martes, 20 de mayo de 2014

My son wants an Xbox One: Parent's Guide to Microsoft's new console


Aunque ya hemos hablado largo y tendido sobre las posibilidades de las nuevas consolas con el especial PS4 vs Xbox One, si le has pedido una Xbox One a tus padres y te han mirado con cara rara, aquí tienes una guía con todo lo que necesitan saber sobre la Xbox One.
Si no eres padre pero también andas algo perdido con todo lo que puede ofrecer Xbox One, a continuación encontrarás respuestas a las preguntas más comunes, con información y vídeos sobre la nueva consola de Microsoft.

Basic information of Xbox One

Xbox One
What is Xbox One?

One Xbox is Microsoft's new console, oriented to the possibilities of the internet and online game machine.
What is special about Xbox One?

One consecrated Xbox will sagas in gaming as 'Forza Motorsport', 'Fifa' or 'Dead Rising 3', but also thanks to the internet we can turn it into an apparatus over our living room from which to watch television with Kinect controlling it.


Is it worth buying a new console?

Buy a console launch is not always a good idea since it might offer some units mistakes and lies at the point at which its price will be higher. It is a decision which depends on taste, but what is clear is that there will be content and games to enjoy from day one.
What alternatives do I have?

In addition to Xbox One also hit the market PS4, the new Sony console, but definitely the best choice when in doubt is to opt for one of the consoles of the current generation, PS3 or Xbox 360, which already have many years' back, a much more attractive price and huge catalog of games. One option that continue even many experienced players.

Kinect, privacy and social networks


Kinect
What is that Kinect ?
The new version of Kinect is a camera specifically designed for the console that will allow us to control the options using gestures or voice. That means not only the games, also applications or television .If the camera is recording me do I have to worry about privacy?
Kinect is designed to be always connected to Xbox One and meet our orders in an instant , so it is always listening , but not heard and will stay engraved in Microsoft servers . Anyway, if you want you can completely disconnect Kinect .What about Internet privacy ?
With the parental control can choose which games or pages your kids can access and also control the content that is shared in the social network of the console , which will show ( if we wish ) played the latest games , movies or view videos recorded by the console.
The ideal here is to create a specific account for the smaller , and an access code for yours will be the principal. With that code you can control from the options menu which games and applications are open for each user or even include a timer so that your children do not spend the whole day in front of the console.

What is it to shoot video?

Thanks to the capabilities of the console we can record the last five minutes of a game, edit the video and upload automatically to the Xbox Live network, and later when the console allows also to YouTube.
In addition to Kinect, how are the controls?

Evolved directly from the Xbox 360 controller, Xbox One knobs will have better joysticks and buttons as well as a new vibration system that will work with the rear triggers, for example, transmit the player the acceleration of a car when you press the button adequate. The battery-operated controls.


One Xbox games
Are there games for all ages?

Although the main advantage of the first console titles are the titles of adult nature, Xbox One will also have less aggressive proposals as 'FIFA 14', 'Lego Marvel Super Heroes', 'Powerstar Golf' or 'Zoo Tycoon', where we have to create and manage a zoo.

