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| From: Microsoft
Category: Video Games
Buy New: £213.71 (On sale from £288.50)
You Save: £74.79 (26%)
New (4) Used (6) from £169.95
Rating:  473 reviews
Sales Rank: 1529
Platform: Xbox 360
ESRB: Kids to Adults
Media: Video Game
Age: 3 - 18 years
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 14.8
Dimensions (in): 15 x 15 x 5.5
MPN: B4J-000110
UPC: 882224380812
EAN: 0882224035866
ASIN: B0007SV72A
Release Date: December 2, 2005
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Support for DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, WMA CD, MP3 CD, JPEG Photo CD | | • | Ability to stream media from portable music devices, digital cameras and Windows XP-based PCs | | • | Ability to rip music to the Xbox 360 hard drive | | • | Built-in Media Center Extender for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 | | • | Interactive, full-screen 3-D visualizers High-Definition Game Support * All games supported at 16:9, 720p, and 1080i, anti-aliasing |
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Product Description
Xbox 360 represents a dramatic leap forward in high-definition gaming and entertainment experiences. Fusing powerful hardware, software, and services, Xbox 360 fully engages you in a gaming experience that is more expansive, dramatic, and lifelike, where the possibilities are limitless and your imagination knows no boundaries. The next generation is here. A merger of form and function, Xbox 360 wraps powerful technology in a sophisticated exterior. Two of the most innovative design firms in the worldSan Francisco-based Astro Studios and Osaka, Japan-based Hers Experimental Design Laboratory Inc.came together to craft a sleek, stylish system that conveys the very essence of Xbox 360. The Xbox Gamer Guide is an entertainment gateway that instantly connects you to your games, friends, music, movies, and downloadable content. Available at a touch of the Xbox Guide Button, the Xbox Gamer Guide gives you instant access to the experiences and content you want, from the gamer card of the player that just invited you to play online to new downloadable content for the game currently running. Xbox 360 lets you create your own unique system and experience. With interchangeable Xbox 360 Faces, it's easy and fun to change the appearance of your console. Switch on your system and customize the look and feel of the Xbox Gamer Guide and Xbox System Guide with unique "skins." From sleek and sophisticated to fun and funky, pick the Faces and skins that show your personality. Divided into four quadrants, the glowing Ring of Light and Xbox Guide Button visually connect you to your games, digital media, and the world of Xbox LiveTM, the first global, unified online console games service. Featured on both the wireless and wired controllers, the Xbox Guide Button puts you in control of your experience. In addition to bringing up the Xbox Gamer Guide and the Xbox System Guide, the Xbox Guide Button lets you turn the system on and off without ever leaving the couch. Xbox Liv
Amazon.co.uk Review
The Xbox 360 is Microsoft's successor to the Xbox console, and is the first "next generation" games console to hit the market. It has three powerful core processors which pump out 720p/1080i output (translation: graphics look great), 16x9 cinematic aspect ratio (translation: it's sort of like the cinema), anti-aliasing for smooth textures (translation: characters look less like chimps and more like people), full surround sound and DVD playback right out of the box. A multi media experience  | | Xbox 360, shown with levitating wireless controller | In comparison to the Darth Vader inspired design of the original Xbox, the Xbox 360 a thing of (near) wondrous beauty. In addition to playing games and movies, the Xbox 360 can stream music and video from a wide variety of electronic devices, including iPods and the Sony PSP. Get Live The Xbox 360 offers an online gaming experience via Xbox Live. This allows you to play multi-player Xbox 360 games on the internet via your broadband connection. The service also lets you download--and save on the console's hard drive--new missions, characters and vehicles for your favourite games. You can also shout real-time abuse at your opponents using the Xbox 360 headset Choose the package that's right for you The Xbox 360 comes in two different packages: the deluxe package includes a wireless controller, 20GB hard drive, and a number of other accessories. Alternatively, the Core System bundle has a standard wired controller and no hard drive. Which option is right for you will depend largely on your gaming needs--are you a fan of downloadable content? Do controller wires upset the feng shui of your living room? There are pros and cons for each option: for instance, if you do plump for the Core System you will have to buy a separate memory unit if you want to save your games. Likewise, if you opt for the deluxe version you will need a steady supply of AA batteries or a rechargeable battery pack to power the wireless controller. The Xbox 360 is only backwards compatible with a limited number of original Xbox titles, and a hard drive is required for this function.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 468 more reviews...
