The Xbox One was hyped up like no other console before it, yes that includes its direct competitor, the brand-spanking new PS4 system. Promising amazing next-generation gaming experiences courtesy of a revamped Xbox Digital Marketplace, class-leading multiplayer gaming via Xbox Live, and Kinect Voice and Motion Sensing capabilities, one would assume that the console would be a bestseller. That hasn't been the case thus far... the 7-year-old Xbox 360 is close to outselling it.

Yet, a terrible price point of $499 has made most consumers opt for the significantly cheaper $399 Sony PS4. Granted, a large portion of the price difference is tied up into the included Kinect Sensor. The PS4 camera (sometimes called the Eye camera) isn't included with Sony's flagship console. It costs an additional $60 and isn't as high-tech as the Kinect. Nevertheless, consumers don't seem to care about motion and voice controls as much as Microsoft would have hoped.

Apart from the large price difference, the Xbox One looks like it belongs in the 1990s in terms of design. Its VCR-esque looks don't scream power and performance. Meanwhile, the PS4 and Nintendo Wii U come in svelte, forward-thinking packages. Another reason why Xbox One sales are lagging is the fact that it's vastly underpowered when compared with the Sony PS4 game system.

One thing that could save the Xbox One is Respawn Entertainment's Titanfall. The probable smash hit PC, Xbox 360 and Xbox One game runs great on the Xbox One. However, it fails to playback in Full HD (1920x1080p) at a silky-smooth 60 frames per second. The graphics processing unit on the Xbox One isn't as robust as the PS4's. Even still, it's going to be a banging new release full of mech warrior combat destruction!

Oh yeah, and consumers who haven't yet procured an Xbox One or PS4 game system can pick up the Xbox One/Titanfall bundle. Priced at $499, the bundle effectively includes the game for free. Don't expect a boxed copy, however. Titanfall will be available as a digital download.

It's too early to call the Xbox One a failure. But if Titanfall fails to live up to its Best of E3 billing, what else does the Xbox One have to offer that the PS4 doesn't?

Is the Xbox One poised for a comeback like Sony's PS3 or will it follow the Wii U's disastrous sales path? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.