Manage updates with the Download AppMicrosoft Xbox 360 Pro (60GB, HDMI)
Manufacturer: Microsoft Part number: B4J-00174
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- Now that Blu-ray has become the pre-eminent high-definition standard for discs, the Xbox 360 has yet to support it, but it still remains an excellent game console with a superior game library and online experience.
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CNET editors' review
Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro (60GB, HDMI) price range: $349.99
- Reviewed by: Jeff Bakalar
- Reviewed on: 10/15/2008
The good: All games in high-definition; easy-to-use Dashboard interface; excellent online gaming and communications via Xbox Live; plays hundreds of (but not all) original Xbox titles; doubles as a superior digital media hub and Windows Media Center extender; online Marketplace allows for easy purchases of downloadable full-scale games, minigames, movies, and TV shows; latest version offers HDMI output with 1080p support; reduced power supply footprint; new processor runs cooler and quieter.
The bad: No support for next-generation HD discs, like Blu-ray; early versions of the console prone to "red ring of death" system crash; online gaming require a paid subscription to Xbox Live.
The bottom line: Now that Blu-ray has become the pre-eminent high-definition standard for discs, the Xbox 360 has yet to support it, but it still remains an excellent game console with a superior game library and online experience.
User reviews
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It's Great when it works!
by CenturionSquad on December 18, 2008
Pros: XBOX LIVE-It's very easy to use, there are gamer achievements which are displayed proudly. Very easy to keep up with friends, and talk with them over Live via camera or voice. Games played on Live are fluid, and hardly ever slow down or fail.
Cons: HARDWARE FAILURES: The box breaks down way too often. I read somewhere that each console breaks down on average, every eight months. Usually because the drive overheats giving the famed "Red Ring of Death". Not a reliable system at all.
Summary: I love the games, and XBOX LIVE, but I'm sorry to say the Microsoft has forever lost a lifelong customer. I have been loyal since XBOX1, and purchased the ...
Summary: I love the games, and XBOX LIVE, but I'm sorry to say the Microsoft has forever lost a lifelong customer. I have been loyal since XBOX1, and purchased the 360 when it first cam out in 2005. I am on my fourth unit now (it's on its way back from repair as I write this). I'm just glad I bought the extended warranty. The customer service at Microsoft was horrible. They definitely didn't make me feel appreciated. Not only that, the first time I sent my box in to get repaired, I had to hassle with them for a month to get my points back. Because they usually send you a different unit back than you had, my online content I bought would online work If I was connected online. This was a problem for me since I traveled and couldn't always get internet connection. After spending numerous hours on the phone, trying to recover my gamertag, and other things they wanted me to try, they finally credited my account for the 4000 microsoft points that I had spent. I complained to a supervisor, and she gave me PGR3, an old game by October 2006, when it broke, so I took it to Walmart and got a $20 gift card.
It broke again in June of 2007. I had them send me out a box, and I shipped it in again. When I received my unit, I didn't have problems with the online content anymore, they must have fixed that bug. Then the last straw. It broke again on me about a week ago, and I raised all hell. I immediately asked to talk to s supervisor, and I explained that I though I should get a black XBOX as a sorry gift for all the trouble I was going through. I explained that I didn't want the bigger memory, just the black unit because of the HDMI port. I also explained that I was Disabled Veteran from Iraq, and that one of the things I could still do was play video games. The XBOX was a gift from my wife, when I returned home from Iraq in December of 2005, injured. They didn't care. They referred my case to a specialist, who couldn't even call me during the hours I specified. I would return his calls, and tell him when I would be home, and he still couldn't contact me. This happened for a week. When we finally connected, he explained the best he could do for me was a free upgrade on shipping, and something from a small list of gifts. The list was:
1. Xbox Live Vision Camera
2. Universal Remote
3. Quick Charge Kit
4. Battery and Charger
5. Project Gotham Racing 3!
6. Viva Pinata!
I argued with him and said the gifts were lame, and that the games were ancient. I said it would hardly cost them anything to send me just a black unit. He said they don't bend policy for no reason, because it would turn their world upside down.
Well Microsoft-you just lost one of your most loyal customers. As soon as I get the unit back I'm selling it with all my games on EBAY, along with whats left of my paid warranty. Hopefully I will have enough to buy a PS3. I should have known when Microsoft dropped the XBOX like a hot potato when the 360 came out. People were forced to upgrade or have no new games to play. Look at PS2, Sony is still making games for it and that thing has been out for what 8 or 9 years?
