You do not need the step down transformer. That's why peoples prefer UK/AUS/EU set. Compatibility with the rest of the world except US/Jap/Korea. Microsoft Store US is having a promotion right now. 12 months Xbox Live Gold $39.99.

No problem. I was wondering though, is there any Xbox One games on sale there? If cheap enough I would like to buy some

Indeed. I wish they have longer campaign time. Hmmmmm, in US retailers are going into price war. Last time I check, CODGhost, BF4, DR3, Ryse are on sale for $40, LEGO Marvel & AC4 for $30. Dayyum!  

Just get sanyo rechargeable battery it's like 149 for the 2500mah one it will last u a very long time.

1)The ability to see and manage your storage space. With this update, you will find it easy to find how much space your content takes up and better manage your content. You can also control your install lineup and more easily manage your download queue. We’ve separated My Games and My Apps into separate lists, so you can easily create separate queues for both. Now you can pick the order in which you want your content to load and we’ve added a boot progress indicator so you can better track updates while they load.

2)The battery power indicator is back! You can see it right on the home screen, so you can easily track how much battery life is left on your controller.

3)And, you will be able to use your USB keyboard with your Xbox One.

March 4 system updates – countdown to “Titanfall” 

On March 4, in advance of what is expected to be the biggest game launch of the year, we will be delivering another system update to prepare your Xbox One for “Titanfall.”  This update will contain  many new features and improvements, most significantly to our party and multiplayer systems.  Available on March 11, “Titanfall” is a team-based online multiplayer game that showcases the power of Xbox Live, and we will be shipping a new party and multiplayer system that will help make “Titanfall” the must-have game for this generation.

That info was like May 2013 dude. And there's no region lock on Xbox Live Gold. Only on Xbox Credit (Gift card).

Just turn off the xbox either using the controller "big x" button or voice command. Instant on must be enabled. Btw I think if you switch off the xbox using the xbox logo touch button on the console, it won't update. I might be wrong.