When we first saw its face in a Italian ad, more than one Engadget editor called its bluff: "The top half doesn't line up with the bottom," some said, "that's got to be Photoshopped." While that early image was indeed CG, the form factor was certainly not -- the new Xbox 360 sports enough sleek angles and disappearing curves we've taken to calling it the Stealthbox. As mother always told you, though, it's what's inside that counts; does that glossy exterior house any improvements, or is it hiding just another Xbox? Find out after the break.
Microsoft Xbox 360
includes: 4GB, 4GB Kinect, 250GB, 250GB Kinect, 320GB Limited Edition Gears of War 3, 320GB Limited Edition Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, 320GB Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars
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I'm just going to come out and say it. The Xbox 360 won this round of the console wars. The Wii faded into late irrelevance for not being HD and Sony was beset with the wrong price at the start leading into seemingly continuous controversy. But the Xbox 360 stayed strong. It launched with the right... Read the full review →
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The Xbox 360 is a solid gaming console, and I think it's better than the PS3 - especially after the recent hacks. Microsoft has amazing customer support which makes servicing them a breeze. Xbox's are obviously cheaper than high end gaming PCs, and as such perform worse. Read the full review →
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This is my second 360, and it sits along side a PS3. These newer 360s are better in every way when compared to the original 360s. However, this improved 360 is still far too noisy when playing games; and, even without using the optical drive, is still noisier than my PS3 . . . the PS3 still wins as... Read the full review →
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The xbox is really good the great thing about having one is to sit back with your mates for an ice cold beer and play a bit of call of duty online, the online bit is a let down because you have to pay for it, the Play Station Network is free I don't see why microsoft wants to lose it's sellings to... Read the full review →
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the new version is awesome. built in wireless finally, no more RROD, less noise, smaller form factor, all around better. plus with netflix and hulu+ on board its helped me get rid of cable entirely. Read the full review →
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This one is for my son he use it a lot but lately he want to replace it with the ps3 Read the full review →
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I own or have used all 3 major systems; the 360 is still the best, and this newer model (especially with the Kinect) added value to an already winning formula. Read the full review →
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The Xbox 360 is absolutely perfect for a casual gamer such as myself. Pretty much all I do with it is play Modern Warfare 3 and watch Netflix. But there is a lot more this thing can do. I've always and always will be a satisfied Xbox 360 owner :] Read the full review →
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