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Microsoft Xbox 360

The successor to Microsoft's first video game console, the Xbox. The Xbox 360 expands upon the original's strong PC roots while being positioned as the complete center of media integration with many built in functions and a high level of Internet connectivity. The 360 is the first next-gen console in what Microsoft touts as the HD-Era, the seventh generation of consoles, which includes the Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii.

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MSRP $299.00
Release date November, 2005
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Pros & Cons

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37 positive
29 mixed
36 negative

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Pros:
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Excellent online gaming support with Xbox Live!
+56agreedisagree

Broad selection of titles.
+52agreedisagree

Full 1080p HD gaming and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
+38agreedisagree

Large selection of games
+37agreedisagree

PC connection to play video and audio files (Windows XP Media Center or Vista)
+35agreedisagree

Great titles on Xbox Live! Arcade
+32agreedisagree

Xbox Live integration makes you feel connected with the community
+26agreedisagree

Optional installation of games to the hard drive works great
+18agreedisagree

New-Xbox Experience is a major upgrade to the console and breathes new life into it
+17agreedisagree

8-person party system really helps people play together and emphasizes the social aspect of the system
+16agreedisagree

NetFlix streaming makes watching movies very convenient
+14agreedisagree

Sleek look.
+12agreedisagree

Community Games feature could be revolutionary
+11agreedisagree

HDMI output and DVD upscalling
+11agreedisagree

Can play HD-DVDs with an add-on sold seperately
+9agreedisagree

Live's online presence and what freinds are doing/playing is sweet
+6agreedisagree

Easy to connect perheripals to such as a Guitar Hero guitar or microphones, without requiring a dongle
+5agreedisagree

Camera makes a better experience for user
+2agreedisagree

never overheated or even got hot(for me) and it isn't loud and its in a quite confined space. (mine doesn't even over heat!!!)
+2agreedisagree

Frequently breaks down, forcing you to wait three weeks for repairs. Sony sends you a new console in three days if something happens to your PS3.
-27agreedisagree

Cons:
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Very loud fans and disk drive
+51agreedisagree

Have to pay a subscription for online gaming (Gold subscription = $50/year)
+49agreedisagree

Prices of Xbox360 Marketplace items are steep
+38agreedisagree

Overheating issues.
+35agreedisagree

Slow to fix and return broken consoles
+25agreedisagree

Games can be expensive ($60)
+25agreedisagree

No Blu ray player / drive
+21agreedisagree

No HD-DVD drive is included, and it costs $200 to get one and even then it's still not built in. The PS3 has a built in Blu-Ray player.
+19agreedisagree

limited backwards compatibility
+18agreedisagree

The Core System is a ripoff.
+17agreedisagree

NetFlix is limited to the United States
+12agreedisagree

No re-chargable battery pack supplied with controllers, need separate purchase
+8agreedisagree

The controller is the only one in all three consoles that has no motion sensing.
+5agreedisagree

Avatars are pretty lame
+5agreedisagree

Console only lasts 13 months. Warranty ends at 12
0agreedisagree

HDMI TV compatibility (no sound over HDMI) is now fixed
-3agreedisagree

Stability issues.
-6agreedisagree

setup time 10 mins, game time 2 hours, repair time 3 weeks.
-6agreedisagree

The Xbox Franchise focuses on FPS and has a limited selection of other genres such as RPGS and Racing Games.
-13agreedisagree

Chunky design when compared to the other consoles.
-20agreedisagree

Still uses a tray.
-21agreedisagree

Currently no HDMI compatibility
-28agreedisagree


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Details

With the Xbox 360 Microsoft has advanced graphical capabilities to the next-generation featuring a 3-core CPU from IBM and a new custom-built graphics card from ATi. Out of the three seventh generation console from a hardware perspective the 360 shares the most similarity to consoles in the sixth, there are no drastic changes to the controller, a standard DVD drive and the use of memory cards. One of the biggest changes that Microsoft made in its transition from Xbox to 360 is in removing the standard hard drive and making it optional. The Premium and Elite versions of the console come with a 20GB hard drive and 120G hard drive respectively, but the Core does not come with a hard drive at all.

