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Xbox 360 Console Includes 20GB Hard Drive | 
 enlarge | From: Microsoft
Category: Video Games
List Price: $259.99
Buy Used: $195.00
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Rating:  282 reviews
Sales Rank: 797
Platform: Xbox 360
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Edition: Pro 20 GB
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Xbox 360
Graphics RAM: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13.3
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 12.2 x 3.3
MPN: B4J-00107
Model: 360
UPC: 882224380751
EAN: 0882224380751
ASIN: B000UQAUWW
Release Date: August 8, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Box Content - Xbox 360 Console, 1 Wireless Xbox 360 Controller, 20GB Hard Drive, Wired Headset, Combination Component/Composite A/V Cable, and Silver Xbox Live Service | | • | Design - Sleek set-top design with horizontal or vertical placement option in a white finish | | • | Xbox 360 Guide - Access your games, friends, music, movies, and downloadable content from the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller with a single press of the Guide Button | | • | Customizable Interface - Customize your Xbox 360 Dashboard, Guide, and Gamer Profile with content from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace | | • | Xbox Live - Go online and enter a world where games and entertainment come alive with the ability to download games and entertainment straight from the Marketplace and join multiplayer sessions complete with voice chat |
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Product Description
The Xbox 360 Premium System is the way to begin experiencing the ultimate in next-generation gaming. Now improved with an HDMI port, your games and video entertainment will look better than ever when connected to an HDTV. Amazing Digital entertainment and video gaming experiences, unprecedented in home console entertainment, are waiting for you -- all you have to do is turn on the controller to this incredible device and an unsurpassed level of adventure and excitement can be yours. Xbox Live Marketplace - Download the latest game demos, arcade games, television, movies, and more straight to your Xbox 360 console via any Broadband Internet service Games - Games look, feel, and Sound realistic with 480p/720p/1080i HD Output via HDMI or Component cable, 16 - 9 widescreen aspect ratio, anti-aliasing, and multi-channel Surround sound support Digital Entertainment - Play DVD movies right out of the box, play HD DVDs with the Optional HD-DVD Player (sold separately), rip music to the 360 Hard Drive, connect your Digital Camera and share your digital pictures with friends, or connect your Xbox 360 to a Windows XP or Windows Vista Media Center PC and Stream TV, Music, Movies, and Pictures to your Xbox 360 console over your network! NOTE - Some features may require optional Xbox Live GOLD service; One month of complementary Xbox Live GOLD service is included
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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 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 console
- 20GB detachable hard drive
- Wireless controller
- Xbox Live headset
- Standard AV cable
- Ethernet cable
- Detachable faceplate
- Xbox Live Silver membership
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| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 NOT the new 65nm!! August 13, 2007
Kevin J (California, USA)
272 out of 343 found this review helpful
At this time, the new revision with HDMI is NOT, I repeat, NOT the new Falcon chipset with 65nm, which would lead to less heat and supposedly less Red Ring of Doom. It has the same innards as Xbox 360 Elite, except the smaller hard drive; it's a Zephyr. This revision however does have quieter BenQ drive.
If you are thinking about buying an Xbox, wait for the Falcon chipset which should be out in 2-3 months.
Xbox 360... August 24, 2007
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
First of all I WILL not point out the differences between the three SKU of the 360. Now, onto the review.
The Xbox 360 is one phenomenal gaming system. It is cheaper than the PS3, yet offers the same graphical capabilities and more games. However, the PS3 has a blu-ray player, and will have some great games coming out in the future.
The quality of the hardware is something to be a bit concerned about. The 360 has a big amount of problems that can occur. These include overheating and the famous Red Rings of death, which mean your system has failed. But when the newer systems are coming out with extra heatsinks, and in the near future the 65 nm chips, then its not a big of a concern. And there's a 3 year warranty for the red rings of death.
The Xbox 360 is playable right of the box, whether you get the Elite, Core, or Pro. Just set it up, put a game in, and you're ready to go.
The breakdown:
Games: 10/10 - 2 years in, and its got a huge amount of games: Rainbow Six Vegas, Gears of War, PGR3, Dead Rising, Saints Row, Lost Planet, Prey, Forza Motorsport 2, Perfect Dark Zero, Kameo, Call of Duty 2, Call of Duty 3, and more. Plus, the future looks brigt with: Call of Duty 4, Mass Effect, Halo 3, Burnout Paradise, Too Human, Bioshock, Gears of War 2, Alan Wake, Assasin's Creed, and many, many more great games.
