Xbox 360 Console Includes 20GB Hard Drive reviews

Xbox 360 Console Includes 20GB Hard Drive

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.

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	Platform - Xbox 360 ESRB Rating - Everyone Features: All games are High-Definition -- supports 16 - 9, 720p or 1080i with anti-aliasing Detachable, Upgradeable 20GB hard drive 512MB internal memory (700 MHz GDDR3 RAM) 12x Dual-Layer DVD-ROM

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Anonymous

Enjoying this console as much as I enjoyed my NES as a kid!

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General Comments:
This console is awesome. I made the switch from Sony to Microsoft and am very thankful. The PS3 is all market hype, the cell processor doesn't mean jack when it comes down to the games and the over hyped blue-ray discs are not the future. I honestly think next gen dvds are a waste right now, I just care about my gaming when it comes to my consoles.

The XBOX360 has been a breath of fresh air since I got it last year, I haven't had this much fun with a console since I was a kid with my first Nintendo. Oblivion, Fight Night, Gears Of War, Guitar Hero, Halo 3, Splinter Cell, Bioshock, the list goes on and I'm waiting for the new RPG trilogy Mass Effect.

The easy accessible demos and arcade games are another plus and add hours of fun. I've enjoyed classics like Pac Man and Street Fighter to newer Arcade games like Small Arms. I'm looking forward to the Battle Star Galactica Arcade game coming out next month.

I preferred the original PSX and PS2 controller over the original XBX controller, but I quickly got used to the 360 controllers and can't imagine going back to the tiny Playstation controllers.

With the extended warranty Microsoft has put out, gamers can purchase with confidence now. I know I feel much better knowing I have 2 more years of my warranty.

Anonymous

Xbox 360 is the one for grownups

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The reason we all buy these righteously fun machines is because of the amount and types of ridiculously unawarely timestealing fun games they bring forth. Xbox 360 while having a good deal of the same games as the competition, usually has theirs out first and some looking and playing better. But the thing that sets them apart is their exclusive games as Halo 3, Gears of War, and Ninja Gaiden 2 which will be coming out next year as well as all the incredible things that are available on Xbox live from game you can play while talking to your best friends across the world, downloading new games or even movies and tv shows and more to come. This is your machine for digital entertainment as I have not even covered it all. My hands are twitching, time for some bioshock.

Anonymous

the games are what make the 360 fun

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I'm a huge fan of Gears of War and can't wait until Halo 3 comes out. However, the xbox 360 isn't a great bargain compared to the PS3. Using Amazon's site, a console costs $400, wireless adapter now only costs $88 (but it cost $100 when it first came out), an HD DVD player costs $200. That's nearly 700 and with a smaller hard drive than a PS3. Also, you have to get another wireless controller, maybe a wireless headset, an xbox live gold account, some core games that you really want and now you are approaching $1000. To boot, this thing is pretty noisy. What can you expect, Micro$oft is a software company. Also don't move it EVER when a game is playing. That mistake will cost you your game ($60). There are tons of other nickel and diming techniques that Micro$oft does as well once you using your xbox live.

Now, like I said...Gears of War and the upcoming Halo 3 - that's why I don't regret the above. In fact I just ordered another 360, wireless adapter, GoW game, etc... I hate the splitscreen feature in these games.

Seriously, only get this if you have a passion for games. The live features are nice but I still prefer to listen to music on a music system over the xbox media. The same for movies although I have been guilty of paying for a couple of TV shows to watch on the live marketplace.

Anonymous

Console comparison

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I'm an owner of all three next-gen consoles, and I'd like to add an unbiased review to the console pages. Most of the reviews seem to be "[console here] SUCKS, [console here] IS BETTER".

Xbox 360:
The Xbox 360 is probably the best console to get if you enjoy online play. Xbox Live, although not free, is much better than Playstation Network and WiiConnect24. The controller has an ergonomic design that feels right. My only complaint is that the battery pack is somewhat in the way on wireless controllers. The system strikes with decent graphics, albeit not as good as the PS3. It looks about equal to a decent PC running with a GeForce 7 or Radeon X1600 series GPU. I'm quite happy with my Xbox 360 as a gaming system. As for media features, however, it is a bit inferior to Playstation 3, with DVDs playing at only 480p and no upscale support. The 360 Dashboard is, in my opinion, nicer than the Wii channel system or the PS3 xmb. The option to add an HD-DVD player is welcomed. The 360 also has a hardware chip for upscaling, meaning 720p games run at 1080p no problem.

Wii:
The Wii is an interesting console. The graphics are a bit better than Gamecube, but nothing to marvel at - PS3 and 360 blow them out of the water. That said, the Wii is a fun little console and definitely has a shot at wining the console war. WiiConnect24 isn't particularly good, though, and some of the Wii channels are lackluster. Wii has excellent backwards compatibility support, but Virtual Console is a bit overpriced. I don't really have anything negative to say about the Wii; it's a bit worse than the other consoles in graphics and features, but is nonetheless fun to play and fairly cheap at only $250. The Wii unfortunately had no HD support, save for widescreen-mode 480p. There is as of yet no true DS-Wii interoperation.

PS3:
The Playstation 3 surpasses both other consoles and many high-end computer systems in terms of effects - graphics, audio, etc. The Sixaxis controller adds a bit of wii-like style: in Motosport, for example, you can tilt the controller like a handlebar to steer your bike. I have no complaints with PS3, save the price tag. PSN is nice, but can't hold its ground against Xbox Live. The PSN store tends to be cheaper than Xbox Live; PSN hasn't taken to selling "map packs" and extra content - it's free (for now). PS3-PSP connectivity is lackluster; Remote Play allows only audio/video/photo sharing at the moment. Sony recently fixed the PS1/PS2 upscaling glitch. Most PS3 games run at at least 1080i, and some at native 1080p; however, without the addition of a hardware scaler, 1080i games cannot be scaled up to 1080p without serious lag issues, and run at 1080i for the most part. Blu-ray is a nice concept, but honestly, I don't notice much of a difference between Blu-Ray and HD-DVD. Most of the BR discs I've seen are only using 40 to 50% of their storage space. It's also possible to use a mouse and keyboard in game, whereas on the 360, you can only use a keyboard for sending messages or filling in forms on Live.

All in all, I'd recommend all three consoles, but to sum it up by best features:
Xbox 360 - Online play, many good FPS games. Lacking in RPG and Racing.
Wii - Several games from each genre. Too different to compare to 360 or ps3. Recommended!
PS3 - RPG and Racing is where PS3 really shines, but Resistance is an excellent game, too. PSN is decent.