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Xbox 360 Elite - Good Enough

Advantages: * Greater Memory Capacity * Enhanced sound and graphics capabilities * Sleek black finish
Disadvantages: * Red Ring Returns * Fan Overheats

...think that the 360 is the complete entertainment system. The only draw backs that I can find are the Red Ring of Death and the Fan, but along with a gaming console Microsoft also provide excellent Technical Support and and will either repair or exchange your system free of charge. ...

Hargr3av3s 23.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite

Good, but consider the benefits of other consoles

Advantages: Easy to set up, use, games are well established, good graphic and sound
Disadvantages: Better consoles on the market

I recently bought an Xbox 360 as it had come down significantly in price to around £150 which I believed to be a bargain. I think the capabilities of the console itself i.e. graphics and sound are more than satisfactory but it does seem to have problems running certain games some of which were brand new out of the box. My other criticisms arose when I found that I had to keep buying new batteries for the wireless controller. I have been informed ...
...gizmo which avoids the need to keep buying batteries but this sets you back £15 and if you need two controllers you again have to buy these seperately. In keeping with the current market the Nintendo Wii and the Playstation 3 have come down in price to enhance competition and I would recommend that you look at the benefits offered by these consoles which I believe outstrip the Xbox. Firstly, the Wii is far more active so if you are looking to buy ...

Thevoiceoftruth 16.11.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Microsoft Xbox 360

Xbox 360 Arcade - wonderful console, let down a bit by microsoft

Advantages: good range of games; enjoyable Xbox live service; perfect starter-kit
Disadvantages: certain techno faults; difficult dealing with manufacturer

...machine was out of warranty, Microsoft would fix it. However, in order to get it fixed, we had to go through an unnecessarily complex process with shipping labels, etc. (which did not work from the emails we received), but eventually we got it sorted. However, it took so long that we actually went out and bought another one! This second one had trouble with the power supply only two months after being purchased. Intermittently, the power supply would ...
...problem was. Trying to call Microsoft to deal with the problem proved an unnecessarily lengthy and convoluted process, however, so ultimately we went through Amazon to get a replacement. It's important to consider your vendor, then, when buying an Xbox, as they're quite well-known for certain problems, and dealing with the actual manufacturer is never simple. That out of the way, the joys of the Xbox: Xbox Live and Additional Features I am ...

wingardium23 22.11.2009 · Read full review

Review of Microsoft Xbox 360 Arcade

Xbox sux

Advantages: nice graphics when it is working.
Disadvantages: It will overheat and you will be on your own after spending a lot of money.

...indicating a overheating issue and Microsoft won't do anything to help you. Your problem will occur after your warranty is up and Microshaft will charge you $150.00 to fix your console ... the one that should have been working. You will contavt Microshaft Xbox online support, they will be brain dead after you describe your problem. After 4 or 5 email exchanges, they will suggest you contact Microshat Xbox customer support by phone. You will speak ...
...problem and your unhappiness with the product, their dead brains will suggest you send it to Microshaft for $150.00 repair and they will tell you that you are lucky that shipping is included. That is the Microshaft way. They'll gladly take your money and give you a shabby product that is full of defects. If you like being scammed and duped, then buy this Microshaft product. ...

roman777 09.03.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Microsoft Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition

Microsoft's Off to a Good Start

Advantages: Great Graphics, Great Controller (the smaller one), and an Awesome Multiplayer/Online
Disadvantages: The Game Library is a Little Small Compared to its Competition and the Console is Too Bulky

...black and white buttons. Thankfully Microsoft would wise up and create a smaller controller, with the same control pattern (the two black and white buttons were to only ones moved for the smaller controller). The smaller Xbox controller is pretty cool controller with a great shape to it. The analog sticks will take some getting use to for anyone who has gotten use to the Playstation controller. One of the biggest negatives is that the controller ...
...it was a mistake for Microsoft to end its lifespan so early. The Xbox released in winter of 2001 and many say that its last year (or good year) was in 2005. Microsoft stopped the Xbox to release their Xbox 360. I love the 360 but Microsoft should have done what Sony and Nintendo did and let it go for a little while longer. Overall, the despite its smaller game library, the Xbox was the best out of the three consoles from that generation in my opinion. ...

TheGame2k2 07.08.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Microsoft Xbox