XBOX Reviews

Xbox 360 Premium Console with 20GB Hard Drive

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 10 MB of embedded DRAM. 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 20GB 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.
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 announced plans for a upcoming video-conferencing camera that will work with the system — Plays 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.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars The origional Pro
I bought an origional Pro (20gb) shortly after they came out. It only just broke on me! It has the optical drive problem, where it won’t read discs, not the RROD problem. It worked great untill a few weeks ago. I have no complaints other than now with the download game to HDD option, the 20GB doesn’t seem like much.

1 Star do these things ever work?
i don’t know about anyone else, but i purchased the 360 for my son who wanted it REALLY bad. he has been able to play it a handful of times, it keeps breaking. sooo frustrating!

5 Stars Useful feature not covered above
I’ve built up quite a library for this thing, even though it has not yet arrived in my eager hands. I played it on several occasions at a friend’s house and look forward to having one to call my own. One of the most useful features is not covered in the description above. The wired controllers are two parts, the cable has a breakaway feature that is a lifesaver if you have people wandering around between your couch and TV without looking where they are going. Instead of “CRASH, BREAK, OH NO!” when someone snags the cable with their foot, it comes apart without disturbing the base unit at all. I’m not saying it’s a loose connection, just that the fit into the base unit is tighter than the breakaway part and this is by design to keep your expensive video game from accidents. The games look great too.

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Xbox 360 Pro 20GB Refurbished

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.

Note: This is a refurbished Xbox 360 Pro console.

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 20GB 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 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 Pro refurbished console
• 20GB detachable hard drive
• Wireless controller
• Xbox Live headset
• Standard AV cable
• Ethernet cable
• Detachable faceplate
• Xbox Live Silver membership

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Still going strong
Ok i got my xbox 360 for christmas and it is still working fine its 1 and a half years old nothing wrong other than overheating so i call up my cousin says it might be dust so i take the hole casing off(not recommended unless your warrenty is gone like mine) and blew all the dust off. Now my xbox 360 is working perfectly again.

Xbox live is a blast to have especially with your friends and then the people online. It is deffinently worth every penny. Oh and the only reason you hear peoples dying after 2 months is because all they do is play it because it can be addicting.

2 Stars X-Box 360
It was delivered nicely, but now it’s dead and it’s only been a little over two months. Great

5 Stars the 360
It said a wired controller but i got wierless controller.I got it sooner than it said and it works perfectly.

2 Stars If you buy one, you’ll eventually buy two.
The system is a blast to play when it’s working. Unfortunately there is a boatload of problems to be had from the 360 for some reason. I guess they should have not released it so early. It seems like I could hit my PS3 with a sledgehammer and it would still keep ticking. The first problem was the Red Ring of Death. But I was happy that Microsoft completely fixed that. When the system got shipped back though, the open and close tray messed up first thing out of the box after being refurbished. I dealt with that though up until the “no video but sound works fine” hiccup a lot of the system’s are having. This is not covered under Xbox’s 3-year warranty extension and costs money to fix. Hopefully it might be covered someday. It really should due to the number of cases reported. But I just decided to buy a new one with a much better warranty due to all of the problems my current 360 has had. No wonder Microsoft is reporting tons of sales. Most people are probably on their second or third Xbox. But after making Xbox Live such a gamer’s commodity, I’m not surprised why people keep coming back despite the terrible fragility of Microsoft’s product.

5 Stars hello
hello friend sorry tradansa the tube esque no chance to check my mail everything good with a little problem rebulador had the fucible but it burned through x sulucione everything and the game of halo 4 day pass through the new mind

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Xbox 360 Pro System w 60GB Hard Drive HDMI Port Wireless Controller and Headset

If you’re looking for the best in next-generation gaming and entertainment, the search ends here! This Xbox 360 System delivers unsurpassed gaming and entertainment experience right out of the box, with a 60 GB hard drive, wireless controller, wired headset, and an HDMI port for true high-definition gaming! This Xbox 360 Game Console features a custom symmetrical three core CPU running at 3.2 GHz, ATi 500 MHz graphics processor and has built-in DVD-ROM drive to watch movies or listen to music! Be part of the action and experience wireless freedom with unmatched precision with the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller and talk, laugh, and listen on Xbox Live with the Xbox 360 Headset! The New Xbox Experience (NXE) on Xbox Live lets you create your avatar, interact with friends, and watch streaming HD movies from Netflix. With its built-in Ethernet port, there is nothing standing in your way of the best multiplayer online gaming experience! Immerse yourself in the most powerful next-generation gaming experience only through the Xbox 360! Get Ready to Play! Order today!

