Price range: £149.99
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
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 21 November 2005
Tags: microsoft, media center, gamers, memory card
We like:
All games in high-definition; excellent user-friendly Dashboard interface; built-in support for wireless controllers; excellent online gaming and communications via Xbox Live; backward compatible with many (but not all) original Xbox titles; doubles as superior digital media hub and Windows Media extender; £280 bundle includes key accessories
We don't like:
First wave of games is somewhat anaemic; noisy exhaust fan; no built-in wireless networking; only three USB ports; no support for next-gen HD movie discs; no DVI or HDMI output; doesn't upscale DVDs to HD resolution; gigantic oversize power supply; price will almost certainly drop
CNET.co.uk judgement:
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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5 Dec 2007 in News
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29 Nov 2007 in Reviews
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19 Nov 2007 in Crave
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Posted by: Waz
"Does what it says on the box"
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Posted by: Geoff Martin
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