While the hardware hasn't changed much aside from the graphical and processing capabilities, the 360 features a major advancement in its software, online integration, and other services such as iPod playback.

Xbox 360 Hardware

Wireless is common to all three seventh generation consoles. The 360 supports up to four connected controllers at the same time, these can be connected either wirelessly or wired through one of the three USB ports. Connecting to your LAN or the Internet is done through either the standard ethernet adapter, or optionally through wireless. You can use the official wireless adapter, which is the only adapter that connects through USB, or through an ethernet to wireless bridge.

DVD playback comes standard, and if you connect to a display through VGA or HDMI (Elite only) then the 360 will perform upconversion to high-definition resolutions.

Audio/visual output possibilities are very broad as the 360 supports composite, component, S-Video, VGA and HDMI. Both stereo and optical audio out are also supported. If you're using component, VGA, or HDMI outputs then high-definition resolutions are available with the built-in scaling chip performing the scaling options instead of your television. The standard resolutions of 720p and 1080i are supported, and with the latest firmware 1080p is possible. With a VGA connection a variety of non-standard resolutions are supported as well.

For backwards compatibility no Xbox controllers or peripherals are supported on the 360. Xbox games are compatible only through software updates which are automatically downloaded from Live if your Xbox 360 is connected to the Internet, or you can download a CD with the proper software and install the update manually (full details at Xbox.com). Due to the nature of the emulated compatibility only a subset of Xbox games are properly working with updates to the list coming sporadically, the list of working Xbox games can be found on Xbox.com.

Xbox 360 System Software

Access to all of the services and media functions that the Xbox 360 offers is accomplished through the Dashboard interface. Various options are categorized according to their function and placed inside of "blades" which can be "flipped" through.

Playback of digital media such as mp3s, videos and photos is accomplished directly from the Dashboard interface and allows playback from media stored on the 360 hard drive, devices connected through USB, and media streamed from networked computers. The 360 can also act as a Media Center Extender which enhances media functionality. In the future Microsoft has stated that the 360 will act as an IPTV set top box, working with various IPTV providers around the world.

Xbox Live is prevalent throughout the entire Xbox 360 experience as the Dashboard Guide can be brought up at any time through the press of the Guide button. From the guide you can interact with all of the people on your friends list, track your downloads, and play custom soundtracks. Both voice and text messaging are supported standard, and if you have the Xbox Vision Camera then you can also send video messages.

Xbox Live Marketplace is a feature similar to the Playstation Network Store and the Wii store. From the Marketplace you can download free playable demos, game and movie trailers, and gamer pictures and themes to customize the look of the dashboard.

Xbox Live Arcade is accessed from the Marketplace or through its own Dashboard blade and allows you to play classic games that have been upgraded with new features, or new games that have been developed solely for the XBLA service.

Available only in the United States with the promise of a worldwide release, the Xbox Live Video Marketplace was added in the fall of 2006. High definition and standard definition television shows and movies are available for purchase and playback. Television shows are owned and can be redownloaded an indefinite number of times with the same GamerTag, while Movies expire after 24 hours.

All Xbox Live Marketplace content is purchased through the use of Microsoft Points. Microsoft Points themselves can be purchased in 500, 1000, 1600, and 2000 segments at an exchange rate of $1.25US for every 100 points.

Xbox 360 Versions

The Xbox 360 is available in three different configurations, all with the same graphics and processing capabilities, the differences being mainly in some extra features and what comes in the box. Xbox 360s that are manufactured after July 4th, 2007 contain an HDMI port built-in, and cooler and quieter running hardware.

Xbox 360 Arcade ($199) - contains the Xbox 360 console, wired controller, 256MB memory, composite cables and no Hard Drive.

Xbox 360 20GB Premium ($279) - contains Xbox 360 console with chrome trim, wireless controller, wired headset, component/composite shared cable, 20GB hard drive. Discontinued. The drop to the $299 price is to clear stock and make room for the 60GB premium.

Xbox 360 60GB Premium ($299) - releases August 1st, 2008 contains everything from the 20GB premium except the included hard drive is larger at 60GB.

