Xbox 360

Advantages: Cheaper setup than PS3, better pad, best game selection, xbox live is amazing
Disadvantages: Paying for xbox live (after 3years of live, a PS3 works out cheaper), can be noisey, Wi-Fi is extr

...Ok, here's a quick run down of my thoughts on the 360, probably throw in a few comparisons with the PS3, won't bother too much with the Wii since it's not really what I would class as a serious games machine, good fun in short spells or with "non-gamers" but that's about it. Had the 360 for a couple of years now, I was seduced by Halo 3 having been addicted to the first 2 games on the original, I'm a little bit of a FPS nut so I'm well covered with the 360 as that seems to be the systems main genre as it was with the original. It's probably been the most fun system I've owned since the dreamcast (class machine, sorely missed) or the mega drive (Genisis for anyone on the wrong side of the Atlantic). Main reasons for going with the 360? ok, it's initially cheaper to buy in the short term (works out more expensive over time with xbox...

andyamn 24.10.2009 (27.10.2009) · Read review
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Brilliance of the Xbox360

Advantages: very cheap, fun, exciting, gives you something to do, community, worth the money
Disadvantages: noisy fans, can get boring, Red ring

...Everyone makes a decission, Xbox or Playstation? Well they are just as good as each other. Personally i pick Xbox, and i have my own Xbox360. The Xbox360 comes in three editions, "Core", "Premium" and finally "Elite". As you can guess Elite is the best, than premium then core. Xbox360 contains HD (High Definition), to give you a more in-game experience. Xbox360 comes with many games which are only limited to the Xbox360 including, Halo trilogy and Gears Of War 1 & 2. The Xbox360 has its own version of online gaming, called Xbox live. There is Xbox live silver, which lets you talk and message to other online contacts, and to get free demo's from the market place. And there is Xbox Gold, for online playing, ability to join groups, free demo downloads and free communtication. You can get Xbox live either from vouchers or you can buy it...

darkwind160 07.06.2009 · Read review
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Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable

Advantages: Better Clarity to visuals
Disadvantages: Some old Xbox games wont run via this cable

...If you are currently running your XBOX 360 through a TV using the supplied RGB Cables then you are missing out on the power of the 360. When I first bought mine in December 2005 I was using the supplied RGB Cables , this was o.k I was happy with the result , But I wanted desperately to try the HD modes . I had visions of spending £600+ On a New Fangled HDTV from the local Argos Until I read that Literally any old PC monitor would run the XBOX 360 in HDTV mode with these cables !!! I spent my hard earned cash on a set & hooked them up to my Relisys LCD TV ( P.C Monitor & TV all in one) Using the VGA Input . I went to the settings for the 360 & changed to it to 1360 x 768 . The Difference was unbelievable !! , trust me you WILL NOT want to plug those old RGB cables in after this . Everything is much clearer , Crisper & better...

cbaynton 10.07.2006 · Read review
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Xbox 360 - Review

Advantages: Fantastic graphical capability, Support for wireless controllers, looks sleek and sexy
Disadvantages: The Power Brick is well...A Brick, Noisy, Gets very hot.

...and are extremely smooth on a SDTV. Now, If you have a SDTV I recommend the Official Xbox 360 Advanced SCART Cable which will improve your 360s graphical performance on an SDTV and for just £17.99 is well worth it though you may feel that after forking out £279.99 or £199.99 respectivly that it should have perhaps been issued as standard. Trust me though, the 360 looks superb whatever TV you hook it up to, HD or SD! Core or Premium? Which bundle should I choose? PREMIUM!!! I cannot stress enough that the premium is the bundle to go for! The extra £80 is well worth it in the long run and will save you alot of hassle in the long run. Why I hear you ask, well here is why: Included in the Core pack you have: 1 Xbox 360 Console 1 WIRED gamepad 1 Composite AV cable (Meaning if you have an HDTV all games will run at Standard definition...

ch_123 25.11.2006 · Read review
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XBOX 360 Wireless Adaptor - a must for serious gamers!

