Your XBOX 360 Game Console
There was once a heavy battle staged by 3 thriving consoles and Microsoft’s XBOX was among them aiming to capture the gaming market and attract gamers to their powerful system. With the competition becoming even fiercer, Microsoft decided to develop the XBOX’s successor the XBOX 360 and released it to the world late 2005.
The Xbox 360 is far superior to the original Xbox which itself contained a powerful gaming engine. The developers of games are now able to create games that are very realistic and have the appeal to succeed in the market. This all allows the Xbox 360 to provide their customers with gaming entertainment that older consoles could not. Of course, the Xbox 360 did not remain unchallenged because Microsoft’s two other competitors, Nintendo and Sony, also released their own consoles to compete with the Xbox 360. Still, the system continues to generate sales while at the same time providing an excellent array of games.
When Microsoft developed and released their entry version called the Core, it went on sale for four hundred dollars. It was followed by the next version, Arcade, which encountered a few problems here and there. Following that version came the Pro which came equipped with a hard drive as well. But Microsoft has not been idle and has continually striven to improve their consoles by not only increasing capacity but also by upgrading the hardware, which has resulted in the elimination of both heating and noise problems.
The XBOX 360 “Elite” version is the most expensive of the bunch and comes equipped with a 120 GB hard drive and sports a nice matte black finish with matching headset. Unlike the lower models, the Elite comes with an HDMI 1.2 cable to allow games to be played in full 1080p. Gamers who bought non-Elite versions must purchase a cable separately and that can be costly.
All of the models are capable of playing XBOX 360 games that can be found in stores so choosing the least expensive model shouldn’t leave you out. Each configuration also includes a composite cable for standard play and a 1-month Gold trial, Silver XBOX Live membership for online play.
As far as hardware is concerned, you will find that the Xbox 360 contains a Tri-Core CPU manufactured by IBM. Unlike the chip used in the original Xbox Microsoft uses one called a Xenos, which is not the same one used by its predessessor. Because of all the features in the Xbox 360 games are much clearer and faster as well.
The Xbox 360 can also play CDs and DVDs besides games, which, thanks to the way they are formatted can fit on one single disc. This all serves to make the Xbox 360 very useful indeed. Microsoft no longer includes the external HD-DVD because it was discontinued.
As already mentioned the Xbox 360 is a Microsoft development and because Microsoft is so closely linked with computers it is not at all surprising that many of the games for the Xbox 360 can also run on yr computer, and vice-versa. Whereas serious game enthusiasts will appreciate this console so will casual less ardent players as well. Thanks to this all gamers are more able to increase their own gaming library.
