| Xbox 360 Console Includes 60GB Hard Drive | 
 enlarge | From: Microsoft
Category: Video Games
Buy New: $299.99
Buy New/Used from $159.99
Avg. Customer Rating:   (30 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1254
Platform: Xbox 360
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Edition: Pro 60 GB
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1
MPN: XBOX360PRO60GB
Model: B4J-00174
UPC: 882224729178
EAN: 0882224729178
ASIN: B001BZ3PY6
Release Date: July 31, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 I Love My 360 October 13, 2008
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
I love my xbox 360. I always play Live with my friends out of state. I bought the video camera so my family can see me. Can't go wrong with an XBOX 360
Best overall game console this generation October 13, 2008
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I have owned the Xbox 360 since its launch. I have also owned the PS3 for over a year. I now feel I have had enough experience with both consoles to do a fair comparison of their relative strengths and weaknesses. What follows is my review of the Xbox 360.
Pros: price, game selection, graphics, online support, controller, multi-media functionality, user interface, backwards compatibility.
Cons: expensive hard drives, reliability issues.
Price:
With the recent price drop, the Xbox 360 is now the most affordable next-gen console on the market. The arcade bundle is only $199, which means it costs $50 less than the Wii. This is amazing because the Wii doesn't offer nearly the same performance or features as the 360. As a game console, the 360 is the best value out there at the moment.
Game library:
The Xbox 360 has an unparalleled line-up of exclusives and multi-platform games. There are more than 600 games available for the Xbox 360, while only around 180 for the PS3 and 275 for the Wii (according to the Oct. 08 issue of GamePro). This means that the 360 has substantially more games than the other two consoles combined. What's more, the 360 continues to get more third-party exclusives than the PS3; games like Left 4 Dead, Velvet Assassin, Ninja Blade, and a number of Japanese RPGs continue to find an exclusive home on the Xbox 360. Game consoles are first and foremost designed for playing games, and in this area the 360 really excels.
The Xbox 360 also shows several clear advantages when it comes to multi-platform games. Most notably, multi-platform games still tend to look and/or perform better on the 360. Many people claim that the PS3 versions of multi-platform games are finally starting to catch up to their 360 counterparts, but that hasn't been my experience. I have compared dozens of recent multi-platform games on the two consoles (one of my geeky little hobbies), and in the majority of cases the 360 versions performed better. Even in the worst cases, the 360 versions at least equaled the PS3 versions. It's also worth pointing out that every multi-platform game on the 360 supports achievements and custom soundtracks, while only a few on the PS3 do.
Performance and graphics:
Many people have been misled into believing that the PS3 is the more powerful console, but this simply isn't true. The Xbox 360 has a more powerful and flexible GPU, better memory configuration, fewer bottlenecks, faster disc read speed, a more efficient (for actual game code) general purpose tri-core CPU, and better tool support. It is effectively the most powerful console, plain and simple. Developers know this, and so does anybody else with enough technical background to understand what the comparisons are. Leading software gurus like John Carmack have said as much, yet the myth that the PS3 is the more powerful console continues to live on in the minds of many people.
Online Support:
Simply put, Xbox 360 offers the best online service available on any console. Sure, Xbox LIVE might require a subscription fee, but in this case you truly get what you pay for. PSN covers most of the basics, but LIVE offers many additional features that really do make the online experience that much better. You can get a 13 month subscription card here on Amazon for $39 (that's 3 dollars a month), and that gives you access to what nearly everyone agrees is the standard-setter for online gaming.
Controller:
This category in particular is going to come down to personal preference. I really like the PS3 controller, but I do feel that the 360 has the better controller overall. The buttons are responsive, the rumble is strong, the analogue sticks are precise, and the ergonomic design makes the controller the most comfortable I have ever used.
