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Xbox 360 Pro Console 60GB with 2 Bonus Games by Microsoft
Product SummaryBrand: Microsoft Release Date: 2008-10-08 Platform: Xbox 360 Model: 52T-00141 Publisher: Microsoft Product features: - White finish
- 60GB hard drive
- Wireless controller
- Go online with Xbox Live
- Includes 2 games - LEGO Indiana Jones and Kung Fu Panda
Accessories:
Video Game Reviews of Xbox 360 Pro Console 60GB with 2 Bonus GamesCustomer Review: A definate improvement, but still lacking Summary: 3 StarsI previously reviewed the original Xbox 360 and gave it 3 stars due to the RROD issues. THis is my third Xbox now and they seemed to have finally fixed the heat issue with a newer processor and more heat sinks. Xbox is brilliant; the exclusive titles are excellent, and the multi platform titles are superior on Xbox in my opinion. I have a PS3 too for Blu-ray and Sony's exclusive games, but I prefer the Xbox controller and Xbox live for COD4, AC2 etc.....and of course they have the Mass Effect series.
So with such a brilliant system, why do I give it three stars? Well for starters, they charge for Xbox live. I realize that the service is a little better than Sony's and I enjoy it a lot, but the fees seem a little excessive. Especially considering the amount of problems it encounters with big game releases.
The other gripe I have is that there's no integrated wifi connection. Seriously? Even the DS can connect to the internet, but my $300 Xbox needs a CATV cable. I've had the wireless adapter for a couple of years now and I had to pay an extra $100 bucks for it; that's absolutely insane considering it's free with all of the other gaming systems. Now they've come up with an N type adapter and they want another $100 from me; Not this time Microsoft. Fool me once...etc
Finally, I had to pay $200 for my HD player add on that is no longer supported. It's not exactly Microsofts fault that their format failed, but they sold me an obsolete feature and I have 15 HD titles; I'll take your apololgy now Microsoft. At the very least, I would expect you to accept defeat, create a Blu-ray drive and allow people who purchased the HD drive to trade it in. This is the repsonible thing to do. I thought that was the intent of not integrating the HD drive originally was so that if they lost the war then they could just make a Blu-ray one and still allow their system to have an HD movie functionality. Ehhh..whatever then; I had to buy the PS3 to play new movies.
So, what's the total damage:
1) $400 for original Xbox 360
2) Waiting a month to get a replacement (replacement failed too)
3) $400 for third Xbox 360 with two worthless games
4) $200 for obolete HD drive
5) $100 for WiFi adapter
6) $60 in replacement microphones made way too cheap
7) $50 in replacement rechargable batteries that all failed mysteriously and stopped recharging
8) $50 a year for Xbox live (4 years) = $200
Total: $1410 for my Xbox gaming experience
Oh yeah, $300 for the PS3 to play HD movies after Microsoft backed format bombed
PS3 hasn't had any issues, and Uncharted 2/ Killzone 2 were great.
I still prefer the Xbox 360 and would gladly pay another $1400 to continue playing, but I just want to make sure that potential purchasers of anything Microsoft are prepared to get screwed.
Some people have been really lucky and are still using the original Xbox without issues and connect CATV straight to it since their Router is near by. However, this has not been my experience
In summation, I love what you do Microsoft, but I hate your company! Please stop screwing me over!
I won't even get into my views on Windows...ehhh
Description of Xbox 360 Pro Console 60GB with 2 Bonus Gamesmatte white finish with a wrls controller and headset, 60 GB HDD, ethernet cable, HDMI port, Xbox Live membership - silver 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 / HD AV cable
- Ethernet cable
- Detachable faceplate
- Xbox Live Silver membership
- LEGO Indiana Jones Game
- Kung Fu Panda Game
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