Microsoft Xbox 360 Premium System

So close to perfect...

Posted May 17, 2007 - So close to perfect... I've had the Xbox 360 for about 10 months now. Last month it gave up on me & I had to get it replaced, for which I had to incurr a one way shipping cost but the replacement process was a breeze & the replacement Xbox 360 was with me in no time. I had the original Xbox for a very long time, now passed it on to my brother who doesn't require *next-gen* gaming for his day to day life, however I do recommend it for everyone else. The Xbox 360 takes entertainment to another level by giving you wireless controllers, a better interface to interact with (the Xbox 360 dashboard), jaw dropping graphics & a whole lot more..I'm not going to bore you with the technical specifications of the console, I will point out the few things you might be wanting to get a feedback about. What makes the Xbox 360 awesome (Pros)? The graphics are way too good to be described by any sort of words. Yes, if you want to take advantage of the true HD experience you will need a decent HDTV which keep getting cheaper by the day. The graphics do vary from TV to TV but in general with a HDTV you will not be disappointed at all. The HDD allows you to save a lot of content including downloaded content, music you rip from cds etc. The main reason of the hard drive existing is to allow you to save your game files & with a 20GB HDD (only 12GB is available to the user) you can store an unlimited amount of saved games, mind it, you do need the HDD to play original Xbox games. The wireless controller creates freedom beyond what can be imagined. Using 2.4GHz technology the responsiveness of the Xbox 360s controller is nothing but instant giving you the perfect lag-free gaming experience. The Xbox Live Network System is optional but I strongly recommend it for anyone who has got a broadband connection. It will complete the entertainment experience you are looking for. Online content availability is increasing rapidly. You can download game content, game demos, gametrailers in HD, movie trailers in HD, music videos...the list is endless. The availability of games will get you confused on what to choose & keep you busy with the Xbox 360 all the time. The number of games available keeps increasing & currently the Xbox 360 has almost 5 times the number of games available on its competition - the PlayStation 3. The Xbox 360 can be linked up with your computer to stream music, videos & pictures. The setup for this barely takes a minture. All games allow the option of using custom soundtracks, this is where streaming music can be very useful. If you feel the need of watching your movies in HD (HD movies are different from normal DVDs) then you can buy the external HD-DVD Player add-on for the Xbox 360 ($200). What's not-good about the Xbox 360 (Cons)? The Xbox 360 is not by itself, you have this *brick* power supply which is bulky & annoying as the mobility of the console is lost with this. The component cables can make it a little untidy & can cause a little bit of a clutter. There is no HDMI output for the premium system (the Elite has this). The machine can be noisy at times & produces a lot of heat, you have to make sure it is in a well ventilated area, the power supply should be in a well ventilated area as well. Comparison with the PlayStation 3..... Which is more powerful in terms of specifications? On paper, the PS3 but which is being Which is being used to its utmost potential currently & delivering what it promised? The Xbox 360 for the main reason that the developers have found too many bugs in the PS3s developing software & are finding it hard to understand & learn the PS3s developing software. What's the exclusive content on both (from the top of my head)? Xbox 360: Gears of War/Halo/Project Gotham Racing/Forza Motorsport/GTA IV/Perfect Dark Zero PS3: Resistance Fall of Man/Gran Turismo/Formula One/Metal Gear Solid/Motorstorm What's the number in game titles currently in the market? The PS3 is told to have less than 40 games currently available in the market where as the Xbox 360 has 150+ titles available. Which one has the better online network? The Xbox 360 with its Xbox Live Online Multiplayer Network is by far better than what Sony came up with, you might be paying $50/year for it but it is well worth it. The latest dashboard update allows you to IM with your friends as well. Which is better? Nothing can be taken away from either of them, they are both very powerful machines. However, for a person looking for a *pure entertainment* system I would recoemmend the Xbox 360 because it has a lot more titles available & will never be far behind the PS3 in terms of graphics or performance (currently it is ahead), allows you to easily connect to your computer to stream music, pictures & videos, the Xbox Live Network allows you to download a lot of content for games & other media - such as gametrailers in HD, demos, new themes etc. plus the lack of force feedback with the PS3 leaves the next-gen experience incomplete which is not the case with the Xbox 360.

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What are you thinking?

Posted May 15, 2006 - I've had my 360 since December, and in that time, I haven't once regretted buying it. I won't be one of the people that lies and says that there are no problems, but those problems are few, and the system more than makes up for them. The 360 was my jump from Sony to Microsoft, and I still haven't decided if I'm looking back. With a set price of $599 for the premium system, I'm not sure if the PS3 is worth taking out a loan. However, I do have one bit of advice, and because of that, I doubt anyone will be reading this... DON'T PAY $600 FOR A REFURB 360. THAT IS ABSOLUTELY STUPID. GO TO WALMART, BEST BUY, CIRCUIT CITY, ECT. AND BUY A BRAND NEW, NEVER OPENED, NEVER PLAYED 360 FOR $399.

