XBox One

[impala454]

So Microsoft just announced this thing recently and wondering what people's thoughts are.

The low down so far:
8 core CPU
8GB RAM
500GB drive
bluray (slot load)
4K output ability (though that doesn't mean games will be 4K)
some new version of kinect
can control cable/sat boxes and pass through video
voice operated
cloud storage via xbox live
DVR for gaming

I wouldn't mind getting some sort of nice set top box that would allow me to watch Amazon Prime and possibly Hulu but I think this would be overkill for that.

[P-Dub]

The one thing that I've just read is something to do with needing to be connected to the internet. Most times that shouldn't be an issue, but something about needing to connected like once a day. I think this still has to be confirmed.

Also, that the trading in used games may look very different.

I've been wanting to get a new gaming machine but have held off on both the PS3 and Xbox360. I have the older PS2 and Xbox. I figured I would skip a generation.

[wkhanna]

I am not a gamer.
I do not watch TV for anything other than sports like hockey, football & Formula 1 auto & motto racing.
Do not watch many movies or stream any video....
Not interested in Skyping, especially while trying watch something at the same time.
I loathe 'social networking', never have or ever will be on Facebook.
Still, I am strangely attracted to this device for so some unknown reason.

I know The Wife would probably appreciate some of the features, I still have to turn our TV on for her at home because our HT is a bit complicated for her.

I have not heard any estimates on the price.......
Anybody willing to make a guess ???

[Hdale85]

More than likely it'll be 399-500 price wise. I'm not sure if they are planning multiple scu's on this gen? Sounds like no? It has some very nice media functions though. I'll be interested if they decide to allow it to play the more common media formats used like MKV and FLAC. If all you're looking for is an easier way to turn on devices for the wife, there are cheaper/better alternatives out there likely