Advantages: Online gaming anywhere in the house
Disadvantages: Can lose connectivity without warning and expensive

...If, like me, you have an Xbox 360, you will no doubt be aware of the dynamic and enjoyable facility available to you online, namely Xbox live. Xbox live is a place where you can download demos and game add-ons, chat to your friends, and stream movies and videos direct to your Xbox 360 in glorious high definition. But while the Nintendo Wii and the Sony Playstation 3 can go online straight from the box without any additional hardware, Microsoft, in their infinite wisdom, decided not to include wireless connectivity as standard in the Xbox 360. This product is great if you don't want to have cables trailing over the house to play XBOX Live, although the consistency of the connection can be a little patchy at times. The Live kit is simple to install, even for a novice like me, and the instructions are clear and concise. For serious...

lilostitch626 12.10.2009 · Read review
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Xbox 360 wireless

Advantages: Easy to use, Reliable
Disadvantages: Expensive

...Xbox live is undoubtedly one of the main draws of the Xbox 360, and due to the fatc my Xbox was too far from a wired internet connection, i had to find a wireless way. The official wireless adapter seemed the best choice, widely availble, and being official, pretty much guaranteed to work. And thats true, it worked, very easily, simply plugging into the back, then scanning for connections on my xbox, then at the push of a button I was connected. It is a very good piece of kit, however it is rather expensive, as its counterparts for laptops and PCs would be available much cheaper. I have had some issues with the internet choosing not to connect, but these are rare, and on occasions the connection can be rather slow. I would stioll recommend this nonetheles, as it is a reliable piece of equipment that allows Xbox 360 users...

MattayBoy 21.11.2007 · Read review
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Xbox 360 elite

Advantages: Large hard drive, HD 1080p and HDMI cables
Disadvantages: Small handheld controller

...Description The Xbox 360 Elite is the premier Xbox 360 console package coming with a massive 120GB hard drive, a HDMI port, and HDMI cable, all with a premium black finish. It also includes a black wireless controller and a black Xbox LIVE headset. Incredibably this Xbox 360 Elite has enough space for a whole library of Xbox LIVE Arcade games as well as downloadable high-definition TV shows, movies, music, and all the other content available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Xbox 360 Elite console: The console is equipped with an HDMI port, HDMI cable, a black wireless controller and black Xbox LIVE headset. It also comes with three powerful core processors, 16:9 cinematic aspect ratio, anti-aliasing for smooth textures, full surround sound, and DVD playback with upscaling capabilities right outof the box. The huge 120GB detachable...

makro74 04.08.2008 · Read review
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Xbox 360: The Preview

Advantages: Great processor, graphics and of course Xbox Live!
Disadvantages: None.

....99, $399.99, ?399.99 Including: Xbox 360, 20Gb Hard Disc Drive, Wireless Controller, Headset, Faceplate with Chrome highlights, Ethernet cable, 30 day Xbox Live Gold subscription, HD/Standard AV cable. Xbox 360 Core: £209.99, $299.99, ?299.99 Including: Xbox 360, Wired Controller, Standard Faceplate without chrome highlights, Standard AV Cable....

feralwolf 26.06.2005 (23.10.2005) · Read review
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Xbox 360 Excellent machine

Advantages: Graphics are amazing, online play is awesome and relatively cheap!
Disadvantages: Unreliable

...Hello, welcome to my review :) This is a next generation gaming console, there are many different types of games for everyone out there to enjoy. This xbox comes with a 20gb hardrive, wired headset, power cables, scart lead adaptor with an component cable, Wirrerless controller and double AA batteries x2. Then console itself, and of course the xbox 360 online wired adaptor, and 1 month subsciption to xbox live. The main purpose of the xbox is GAMES: There are many different kinds of games out there : let me reccommend some of these: Halo 3 - An futuristic based shooting game, with excellent graphics and amazing online play, with a great story line too. Great game for those shoot 'em up gamers. Forza motorsport 2 - A racing game, basically microsofts version of Gran turismo! this is an absolute awesome game, which is great fun...

Heretohelpyou 16.02.2009 (18.02.2009) · Read review
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Xbox 360 wireless adapter

Advantages: Does exactly what is required of it
Disadvantages: too expensive

...The xbox 360 wireless adapter is essentially, exactly what it says on the tine, it is only required as a neccesity to get onto xbox live in a place usin a wireless network, microsfot have seized on this opportunity to charge over the odds for a small piece of plastic , retailing in the region of £60 , especially when you consider the nintendo Wii has a wireless adapter built in. As a product, the adapter is easy to install, clipping onto the back of the console, reliable and discreet, offering flawless online gameplay as if it were connected via ethernet cable. The only downside to this is the price and i for one feel it should be included in the console package to fully compete with other consoles...

sadcrazyman 16.02.2009 · Read review
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