For all those considering buying the XBOX 360-DON'T. Trust me, all my friends are on at least their 2nd XBOX. It is worth the extra $100 for a PS3 just so you don't have to go through the hassle of the thing breaking down all the time. Not to mention the games that re made specifically for the PS3 look WAY BETTER! And then there's BLU RAY, even though that's not a big seller to me, (Cause they are so Expensive)! If you are a parent, or gamer that's considering systems, I cannot stress to you enough, to just pass on the XBOX. I know too many people with broken XBOXEs, to be able to tell you that this is not an isolated incident. As a matter of fact go search for yourself, and you will learn that Microsoft knew that 2/3rds of their 360's were faulty before they even shipped them out. It should be illegal to sell something that's misrepresented like this. I bought a DVD player 3 years ago for $40 a JWIN. It still works perfectly. But soend 300-400 on an XBOX and I went through three of them. I take really good care of my stuff, because I don't have al ot of money to do otherwise.
Trust me-Buy the Wii or PS3, and Save Your Money-
Centurion11 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
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If it is working without issues, it is great!
by austinmaw on January 2, 2009
Pros: I think some of the best items to the XBOX is large library and online features. My addictions to Crackdown, GoW and Left 4 Dead have left me coming back for more. Some of the downloadable content is the easiest to get and adds a ton of value.
Cons: I was on box 3. RR and drive issues. Extended warranty or not, it should not happen. The cost of a membership should not be required or extra play time online should be included with each game. Points, use US dollar for your points, it works well.
Summary: I did love the XBOX. In the long run, I just sold my 3rd recycled unit. I will buy another, but I want ensure that I am getting the very ...
Summary: I did love the XBOX. In the long run, I just sold my 3rd recycled unit. I will buy another, but I want ensure that I am getting the very latest coolest chipset. If I get a failure in that unit, I think I am done with the XBOX. It should not be that difficult to have a system and not to expect it to fail. I also was okay with the return policy until I got a bad delay on one of them.,
In addition, I do not think should also not have to pay for membership unless it is a very specific bonus on top of a fully functional of the gaming environment such as Premium Content offerings or like Netflix. PC group gaming almost seems easier in this regard and I can use Netflix at no cost. It should be very simple. At $60 a game, additional time or bonuses should be included. MS could use that for purchasing newer titles at the regular amount.
On the points, I find it silly. Just use the 100 pennies is 100 points. Why put some mathematical thing around it. It would be funny if MS started telling retailers that will be 80,000 points for that game. They would get the deer and headlight look and most likely start laughing.
I seen the comments on the WIFI. It would be nice, but some part of that is the response time and bandwidth while pulling down a movie would not be the greatest.
Speaking of the movies. The quality is okay, but I have compared some DVD to the actual stream and I can tell the difference, but in time, hopeful this will get better. The selection would also be nice if they improved. I have 231 items in my queue and 6 of them state that I can stream them.
It is a good box and a good library. I wished I would have never had hardware issues. I have one friend that still has one of the earlier boxes and still nothing. Why me.6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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okay, PS3 was better
by gydeme on December 4, 2008
Pros: Solid internet
Has Halo and Gears of WarCons: BREAKS DOWN TOO MUCH
No Blu-Ray
Kinda Ugly
Visuals aren't as nice as the PS3'sSummary: Lets face it, Xbox's break down a lot. A recent survey by GAMEINFORMER shows that 26.9% of Xbox's will break. The red ring of Death pluages many ...
Summary: Lets face it, Xbox's break down a lot. A recent survey by GAMEINFORMER shows that 26.9% of Xbox's will break. The red ring of Death pluages many users of XBOX's. Has three good only XBOX games (Fable, Halo, Gears of War). Doesn't have Blu-Ray. Only has a 120 GB console (PS3 has a 160 GB). Overall, stable and workable console, but PS3 is superior
7 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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30% Reapir rate is Unacceptable-RESEARCH BEFORE YOU BUY
by Dave959 on December 4, 2008
Pros: It used to be fun to play
Cons: 2 words: Red Rings
Summary: I had my system for 13 months and now it displays 2 red rings. According to customer service 2 red rings is an overheating problem and not covered under any ...
