Xbox 360 Console Includes 20GB Hard Drive

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Average Customer Rating:	3.5
Release Date:	2007-08-08
Brand:	Microsoft
Model:	360
Weight:	13.25 pounds
Dimensions:	12.17 inches x 10.16 inches x 3.27 inches [Width x Length x Height]

Product Categories

Microsoft; Microsoft; Consoles; Hardware & Accessories

Product description

The Xbox 360 Premium System is the way to begin experiencing the ultimate in next-generation gaming. Now improved with an HDMI port, your games and video entertainment will look better than ever when connected to an HDTV. Amazing Digital entertainment and video gaming experiences, unprecedented in home console entertainment, are waiting for you -- all you have to do is turn on the controller to this incredible device and an unsurpassed level of adventure and excitement can be yours. Xbox Live Marketplace - Download the latest game demos, arcade games, television, movies, and more straight to your Xbox 360 console via any Broadband Internet service Games - Games look, feel, and Sound realistic with 480p/720p/1080i HD Output via HDMI or Component cable, 16 - 9 widescreen aspect ratio, anti-aliasing, and multi-channel Surround sound support Digital Entertainment - Play DVD movies right out of the box, play HD DVDs with the Optional HD-DVD Player (sold separately), rip music to the 360 Hard Drive, connect your Digital Camera and share your digital pictures with friends, or connect your Xbox 360 to a Windows XP or Windows Vista Media Center PC and Stream TV, Music, Movies, and Pictures to your Xbox 360 console over your network! NOTE - Some features may require optional Xbox Live GOLD service; One month of complementary Xbox Live GOLD service is included

Xbox 360 sets a new pace for digital entertainment. More than just a cutting-edge game system, Xbox 360 also integrates high-definition video, DVD movie playback, digital music, photos, and online connectivity into one sleek, small tower, and in the process puts true Next-Gen power right at your fingertips.

Xbox 360, shown with wireless controller, is a sleek, customizable gaming and entertainment system

Under the Hood
Xbox 360 is much smaller than its predecessor--it measures approximately 3.3 by 12.2 by 10.2 inches and weighs 7.7 lbs. It's powered by custom IBM PowerPC-based CPU with three symmetrical cores each running at 3.2 GHz. It also carries a custom ATI graphics processor loaded with 10 MB of embedded DRAM, 48-way parallel floating-point dynamically scheduled shader pipelines and Unified shader architecture. This is powerful enough to draw 500 million triangles per second. In other words, it makes for great looking games in standard TV definition, and even better thanks to built-in support for HDTV 1080i televisions. It also supports the widescreen 16:9 format.

The unit has a 12x dual-layer DVD-ROM drive, which plays both the game media and progressive-scan DVD movies right out of the box. For game-save and media storage, users can choose between the detachable and upgradeable 20GB hard drive, or a separately sold 64MB flash Memory Unit. Along with storing files, the hard drive will make the Xbox 360 backward-compatible with part of the existing Xbox game library.

Control your Gameplay
Xbox 360 uses a refined button layout for its controllers. Back and Start buttons sit at the center of the controller and between them is a new Xbox Guide button, which instantly takes the user to the Xbox 360 user interface. From there, they can check for friends online, access personal digital content like photos and songs, and more. The black and white buttons of the first Xbox controllers have been replaced with new shoulder buttons placed above the left and right triggers. Xbox 360 can accommodate up to four wireless controllers and has three USB 2.0 slots to use for wired controllers or for streaming your digital media from digital cameras, MP3 players, and any Windows XP-based PC. Microsoft has also created a video-conferencing camera, sold separately, that will work with the system.

Xbox 360 can manage your games, your online friends, and your personal digital library

The Media Experience
All Xbox 360 titles can be played in either standard or high-definition resolution in 16:9 widescreen, with anti-aliasing for smoother graphics. Game designers will be able to take advantage of the system's multi-channel surround sound. The Xbox 360's digital media allows users to supplement any game's music from tracks in their own personal library.

