Discussion:  Microsoft’s new Xbox One may change how people interact with their gaming consoles.  Besides the updated hardware (including controller, CPU, and camera that uses detailed motion techniques) the non-gaming content on the console will be much improved.  Xbox is going to launch its own original TV content that will be available on the platform, in addition to making programs like Skype and Smartglass interactve on the console.  Xbox executives say that the new Xbox One will also be able to adapt and evolve to new technological( advancements, and integrate changes in to the existing framework, so that the console may be able to do more in the future than it can do now.

Source:  CNN Money

Date:  May 21, 2013

Link:  http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2013/05/22/t-xbox-one-impact.cnnmoney

Discussion Questions:

• Why is Xbox One’s platform content so revolutionary?
• How will Xbox One adapt to future changes in the gaming industry?