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Video Games : Xbox 360 Console Core System (Includes: Xbox 360, wired controller and composite TV connection & SCART adaptor)
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Rating: 
- DONT BOTHER: IT's A SCAM
It may look great, and the graphics are beautiful, but: It's expensive, the Games are pricey, every thing you really need is an Add-on and costs more money... and worst of all: This machine is not compatible with any old XBOX games, so you cant upgrade and bring your favorite games with you.
It's all designed to part you from more money... I'm very disappointed with mine... bye bye MIcrosoft.
Rating:
- Xbox 360 - Simply the Best
Having had to wait until after Christmas to obtain my Xbox 360 I thought that I would settle for a Core Package costing £310 + P&P which would give me the Core System, Project Gotham Racing 3, a memory unit and an extra wireless controller.
I am so glad that I chose this package, it allows you to jump into the world of Xbox 360 from just pulling of the packaging and even doing that gets your heart pumping double the amount it would usually do.
As for the games, I do not have a Hi-Def TV but intend to get one in the future, so I havn't seen the full power of the console. But all I can say is "WOW!" PGR3 is faultless and as for Call of Duty 2 it needs nothing else to desribe it but brilliant! (Remember I am using a CRT TV through the SCART cable and it is still 10x better than my PS2.
I will buy a PS3 for the amount of games that Sony Entertainment have produced on past consoles give us an idea of how many games we can expect from its new Next-Gen console.
The Xbox 360 Core is definatly worth a purchase, even if you have never had an Xbox before!
Rating: - xbox 360
anybody thinking about getting a xbox 360 you must get one the best thing since sliced bread i love mine to bits its just mind blowing what a dream happy gameing people.
Rating: - Its whats in the box
I purchased a core system with a memory unit and wired pad and this is more than adequate if you just want to play games and use xboxlive silver.I have a pc which i use for on-line play as i only pay for my internet subscription to my service provider as a lot of pc games use free public servers so i do not pay any additional costs.I own all the current consoles and have always been impressed with microsofts console efforts,the xbox was refreshing with long cables on the pads and a built in hardrive so you did not have to pay additional costs for memory units although the system was to overstated and ugly.I feel the xbox360 core package represents good value for money especially when you take into account what a pc with a similiar graphics card and multi core motherboard and sound card would cost you(more than 1500 pound just for a hardrive),plus the operating system of the xbox360 uses microsofts new 64 bit software so if at a later date if you want to use the system more like a pc a hardrive is a cheap addition and will give you this function.The launch line up of games is good and the pc ports call of duty2,Quake4 actually look better and run and load quicker and smoother on the xbox360.I know it only has 512mb of ram but for a game system this is more than adequate and is unified unlike the the proposed ram for ps3 which is 512mb split.The pad is sublime and up there with the nintendo64 controller in terms of comfort and ergonomics and is usb and compatible with pc and is no different from the wireless.I must admit i am impressed with the understated design of the system with its minimalised 360 and microsoft logo and compact design and the ability to change the faceplate and personalise your system was a great idea of the designers.The future in terms of games is looking good and when the multi-core architecture of the system is really tapped into i think there will be a huge quantum shift in the type of games we will be playing and with key japanese developement support the future is looking good.Microsoft have made a bold statement with the xbox360 and with there huge wealth and developement tools and middleware.plus the fantastic ati graphics chipset(which i have always prefered over nividia) you can guarantee 3-4 years of gaming pleasure.
Rating:
- Not bad for MS Second Attempt!
I have had an Xbox360 since release day. Initially I managed to get a core system through a friend but just before Christmas I got luck when I walked in Game and they had just got 1 in stock 5 mins before. I purchased this as I needed the HiDef cable (Im lucky enough to use a hidef 42" plasma) and wanted to play my old xbox games (Halo2 mainly!).
Since using the premium I have found it to freeze a lot more on xb live, especially when in a lobby area. I have found this with several games, namely PGR3, Quake 4 and Call of Duty2. As yet is hasn't froozen while playing Perfect Dark so maybe in a few updates it will be fine!
The core system should be adequate for most people and I think I actually prefer the plain white fascia of a core! If you are going to play original xbox games, want hidef and are going to store lots of info on the hard drive, fine go for a premium but if you just want to play games, have an ipod you can plug in the front for music and dont have a hidef tv then core should be ok (as previously mentioned you will need a memory card though). Also the core system controller can be used on a PC which is a bonus (quite liked having a decent controller on my PC for a change and Im going to buy another wired controller now!)
