Considering that you will not be downloading multitudes of games at once except for the very first time, it is not too much of a hassle. You can explore other features of the Xbox while you wait. 4.5/5
[Graphics] Whoa whoa.. whoa.. whoa.... whoa.... Louis this ain't my Batman cup.Alright but seriously, the graphics have blown my mind into a million little pixels of mixtures of RGB colors that create a satisfying sensation in my brain that increase my levels of serotonin. In translation, THESE GRAPHICS ARE FREAKING AWESOME! I currently own Madden, FIFA, and Battlefield. Battlefield showed an amazing difference in graphics that left my jaw dropping to the floor. The details in every inch, the vivid and accurate colors, the mass destruction, all brought the battlefield to life. Given that Battlefield is along with the very first Xbox one games, the road ahead is very long and the capabilities the Xbox has is sometimes hard to believe what is possible in the future. There is not much difference between the graphics of PS4 and Xbox one so that should not make you choose one or the other. But compared to the last generation, this is a huge improvement that is worth the money just for the graphics. 4.9/5
[Features] Well this is where the Xbox goes passed the PS4. Some things like Netflix and Amazon video are still there, it is the things like the ability to Skype, watch cable TV, do Xbox Fitness, and watch NFL games, and using snap, that really had me go towards the Xbox. There is almost no lag when watching TV through the Xbox which is something that was very well done. But the main feature that I find the most helpful is Xbox Fitness. There are not as many workouts as I had hoped but I think as time goes on they will continue to integrate more videos to work with the Fitness app. I was very surprised with how well the kinect was able to register my body movements. It was very fun how they would set a multiplier for doing to the move correctly and setting challenges in order to get achievements. This really makes exercising fun, which is something I REALLY need. The snap feature was also one of my favorites. I am able to play video games while another family member can be watching some TV, kind of like a PIP. A lot can be done with the Xbox, and I'm expecting many more apps to come out. 4.7/5
[Controller] Xbox 360 had the best controller by far. There was nothing better that I could ask for. Guess what, it got better. Xbox has been making a big deal out of the D-pad. It is true that it functions much better, but it wasn't worth making such a big deal about. The Bumpers on the controller are a little bit annoying. They take some getting used to because they are positioned slightly differently and make a very loud and annoying sound. The thumbsticks are smaller which is somewhat better and also have the edges a little tighter which keeps it from tearing like it did on my 360 controller. The positioning of the home button is much better in that it doesn't get in the way of the buttons. When my Dad plays, he might hit the center of the 360 button in the middle of the game, but this controller helps avoid that from happening. Overall it is similar to the 360 controller and I believe it is easy to get use to the new layout within a day or two. 4.6/5
[Design] Now this is an ugly a** Xbox, but that was kind of expected now wasn't it. The upside to this is that we will not have to go through the horrible red ring of death. It is capable of keeping cool and will not overheat even if on for 24 hours straight for every day, I would know. I'm sure within 2 or 3 years we will have a redesigned Xbox that is smaller, just like how the Xbox slim was released. Another upside is that the Xbox is very quiet which is quite surprising given the size and consumption of it. But until then, just be content with the fact that there is no more red ring. 3.5/5 (The 3.5 is mostly due to the upsides)
[Xbox, Record That] Well the Xbox is constantly recording the last 5 minutes of gameplay so you can easily record anything, either automatically or with a voice command. Unfortunately I have been having trouble with the voice command so I have been stuck having to do it manually. Sharing videos with friends is very easy thanks to this. Hopefully people will reduce the uploads of there uninteresting videos and keep it restricted to only the ones worth watching. 3.9/5
[Movies] Finally a blu-ray player, I have been wanting this for many years. Although I already had one in my living room, I could really use one in my basement. Sometimes you just want to watch a movie by yourself without being disturbed or by disturbing others, this is why this came in handy. Now that I get almost all my movies either streaming or Blu-ray, the Xbox is my number 1 movie player. It is true that you have to download an app to play the blu-ray, but it's free and easy. 5/5
[Kinect] Well, well, well, so you add a Kinect Microsoft and you bump up the cost 100 bucks more than the PS4?... NO PROBLEM! I am not disappointed at all. The Kinect is amazing; 10 times better than the old kinect. I can say anything and the kinect will do it with ease. Also, almost all games have at least some kinect functionality. Battlefield lets you turn your head in order to turn your head in battlefield when in a vehicle which is really cool. FIFA allows subs to be made just by saying it which is also cool. As time goes on, I feel that the kinect will be more and more useful in these games. In the end, this is a great addition to the Xbox. 4.6/5
[Overall] With everything the Xbox has to offer, there is no other thing I would rather have. I give it a 4.46/5 for now, but I think I will rank it higher as time goes by. It has been great for everything, mainly gaming with revolutionary graphics. And remember, it can only get better from here.
This is an 360, if you tink those graphics are awsome you should have stuck with a cheapbox360
Posted bybartsimpson
onJanuary 20, 2014
i want to get a xbox 1 but i do not want the knect
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crudedude12
fromBossier City, LA
Age:25-34
Did you buy this product for yourself or someone else?For me
Microsoft Scores!
PostedDecember 31, 2013
Haven't had my One for long but I absolutely love it(and I was a PS guy). The OS works great , the homescreen is so functional and the voice commands, at least for me, work every time. Microsoft did a great job and I commend them for it. I hate that some people are having problems with their systems I really am but fortunately I have had no problems, that's technology I guess. The only complaint I might have is the load times for games are a little long but oh well. Go get one today!!
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Anonymous
fromLA,california
Age:18-24
Did you buy this product for yourself or someone else?For me
Not good compared to the ps4.
PostedDecember 30, 2013
Honestly, this thing is a cable box and a 360 all in one. Its just not worth paying the xbox live when PSN is 5 bucks a month. I own both gaming systems and the PS4 is better than the XBONE. The PS4s online is better and cheaper, and the extra 100 bucks for a cable box is not worth it when the PS4 can do everything the XBONE can. Just buy the PS4
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