Also I added a few more questions and answers from reliable sources to complement Microsoft answers. Q: When will Xbox One launch and in what markets? A: Short answer: “later this year” and markets are yet to be revealed. Q: Does Xbox One require an “always on” Internet connection? A: No, Xbox One does not have to be connected to the internet all the time, but it does require an internet connection. Q: Will Xbox One be backward compatible with my existing games? A: No, because the Xbox One isn’t compatible with Xbox 360 hardware, therefore Xbox 360 games won’t play in Xbox One — here are more details. Q: Will Xbox One allow players to trade in, purchase and play pre-owned games? A: Yes. Q: Will users be able to play games in another console? A: Yes, according to Larry Hryb (a.k.a @majornelson) gamers will be able to play games they own “at a friend’s house”. However, the owner of the game must be signed in. Q: Can I use my current gamertag on Xbox One and will my Gamerscore and Achievements transfer? A: Yes, you can bring all these preference from the Xbox 360. Q: Will my current Xbox Live Gold membership work with Xbox One or will I have to buy a new one? A: Yes, there is only one Xbox Live subscription service and it will work in both, in the new Xbox One and in Xbox 360. Q: Why require Kinect with every Xbox One? A: Kinect 2 is part of the console, and it’s require to have a consistent experience using voice, gesture and natural sensing. Q: Do I need to have a specific cable or satellite TV provider to watch live TV on Xbox? A: Microsoft didn’t supply a clear answer. The company has only said that they’re working, so you don’t have this problem. Q: Xbox One is a more powerful product compared to Xbox 360, but does it also use more power? A: No. Xbox One can balance power efficiency thanks to various power states similar to Windows. The hardware is smart enough to only use power when is need it. Q: Will users be able to upgrade the internal hard drive of Xbox One? A: No. Albert Penello, Microsoft’s senior director of product planning, said to Engadget that owners will not be able to remove, replace or upgrade the internal 500 HDD. However, he didn’t mention if the company will offer a service to upgrade the storage media. Also consider that the console comes with USB 3.0 ports that allows to connect external storage drives. Q: Is Xbox One ready for pre-order? All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
