Ever since the launch of the Xbox One console, Microsoft has struggled to keep up with the PlayStation 4's (PS4) first-party exclusive success. Whereas Sony's console sees several exclusives annually that launch to critical acclaim, the Xbox One suffers from extended periods of time between releases. In addition, the exclusives that do release often get average reception (bright spots like Gears of War 4 or Forza Motorsport 7 notwithstanding). Xbox head Phil Spencer has pledged to build "high-quality" exclusive games. However, this will take time. Despite this, there are several reasons to choose Xbox over PlayStation if you're looking to purchase a console. See Xbox One S Starter Bundle at Microsoft Store See Xbox One S at Amazon See Xbox One X at Microsoft Store See Xbox One X at Amazon Extensive backwards compatibility Players who owned past Xbox consoles and several of their games will be pleased to know that as of now, a staggering 497 Xbox 360 and original Xbox games are … [Read more...] about 5 things the Xbox One does better than PlayStation 4
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Xbox One X review
At $499 (£449 / AU$649), the Xbox One X is the powerful premium console Microsoft promised us over a year and a half ago. It delivers 4K HDR at 60 frames per second (at least on a handful of titles) and, because it’s a part of Microsoft’s Xbox Family of Consoles, it doesn’t force you to throw out the games you already own for new ‘enhanced’ editions.[Update: With all the talk of CPUs across the world being affected by the new Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities, you might have thought the Xbox family of consoles might be affected. Thankfully, that's not the case, as Microsoft's Mike Ybarra has confirmed that the security architecture of the console prevents such issues from occurring.]Games you might have played a year ago now look absolutely stunning on Xbox One X. Free updates for Rise of the Tomb Raider, Star Wars Battlefront II and Forza Motorsport 7 will help them look their absolute best when they arrive in the coming weeks and months, while … [Read more...] about Xbox One X review
What is HDR and what TVs and devices support it? Plus our guide to HDR content to watch
The TV industry never stands still, with new technologies every year to improve TVs and convince you that now's the time to upgrade.Over the past few years we've seen the move from CRT to thin TVs, we've seen the rise and fall of plasma, we've witnessed the ascent of HD, Full HD and Ultra HD, we've seen dalliance with 3D and the debate around curved or flat. Joining this race is HDR, the latest technology that's among the acronym-laden features on new TVs.HDR hit the big time last year, throwing up more HDR formats, more HDR devices and more HDR choices. And there's no let-up of action in HDR in 2018 with some stunning new TVs from Samsung. Sony, Panasonic, Phlips and more.What is HDR?HDR stands for high dynamic range. The abbreviation will be familiar because it's a term also used in photography, with HDR on some cameras and many smartphones: it's a feature on the iPhone, for example.It's the same thing, because on televisions, just as in photography, the aim is to recreate … [Read more...] about What is HDR and what TVs and devices support it? Plus our guide to HDR content to watch
The best 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray players 2018
There are many that proclaim optical media is dead and that streaming is the way ahead, but one look at the quality of the latest blockbuster movies on Ultra HD Blu-ray and you'll change your mind.With a standardised format, Ultra HD Blu-ray discs and players are now readily available, so it's full steam ahead as we cast those ageing DVD players aside, retire the venerable Blu-ray player and step into the future.Things are only getting better for Ultra HD Blu-ray, so which player do you need? Our pick of the best Ultra HD Blu-ray players to buy todayAs Ultra HD Blu-ray is still fairly new, the selection of players is limited. Our top recommendation fuses affordability with performance, making it our top pick if you're looking for an Ultra HD Blu-ray player.1. Samsung UBD-M9500Buy the Samsung M9500 from Amazon UK or Amazon USThe Samsung UBD-M9500 isn't the most fully-featured Ultra HD Blu-ray player on the market - it lacks in the high-end audio stakes - but it's one of the … [Read more...] about The best 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray players 2018
Comments for : The new Apple TV brings Siri, apps, and games to the big screen, costs $149
posted on 09 Sep 2015, 16:00 1 1. bugsbunny00 (Posts: 2215; Member since: 07 Jun 2013) move over roku 3 the king has arrived.lol posted on 09 Sep 2015, 16:01 3 2. UglyFrank (Posts: 2066; Member since: 23 Jan 2014) If they gave this an A9X they could've had a legit console that could beat the PS3/Xbox. Somewhat of a missed opportunity, however it is still nice. posted on 09 Sep 2015, 16:11 3 4. 87186 (Posts: 305; Member since: 01 Aug 2014) Hahaha um, no. posted on 09 Sep 2015, 19:23 1 15. Martin_Cooper (Posts: 1728; Member since: 30 Jul 2013) 1 year old A8 gpu has similar performance of xbox360 one, why wouldn't a much better new cpu/gpu not have close to xbox one performance? 19. elitewolverine (Posts: 5192; Member since: 28 Oct 2013) Because the 360 is using low gflops where the Xbox 1 is teraflops, I dont care what you have been smoking the a9 won't push that, the memory bandwith is s**t compared to the console MB/s vs GB/s. And more. The 360 is … [Read more...] about Comments for : The new Apple TV brings Siri, apps, and games to the big screen, costs $149