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Xbox 360 Pro 60GB Console

Posted by Erika On August - 10 - 2009
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Xbox 360 Pro 60GB Console
 
Manufacturer: Microsoft
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List Price: $249.99
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Product Description

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 with wireless controller
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 60GB 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 user interface
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
  • 60GB detachable hard drive
  • Wireless controller
  • Xbox Live headset
  • Standard AV cable
  • Ethernet cable
  • Detachable faceplate
  • Xbox Live Silver membership

Product Details

  • White finish
  • 60GB hard drive
  • Wireless controller
  • Customizable interface
  • Go online with Xbox Live

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Customer Reviews

Amazing
 
Review Date: February 1, 2010
Reviewer: Margaret Wolff,
This was a Christmas gift to a very dear friend. It was just amazing, the image quality just fantastic. Price kind of salty !
Good times.
 
Review Date: December 13, 2009
Reviewer: C. Sherer,
Love the item, loved getting it at such a great price. Quickly shipped, too. However, case cracked on front and flap over USB was broke. May be due to USPS, so not a bid deal since still works.
Xcellent!
 
Review Date: December 2, 2009
Reviewer: David Simon, Dobbs Ferry, NY USA
Bought this for my idiot son (who is 22 and HAD to have it) and lo and behold he is having the time of his life, so what the hell do I know? He loves it not only for the games but it has become the center of his entertainment universe, watching Netflix films, listening to music, etc. So if your grown up kid suddenly wants one, get it for him. He's not being immature or an idiot. He's being happy.
Best game platform of present days
 
Review Date: November 30, 2009
Reviewer: Caio Quiozini, Sao Paulo, Bra
its my second xbox360, now with the new motherboard it's more reliable and with dozens of good games for all tastes. It have Xbox Live too, the best game network which enable you to play with other gamers trough the internet.
Hope not to get the RROD
 
Review Date: November 21, 2009
Reviewer: Jose Castillo Martinez, San Jose, Costa Rica
This is my first XBOX and I have been playing with if for 6 months and so far so good, it is kind of loud the fans on the back and the DVD player with the disc is spinning but besides of that I haven't any problem yet

Halo: A Timeless Love Affair

Posted by Erika On August - 10 - 2009

Developer: Bungie Studios

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Year Released: 2001

Synopsis: Many fans can’t agree on which is more popular: Halo or Halo 2. Personally, the original Halo will always remain my first true love. But as all loves grow and evolve, Halo 2 & Halo 3 are near and dear to my heart now.

Halo created a sub-culture of gaming. From Halo, came the birth of Red Vs. Blue. A brilliant animated adventure that carried us all through until Halo 2 sent us scrambling for our wallets. Multiple LAN parties and Halo Nights evolved and girlfriends and wives and other loved ones now had to settle for second place.

Today, Halo is going as strong as ever with absolutely, stunningly superb graphics on the XBox 360 console. More choices, more games, better user experience and Bungie continues to rule the first person shooter world.