Xbox 360 Elite ($399) - released April 29th, 2007 the Elite version comes with a 120GB hard drive, is all black. A component and HDMI cable is included in the package.

Hardware Issues

Since launch the 360 has been plagued with complaints of shoddy hardware construction, resulting in a defect rate that some reports are putting as high as 25%. In 2006 Microsoft extended the original 90-day warranty to a full year making it equal to Sony and Nintendo's warranty periods. As of July 5th, 2007, the Xbox 360 comes with a 3 year manufacturer's warranty. The warranty is retroactive and any payments given to Microsoft to fix a console previously will be refunded.

Consoles manufactured after July 4th, 2007 contain chips based off of a 65nm process. This results in the console running at much lower temperatures. Reports indicate that a quieter DVD drive is included in these new versions as well. These consoles also ship with an HDMI port built in.

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Comments

1.  avatar William Hauber said:

I completely agree. Games like Dead Rising are already using the maximum power of this thing. The graphics won't get better, Gears was their showpiece, so the only way they could get better was if 8GB was all about graphics and 1GB was all about gameplay. The PS3 has alot more potential, games like MGS4 and FFXIII will kill the 360. And the 360 is a horrible name, it means it comes full circle, back to the beginning. So M$ is back where they started, losing money. And Too Human will end up getting canceled if the developer loses the case against Epic.

BTW anybody see the latest Madden commercial? I wonder how much M$ paid for it, but it makes it look like it is an Xcrud 360 Exclusive.
Aug 15, 2007 11:22pm
2.  avatar Omar said:

You guys are funny. You can bash it all you want, but that won't affect mine, or anybody's enjoyment of BioShock and Halo 3. And even if I think the PS3 is overpriced, that won't affect your enjoyment of... uh... Resistance? :P
Aug 16, 2007 12:55pm
3.  avatar William Hauber said:

I'm going to enjoy my games while your waiting for your broken box to be fixed.
Aug 16, 2007 5:49pm
4.  avatar Omar said:

Touche. It actually is in the repair center right now. Here's hoping I get one of the new models with the HDMI port, even though I don't own an HDTV.
Aug 16, 2007 6:00pm
5.  avatar gdgsdsjkdshjsg said:

360 SUCKS!
Aug 28, 2007 12:38am
6.  avatar Omar said:

Take note that a price drop of $50 on the Premium will be happening on the week of July 6th, so I'd hold off on buying a new console until then.
Jun 26, 2008 11:16pm
7.  avatar dialupinternetuser said:

Could we get a thread up about this price drop?
Jun 27, 2008 9:52am
8.  avatar HK-47m4 said:

Has been out for a year and a half, and only has one must have game: Gears of War.
Jul 01, 2008 2:52pm
9.  avatar dr13zehn said:

I'm curious why so many people disagreed with the con that this thing frequently breaks down? It's pretty much standard with a 360 to wonder when and not if it will break down when you own one.
I'm not bashing at all. I like the console and it has some really cool games, but the onslaught of fanboys can sometimes make articles like this less "unbiased / objective" as they should be.
Sep 08, 2008 11:56am
10.  avatar Omar said:

I just loaded up the NXE this morning, and all I have to say is that it is very SWEET. The interface is so much more fluid and responsive than then previous desktop. Also, everything appears clearer without being cluttered by the dash blades. It really does feel like I just bought a new console, and it's great to see Microsoft supporting their product like this.

I haven't had a chance to test out the new party system, but it's almost everything that I wanted from the friends feature. Being able to BE with a group of people no matter what games or activities you're playing is absolutely huge. Often times I'd be playing a game and my friends would hop on and start playing Call of Duty, and it'd just be a pain to coordinate our activities. Now we can just hop into a party and then coordinate and sync up all the while just talking to each other.

A special note on the hard drive installs... they really add a lot to the experience. Or rather, they kind of make up for the 360's shoddy hardware. My disc drive is on the fritz and I often get dirty disc errors. So the noise is 5x as bad as usual, and the loading takes twice as long as other people's 360s. So the difference that I've experienced is extremely significant to say the least.

