Quick look: Microsoft's new Xbox One

Security stands in front of the event tent set up for the unveiling of Microsoft's new Xbox in Redmond, Washington, on May 21, 2013. The Xbox One represents a major upgrade to the US market-leading Xbox 360 model.

Members of the media photograph the Xbox One during the unveiling of the new Xbox. The Xbox One was presented as an all-in-one system for gaming, watching televison and movies, browsing the Internet and carrying out Skype video conferencing.

The new Xbox One controller (R) next to the previous controller during the unveiling. Xbox One's hi-tech features include voice recognition, which will allow users to navigate its menus, change channels and activate content using verbal commands.

The Kinect motion sensor (L), redesigned to respond better to users' voice and gestures, will take on a bigger role with Xbox One (C) although it will continue to be an independent device sold together with the console.

Apart from unveiling the hi-tech Xbox One entertainment and gaming console, Microsoft also announced an upgrade to the traditional Xbox gamepad and the Xbox Live online platform.

Yusuf Mehdi, senior vice president of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business, discusses the Xbox One during the unveiling.

Xbox One will give users the option of making Skype video calls or browsing the Internet while watching a movie.

US videogame maker Electronic Arts has announced a new agreement with Microsoft to develop games for the new console, including FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, NBA Live 14 and UFC, which will be available within the next 12 months.

Microsoft Studios has confirmed that Xbox One will launch 15 games specifically for the console in the year after the console hits the market later in 2013.