[Updated] Xbox One Facts: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, And The Unconfirmed

The Good

• 8 Core GPU, 8 GB system memory, x86 processor, Blu-ray drive, 500 GB hard drive, 802.11n Wireless with Wi-Fi Direct, HDMI in/out, USB 3.0
• Supports external hard drives
• Three operating systems; Xbox OS, the Windows 8 kernel, and another that links the two together
• Xbox One controller has been updated with “40 design innovations”, including but not limited to; new “impulse triggers” that incorporate additional ruble feedback, a newly designed ”precision” d-pad, new thumbsticks, ergonomic design, Wi-Fi Direct, and an integrated battery compartment.
• Comes with new improved Kinect sensor: 1080P HD RGB camera, 30 FPS color, Time of Flight Technology, improved Microphone Arrays
• New Kinect has an increased field-of-view, better body tracking, can monitor heart rate, new voice controls that learn and improve over time
• Kinect can recognize you, and log you in to your own home screen automatically
• Skype via Kinect, allows for group calls
• Supports SmartGlass mobile app
• Users can instantly switch different functions/apps, for example: switch from TV to playing games, Internet Explorer, watching movies, Skype, etc.
• “Snap” function lets users run two different apps at the same time, for example watching TV and using Skype
• Pass through HDMI feed from set-top-boxes or cable provides, Xbox One has TV guide (OneGuide) and live television features (Trending shows, voice control, etc.)
• Interactive sports deal with NFL
• Xbox Live based on current subscriptions, current subscription covers both Xbox 360 and Xbox One
• Multiple profiles on one Xbox One console can use a single Xbox Live Gold account
• Background updates
• Downloaded games can be installed in segments, and played while downloading
• Game saves, profiles, entertainment content (music, movies, TV shows, etc) saved in cloud
• Gamerscore and Achievements will carry over to Xbox One
• Achievements system is being improved, new achievements and objectives can be added to games over time
• In-game DVR capabilities, saves footage to the cloud, includes sharing tools
• Play against your “shadow” from past performances
• Smart Match: improved matchmaking service that will reduce waiting for multiplayer games
• Family controls will allow for games to be assigned to multiple accounts within the household, however, only one person can play the game at a time – [Update] Microsoft has reversed all of their used game DRM and online requirements for the Xbox One, which has resulted in this feature being axed

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