Now, this update isn't going to make a Wii-person become a 360 fanboy/girl, but it really solidifies 360 affinity for people that already own one.
Nov 19, 2008 10:54am
11.  avatar davidplayer100 said:

I love my Xbox 360. I got a custom lighted case for it (voids warranty) and a wireless remote control so its awesome. And since the NXE came out, everything is faster and there are a ton of new features.

Nov 26, 2008 6:01pm
12.  avatar meNNis said:

FYI guys, you can get a XBL Gold sub. for $38 shipped from NewEgg.
Dec 15, 2008 5:37pm
13.  avatar Omar said:

Nice! Thanks for the heads-up. The price is comparable in Canadian on NewEgg.ca

This is particularly relevant since my subscription is up for renewal in January.
Dec 15, 2008 6:28pm
14.  avatar icho4life said:

The last update to XBE appears to have fixed the issue with HD TV's not having sound over HDMI (they were being recognized as monitors)
Feb 26, 2009 12:00am
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8leanne4

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January 24, 2009
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14 pros
15 cons
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Excellent online gaming support with Xbox Live!
  • Broad selection of titles.
  • Full 1080p HD gaming and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
  • Large selection of games
  • PC connection to play video and audio files (Windows XP Media Center or Vista)
  • Great titles on Xbox Live! Arcade
  • Xbox Live integration makes you feel connected with the community
  • Optional installation of games to the hard drive works great
  • New-Xbox Experience is a major upgrade to the console and breathes new life into it
  • 8-person party system really helps people play together and emphasizes the social aspect of the system
  • NetFlix streaming makes watching movies very convenient
  • Community Games feature could be revolutionary
  • Can play HD-DVDs with an add-on sold seperately
  • Easy to connect perheripals to such as a Guitar Hero guitar or microphones, without requiring a dongle

Cons

  • Very loud fans and disk drive
  • Have to pay a subscription for online gaming (Gold subscription = $50/year)
  • Prices of Xbox360 Marketplace items are steep
  • Overheating issues.
  • Slow to fix and return broken consoles
  • Games can be expensive ($60)
  • No Blu ray player / drive
  • No HD-DVD drive is included, and it costs $200 to get one and even then it's still not built in. The PS3 has a built in Blu-Ray player.
  • limited backwards compatibility
  • The Core System is a ripoff.
  • NetFlix is limited to the United States
  • No re-chargable battery pack supplied with controllers, need separate purchase
  • The controller is the only one in all three consoles that has no motion sensing.
  • Stability issues.
  • Chunky design when compared to the other consoles.

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Erik

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November 20, 2008
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5 cons
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Excellent online gaming support with Xbox Live!
  • Broad selection of titles.
  • Full 1080p HD gaming and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
  • Large selection of games
  • PC connection to play video and audio files (Windows XP Media Center or Vista)
  • Great titles on Xbox Live! Arcade
  • Xbox Live integration makes you feel connected with the community
  • Optional installation of games to the hard drive works great
  • New-Xbox Experience is a major upgrade to the console and breathes new life into it
  • 8-person party system really helps people play together and emphasizes the social aspect of the system
  • NetFlix streaming makes watching movies very convenient
  • Sleek look.
  • Community Games feature could be revolutionary
  • Can play HD-DVDs with an add-on sold seperately

Cons

  • Very loud fans and disk drive
  • Have to pay a subscription for online gaming (Gold subscription = $50/year)
  • Overheating issues.
  • The Core System is a ripoff.
  • The controller is the only one in all three consoles that has no motion sensing.

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Erik prefers Microsoft Xbox 360 over Sony Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii
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Omar

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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Excellent online gaming support with Xbox Live!
  • Broad selection of titles.
  • Full 1080p HD gaming and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
  • PC connection to play video and audio files (Windows XP Media Center or Vista)
  • Great titles on Xbox Live! Arcade
  • Xbox Live integration makes you feel connected with the community
  • Optional installation of games to the hard drive works great
  • New-Xbox Experience is a major upgrade to the console and breathes new life into it
  • 8-person party system really helps people play together and emphasizes the social aspect of the system
  • NetFlix streaming makes watching movies very convenient
  • Community Games feature could be revolutionary

Cons

  • Very loud fans and disk drive
  • Have to pay a subscription for online gaming (Gold subscription = $50/year)
  • Slow to fix and return broken consoles
  • Games can be expensive ($60)
  • NetFlix is limited to the United States
  • Stability issues.

