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Microsoft Xbox 36 System Xbox 360 English, Spanish United States NTSC XBOX

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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 separately sold wireless adapter supports the common 802.11a, -b, and -g standards.

What's in the Box?

• Xbox 360 Pro console
• 20GB detachable hard drive
• Wireless controller
• Xbox Live headset
• High-definition AV cable
• Ethernet cable
• Detachable faceplate
• Xbox Live Silver membership
• HDMI port

Customer Reviews

Fun Console, Lets hope it lasts.
Just thought I'd let everyone know whose considering buying one. It looks like they're shipping the new Xbox's with the falcon chipset. Mine was manufactured in 12/07 and runs off the 175watt power supply.

From what I've read, most people shouldn't have a problem with your system and the RROD, if you take the necessary steps to make sure it stays as cool as it can. From what I've found out here's some stuff that will help it stay cool:

-Make sure its laying flat on a hard surface
-Make sure its got plenty of ventilation (don't block the back fan ports)
-Do not play the xbox off of carpet or a rug (heat builds up with these surfaces)
-Keep the power brick away from the console and also lay it on a flat hard surface.

Some other good ideas:
-Point a small house fan towards the top of the console, so air gets in through the top holes.
-Lay the Xbox down on a Laptop cooling fan (I'll probably do this one; the fan will only run when the console is on because most are powered by the USB ports)
-About once a month, blow out the console using an air compressor or canned air, so dust doesn't build up. (Dust can lead to more heat)

It is kinda sad, this thing has to be babied so bad. But it still is a lot of fun, and its got the best 'selection' of games and online play.

Best next gen console
This is the best system money can buy, just becasue people get faulty ones and post bogus reviews on here that all Xbox's are bad doesen't make it fact. I work a game store and yes we did have a couple of Xbox 360's come back 4 out of 80 i belive, but the number of PS3's that came back was staggering 25 out of 60 from different batches. The worries nay sayers post here are worries when buying amy next gen system, but so far for performance, games and returns Xbox 360 is by far the best system to buy for the money.

BE WARNED
I would like to warn anyone considering purchasing any version of XBOX 360.DONT DO IT.....We purchased one for our boys 9 and 13 as a Christmas present and now 2 months later it is GONE. We had to ship it back to Microsoft. It started freezing up and the ring of lights on the power button was flashing. We called XBOX support and they said it had to come back for repair. THE UNIT WAS ONLY 2 MONTH OLD and at a price of 400 plus the games and accesories I find that absurb. Our kids are so disappointed and We are beside ourselves! We have since learned that most people we know that have owned a 360 have had to send it back at some point for repair. In the past few weeks I have learned of 5 more people that I know personally and 15 more friends of friends who have had this happen !!!!! UNBELIEVABLE PS: this repair takes 4-6 weeks
I find this totally unacceptable I would suggest as PS3 or a Wii instead. I don't see any benefit to this console- IT seems like rip off if you ask me.
The other consoles especially PS 3 play the same games so why buy this? I wish I hadn't!