It is the first Xbox game console to be released in China, specifically in the Shanghai Free-Trade Zone. It was first released in North America, parts of Europe, Australia, and South America in November 2013 and in Japan, China, and other European countries in September 2014.

Announced in May 2013, it is the successor to Xbox 360 and the third console in the Xbox series. The Xbox One is a home video game console developed by Microsoft.