Microsoft Xbox 360 (20GB)
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Reviewed by:
Jeff Bakalar
Reviewed: 11/19/07
, Updated: 7/13/08
Release date: 11/22/05
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The good: Superior selection of games, including several console-exclusive titles; all games in high-definition; easy-to-use Dashboard interface; excellent online gaming and communications via Xbox Live; plays hundreds of (but not all) original Xbox titles; doubles as a superior digital media hub and Windows Media Center extender; online Marketplace allows for easy purchases of downloadable full-scale games, mini-games, movies, and TV shows; latest version offers HDMI output with 1080p support.
The bad: Early versions of the console prone to "red ring of death" system crash; noisy exhaust fan and DVD drive; gigantic oversize power supply; no built-in wireless networking or flash media reader; DVD playback has substandard video quality; support for next-gen HD DVD movies requires a bulky external accessory; 20GB hard drive fills up very quickly; online gaming requires a paid subscription to Xbox Live.
The bottom line: With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat.
Specs: Product Description: Xbox 360 - Game console; Media Type: DVD-ROM; Processor: 1 x IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz See full specs >>
Price range: $197.99
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for Microsoft Xbox 360 (20GB)Excellent
One thing the PS3 camp has always held over the X360 is the brand new Blu-Ray drive. Since it... (read more)
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Spectacular
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Sony's ps3 has been brewing for some time now, ever since 2001 when the cell processor began... (read more)
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I loved this system up until two days ago when my near launch, 15 month old system got the three... (read more)
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