The Xbox One was the successor to Microsoft's Xbox 360 video game console. It was officially unveiled on May 21, 2013. The system was released in North America and several European countries on November 22, 2013. Despite a largely successful run, Microsoft reportedly discontinued the console family at an unspecified point in 2020 so as to dedicate its resources to the next generation in the Xbox series. As of January 2022, most services remain operational.
Overview[]
One of the first consoles of the eighth-generation era, the Xbox One competed with both the PlayStation 4 and the Switch. As it was built from a similar hardware base to the PS4, many game titles were released concurrently on both units. Unlike the PS4 or the earlier Wii U, however, it did not run a custom UI, and instead runs a modification of Microsoft Windows as its main firmware. In so doing, the Xbox One has access to a library of "universalized" Windows application software as well as the ability to manage a virtual machine (VM) for games played on the system. Like the PS4, it offers the ability to record and stream live gameplay. Like the Wii U, it provided backward compatibility with its direct predecessor.
As with the Xbox 360, the Xbox One is supported online by Microsoft's Xbox Live suite of services. Some games' online features require a Gold subscription.
Enhanced versions[]
As with many of its closest competitors, the Xbox One also underwent a number of enhancements since its original run. In the Fall of 2016, the Xbox One S was introduced. This version of the console competes directly with the PS4's Pro model in that it also supports emerging 4K Ultra HD (UHD) standards. A further enhanced variant, the Xbox One X, was released in early November 2017. A third variant, the Digital Edition, was released in 2019 and does not include a Blu-ray drive, being targeted at users who purchase and play games exclusively online.
Final Fantasy titles on Xbox One[]
Games[]
Game | Release Date | Metascore | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Japan | North America | Europe | ||
Final Fantasy VII | March 26, 2019 | March 26, 2019 | March 26, 2019 | N/A* No scoring reviews submitted |
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered | ? | September 3, 2019 | September 3, 2019 | 82 |
Final Fantasy IX | February 13, 2019 | February 13, 2019 | February 14, 2019 | N/A |
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster | April 11, 2019 | April 18, 2019 | April 18, 2019 | 85 |
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age | April 25, 2019 | April 30, 2019 | April 30, 2019 | 80 |
A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV | November 29, 2016 | November 29, 2016 | November 29, 2016 | N/A |
Final Fantasy XV | November 29, 2016 | November 29, 2016 | November 29, 2016 | 83 |
Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition | March 6, 2018 | March 6, 2018 | March 6, 2018 | N/A |
Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD | September 6, 2018 | September 6, 2018 | September 6, 2018 | N/A |
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD | March 19, 2015 | March 17, 2015 | March 20, 2015 | 72 |
World of Final Fantasy Maxima | November 8, 2018 | November 8, 2018 | November 8 ,2018 | 81 |
Compatible Xbox 360 titles[]
Game | Release Date | Metascore | ||
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Japan | North America | Europe | ||
Final Fantasy XIII | December 16, 2010 | March 9, 2010 | March 9, 2010 | 82 |
Final Fantasy XIII-2 | December 15, 2011 | January 31, 2012 | February 3, 2012 | 79 |
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII | November 21, 2013 | February 11, 2014 | February 14, 2014 | 69 |
Crystal Defenders | March 11, 2009 | March 11, 2009 | March 11, 2009 | 52 |
Demos[]
Special editions[]
A special-edition Xbox One console with Final Fantasy Type-0 artwork adorning the case and an Ace Play Arts mini-figure was offered in a December 2014 Square Enix drawing to players who preordered the game.
External links[]
- Official site.
- Xbox One on Wikipedia