Summary: I had my system for 13 months and now it displays 2 red rings. According to customer service 2 red rings is an overheating problem and not covered under any warranty. Microsoft's extended warranty only covers 3 red rings which is a general hardware failure due to overheating. If the system stops working at 2 red rings, then it would never get to 3 red rings and their 3 year extended warranty would seem to be some kind of a marketing ploy to sell a faulty product to the uninformed public . The estimate to repair my system is $100 and since the overheating problem still exists, I imagine I'd get more red rings in another 13 months. At this point I'l probaby cut my losses and replace it with a PS3
7 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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krapy konsole
by godischarge on October 27, 2008
Pros: Dead rising, Fable2?(havent played it yet looks cool), okay controller, comes with a headset, personal music player in-game. The ease of changing profiles mid-game. The customizable faceplate (thats a pro i suppose)
Cons: I just got the Red Ring(s) for the 4th time. EVERYONE I know has gotten it AT LEAST once . All 360 games are better on the PC. Paying for online services. No web-browser, Blue-Ray, user created game mods, and limited backwards compatibility.
Summary: Since all of the games are either multi-platform or on the PC, this is probably the one console you can absolutely do without. (Use the console exclusively for games that ...
Summary: Since all of the games are either multi-platform or on the PC, this is probably the one console you can absolutely do without. (Use the console exclusively for games that play better with a controller like sports, racing, and fighting games.)
Not using more then 4 controllers at once would suck when playing Pro Evolution Soccer with my friends (on my playstation I can jam with 7).
(Personally i prefer the playstation controller design, plus the ps3 has motion sensing like the Wii.)
Paying for online services (if money is a concern getting a PS3 will save you in the long run). No web browser. Its nice being able to look-up the manuals for games.
Would also eliminate the need for netflix, since you can watch any movie or tv show online for free.
More of a mouse and keyboard FPS player (so there goes half the 360 library)
All of the 360 games are better on the PC (ie Mass Effect, Dead Space, Gears of War).
The only good exclusives that are not on the PC: Saints Row (sequel multi-platform, and its not as good as GTA4), Dead Rising (which is really fun but not worth the cost of itself plus the console)
If you must play Halo for whatever reason, get the arcade and buy your own HDD online ($ave, and you get krapy arcade games, and a useless memory card). Although the ps3 HDD swap is alot easier since it uses a conventional laptop HDD. PS3 allows its users to use any storage device as a memory card (usb jump drive).
Sony also encourages modding of both games and its console, unlike microsoft which doesn't provide any tools for installing an alternate OS. Although you can fit far more DVD images on a HDD then Blue-Ray images.5 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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It's cheap buildt
by franbene on February 6, 2009
Pros: Good assortment of games and graphics
Cons: No quality control. I bought a plain Xbox 360 and after 2 months got the dead ring due to a desing flaw. I then bought then an Elite unit that's supposed to be fixed and after 5 months I got a graphic chip failure due to a poor soldering procces!!
Summary: This is a good product if only Microsoft had put some quality control on its product. It really makes you sick that every time you buy one of this unit ...
Summary: This is a good product if only Microsoft had put some quality control on its product. It really makes you sick that every time you buy one of this unit sooner or later something it's going to go wrong with it.
4 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Didn't know these were still being made.
by jannefuntime on February 21, 2009
Pros: There aren't any worth mentioning.
Cons: Everything you can think of that's bad about a console.
Summary: Get a PS3.
Summary: Get a PS3.
3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The Ultimate Gaming Console.
by RD1109 on June 4, 2009
Pros: Amazing selection of games, Premier online service, built-in Windows Media Center, lots of hard drive space, easy-to-use-user interface, crisp and clear voice chat, easy to connect with friends, can play music during games, terrific party chat system
Cons: Has a higher failure rate than the other gaming consoles, internal fans are moderately loud, online service costs $50 per year, but it is definitely worth it, seriously.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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PS3 is better
by jsimonson360 on February 21, 2009
Pros: Game library
Number of players onlineCons: Hardware
RROD (failure rate)
Online play is NOT freeSummary: The 360 seemed to be on the right track but with Blu-ray becoming the HD format of choice, it seems the Microsoft hardware is really outdated.
I don't think ...Summary: The 360 seemed to be on the right track but with Blu-ray becoming the HD format of choice, it seems the Microsoft hardware is really outdated.
I don't think the online play warrants a fee and I'm still not happy with the failure rate of the Microsoft hardware.
The PS3 has games, like Killzone 2, which are better then anything ever seen before on ANY console. That, plus free online play, and Blu-ray ... that's why the PS3 is better ... MUCH better.3 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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PS3 > WII > 360
by tw72 on February 21, 2009
Pros: See below.
Cons: See below.
