Xbox One Review in Progress
New videos, impressions and a plan for reviewing Microsoft's next-gen gaming system.
The Xbox One hardware review embargo has lifted, and you
may be wondering: where is IGN's review of the new system? As with the
PlayStation 4, IGN does not want to prematurely review these
next-generation systems without first experiencing them after their
services fully launch. In the case of the Xbox One, that means we'll
issue our full review sometime in the week following the launch this
Friday. From hardware, to software, to server problems -- or even
critical updates -- anything can happen. Based on our experience with
Xbox One, we have no reason to expect any specific issues, but if major
product launches have taught us anything, it's that it's wise to
reserve judgment until the facts are in.
Having said that, we're sensitive to the fact that you may be considering investing hard-earned money in this new future. About $499, to be exact. So, it's important to give you some insights as we head into launch weekend. And what better way to get insights than seeing it in action?
I highly encourage you to watch this uncut demonstration of the Xbox One. What you see is what you get -- no cuts, no scripted scenes or anything more than simply putting the box through its paces. There's a lot to cover and the walkthrough clocks in at over 20 minutes. I've been using the near-final platform for weeks, but at times I still get lost with the commands and the placement of things. This is the reality of it: if you intend to take advantage of Xbox One's advanced features, which heavily revolve around Kinect's voice commands, then you have new behaviors to learn. To that end, I would encourage you to keep an open mind. The Xbox One is truly like nothing you've experienced before. Will you like the many things it does or tries to do? I expect for as many that will be enamored and impressed, just as many will be divided against it.
So here's the big, uncut demo. Check it out and let us know your thoughts. We'll have more soon. Watch this space.
More Must-See Xbox One Launch Content: 
Having said that, we're sensitive to the fact that you may be considering investing hard-earned money in this new future. About $499, to be exact. So, it's important to give you some insights as we head into launch weekend. And what better way to get insights than seeing it in action?
I highly encourage you to watch this uncut demonstration of the Xbox One. What you see is what you get -- no cuts, no scripted scenes or anything more than simply putting the box through its paces. There's a lot to cover and the walkthrough clocks in at over 20 minutes. I've been using the near-final platform for weeks, but at times I still get lost with the commands and the placement of things. This is the reality of it: if you intend to take advantage of Xbox One's advanced features, which heavily revolve around Kinect's voice commands, then you have new behaviors to learn. To that end, I would encourage you to keep an open mind. The Xbox One is truly like nothing you've experienced before. Will you like the many things it does or tries to do? I expect for as many that will be enamored and impressed, just as many will be divided against it.
So here's the big, uncut demo. Check it out and let us know your thoughts. We'll have more soon. Watch this space.
How to Use the New Xbox One Interface
Booting Up Xbox One for the First Time
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