Top 10 Xbox Facts
From Red Dead to Halo to Forza, all three generations of Xbox have kept us wanting more, here are some facts about Microsoft's best selling games consoles!
10. Button mash!
it takes around 3 million button presses to wear out an Xbox controller
10. Button mash!
it takes around 3 million button presses to wear out an Xbox controller
9. Controlling money
The new Xbox one controller cost $100 million to develop
The new Xbox one controller cost $100 million to develop
8. Not a great start
The original Xbox lost Microsoft 4 billion dollars on the first four years (2001-2005)
The original Xbox lost Microsoft 4 billion dollars on the first four years (2001-2005)
7. Why can't we be friends?
At first, Bill Gates offered the Xbox as a partnership between Microsoft and Sony, instead Sony released the PlayStation 2
At first, Bill Gates offered the Xbox as a partnership between Microsoft and Sony, instead Sony released the PlayStation 2
6. Not named Xbox!
35 names were rejected before Microsoft decided on 'Xbox'. These include 'MTG' (Microsoft Total Gaming) and 'AIO' (All In One)
35 names were rejected before Microsoft decided on 'Xbox'. These include 'MTG' (Microsoft Total Gaming) and 'AIO' (All In One)
5. More than a games console!
The Xbox one can download apps such as Netflix, YouTube and more. This means it is a full home entertainment system !
The Xbox one can download apps such as Netflix, YouTube and more. This means it is a full home entertainment system !
4. Fancy 4k
The Xbox one is capable of playing and displaying in 4K quality, however no one has developed anything yet.
The Xbox one is capable of playing and displaying in 4K quality, however no one has developed anything yet.
3. Windows buddies!
Since the Xbox one uses Windows 10, you can use most of its features. Plus you can stream your Xbox on to a Windows 10 PC and play all your games on the go!
Since the Xbox one uses Windows 10, you can use most of its features. Plus you can stream your Xbox on to a Windows 10 PC and play all your games on the go!
2. Smartglasss
similar to fact #3, you can use the Smartglass app to turn your phone, tablet or PC into a controller, you can also watch your clips and see friends' activity!
similar to fact #3, you can use the Smartglass app to turn your phone, tablet or PC into a controller, you can also watch your clips and see friends' activity!
1. HDMI port
There are two HDMI places on the Xbox one, one for connecting to your TV. The other was intended for your cable/entertainment TV to be connected to. However you can connect anything which allows HDMI, for example a Xbox 360, a PS3/4 etc.
There are two HDMI places on the Xbox one, one for connecting to your TV. The other was intended for your cable/entertainment TV to be connected to. However you can connect anything which allows HDMI, for example a Xbox 360, a PS3/4 etc.