Comments

"You guys are funny. You can bash it all you want, but that won't affect mine, or anybody's enjoyment of BioShock and Halo 3. And even if I think the PS3 is overpriced, that won't affect your enjoyment of... uh... Resistance? :P"
"Touche. It actually is in the repair center right now. Here's hoping I get one of the new models with the HDMI port, even though I don't own an HDTV."
"Take note that a price drop of $50 on the Premium will be happening on the week of July 6th, so I'd hold off on buying a new console until then."
"I just loaded up the NXE this morning, and all I have to say is that it is very SWEET. The interface is so much more fluid and responsive than then previous desktop. Also, everything appears clearer without being cluttered by the dash blades. It really does feel like I just bought a new console, and it's great to see Microsoft supporting their product like this.

I haven't had a chance to test out the new party system, but it's almost everything that I wanted from the friends feature. Being able to BE with a group of people no matter what games or activities you're playing is absolutely huge. Often times I'd be playing a game and my friends would hop on and start playing Call of Duty, and it'd just be a pain to coordinate our activities. Now we can just hop into a party and then coordinate and sync up all the while just talking to each other.

A special note on the hard drive installs... they really add a lot to the experience. Or rather, they kind of make up for the 360's shoddy hardware. My disc drive is on the fritz and I often get dirty disc errors. So the noise is 5x as bad as usual, and the loading takes twice as long as other people's 360s. So the difference that I've experienced is extremely significant to say the least.

Now, this update isn't going to make a Wii-person become a 360 fanboy/girl, but it really solidifies 360 affinity for people that already own one."
"Nice! Thanks for the heads-up. The price is comparable in Canadian on NewEgg.ca

This is particularly relevant since my subscription is up for renewal in January."

Competitors

Omar prefers Microsoft Xbox 360 over Nintendo Wii, Sony Playstation 3
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meNNis

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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Excellent online gaming support with Xbox Live!
  • Broad selection of titles.
  • Full 1080p HD gaming and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
  • Large selection of games
  • PC connection to play video and audio files (Windows XP Media Center or Vista)
  • Great titles on Xbox Live! Arcade
  • Xbox Live integration makes you feel connected with the community
  • Sleek look.
  • Can play HD-DVDs with an add-on sold seperately

Cons

  • Have to pay a subscription for online gaming (Gold subscription = $50/year)
  • Games can be expensive ($60)
  • No HD-DVD drive is included, and it costs $200 to get one and even then it's still not built in. The PS3 has a built in Blu-Ray player.
  • limited backwards compatibility
  • The controller is the only one in all three consoles that has no motion sensing.
  • Still uses a tray.

Comments

"FYI guys, you can get a XBL Gold sub. for $38 shipped from NewEgg."
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dialupinternetuser

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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Excellent online gaming support with Xbox Live!
  • Broad selection of titles.
  • Full 1080p HD gaming and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
  • Large selection of games
  • PC connection to play video and audio files (Windows XP Media Center or Vista)
  • Great titles on Xbox Live! Arcade
  • Xbox Live integration makes you feel connected with the community
  • Optional installation of games to the hard drive works great
  • New-Xbox Experience is a major upgrade to the console and breathes new life into it
  • 8-person party system really helps people play together and emphasizes the social aspect of the system
  • NetFlix streaming makes watching movies very convenient
  • Sleek look.
  • Community Games feature could be revolutionary
  • Can play HD-DVDs with an add-on sold seperately
  • Easy to connect perheripals to such as a Guitar Hero guitar or microphones, without requiring a dongle
  • Camera makes a better experience for user

Cons

  • Very loud fans and disk drive
  • Have to pay a subscription for online gaming (Gold subscription = $50/year)
  • Overheating issues.
  • Slow to fix and return broken consoles
  • Games can be expensive ($60)
  • No Blu ray player / drive
  • NetFlix is limited to the United States
  • No re-chargable battery pack supplied with controllers, need separate purchase
  • The controller is the only one in all three consoles that has no motion sensing.

