Microsoft showcases Xbox One unboxing

With the help of Major Nelson, Microsoft has released the unboxing of Xbox One video, showcasing what comes with the console at launch. Watch the video at the end of this post.

Xbox One Day One edition seen in the video includes a special Day One package, specially branded DAY ONE 2013 controller with chrome D-pad, and a Day One digital achievement. The Xbox One console, Kinect sensor – even the HDMI cable and the power supply - have a “liquid black” finish, with a focus on a consistent 16:9 design ratio.

The console itself offers a 500GB hard drive, slot load Blu-ray drive, IR blaster port, HDMI input and output connectors, a S/PDIF interface, new Kinect sensor port, three USB 3.0 Super Speed ports, Wired and Wireless network support and a Kensington Security Slot. The new Kinect promises improved gesture and voice control, 1080p color HD camera and a greater field of view. On-board sensors improve fidelity of the depth-sensing and low-light visibility, along with a four microphone array and IR blasting capability.

You can play with the new controller wirelessly with standard AA or rechargeable AA batteries, or via the standard micro USB port for wired gameplay. The micro USB cable will charge the batteries if you are using the Xbox One Play & Charge Kit. When you plug a micro-USB cable into the controller for wired gameplay, the internal radio is actually shut off, transmitting data through the wire.

Unlike earlier reports, Xbox One will include a Chat Headset speaker and microphone with improved audio quality. You can control mute and volume without taking your hands off the controller. The chat on Xbox One offers 3x the sampling rate of the Xbox 360.

Also included is a Category 2 HDMI cable, rated for 1080P, 3D and 4K, according to the HDMI 1.4 spec. The console shown in the video is one of the first production units – less than 20 exist in the world, and it has the 853mhz GPU.

Xbox One is expected to launch this Fall for $499.99 in 21 countries.

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