Breaking News: -Special Update- Xbox One

Yesterday Microsoft unveiled their next generation console, the Xbox One. The system features 8 core
processors, a 500gb hard drive, and 8gb of ram. It will be packaged with the "Kinect 2" and upgraded version of the current motion and voice controller, as well as an upgraded controller for the Xbox One itself. The Xbox One will not be backwards compatible with Xbox 360 games, or controllers. The 500gb hard drive is permanent and will not be able to be replaced by the user. Like the Playstation 3, and upcoming Playstation 4, the Xbox One will use Blu-Ray discs.

The Kinect 2 offers several new features, like navigating your entire user interface with voice commands. It also has a much better reception for better voice and motion gaming. The downside, your Kinect 2 will always need to be connected to your console. The user interface for this new console is quite similar to that of Windows 8. You will also need to connect your Xbox One to the internet at least once each day to operate it. The price for the console has yet to be announced.


Xbox One games must be partially installed on your hard drive. When they are installed they are registered on your account. Once a game is registered, you may only play this game while logged into your account. If you lend the game to a friend, he will have to log in on your account, or pay a fee to play the game. None of your downloaded games from Xbox 360 will transfer over to the Xbox One, but your Xbox Live account and Achievements will. The Xbox One also features the ability to support always online games. Xbox Live General Manager Marc Whitten hopes developers will take advantage of this feature. I wonder why...

During the presentation Microsoft also teased 2 exclusive titles for the Xbox One: Quantum Break and Forza 5. Quantum break is the next game by the developers of Alan Wake, Remedy. Remedy wants to create a "revolutionary entertainment experience that blurs the lines between gameplay and television." Tell you enough about the game? Well then watch the trailer above, though its just about as vague. You can also check out the trailer for Forza 5 below.

That's it for the Breaking News Special Update. For the full Xbox One presentation, click here. In case you were wondering, yes, Nerd News Update will now be called Breaking News. Check back tomorrow for another At My Limit, and don't forget to watch for the full Breaking News on Saturday.