Xbox One: Hands-on review of Kinect 2 and games

Alastair Stevenson: SINCE IT WAS UNVEILED earlier this year, the Xbox One came close to becoming the most vilified games console in history, with gamers taking exception to its pre-owned games policy, always-on snooping Kinect sensor and constant need for an active internet connection.

In fact, so bad was the tide of anger that washed over Microsoft that just a few weeks after unveiling the console, and much to the aggravation of developers that were actually going to benefit from the strict policies, the company reversed all of its controversial choices.

Now, with the horde of angry gamers halfway back into their caves, we braved the Xbox One wilds to have a go with the new console and its Microsoft launch titles, and we have to say after our gaming session that despite the stuttering start we're quite impressed.