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Much improved, the Xbox One has hit its stride
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Nov 16, 2015
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The Good-Microsoft’s Xbox One offers impressive graphics and a solid list of exclusive 2015 titles. The Microsoft console currently edges ahead of the PS4 with a better selection of media apps. The console’s fall-2015 dashboard update is a noticeable improvement. The console has backward compatibility with around 100 Xbox 360 titles, and that list is poised to grow.
The Bad-The Xbox One’s new interface is still more convoluted than the PS4’s. In general, the PS4 delivers slightly better installation times, graphics and performance on cross-platform games. The Xbox One also lags behind the PS4 in its selection of indie games. The Kinect’s legacy is still a blemish.
The Bottom Line- While the PS4 remains our overall preferred choice in the game console race, the Xbox One’s significant course corrections and solid exclusives make it a compelling alternative.