Today, many gamers are interested in the question: which game console is better to choose - Xbox 360 or Xbox One? To solve this problem, you first need to find out what is the main difference between the new Microsoft game console from the previous generation console.
Design
Electronics manufacturers, as a rule, strive to make their products as sleek and compact as possible with each model update. However, with the development of the Xbox One gaming console, this trend was completely ignored. The new device is significantly larger than its predecessor - it is about 6 cm longer and 1 cm taller and wider than the Xbox 360. In addition, the Xbox One is designed to be placed in a horizontal position only.
Specifications
The Xbox One game console is equipped with an 8-core processor, 8 GB of RAM, a 500 GB hard drive and a Blu-ray drive. Such a powerful "filling" allows you to bring the world of computer games to a new level due to more realistic graphics.
Gamepad
In appearance, the Xbox One gamepad is not much different from its predecessor. There are only three main notable changes. Firstly, the deflection between the end horizontal keys has leveled out thanks to the glossy plastic insert. Secondly, the recess for the batteries is now completely recessed into the case and no longer protrudes. Thirdly, the “cross” got rid of the rounded shapes and began to work much more accurately. The rest of the changes in the form of slightly beveled handles and slightly mixed control buttons are not so noticeable, but they cope with the task quite successfully - the joystick lies in the hand like a glove.
Plus, the Xbox One controller is now officially Windows compatible, so you can connect it to your PC if you want.
Kinest
The Xbox One camera has also grown significantly in size. The new Kinest is now better suited for small spaces: this is made possible by an expanded viewing angle - 70 degrees vertically and 60 degrees horizontally (for the Xbox 360 game console, this figure is 57 and 43 degrees). Now, outside of games, you can do without a gamepad altogether - almost all operations with a console can be performed using gestures and voice commands. The high-resolution camera perfectly detects people's faces, even in the dark. Special attention should be paid to the ability of Kinest to determine the heart rate, which is especially useful in conjunction with the Xbox Fitness sports app.
Binding of foreign devices
The next generation game console from Microsoft can be tied to any third-party device (PC, smartphone or tablet). In practice, it looks like this: after introducing the Xbox One to an application (browser, YouTube, social networks, etc.), all the saves will be reflected on the other device.
Output
Despite some shortcomings, we can safely say that the new Xbox One has certainly succeeded and largely surpasses its predecessor (the Xbox 360 game console) in terms of technical parameters and social capabilities. The only drawback compared to the previous model is the higher cost of the console, so if you have just started to join the world of video games, and also do not want to spend money on games and overpay for better graphics, then it is better to opt for the Xbox 360 console.