 Things I didn't know January 8, 2007
116 out of 127 found this review helpful
Based on the reviews here and hearsay from friends I bought an XBox 360 for the family. I thought I would post my thoughts since I discovered things about the XBox that I didn't know before buying it. Everything good that has been said here is true, and none of the negative comments were. So in no particular order for existing comment comparison :-
1. The graphics are absolutely fantastic. Even on a normal Telly, but since we bought a Philips 26F791D HDMI it is truly staggering. Especially on ordinary DVDs, (the 1080i upscaling is very good).
2. We have had no crashes, freezes or any trouble at all.
3. The wireless is very simple to setup, and once sorted is a dooddle at connecting after startup.
Stuff I didn't know before buying (and it's not all good) :-
1. It has the noisiest fan of any game station we have ever owned. It is plain LOUD and is frankly annoying when watching a DVD, gameplay is usually loud in our house anyway so you don't notice it.
2. It runs hot so you cannot enclose it completely. But we have to some extent making the noise from (1) less annoying.
3. The external power supply transformer is HUGE, and heavy, so you need a big hole to get the XBox 360, it's transformer and clear air for cooling when you are locating it.
4. The wireless controllers use 2 AA batteries in a simple clip pod underneath, so you do not need a play and charge unit per controller if you already have an AA re-charger and some rechargeable batteries. (This is definitely a cheaper option in the UK.)
5. The HDTV connection is not a HDMI connection. It uses the Red/Green/Blue PR/Pf/.. and Red/White AL/AR connection scheme so make sure your TV has that or you need new cables (more expense).
6. Some games (TopSpin etc) require PAL-60 to be set, but the XBox comes with PAL-50 by default, and in HDTV mode the PAL menu is not visible so you cannot change it unless you switch back to normal viewing. (I just saved you 2 hours of messing about - you assume it's you, or some menu setting, at least I did, before trying to get help - we used the support line and it was excellent).
Despite my last 6 comments, which are for your information, our household is thrilled with the 360 and I would heartily recommend it, hence 5 stars.
Honestly Amazing April 19, 2008
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
This console is brilliant, i've had it sice mid 2006 and i couldn't be happier with it. It's still in fantastic working condition and the amount of games that are constantly being released is a plus! In the battle of the consoles (having tried them all) i do reccommend the xbox 360 as it is without a doubt the most succesful console there is. Bring on GTA IV!
Xbox 360 - An Unbiased Review March 6, 2007
29 out of 32 found this review helpful
After reading many reviews from customers and fanboys who cannot hide their biased nature towards particular consoles I thought I would offer a final review on the Xbox 360 having owned the console since it first came out two septembers ago and more recently a Wii. I do a little bit of part time gaming journalism for a gaming website and have playtested the next generation consoles and many of their accessories so my review will be unbiased and impartial.
Console:
The console itself is pearly white and is fairly solid, the machine can be laid either flat or vertical but I would recommend lying it flat, for starters the console will have greater grip when lay flat and this is especially important when you have children as many of the Xbox 360 accessories are wired and when they snag at force it could cause the console to move (although many accessories have a wire fail safe to prevent this happening) The console comes with a 20Gb HDD which is inserted into the top of the Xbox 360, there are also slots for wireless network adaptors and other USB based accessories such as XBox Live cameras/USB memory sticks and other devices (not all will work so please consult the manual/official website) There are two memory ports which will allow you to take your gaming on the go, in a response to Mrs. L. WEST "Gaming Mad Family" I too share your frustration over Xbox 360's breaking down but I wish to clarify this matter, the problem in which the lady speaks of involves 1st generation Xbox360's particularly the Premium Edition. These problems concerned the console often overheating or undergoing hardware failures, this problem has been rectified and I would like to point out that most consoles have problems at launch (Wii Mote straps etc) so the PS3 will not be immune from this and therefore this should not be considered as a reason for not purchasing this machine. This console is also partially customizable with a removable face plate allowing you to spice up your console to reflect your personalty, the wiring that comes with the console whether it be Premium or Basic is I must say dreadful, the powerbox is nearly the length and half the width of the console itself and therefore should be placed in an open and well ventalated area. Most of these factors simply come down to common sense, I wouldn't recommend placing your console in a TV cabinet for example as this will cause the console to overheat easily.
Xbox Live:
Xbox Live is the main weapon in the Xbox arsenal and is it's greatest source of strength. Xbox Live is your gateway into an online community which has been growing and expanding for over 5 years, once you have joined Live (with a gold account) you can play against gamers from all over the world, make friends, join clans, participate in tournaments, download additional game content and videos and many more features beside. The system is based around Microsoft Points (idential to Wii Points) They can be either purchased online via Xbox Live or bought in prepaid cards from any good retailer. Xbox 360 comes ready for internet use straight from the box and it is relatively simple to connect to Xbox Live, even easier if you are wireless.
