At last Microsoft has
pulled the curtain off their next-generation console, dubbed the Xbox One, and
the next-generation console kerfuffle can begin in earnest! The reaction around
the Internet seems decidedly negative, at least in gaming and tech circles, and
based on what was shown at yesterday’s conference, I don’t think it’s hard to
see why. The message could be summed up as “TV, Sports and Call of Duty,” as Microsoft spent the majority of their time
touting the Xbox One’s capabilities as the multimedia hub of your home. These
features, most notably cable box and DVR features, expanded voice controls, and
very fast app switching, are not at all without merit, but they are certainly
not what the hardcore gaming audience wants to hear about; the same audience
which is, let’s face it, much more likely to actually watch an Xbox reveal
event live.