Summary: PS3 > WII > 360
Summary: PS3 > WII > 360
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Microsoft
- Part number: B4J-00174
- Description: Bring gaming to life in your living room with the Xbox Video Game System, the essential center-piece to any home entertainment set up. Designed to push gaming to the absolute limit, the Xbox console delivers incredible graphics and cinematic sound that will drop you and your friends deep into the heart of the action. The immense range of top-class games and online gaming with Xbox Live mean there will never be another dull moment.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Type Game console
- Internal Memory 60 GB HDD
- Media Type DVD
- CPU IBM PowerPC - 3.2 GHz ( Triple-Core )
- RAM 512 MB GDDR3 SDRAM
- Graphics Controller ATI Xbox 360
- Video Memory 10 MB
- Sound Surround Sound
- Network Fast Ethernet
Game Controller
- Type Xbox 360 Wireless Controller - Wireless
- Controls X button,
Y button,
Left bumper,
Dual analog sticks,
Left trigger,
Right bumper,
Guide button,
A button,
Back button,
Start button,
B button,
D-pad,
Right trigger Video Output
- Max External Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Supported Video Modes 480p,
1080i,
1080p,
720p - Video System PAL
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x AV cable port,
3 x USB 2.0,
1 x Ethernet ( RJ-45 ),
1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Xbox Live headset,
Component HD AV cable,
Ethernet network cable,
AC power adapter - Compatibility MS Windows XP Media Center compatible
Product series
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Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Microsoft Xbox 360 - Game console,
DVD,
IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz,
512 MB ( 512 MB ) GDDR3 SDRAM - Integrated,
1920 x 1080 -
Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro (20GB) Halo 3 Special Edition
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Microsoft Xbox 360 - Game console,
DVD,
IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz,
512 MB ( 512 MB ) GDDR3 SDRAM - Integrated,
Spartan green and gold,
1920 x 1080 -
Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro (20GB, HDMI) with Forza Motorsport 2 and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro System - Game console,
DVD,
IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz,
512 MB ( 512 MB ) GDDR3 SDRAM - Integrated,
1920 x 1080 -
Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro (60GB, HDMI)
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Microsoft Xbox 360 - Game console,
DVD,
IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz,
512 MB ( 512 MB ) GDDR3 SDRAM - Integrated,
1920 x 1080 -
Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro (60GB) Kung Fu Panda/LEGO Indiana Jone bundle
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro System - Game console,
DVD,
IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz,
512 MB ( 512 MB ) GDDR3 SDRAM - Integrated,
1920 x 1080
Accessories
- Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller (31520707)14.99 - 34.94
- Cyborg F.L.Y. 9 Wireless Flight Stick - joystick - wireless (34359860)79.99 - 159.96
- HORI Real Arcade PRO.EX - game pad - wired (34571246)231.92
- Mad Catz Call of Duty : Black Ops PrecisionAIM Controller - game pad - wired (34206353)34.79
- Mad Catz Cleveland Browns GamePad Pro - game pad - wired (32797474)39.99
- Mad Catz Street Fighter IV FightPad Blanka - game pad - wired (33892059)69.99
- Mad Catz Street Fighter IV FightPad Ryu - game pad - wired (33891536)119.95
- Mad Catz Street Fighter IV Round 2 FightStick Tournament Edition - game pad - wired (34095690)264.99
- Mad Catz Wireless Racing Wheel - wheel - wireless (34820486)159.99 - 162.99
- Mad Catz Xbox 360 GamePad game pad - wired (31894749)24.99
- Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter network adapter (34691240)59.99
- Datel Wireless 'N' Networking Adapter - network adapter (34520952)44.02 - 74.91
- Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless N Networking Adapter (33876987)54.99
- Xbox 360 Wireless Headset (Black) (34168281)53.97
- dreamGEAR Dreamline Multi Cable - game console audio / video cable kit - component / composite / S-Video / audio / digital audio (33542931)16.56 - 19.97
- Microsoft Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit (31851096)9.63 - 52.99
- Mad Catz WWE All STARS BrawlStick arcade stick - wired (34657734)71.05 - 85.65
- dreamGEAR TriMount - game console motion sensor mount (34857127)22.81 - 29.99
- Microsoft Xbox 360 Hard Drive Transfer Cable - data cable (35101448)14.99 - 18.00
- Turtle Beach Ear Force X12 - headset (35015321)44.61 - 65.58
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Microsoft
- Address:
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- Fax: 1-425-706-7329
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