The $499 Microsoft Xbox One set to land in November

Microsoft is making sure its $499 next-gen console comes out in time for Christmas shopping. The Xbox One, coming out in November, was first unveiled last month but more information were given at their E3 press conference held earlier today. Some of the new details include the much welcome transition from Microsoft points to real currency when it comes to in-console purchases and Xbox Live Gold integration with game broadcasting service Twitch.

As exciting as a new console is, we have to remind you that the Xbox One isn’t backwards compatible with your old games. But this is an exciting time to watch for the new Xbox One-exclusive titles. Some of them were introduced at E3, such as Crimson Dragon, Forza Motorsport 5, and Ryse: Son of Rome. They whetted appetites further with a sneak peek of the new Halo coming in 2014.