Games:
As The Xbox 360 is now into it's second stage of it's lifespan it is beginning to benefit from developers having worked on their hardware for longer and this in turn is resulting in a better calibre of games on offer. Some of the games on offer and to look forward too are Gears of War, Rainbow Six Vegas, GRAW2, Forza Motorsport, Fable 2, Halo 3, GTAIV, Brothers in Arms: Hells Highway and many more. These games are truely next generation experiences and some are exclusive to Xbox 360. Xbox Live also has it's own offer of unique, fun and simple games which you can download. Some of these are old classics revamped and brought to life such as Pacman and Paperboy, others are games from small developers or unique offerings which are better suited to Xbox Live such as Geometry Wars, Sensible World of Soccer and Alien Hominid HD, Xbox Live even downloads demo's of these games for free as soon as they are released so that you can experience them for yourself before purchasing.
Accessories:
At present there is a handful of Xbox 360 accessories which are available, these range from the excellent (yet underutilized) Xbox Live Vision camera to your standard range of gadgets like memory cards. You can also purchase 3rd party accessories and even use accessories of your own such as digital cameras and USB memory sticks (once again consult the manual/official website to see what is compatable with the Xbox 360) You can also link your Xbox 360 to your PC and if you have Windows Media Centre you can benefit from a whole new world of interactive entertainment.
High Definition:
At the time of writing the Xbox 360 has now had an update which allows it to operate at 1080i, the native resolution for High Definition. This means that games can now operate to maximum HD resolution and providing your lucky enough to own a HD TV you can benefit from next generation visual quality with your games.
The Future:
With the PS3 launch imminent Microsoft has been keen to stress the advantages of the Xbox 360, both consoles are destined to become excellent machines and both have advantages and disadvantages to each other. Now that the Xbox 360 has recovered from it's early set backs of hardware failures the console is a reliable machine. Providing the machine is placed in a caring and open spaced area it is quiet and looks nice in any home entertainment set up which you might have. There is so much I could have included in this review but there is always the danger you can saturate a person with information, the console has a bright future, probably the brightest of the next generation consoles. The great games on the horizon have been matched by increasing 3rd party support (notably from Konami and Capcom) Metal Gear Solid may eventually be winging it's way to this white box of joy. The HD-DVD player (sold seperately) is an excellent device for those wishing to experience high definition movies without having it forced upon you as in the case of the PS3 and Blu-Ray. Xbox Live will soon be expanding further to allow gamers to download your favourite TV shows, music videos and full theatrical films. New accessories are being released such as the larger 120GB HDD and the 512Mb memory card to allow you to meet your needs (a huge complaint with the Xbox 360 was the lack of memory in the HDD once you account for the emulator which allows you to play Xbox games)
I hope this review was helpful to you, many people feel emotional ties to developers and to past consoles, but don't let the fanboys fool you with incorrect facts and statements. The Xbox 360 is a wonderful machine, and is a must have in any home.
You don't need an HDTV, if you have a PC monitor, buy the VGA cable! October 8, 2006
61 out of 70 found this review helpful
This machine is awesome. You can download demos, I have had no overheating, it's fast and the graphics are AMAZING.
I currently have around 20 demos on this thing, and have bought 3 full games, Ghost Recon, Fight Night Round 3 and Saint's Row, all are very good, especially Ghost Recon.
I am posting this review to inform people that they DON'T need a HDTV to enjoy the 360 in HD. If you have a spare PC monitor, or buy one (preferably a widescreen one which now you can get for 140) you can enjoy HD! You just need the official VGA cable which is available here on Amazon. You can then chose the resolution to output from your 360 and can enjoy full HD graphics without spending a fortune on a HDTV.
Incredible October 14, 2006
18 out of 20 found this review helpful
Got mine in May 06, since i had heard many consoles released in 05 were faulty. You NEED xbox live gold to enjoy the full capabilities of the 360, and it's only 3 per month. You will also need the premium system, the core system is a bit of a rip. With great games currently out like GRAW, Dead Rising, PGR3 and TESIV, there is something for eveyone. There are also loads of cool games coming out over the next 2 years like Halo 3, PGR4, Halo Wars, CoD 3 and Gears Of War. With the demos over xbl marketplace you can try almost any game before you purchase it, the xbl arcade is also v. goofd, i would recommend Geometry Wars from that.
Concerning HDTV's, if you already have one, it'll look perfect, especialy with the 1080p output update coming this november. But if you don't have a HDTV and don't intend on getting one for a while, buy a widescreen monitor (the best price/quality is the Acer AL916W, 19" for 140) and an xbox 360 VGA cable, and the picture given out is increcible, much better than my 38" Sony CRT (non-HD)!
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