Thursday 30 May 2013

What is the Xbox One?

The Xbox One was revealed by Microsoft in true style last week. It’s a shame that it didn’t receive the respect it probably deserves, but the 140-character Twitter backlash was quite amusing. If you haven’t heard, the Xbox One is the successor to the Xbox 360. However, Microsoft has taken a step away from the focus on gaming and revealed its next-generation console as more of an entertainment hub.



Whilst this move has been expected for a long time, well ever since Sony introduced DVDs to the PlayStation 2, its Microsoft’s relentless talk about entertainment that has frustrated fans. There are all sorts of parodies flying around on the internet, but when it’s finally revealed it will be a force to be reckoned with.

The idea behind the Xbox One is that you won’t need anything else for anything. Video game consoles are being threatened by tablets and smartphones as casual gamers can now access cheap thrills in seconds, without having to spend hundreds of pounds on a separate console and £40 plus on a game.

This box, will allow you to play games, but also watch TV, video call, access the internet and so on. It will be a complete entertainment hub. One console for everything, hence the name. I’m pretty sure that despite the complaints from gamers, the Xbox One will go on to be one of the biggest hits of the decade. That is unless the PlayStation 4 is able to compete.

So, what will you be expected to pay for such a luxury? Well, Amazon has just listed the Xbox One for a whopping £599.99. Whether that price will be beaten elsewhere, we’ll have to wait and see.

If you don’t think you can afford to splash out on the Xbox One just yet, don’t worry, as I’ve got loads of awesome voucher codes that will mean you can continue gaming on your current console for less.

Spend over £40 on video games – not hard to do on new releases these days – and you’ll bag £4 off games or get 10% off pre-orders with Zavvi UK coupon codes.

Take a look at GAME to find selected titles with up to 85% discounts – you’ll have to utilise GAME shopping vouchers to get this huge saving.

Get £1 off when you spend £10 on full-priced items with discount vouchers for The Game Collection.

Perhaps you can’t wait until the Xbox One reduces in price, so it’s time to get your thinking cap on. You could start by raising money using your existing consoles. You could get up to £40 for your PSP with Gadgets 4 Everyone discount vouchers.

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