The actual console is very good but not perfect. Its not overly quiet with the fans and drive producing a fair bit of noise but once a game is loaded I have never noticed it, secondly the intial launch titles, although good are not superb. Sure the graphics are great and sound excellent but that is expected with a new console and so much power. But in all fairness how many consoles have a great lineup on launch? (People will now say Halo on Xbox and yes that was a good game but it was unexpected and unheard of). The console has lots of potential and should please most people.
The best part of the experience is XBox Live. Playing against real people in all the games brings everything to a much higher level. I dont play single player anymore as its so boring. People say quake is ok but in multiplayer its great (in many respects it outperforms Halo2 online as I suffer hardly any lag in the UK). Get a group of friends together and start up PGR3 and it takes the game to a new level (although playing against unknown people isnt as good as you end up racing with only the Ferrari F50 wheras when with friends everyone uses the same car which changes all the time is so much fun.
All in all a good console and with it being first off the mark should be well established when the PS3 is released and give it a run for its money (especially as Sony announced recently they are leaving online support down to developers which will cause problems and inconsistency) (but I would like to point out I am not loyal to any particular console and own a PSP (which I dont rate that highly), a PS2, and an original Xbox (as well as a lot older consoles!)
As an update to this review, having played the console a lot more, its true potential is slowly appearing. Only now can I say there are dedicated next gen titles that rely on the power of the console (dead rising, test drive unlimited just for starters), the original glitches I mentioned with live freezing have now been resolved and everything is working great and only getting better. Plus the upcoming exclusive next gen launches of Pro Evo and Fifa and the 360 is really setting the benchmarks that sony will find difficult to beat for originallity (I will admit I will probably at some point buy a PS3 but after owning the 360, there is no way I am going to rush out and get one as I cant see it having a perfect rival to xb live, being release with unoriginal games, and be a decent price (plus everyone stats how great the PS3 will be as it has a blue ray drive but I hate to point out that blueray has a rival and the modern betamax vhs war is only just starting!).
In conclusion now, I think the 360 has a great future as does the nintendo wii but as for the PS3, this generations Sega Saturn anyone!!!
- DONT BOTHER: IT's A SCAMIt may look great, and the graphics are beautiful, but: It's expensive, the Games are pricey, every thing you really need is an Add-on and costs more money... and worst of all: This machine is not compatible with any old XBOX games, so you cant upgrade and bring your favorite games with you.
It's all designed to part you from more money... I'm very disappointed with mine... bye bye MIcrosoft.
Rating:
- Xbox 360 - Simply the BestHaving had to wait until after Christmas to obtain my Xbox 360 I thought that I would settle for a Core Package costing £310 + P&P which would give me the Core System, Project Gotham Racing 3, a memory unit and an extra wireless controller.
I am so glad that I chose this package, it allows you to jump into the world of Xbox 360 from just pulling of the packaging and even doing that gets your heart pumping double the amount it would usually do.
As for the games, I do not have a Hi-Def TV but intend to get one in the future, so I havn't seen the full power of the console. But all I can say is "WOW!" PGR3 is faultless and as for Call of Duty 2 it needs nothing else to desribe it but brilliant! (Remember I am using a CRT TV through the SCART cable and it is still 10x better than my PS2.
I will buy a PS3 for the amount of games that Sony Entertainment have produced on past consoles give us an idea of how many games we can expect from its new Next-Gen console.
The Xbox 360 Core is definatly worth a purchase, even if you have never had an Xbox before!
Rating:
- xbox 360anybody thinking about getting a xbox 360 you must get one the best thing since sliced bread i love mine to bits its just mind blowing what a dream happy gameing people.