Graphics: 10/10 - Both of the current games and future games look to have some of the best graphics ever. Mass Effect and Call of Duty 4 shine in the graphics department, and currently theres Lost Planet and Gears of War, which showcase what the 360 can do.
Design: 7/10 - From overheating, to melting, to the Red Rings of Death, to the big power supply, plenty of things are wrong with the design. But thee physical design is awesome. It's sleek, and the color makes it look modern.
Ease of Use: 8/10 - Setting up to online may be a bit of a hassle, but the games work right out of the box. The dashboard is a great and easy way to use the 360.
Overall: 8.5/10(not an average) - Although it may have a fair share of design flaws, but the 360 still manages to be a wonderful gaming console.
Blown away by this system August 27, 2007
Naz (New Jersey United States)
82 out of 108 found this review helpful
Let me start by saying that I own 2 Wiis and love that system. I bought the 360 after the price drop and because it has HDMI and an extra heat sink. Plus with the 3 year warranty there really is very little risk. I ordered it from Amazon Prime for overnight on Friday (1.99) and it came by noon on Friday.
I have now played it over 20 hours and am blown away by the system. I did not even buy a game, yet spent hours playing some of the literally 99 demos they offer of full 360 games (such as Bioshock and Madden 08). Plus I played many other demos for the games in Live Arcade (every arcade game has a demo). I loved Geometry Wars and bought it for 5 bucks. I also downloaded a HD version of 300 (4.50) and an episode of Star Trek (2.00). I have never had so much fun with a system before without even buying a game.
As for the system, it works perfectly and the fan makes virtually no sound. I was agonized over whether to buy now or wait for the 65nm chip and am so glad I took the plunge. The warranty makes it easy. I cannot imagine not having this system.
fantastic picture with hdmi September 24, 2007
Javier E. Jovel Melendez (Clovis, CA USA)
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
As has been heard, this is the new console under the new price that INCLUDE the hdmi port. Basically this console is what the 'Elite' version is, just without the hard drive size. For the price and the hdmi port this is by far the best console for what you get.
The picture this produces on hdmi is fantastic. My first game was bioshock and I was absolutely stunned by the crisp, smooth graphics on my hdtv. I first hooked it up with regular av, then component, and finally the hdmi. If you aren't playing with hdmi, you are missing out on some details in games such as bioshock that just can't be seen under regular av cables. The drops of water on the camera, the shine of the lights reflected off the blood on the floor, the wisp of smoke coming from your gun... the list could go on and on.
I know there are still concerns about the heat issue for xbox360. I have so far played a fair amount of time both as an accumulation of hours as well as in one sitting. The machine does become warm to the touch, especially at the back of the air vents. I would imagine that the inside is even hotter, however I have not had the dreaded 'rings of death' yet. And I have played bioshock, gears of war, and mforza2. All of which are graphic intensive and cause the box to heat even faster.
So far I have not been dissapointed at all in my purchase and buying it through amazon at no tax and no shipping fee is even better than buying it locally.
New 360 Reviewed September 2, 2007
The Dude Abides (Cincy, OH USA)
13 out of 16 found this review helpful
I ordered this new 360 for my 2 sons to have. 1 Xbox just wasnt getting the job done. Seeing this improved model made my choice easy for me. I think the 360 is the finest console of this generation for many reasons, but I didnt like the fact I had to send my 1st one in for repair- thus didnt get to play it for a little over 2 weeks. It does appear Microsoft has addressed the old issues with this new console. So far I have noticed the disk drive runs about 50% quieter than the one in my older model. Also, this model has the HDMI output which is nice because my HDTV I use for this has 3 HDMI inputs on it, so its nice to use them. Now, I use an intercooler on both my Xbox 360s, so I really cant comment on whether or not this one runs cooler than my older one.
Bottomline, this new model is improved over the original model, which is what the claim is. The HDMI output is nice for me, but that really depends on your equipment. Now if only Microsoft could lower the price of the 120gb HDD, they will have the perfect console, in my opinion. I play it much more often than my other consoles. If you buy a new 360- you will want this model. Recommended.
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