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Xbox 360 Pro 60GB Console

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, 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 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

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars FUN AWESOME FUN AWESOME FUN AWESOME
whata great console… what more can i say… they games are f-in awesome, like fable 2… and gears of war… and bioshock… the online has soooooo much content.. u can even download movies and tv shows.. buy this sytem buy this sytem buy this system.. what are you waiting for?????

5 Stars Enjoying NETFLIX
I love that you can watch netflix on the xbox, I canceled my cable and will be making back the amount I paid for my xbox in savings on that. Very awesome feature.

5 Stars Let’s Get Real
I just want to make a few points about the Xbox360 vs. the PS3. I love my Xbox and I do not hate the PS3. Graphics are not the issue. The problem with the PS3 is that most of its games are glitchy. They lag, crash and jump. Blu-ray is already dead thanks to the price of discs and streaming media has made discs obsolete(that’s why Microsoft didn’t go with Blu-ray and didn’t care when HD was assassinated by Sony). I had the Red Ring of Death but MS fixed it(quickly and for free) and I’ve never had any trouble since. There are hardly any online players for PS3 games. Graphics are same or better on 360. Also the next gen consoles are already on their way. Google all this stuff yourself and you’ll see that Sony has done a great job of keeping PS3 issues from the public. Most of the bad reviews for the 360 are by paid or compensated bloggers. Sony is famous for this. Go to the gaming forums and you’ll see. To be honest if I had a lot of extra money I would love to own a PS3(only to play their exclusive titles) but if you can only get one then I suggest an Xbox360.

5 Stars Fun with the Xbox 360
I have other game consoles but this is my favorite one. The expanded memory and graphics makes it a very enjoyable game console to use. The variety of games available and accessories are a big plus as well. Some of the games I prefer are not found on other console systems. I am very happy with the Xbox 360 and recommend it.

1 Star WARNING
Before you buy it do a search on the “Red Ring of Death” (RRoD), Or just anything about “flashing red lights” and “xbox 360″. They should put a warning in their ads or something. I got the RRoD, I know a few people who got the RRoD, and I don’t really know too many people with an xbox 360. Based on that and just all the other people an internet search will show have gotten the problem, makes it seem to me like a common problem. Basically if you see those lights there’s something wrong with your system and you can’t play it. Sure there is a 3yr warranty to fix it, from what I understand only for the 3 red lights. Only 1yr for the 2 red lights, supposed ‘overheating’ fault, which I eventually got during a 10min game session and continue to get every once in a while. Even still with the warranty you have to send your system in to get it repaired or replaced with a refurbished system, which takes about a month to get resolved. It’s pretty annoying paying so much for a system and not being able to play it. The problem is common enough I’m not putting any more money into their system. All I’m trying to do is warn you of something I didn’t know, other than that the quality of it’s games is fine. Same old same old, just flashier graphics, as expected. I’m just frustrated with Xbox and I’m going to try and not spend any more money on Xbox and save up to get a PS3. If you’re looking for something new and original get a wii, other than that for graphics and more mature games get PS3. Anyways I just think people should know the risks they’re taking, maybe by now the problem has been addressed with a better answer than a warranty extension, but I’m just telling you my experience.

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Xbox 360 Elite Console 120GB with 2 Bonus Games

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. Under the Hood Xbox 360, shown with wireless controller, is a sleek, customizable gaming and entertainment system 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 10 MB of embedded DRAM. 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 this console package includes a 120GB hard drive. 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 shown with the ultimate gaming package 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 the new Xbox Live Silver. The included service 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. The subscription service Xbox Live Gold adds to that online competition, game stats, and video chat/messaging. The separately sold wireless adapter supports the common 802.11a, -b, and -g standards. What’s in the Box? Xbox 360 Elite console (black) 120GB hard drive Wireless Controller (black) Xbox Live Headset (black) HDMI port HDMI cable Xbox Live Silver membership One-month subscription to Xbox Live Gold LEGO Indiana Jones Game Kung Fu Panda Game

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star Stuck with these clowns…
Well I just got a e74 error. This will be my second 360. I had 100s of hours of Fallout, and Oblivion, and many other games that are now do-overs, if I can even work up the strength to go though this again.