Although we have already spoken at length about the possibilities of the new consoles with special PS4 vs Xbox One, if you asked an Xbox One to your parents and have looked at you funny , here's a guide with everything you need to know One on Xbox
If you are not a parent but also walk a bit lost with all that can offer Xbox One, then you will find answers to common questions, information and videos about the new console from Microsoft .
Basic information of Xbox One
Xbox OneWhat is Xbox One?
One Xbox is Microsoft 's new console , oriented to the possibilities of the internet and online game machine.What is special about Xbox One?
One consecrated Xbox will sagas in gaming as ' Forza Motorsport ' , 'Fifa ' or 'Dead Rising 3', but also thanks to the internet we can turn it into an apparatus over our living room from which to watch television with Kinect controlling it .
Is it worth buying a new console?
Buy a console launch is not always a good idea since it might offer some units mistakes and lies at the point at which its price will be higher . It is a decision which depends on taste, but what is clear is that there will be content and games to enjoy from day one .What alternatives do I have?
In addition to Xbox One also hit the market PS4 , the new Sony console , but definitely the best choice when in doubt is to opt for one of the consoles of the current generation , PS3 or Xbox 360, which already have many years' back, a much more attractive price and huge catalog of games. One option that continue even many experienced players.Kinect , privacy and social networks
KinectWhat is that Kinect ?
The new version of Kinect is a camera specifically designed for the console that will allow us to control the options using gestures or voice. That means not only the games, also applications or television .If the camera is recording me do I have to worry about privacy?
Kinect is designed to be always connected to Xbox One and meet our orders in an instant , so it is always listening , but not heard and will stay engraved in Microsoft servers . Anyway, if you want you can completely disconnect Kinect .What about Internet privacy ?
With the parental control can choose which games or pages your kids can access and also control the content that is shared in the social network of the console , which will show ( if we wish ) played the latest games , movies or view videos recorded by the console.
The ideal here is to create a specific account for the smaller , and an access code for yours will be the principal. With that code you can control from the options menu which games and applications are open for each user or even include a timer so that your children do not spend the whole day in front of the console.
What is it to shoot video ?
Thanks to the capabilities of the console we can record the last five minutes of a game, edit the video and upload automatically to the Xbox Live network , and later when the console allows also to YouTube.In addition to Kinect , how are the controls ?
Evolved directly from the Xbox 360 controller , Xbox One knobs will have better joysticks and buttons as well as a new vibration system that will work with the rear triggers , for example , transmit the player the acceleration of a car when you press the button adequate. The battery-operated controls .
Xbox OneOne Xbox gamesAre there games for all ages?
Although the main advantage of the first console titles are the titles of adult nature , Xbox One will also have less aggressive proposals as ' FIFA 14' , 'Lego Marvel Super Heroes ', ' Powerstar Golf' or 'Zoo Tycoon ' , where we have to create and manage a zoo.
Can I use the Xbox 360 games in Xbox One?
No, Xbox One does not allow backward compatibility , so only games designed for the machine can run on it. What it is allowed to move from one edition to another in some titles . If we already have 'Call of Duty: Ghosts' Xbox 360 can download the Xbox version of One for 10 euros.One Xbox in the living roomWhy One Xbox is a console for the living room too ?
The online capabilities of Xbox One are focused to enjoy television from the console , whether connecting via HDMI decoders such as Canal + or Imagenio or through a catalog of movie rentals Xbox Live or the various TV applications that can download (Gol TV, Wuaki.tv , RTVE , Eurosport ... ) , all adapted to control with Kinect.

Can I control the console with mobile or tablet?

By SmartGlass application, now available for Android and Windows Phone, and soon also for iOS, we may use the screens as an additional source of information, showing the game map or inventory of the character, or to access additional functions, for example we call a character through the application to give us a mission.

Let's talk about prices
 How much does Xbox One?

Although the official price of the console is 499 euros in Europe, there are many promotions that allow you to add games or reduce the purchase price. The initial package includes the console, Kinect, the cables needed to connect a controller and a game to choose between 'FIFA 14' or 'Forza 5'.
What about the games?

The games in physical and digital format will cost between 45 and 69 euros, depending on the title always in question, but also feature downloadable games for between 10 and 20 euros and others will be available for free with some limitations. For instance, 'Killer Instinct' is a fighting game that we can enjoy without having to box but only have a fighter. If we have to buy more characters.

What I have to worry about costs?

In addition to the costs associated with applications such as Gol TV or Wuaki.tv, Xbox One requires a connection to Xbox Live Gold as the Xbox 360. Currently the price of a Gold membership for 12 months is 49.95 euros, but you can find it for less at some stores, and if you've already paid the Xbox 360 can enjoy your Gold account Current Xbox One anyway is an optional extra, not mandatory, and all console users will enjoy although it is only one Gold.
What if I do not pay an account Gold?

The Gold account will allow us to play online and use applications like Internet Explorer and Skype. Although not required, without that status possibilities Gold console will be very limited.


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