The 5 Biggest Xbox One Announcements Made (So Far)

The New TV Experience

Live television is the wave of the future and Microsoft has invested heavily into making it a huge feature on the Xbox One. Voice commands now allow users to interact with their TV sets promptly, while a new option called Instant Switching lets you switch between different multimedia platforms. That means the ability to change from gaming to TV to Internet Explorer hassle-free. Well, at least according to the demo shown on stage. The system will also support hand gestures for navigation purposes and perform other commands like expand the screen size of a film.

Skype will play an integral role on the Xbox One as well. Skype is bringing group video calling exclusively to the console. A partnership deal with ESPN gives viewers the opportunity to watch sports games, plus keep tabs on fantasy sports rankings, league standings, and more. The new Snap Mode opens the lane to run multiple programs side by side without having to exist them. Last, but not least, the new Trending tab provides insight on what followers on Xbox Live are watching.