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super playing machine

Posted Jan 31, 2006 - fantasticly amazing,fast,loud and higly enjoyable. Twise as good as the ps3 will ever be. Definatly worth my money. Never will there be a better concel (unless the next xbox).

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wow

Posted Nov 26, 2005 - this thing is very good. Everyone is afraid of how microsoft's 1.0 versions always have bugs, well i have had mine since the second day it cme out and i have noticed nothing of the sort. The controllers are great. The package with the hard drive and the wireless controllers is a better way to go. All in all this is a great product which completely destroys what the PS3 has to offer. PS3's liquid crystal hard-drive completely failed them so they have to use diiferent technology now. Xbox might of won this one.

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Truely A Mind Blowing Multimedia Extravaganza!!!

Posted Mar 22, 2006 - Besides having the best Mind Blowing HD-ready Graphics, Digital 5.1 Surround & Unparalleled Wireless Performance; This 360 Premium System, with the 20GB Hard Drive & Ethernet Cabability, allows seamless integration with Windows XP. Thus allowing the capability to store Pictures, Music & Video. That's right store pictures straight from your digital camera or memory card, file all your favorite music cd's for disc free playback, even use your 360 system as a DVR or TiVo to pause & rewind live TV. Truly a mind blowing little piece of equipment.

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XBOX 360 a lot better product, with outstanding HD graphics

Posted Jan 6, 2006 - The product met and exceeded my expectations. The graphics and the attention to detail is outstanding. The interface has been streamlined, setting up and making changes is a breeze. The speed of loading games and response time has vastly improved, the players using internet gaming will love the response time. Overall excellent product, the price will come down when competetors have their products launched.

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Overall a very good product, and at the price poin ...

Posted Jun 23, 2006 - Overall a very good product, and at the price point PS3 is coming into the market this was a no-brainer especially since I really only play sports + GTA games.

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Awesome

Posted Nov 26, 2005 - This system was the best $400 dollars I have spent in my life. The video games for it are as amazing as the 360 itself. Its game are as realistic as life can get

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awesome

Posted Dec 5, 2005 - love it!!! i cant stop playing on this wonderful piece of machinery made by the brilliant microsoft company. the graphics are phenominal and the games couldnt be better!! if you dont have one, i highly suggest you get one!

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the Xbox360

Posted Nov 30, 2005 - You will think its a waste of money but it is not.This system is one of the best with all of the features it has to offer. Some people think that $400 dollars is a waste of money but you have to think of it like in a investment because this is one of the newest system on the market.

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AWESOME

Posted Dec 8, 2005 - DOES ANYONE KNOW WHY THE 360 CAME OUT 6 MONTHS BEFORE THE CRAPPY PS3???? DOES HALO 3 RING A BELL?THE RELEASE DATES ARE THE SAME TIME.PS3 HAVE ALREADY HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS.

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The best system out !!!!

Posted Apr 1, 2006 - Well it's the best system out right now, the graphics look great, I like the wireless control, and being able to download demo's before buying the games is one of the best things they added to xbox live. The system is alot more than I thought so much you can do with it, If you have a Windows Media Center Pc even better, I can play shows I have recorded on my pc and any cd's I have on my pc thought the xbox360, but just one thing I was not happy about is that you can't play all the xbox games, and it even some of the new games like Star Wars Battlefront II.

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the 360 is tha best there eva was and will be

Posted Oct 2, 2006 - very cool getting titles like,GEARS OF WAR,HAAALLOOO 3!!!!!!!!!!!,mass efect,alan wake,bioshock,the darkness,gta4,wwwesmackdown.vs.raw o7,army of two,need for speed carbon,theres alot more,live is growing rapidly like market place is where you can get demos,videos,downloadable content,array of killer titles out now, graphics are the best afew games that are the graphical best are the elder scrolls 4:oblivion,fight night round 3,mass effect, gears of war those are few this is the next generation console to get ,oh yeah it gonna get the hd dvd player and vison too thank you for reading myreview i hope i helped you if i did nt oh well

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Great seller, I would gladly do buisness with them ...

Posted Oct 13, 2006 - Great seller, I would gladly do buisness with them as long as they maintain expedient shipping and the best prices. Simple economics...if you can supply the product quickly for the least ammount of money you will have my buisness.

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Amazing graphics, easy to use interface, great arc ...

Posted Jul 6, 2007 - Amazing graphics, easy to use interface, great arcade games for download, and best games on the market so far. good legacy of online community. only drawbacks is the cost of accessories, services, and online content/games.

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