Comments

"Could we get a thread up about this price drop?"
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justafire

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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Excellent online gaming support with Xbox Live!
  • Broad selection of titles.
  • Full 1080p HD gaming and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
  • Large selection of games
  • PC connection to play video and audio files (Windows XP Media Center or Vista)
  • Great titles on Xbox Live! Arcade
  • Xbox Live integration makes you feel connected with the community
  • Optional installation of games to the hard drive works great
  • New-Xbox Experience is a major upgrade to the console and breathes new life into it
  • 8-person party system really helps people play together and emphasizes the social aspect of the system
  • Sleek look.
  • Community Games feature could be revolutionary
  • Can play HD-DVDs with an add-on sold seperately
  • Easy to connect perheripals to such as a Guitar Hero guitar or microphones, without requiring a dongle
  • Camera makes a better experience for user

Cons

  • NetFlix is limited to the United States
  • Avatars are pretty lame
  • HDMI TV compatibility (no sound over HDMI) is now fixed
  • The Xbox Franchise focuses on FPS and has a limited selection of other genres such as RPGS and Racing Games.

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EightBitHero

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Pros

  • Excellent online gaming support with Xbox Live!
  • Broad selection of titles.
  • Full 1080p HD gaming and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
  • Large selection of games
  • PC connection to play video and audio files (Windows XP Media Center or Vista)
  • Xbox Live integration makes you feel connected with the community
  • Sleek look.
  • Can play HD-DVDs with an add-on sold seperately

Cons

  • Very loud fans and disk drive
  • Have to pay a subscription for online gaming (Gold subscription = $50/year)
  • Prices of Xbox360 Marketplace items are steep
  • Overheating issues.
  • Slow to fix and return broken consoles
  • Games can be expensive ($60)
  • limited backwards compatibility
  • The controller is the only one in all three consoles that has no motion sensing.
  • Currently no HDMI compatibility

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StuntmanMike

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September 11, 2008
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6 pros
7 cons
have ithave it
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Broad selection of titles.
  • Full 1080p HD gaming and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
  • Large selection of games
  • PC connection to play video and audio files (Windows XP Media Center or Vista)
  • Xbox Live integration makes you feel connected with the community
  • Sleek look.

Cons

  • Very loud fans and disk drive
  • Have to pay a subscription for online gaming (Gold subscription = $50/year)
  • Prices of Xbox360 Marketplace items are steep
  • Games can be expensive ($60)
  • No HD-DVD drive is included, and it costs $200 to get one and even then it's still not built in. The PS3 has a built in Blu-Ray player.
  • The Core System is a ripoff.
  • The Xbox Franchise focuses on FPS and has a limited selection of other genres such as RPGS and Racing Games.

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HK-47m4

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August 14, 2007
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12 cons
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Pros

  • Frequently breaks down, forcing you to wait three weeks for repairs. Sony sends you a new console in three days if something happens to your PS3.

Cons

  • Very loud fans and disk drive
  • Have to pay a subscription for online gaming (Gold subscription = $50/year)
  • Overheating issues.
  • No HD-DVD drive is included, and it costs $200 to get one and even then it's still not built in. The PS3 has a built in Blu-Ray player.
  • limited backwards compatibility
  • The Core System is a ripoff.
  • The controller is the only one in all three consoles that has no motion sensing.
  • Stability issues.
  • The Xbox Franchise focuses on FPS and has a limited selection of other genres such as RPGS and Racing Games.
  • Chunky design when compared to the other consoles.
  • Still uses a tray.
  • Currently no HDMI compatibility

Comments

"Has been out for a year and a half, and only has one must have game: Gears of War."
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Cbado

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March 27, 2007
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Pros

  • Excellent online gaming support with Xbox Live!
  • Full 1080p HD gaming and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound.
  • Great titles on Xbox Live! Arcade
  • Can play HD-DVDs with an add-on sold seperately

Cons

  • Very loud fans and disk drive
  • Have to pay a subscription for online gaming (Gold subscription = $50/year)
  • Currently no HDMI compatibility

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