Microsoft planning release of new Xbox One console to take on Apple TV

MICROSOFT are reportedly looking at launching a new Xbox One console to take on Apple TV.

 

Microsoft are reportedly interested in launching a new Xbox One console

 

Sources claim that the tech giant is weighing up a move to bring a self-styled Xbox One "lite" to the market that would pave the way for Microsoft to enter the set-top box market.

The lightweight Xbox One model would only have access to Windows store games and could be connected to the rumoured second Xbox device that was reported around the time the original console launched in 2013.

Petri claims that the device could launch in the latter half of 2016 and would boast a much lower price-point than the existing Xbox One, making it a direct competitor to the likes of Apple TV.

 

Xbox One Backward Compatibility launched earlier in 2015

 

Other reports have indicated that Microsoft have been working on a game-streaming project for sometime and could be linked to any new device released.

The Nvidia Android Shield TV has proven an interesting development in the field, allowing for access to a Game Streaming library similar to what is offered by online entertainment services Netflix and Amazon Prime.

The last update regarding Project Arcadia was that is was to replace an older idea for a Game streaming model, would allow access to certain apps and was undergoing a big staff expansion in late 2014.

 

Xbox One has seen a list of impressive updates to its operating system in 2015, including an upgrade to Windows 10 and access to Xbox One Backward Compatibility.

The redesigned Home provides faster access to Chat and Friend features while also making it easier to share your achievements and game clips via Xbox Live.

Fans have noticed some issues using the new Backward Compatibility feature, with newly added title Halo: Reach hit by framerate issues.

Microsoft have released an update on the situation, telling fans: "We’re aware some users are experiencing issues playing Halo: Reach via Xbox One Backward Compatibility.

"The Xbox engineering team is currently looking into the issues and are working to address them.”

 

The Xbox One has seen several large updates this year