Go Live
A built-in Ethernet port allows users to connect their system to a broadband connection for access to Xbox Live. The Xbox Live Silver Membership included with the console lets anyone create a Gamertag and gamer card to express your online identity, chat live with voice chat, and connect to the Xbox Live Marketplace to buy expansions, maps, and other digital items for your games. You can also update to a Xbox Live Gold Membership at anytime for even more benefits. The separately sold wireless adapter supports the common 802.11a, -b, and -g standards.

What's in the Box?

Xbox 360 console
20GB detachable hard drive
Wireless controller
Xbox Live headset
Standard AV cable
Ethernet cable
Detachable faceplate
Xbox Live Silver membership

Features

Box Content - Xbox 360 Console, 1 Wireless Xbox 360 Controller, 20GB Hard Drive, Wired Headset, Combination Component/Composite A/V Cable, and Silver Xbox Live Service

Design - Sleek set-top design with horizontal or vertical placement option in a white finish

Xbox 360 Guide - Access your games, friends, music, movies, and downloadable content from the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller with a single press of the Guide Button

Customizable Interface - Customize your Xbox 360 Dashboard, Guide, and Gamer Profile with content from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace

Xbox Live - Go online and enter a world where games and entertainment come alive with the ability to download games and entertainment straight from the Marketplace and join multiplayer sessions complete with voice chat

Customer reviews

« Poor quality, compatibility issues, poor choice »

I bought this system back in 2007 I have owned three since then. The OS has so many compatibility issues that it ruins the gaming experience. I ran into the red ring of death because of unknown issues. I read that the older models were made with cheap parts, and the average life for this system is six months to a year and a half.

I ran into some more issues regarding the TV I bought, which is an Olivia (however its spelled). The HDMI cords won't transmit a signal to the TV, if you purchase or have an elite model.

The latest issue is the OS upgrade that recently occurred. The OS update is only compatible with 1080i televisions. You will experience pixel fading, scrambled picture, or a blacked out picture.

I say upgrade to companies that know how to build game systems. The other companies seem to think about every consumer that purchases their products. I am going to sell my XBox 360 or pawn it. Their initial system was built pretty well, but profit and market share has put quality in the back seat. I understand why the PS3 was so expensive because it will last, and you do not have to pay for all of these accessories because they are included.

Games are fun, but format is terrible.

Rating: (1 out of 5) @ 2008-12-04

« Fantastic »

It's amazing to think that a few college friends about 30 years ago could have ever known then the impact they would have had on the world today.
Hats off to Microsoft on this truely amazing peice of technology. xbox 360 deserves 2 thumbs up and more if I had them. Well done Microsoft.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2008-12-01

« My favorite game system »

I'd give this a 5 star if it had more kid friendly games, but the lack of things for my 5 year old forced me to buy a Nintendo Wii.
Graphics are great, and games are plentiful. Lots of choices, and when you get into the Xbox live system and can buy other things like some of the retro games like Centipede, Robotron, Frogger, etc, just makes it even more versatile. I do use a Media Center PC (used Xbox with both the XP and Vista version of it) so I can use the Xbox to watch live TV over my network, listen to all my music, watch my video files, etc. Great way to get my satellites into another room without having to run cable.

Rating: (4 out of 5) @ 2008-11-29

« Great customer service, but cost me more money! »

I received the xbox360 in 4-5 business days, so the delivery was very quick! Everything came with the product that was mentioned in the description. When I got my xbox360 I played it for a couple hours the first day. The next day I tried to play the game again and a error message came up stating "epuipment system malfunction." Needless to say I had to return the product for a new one. It cost me an extra [...] in shipping to send it back to the seller. I recevied a replacement in a few days and this one seems up to par! Overall the service is great, just a little frustrated that I had to spend extra money on a faulty system in the beginning, but knowing the circumstances of the return policy.

Rating: (3 out of 5) @ 2008-11-23

« Great System »

The x-box 360 works great and they mail overseas which is nice for us troops.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2008-11-21

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