Reminder – Xbox One launches this week!

We’re taking a little diversion from all things Steelbook.

This weeks sees the launch of the Xbox One, Microsoft’s next-gen console that aims not just to be the best games console available, but a true central entertainment hub. The perfect way to watch your Steelbooks!

Read on for the pre-order links, more details and the unveil video.

Order: Zavvi
Order: Amazon UK
Order: Amazon USA
Order: Amazon France
Order: Amazon Germany

The hardware specs are impressive, and include:

• 8-core custom processor
• 8GB RAM
• 512GB Hard Drive
• Blu-ray drive (at last!)
• HDMI passthrough, with 1080p and 4K support
• USB 3.0
• 1Gbps LAN
• 802.11n WiFi
• Kinect v2 bundled

It’s the software and Xbox ‘experience’ where MS appear to have pulled out all the stops though:

• A single all-in-one device for ultimate entertainment, with simple, instant, and complete features
• A new generation of gaming like you’ve never seen before, with revamped Xbox LIVE, truly intelligent TV, voice command and updated Kinect Sensor and controller
• Passion for gaming applied to entire TV experience
• Personal home screen that remembers what you were last doing
• Instant switching from game to TV to music using simple voice commands
• Snap mode allows you to run multiple programmes alongside one another without shutting any of those programmes down
• Skype with your family and friends with the best living room camera available
• Find, discover and watch TV with the XBOX One guide and voice commands
• Three operating systems in one