Price range: £127.97
What is it: Next-gen videogame console with Internet connection and Media Center Extender functionality
What we think: While it's missing a couple of potentially important features at launch, the Xbox 360 delivers the power and performance of a high-end gaming PC, including impressive digital media and networking features
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Microsoft Xbox 360 compared to other games consoles
 Microsoft Xbox 360 |
 Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB) |
Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB) |
 Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite |
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| Review date | 9 Oct 08 | 19 Oct 07 | 20 Oct 08 | 2 May 07 |
| Editor's rating |
8.4
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8.7
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8.7
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8.5
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| Price range |
£127.97 - £127.97
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£219.99 - £259.45
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| Review summary | While it's missing a couple of potentially important features at launch, the Xbox 360 delivers the power and performance of a high-end gaming PC, including impressive digital media and networking features Read full review |
Sony's PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-gen console, and its launch titles aren't very impressive, but its swanky design and bevy of features, including a Blu-ray drive, make it hard to resist Read full review |
Sony's PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-gen console, and its library of exclusive games isn't very impressive, but its swanky design and bevy of features, including a Blu-ray drive, make it hard to resist Read full review |
While it's neither a must-have upgrade for existing 360 owners nor as feature-packed as the PS3, the Xbox 360 Elite's combination of top-notch gaming and digital media features make it the current game console of choice Read full review |
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