Seriously, if this were a car made by Microsoft, you’d be hearing about the brakes failing and still they would keep pumping out the same mistake. What gives here? This company should be driven out of business for these kinds of hack design flaws. How can they keep putting out the same problems all these years later.

Next machine….I may skip you Microsoft. I won’t forget this.

5 Stars People create way to much melodrama, this is a great system.
Well i must clarify that i have both PS3(80gig) and the Elite, both are great in there own ways. I mainly have the PS3 for its exclusive titles like, Reisitance, Killzone 2, Little Big Planet, Motorstorms, and Drakes Fortunes. And yes also its the best blu ray player on the planet no doubt. I use the elite as the hardcore gaming system mainly because i just bout a VIZIO 37′ LCD TV at walmart with full 1080P for only 578 dollars and it ROCKS!! The xbox is a far superior gaming system mainly because all the games support full 1080P resolution and the graphics cards 3D rendering is much better along with a few other perks. I love this PS3 and its interface and also all the features that it has, with storing music, photos, internet explorer etc. But as a whole its just not as good for the 3rd party games being that 85% YES that many games only support 720p and occasinally 1080i which to me is crap. Never the less the PS3 games that do support it look great.

So if you want the ultimate gaming system thats more reliable than the pro or arcade edition spend the extra money and get this, its great. Don’t listen to the idiots who say ohh this thing will catch on fire(yes someone really told me that)oh yeah i remember on CNN a young boys house burnt to the ground not from brush fires but from playing his xbox 360 for to long, come on GET REAL!. Well if you dont venilate it properly and have papers shoved up against the back it won’t catch fire but may burn up your system, uhh yeah thats just common sense. Plus i’ve owned a few xboxs then lost time to play them and not ONCE did i ever have a red ring of death or any other problems, so guess i got lucky. I think most people just dont take care of the system. Matter a fact i have a friend who has one of the first xboxs from 2005 and it has been drop kicked, knocked over, stepped on, sat on, fluid spilt in it anything you can thing of and still works great! So dont listen to all the negative hype, most of it is just people wanting attention, with the occasional REAL problem here and there. Get it play it enjoy it, i do.

PS-the ps3 is great its just more of a do it all device not a great overall gaming system, although definitely has its perks.:D

5 Stars Awsome game system
No complaints so far about my new Xbox 360 elite. I like the black color and setup is easy and intuitive. Loads of great games to play and so much fun to play on my 46″ 1080P High Def.

I really would have preferred different games that came with it but it gave me something for the youngsters to play on the system.

5 Stars x-box 360 elite from gaming closet
great product, great service from gaming closet – quick, well-packaged, courteous, very accommodating and secure Company with which to do business.

1 Star WARNING
Before you buy it do a search on the “Red Ring of Death” (RRoD), Or just anything about “flashing red lights” and “xbox 360″. They should put a warning in their ads or something. I got the RRoD, I know a few people who got the RRoD, and I don’t really know too many people with an xbox 360. Based on that and just all the other people an internet search will show have gotten the problem, makes it seem to me like a common problem. Basically if you see those lights there’s something wrong with your system and you can’t play it. Sure there is a 3yr warranty to fix it, from what I understand only for the 3 red lights. Only 1yr for the 2 red lights, supposed ‘overheating’ fault, which I eventually got during a 10min game session and continue to get every once in a while. Even still with the warranty you have to send your system in to get it repaired or replaced with a refurbished system, which takes about a month to get resolved. It’s pretty annoying paying so much for a system and not being able to play it. The problem is common enough I’m not putting any more money into their system. All I’m trying to do is warn you of something I didn’t know, other than that the quality of it’s games is fine. Same old same old, just flashier graphics, as expected. I’m just frustrated with Xbox and I’m going to try and not spend any more money on Xbox and save up to get a PS3. If you’re looking for something new and original get a wii, other than that for graphics and more mature games get PS3. Anyways I just think people should know the risks they’re taking, maybe by now the problem has been addressed with a better answer than a warranty extension, but I’m just telling you my experience.

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