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Global launch for Xbox One

The hotly-anticipated Xbox One has gone on sale across the world, with thousands of gamers turning out for the midnight launch. Microsoft claims the console is 'the best', ahead of rival Sony's PS4 release next week - in time for the festive rush.

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Xbox One: Key features of Microsoft's newest console

The new Xbox One console costs £429, and comes with one controller. Here's what users can expect:

  • Voice and gesture recognition
  • 500GB hard drive
  • Video recording capability of gaming - up to 30 seconds
  • Snap feature allows users to run two applications at once
  • Runs TV Kinect-powered
  • Launches with three games: Dead Rising 3, a zombie survival game; Forza Motorsport 5

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