XBOX ONE DEVELOPMENT KIT

Software Development Kit created by Microsoft used to write software for the XBOX gaming

system.

XDK includes libraries, a compiler and various tools used to create software for the Xbox

XDK has the option to integrate itself into MS Visual Studio 2002 or 2003 which is

needed if one wants to develop applications or games for the Xbox

XDK also includes a tool to record in-game footage, which has been widely used to create high-quality screenshots and trailers

XBOX ONE ADVANTAGES

Kinect – Please visit the link

Cloud Storage –

Play a saved game on multiple consoles

If you have more than one Xbox 360 console or you want to play games at a friend’s house, you

can store your saved games in the cloud (on our Xbox Live servers). Because your saved game is

stored in the cloud, you can continue playing the game on a different console, right from where

you left off.

Fast Streaming -

You can stream music, pictures and video to your Xbox 360 console from your computer by

using Windows Media Player, Xbox Music or Xbox Video.

Motion sensing for security reasons -

Personal Home Screen

Xbox One, with unparalleled voice, vision, and motion technology, automatically signs you in when you

enter the room, and gives you control via gestures and spoken words. It can recognize you, so you get to

your own, personal home screen effortlessly, complete with all the games and entertainment you like

best.

Switch in an Instant

When you stop playing to watch a movie or TV show, if you go back to your game, it starts right where

you left off, even if you were in the middle of a battle or race.

1. Never Switch Inputs

Connect your cable or satellite box to your Xbox One using HDMI pass-thru, which enables you to watch TV through your Xbox, and makes switching inputs seem almost pre-historic

Independent Developer Publishing Program for Xbox One

The ID@Xbox program enables developers to self-publish their games on Xbox One. First,

developers apply to the program to become registered developers and receive a loan of two

Xbox One development kits and access to the Xbox One developer documentation and support

forums. Then developers submit a Title Information form, receive a Title ID and begin

development. Games that come through ID@Xbox have full access to the entire Live suite of

tools and technology, including Gamerscore, Achievements, and Kinect.

Do two things at once.

Why choose between two things you love when you can do both at the same time? Xbox One

lets you switch between entertainment and games. You snap them side by side to do two things

simultaneously. Games and live TV. Skype voice calls and Youtube. Split your screen, not your

time.

Switch in an instant.

When you get multiplayer game invites while you’re in the middle of a movie, Xbox One makes

it easy for you to switch and join in instantly. If you stop playing to use an app, the game starts

right where you left off when you return to it – even if you’re in the middle of a battle or race

Use Skype in HD

Skype has been specially designed for Xbox One. Chat with friends one-to-one on your TV in

stunning HD. Use Chat while you watch TV. Or participate in group video Skype calls with up to

three people around the world, all from the comfort of your living room.

HD cameras - Attach an Xbox Live Vision camera to your Xbox 360 console to use video chat,

attach pictures to messages and add pictures to your profile.

Enjoy video chat with the Vision camera or a Kinect sensor and an Xbox Live membership.

Advanced storage facilities - Attach an Xbox 360 Hard Drive to increase the capacity of your

console

Sync to cloud - Play games on multiple consoles

If you have more than one Xbox One console, or if you play Xbox One games on friends’

consoles, you’ll find it handy to store your saved games in the cloud (on the Xbox Live servers).

You can then continue playing a game on a different console, right from where you last left off.

Back Up Save Files Automatically

Rather than sync any changes immediately, you may want to just make regular backups. For

example, you can use GameSave Manager to set up scheduled save file backups. GameSave

Manager will run at the time you specify, backing up the save files of the games you choose,

and placing them anywhere. You could choose to have GameSave Manager place the backup files inside a cloud storage folder and your service of choice would sync them normally.

If you’re playing a game, you’ll probably want to use cloud syncing for its save files. It’s useful if

you’re playing it across multiple devices, but it’s also useful to ensure you’ll have a backup copy

of your game saves just in case. Luckily, this is becoming more and more integrated with new

consoles and services like Steam, Battle.net, and Origin over time. Ideally, your save games

should sync in the background without you even having to think about it, and we’re moving closer and closer to that day.

Breakthrough technology that keeps getting better.

Xbox One is designed to start ahead and always stay ahead. Experience cloud-powered performance and

intelligence on Xbox Live. Get instant recognition and enhanced voice control with our 1080p HD Kinect

Sensor. And with our industry-leading controller with immersive Impulse Triggers, nothing will hold you or your games back.

Video Features

Enjoy your video collection

Rent and buy the newest movies on your Windows 8/Windows RT device

Get the latest TV shows the day after they air

Watch instantly in HD

Use customer and critic ratings when choosing programs

Purchases and rentals can be watched at any time on your Xbox 360, Xbox One, Windows

8/Windows RT device, Windows Phone, and on the Web from your browser

Find what you're looking for quickly and easily

Get detailed descriptions of your favorite movies and TV shows

Closed Captioning available for most movies and TV shows

Shift your viewing from PC to Xbox 360 with the touch of a button

Xbox Video to your Xbox 360

When you buy or rent a video from the Xbox Video Store on your Xbox 360, on a Windows 8.1

or Windows 8.1 RT PC or device, or on a Windows Phone, you might have to decide whether to

stream or download the video. This article helps you decide.

Streaming to watch now

Streaming a video is a good option if you have a fast network and a fast Internet connection and

you want to watch a video immediately.

On your Xbox 360 console, a connection test runs the first time you try to stream a video to

determine whether streaming the video is practical. If your network isn't fast enough to stream

the video, you'll be notified before you confirm payment. If your network is too slow for HD

(high-definition) streaming, you might be able to stream the SD (standard-definition) version as

an alternative or simply download the video instead.

Downloading to watch later

Downloading a video is a good option if you have a slower Internet connection, if you want to

make sure you get the best possible video quality, or if you'll be offline when you watch the

video. Although a broadband Internet connection (cable, DSL, or LAN) is recommended for Xbox

Video, especially if you want to stream videos, most Internet connections support downloading

a video.

After you confirm payment, the download will start immediately. When a certain percentage of

the video has been downloaded, the Play button will appear, and you can then starting watching

the video. Or you can complete the download and go to your Video Collection to play the video

later.