The new Xbox One will be a state-of-the-art video game system perfect for amazing graphics and fluid gameplay. But what about using it for business? A recent story by PC World writer Christopher Null states that Microsoft is actually pitching the Xbox One as a great tool for businesses.
A Business Tool?
According to Null, Microsoft isn’t kidding when it claims that the Xbox One, which retails for $499, should be “entirely justifiable” as a business expense. In a blog post, Microsoft offers some evidence that businesses can benefit from buying the console.
Get it for Skype?
Here’s Microsoft’s argument: Businesses can use the Xbox One to hold video conferences through Skype. Plus they can also use the system’s SkyDrive support to store presentations on the machine.
A High Cost
Of course, it’s unclear that these features justify the nearly $500 asking price of the Xbox One. That’s a lot of cash for a business to plunk down. Will it add up for your company? Maybe it depends on whether your employees really love their video games.