Rating:
- Its whats in the boxI purchased a core system with a memory unit and wired pad and this is more than adequate if you just want to play games and use xboxlive silver.I have a pc which i use for on-line play as i only pay for my internet subscription to my service provider as a lot of pc games use free public servers so i do not pay any additional costs.I own all the current consoles and have always been impressed with microsofts console efforts,the xbox was refreshing with long cables on the pads and a built in hardrive so you did not have to pay additional costs for memory units although the system was to overstated and ugly.I feel the xbox360 core package represents good value for money especially when you take into account what a pc with a similiar graphics card and multi core motherboard and sound card would cost you(more than 1500 pound just for a hardrive),plus the operating system of the xbox360 uses microsofts new 64 bit software so if at a later date if you want to use the system more like a pc a hardrive is a cheap addition and will give you this function.The launch line up of games is good and the pc ports call of duty2,Quake4 actually look better and run and load quicker and smoother on the xbox360.I know it only has 512mb of ram but for a game system this is more than adequate and is unified unlike the the proposed ram for ps3 which is 512mb split.The pad is sublime and up there with the nintendo64 controller in terms of comfort and ergonomics and is usb and compatible with pc and is no different from the wireless.I must admit i am impressed with the understated design of the system with its minimalised 360 and microsoft logo and compact design and the ability to change the faceplate and personalise your system was a great idea of the designers.The future in terms of games is looking good and when the multi-core architecture of the system is really tapped into i think there will be a huge quantum shift in the type of games we will be playing and with key japanese developement support the future is looking good.Microsoft have made a bold statement with the xbox360 and with there huge wealth and developement tools and middleware.plus the fantastic ati graphics chipset(which i have always prefered over nividia) you can guarantee 3-4 years of gaming pleasure.
Rating:
- Not bad for MS Second Attempt!I have had an Xbox360 since release day. Initially I managed to get a core system through a friend but just before Christmas I got luck when I walked in Game and they had just got 1 in stock 5 mins before. I purchased this as I needed the HiDef cable (Im lucky enough to use a hidef 42" plasma) and wanted to play my old xbox games (Halo2 mainly!).
Since using the premium I have found it to freeze a lot more on xb live, especially when in a lobby area. I have found this with several games, namely PGR3, Quake 4 and Call of Duty2. As yet is hasn't froozen while playing Perfect Dark so maybe in a few updates it will be fine!
The core system should be adequate for most people and I think I actually prefer the plain white fascia of a core! If you are going to play original xbox games, want hidef and are going to store lots of info on the hard drive, fine go for a premium but if you just want to play games, have an ipod you can plug in the front for music and dont have a hidef tv then core should be ok (as previously mentioned you will need a memory card though). Also the core system controller can be used on a PC which is a bonus (quite liked having a decent controller on my PC for a change and Im going to buy another wired controller now!)
The actual console is very good but not perfect. Its not overly quiet with the fans and drive producing a fair bit of noise but once a game is loaded I have never noticed it, secondly the intial launch titles, although good are not superb. Sure the graphics are great and sound excellent but that is expected with a new console and so much power. But in all fairness how many consoles have a great lineup on launch? (People will now say Halo on Xbox and yes that was a good game but it was unexpected and unheard of). The console has lots of potential and should please most people.
The best part of the experience is XBox Live. Playing against real people in all the games brings everything to a much higher level. I dont play single player anymore as its so boring. People say quake is ok but in multiplayer its great (in many respects it outperforms Halo2 online as I suffer hardly any lag in the UK). Get a group of friends together and start up PGR3 and it takes the game to a new level (although playing against unknown people isnt as good as you end up racing with only the Ferrari F50 wheras when with friends everyone uses the same car which changes all the time is so much fun.
All in all a good console and with it being first off the mark should be well established when the PS3 is released and give it a run for its money (especially as Sony announced recently they are leaving online support down to developers which will cause problems and inconsistency) (but I would like to point out I am not loyal to any particular console and own a PSP (which I dont rate that highly), a PS2, and an original Xbox (as well as a lot older consoles!)
As an update to this review, having played the console a lot more, its true potential is slowly appearing. Only now can I say there are dedicated next gen titles that rely on the power of the console (dead rising, test drive unlimited just for starters), the original glitches I mentioned with live freezing have now been resolved and everything is working great and only getting better. Plus the upcoming exclusive next gen launches of Pro Evo and Fifa and the 360 is really setting the benchmarks that sony will find difficult to beat for originallity (I will admit I will probably at some point buy a PS3 but after owning the 360, there is no way I am going to rush out and get one as I cant see it having a perfect rival to xb live, being release with unoriginal games, and be a decent price (plus everyone stats how great the PS3 will be as it has a blue ray drive but I hate to point out that blueray has a rival and the modern betamax vhs war is only just starting!).
In conclusion now, I think the 360 has a great future as does the nintendo wii but as for the PS3, this generations Sega Saturn anyone!!!