Many gamers spent extra effort to fall in line in stores just to be the first ones to get their hands on the much awaited console. However, just like any other newly launched gadget, it can help to analyse first the Xbox One pros and cons before you purchase it as Christmas gift either for yourself or for a loved one.

Xbox One Pros

1. It is more than just a gaming console. It is an "entertainment hub." This is made true with Microsoft broadening its features, adding up to its overall appeal.

2. The addition of the Kinect feature is superb. Forbes mentioned in one of their articles that if you want to command your entire squad with the game you are playing by your voice, then you can already do so. It presents a brand new hardware that promises to change the way gamers interact.

3. If you are a Windows 8 fan, then Time Techland says there is a high chance you will feel at home with the Xbox One.

4. The exclusives it offers are incomparable. Independent UK mentions that the Xbox One carries the edge of offering the high definition games of 'Killer Instinct' and the 'Forza 5.'

5. Its Cloud power is worth enjoying especially in games like the 'Titanfall.' Even if it still has not been featured in the main launch titles, its developers will adapt to its changes in the near future which will use the Project Mountain data centre of Microsoft.

Xbox One Cons

1. According to Peter Schaar, the German Federal Data Protection Commissioner, it can bring nightmares to anyone's privacy if the Kinect feature is always turned on. Sadly, this is the case for the Xbox One.

2. The region locking features of the console can pose several hassles. According to Microsoft, this is for their company to meet different regulatory guidelines for every specific country.

3. Another Forbes article stated that the Xbox One gamers do not really need to be online all the time but they would still need a stable connection to play even the single player games even when offline.

4. Time Techland emphasised that with Xbox One, you're stuck with the 500GB storage unless you use external storage devices through its USB ports.

5. It is way too pricey still since with a budget of $500, you can already get yourself a posh hotel room or maybe even a new iPad Air.

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