Multi-media functionality:
This is one area where I feel the PS3, with its Blu-ray capabilities, has an edge. That said, the Xbox 360 is a very capable multi-media device in its own right. Both consoles allow you to listen to music, view photos, and watch videos and movies. The Xbox 360's video download service offers a larger selection of movies and tv shows than the PS3's service at the moment, but the flip side is that the PS3 is the only console that can play Blu-ray movies. Next month, however, the 360 is getting Netflix integration, which will allow us to stream thousands of movies directly to our TVs. All things considered, the PS3 wins this category, but not by as wide a margin as some might imagine.
User interface:
The Xbox 360 dashboard is feature rich and easy to navigate. However, the current interface is going to be replaced next month by a completely redesigned and more feature-laden interface. New features include avatars, full game installs, 8 person parties, community games, and a nicer looking, more intuitive dashboard. The PS3 is also due to get an upgrade next month in the form of `Home', but that isn't specifically an upgrade of the user interface (XMB), so it isn't directly comparable. For now, I will say that I think both consoles have very nice user interfaces, but I prefer the 360's interface a little more.
Backwards compatibility:
The Xbox 360 plays hundreds of original Xbox games. On the other hand, none of the current PS3 models offer backwards compatibility with PS2 games. They do, however, play PS1 games. I would have never expected this, but the way things have turned out the Xbox 360 actually offers better backwards compatibility with last generation games than the currently available PS3s.
Cost of hard drives:
There are no two ways about it, the 360 hard drives are expensive. Microsoft decided to go with proprietary hard drives presumably in order to have them work with the slim design of the 360, but this also makes producing them more costly. The standard 2.5" drives the PS3 uses are much more affordable. That said, if you search around, you can get a 20GB Xbox 360 drive for about $30. So in the bigger picture this isn't too big of a deal.
Reliability issues:
Much has been made of the dreaded RROD that has affected a number of Xbox 360s. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to get down to the solid facts of the matter. The problem absolutely is real, but at the same time it has almost certainly been greatly exaggerated by dishonest people who wish to hurt the reputation of the console. My console did experience the RROD, but many of my friends have had no problems whatsoever. Furthermore, I think Microsoft has handled the problem pretty well by offering a three year warranty to cover any possible hardware failures.
Remember, also, that the PS2 suffered similar hardware failures due to faulty disc drive lasers. That time, though, Sony had to be sued before they would acknowledge and take care of the problem. This generation there have, likewise, been reports of bricked PS3s, disc drive failures, and other PS3 hardware problems. I am sure these problems aren't as common, but they are happening. Not only does Microsoft offer a 3 year warranty to cover any hardware failures you might experience, but they have also taken measures to prevent newer models from having those problems in the first place. By all accounts, the newer chipsets are smaller, quieter, cooler, and much more reliable.
Conclusion:
I am very impressed by how many things Microsoft has done right with the Xbox 360 this generation. Sure, the hardware issue that some of us have experienced is a bit of a downer, but weighed against the overwhelmingly large number of positives, it doesn't come close to souring the experience. The Xbox 360 is not only the most affordable console, but it is also the most powerful, has the largest and most varied game library, the best online service, and the best looking multi-platform games. What I have learned about these consoles I have learned from my personal experience with them, and I am telling you sincerely that you can't go wrong with the Xbox 360.
Currently, the most profitable console. October 12, 2008
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
Better purchase than the Playstation 3.100 dollars more cheap.
More reliable than previous version. Featuring 60 GB Hard Disk Drive.
Did not get the Jasper Chipset October 8, 2008
15 out of 18 found this review helpful
I ordered this system on October 4th and received a console manufactured in June of this year. This is not the newest hardware as Amazon claims.
The best console! October 4, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
Well hello to everyone, I just buy my xbox 360, 60, i just received, the truth is that i believe is a super console had unfortunately already had one and had the RROD but this was not reason to buy another console already "arranged", Say what they say, do what they do not change my view that the Xbox 360 console is the best, I can only try to see if anything is true that we eliminated the problem afflicting these consoles! Sorry for my bad english im latin! Bye bye to everyone... Take care. ...AND BUY THIS CONSOLE BECAUSE IS THE MOST EXTREME...
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