Xbox 360 Console Review
Written by azza
The Powerful Xbox 360 Games Console
The Xbox 360 is the ultimate games console, a sleek, stylish design houses powerful technologies and a host of interactive entertainment options. The Xbox 360 delivers next generation gaming. Highly advanced A.I. and sophisticated processors produce rich, expansive worlds packed with colour and detail, providing an almost unparalleled level of realism and interaction.
The secret behind the blistering performance of the Xbox 360 is the three separate 3.2Ghz processors, ATI 500MHz graphics chip, 48 individual graphics engines and the 512 MB of RAM.
Xbox LIVE
Xbox LIVE lets you take your gaming and entertainment experiences to a whole new level; play games online with friends, chat and share music, videos and photos with ease. The Xbox LIVE headset for Xbox 360 makes online multiplayer games even more interactive by allowing you to communicate with other players.
Xbox LIVE Marketplace enhances your playing experience by enabling access to unique new games content and other features on demand; all you need is a broadband connection.
Entertainment
The Xbox 360 was built for more than advanced gaming; it was designed to be the centre of your digital entertainment lifestyle. Store your favourite music to the Xbox 360’s Hard Drive to deliver an in-game soundtrack or simply use the console as your very own digital jukebox.
A built-in DVD player provides faultless DVD playback straight out of the box. Media Center Extender Technology, included with every Xbox 360, allows you to combine the console with a Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 personal computer to create the ultimate interactive media experience; record your favourite TV programs, create and share photo slideshows, stream online radio and video content or connect and chat with friends from all over the world.
Wireless Control
Enjoy gaming without the clutter courtesy of the Xbox 360’s Wireless Controllers and range of optional wireless accessories. The innovative Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers utilise 2.4GHz wireless technology, providing a range of up to 30 feet and benefiting from responsive, lag-free operation. A unique Xbox Guide Button in the centre of the control pad enables quick, one touch access to your preferred system activities.
Customise & Accessorise
Add the individual touch to your Xbox 360 with a customisable user interface and range of optional custom faceplates. An advanced range of optional accessories such as the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player, wireless headset, Xbox 360 Messenger Kit and Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver enable you to expand the possibilities provided by the console and experience a whole new world of interactive media.
Which Xbox Console
The Xbox 360 games console is currently available in 3 versions, Xbox 360, Xbox 360 Arcade and Xbox 360 Elite.
- Xbox 360 Arcade: 256MB Memory Unit, 1 Wireless Control Pad, Membership to Xbox LIVE Silver and 5 arcade games.
- Xbox 360: 20GB Hard Drive, 1 Wireless Control Pad, Membership to Xbox LIVE Silver, Xbox LIVE headset.
- Xbox 360 Elite: 120GB Hard Drive, black finish, 1 black Wireless Control Pad, Membership to Xbox LIVE Silver, HDMI port and cable, Xbox LIVE headset.
Other Xbox Features
Xbox 360 games support 720p and 1080i High Definition formats, delivering an unbeatable visual experience with enhanced audio when hooked up to a HD ready television set.
Original Xbox Game Support lets you play a range of classic Xbox games titles on your Xbox 360. (Hard Disk Drive required, not all games are backward compatible).
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