Microsoft Xbox 360 S (250GB)
Manufacturer: Microsoft Part number: RKH-00001
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- Bottom Line:
- Though the new Xbox 360 certainly addresses most of the concerns we've had with the versions before it, we don't think it warrants a purchase if you already own an Xbox 360 in working order with an HDMI-out port and a hard drive.
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CNET editors' review
Microsoft Xbox 360 S (250GB) price range: $279.99 - $327.23
- Reviewed by: Jeff Bakalar
- Reviewed on: 06/24/2010
- Released on: 06/23/2010
The good: Sleeker design; 17 percent smaller; much quieter operation; better cooling; touch-sensitive power and disc tray; 250GB hard drive; built-in Wi-Fi; five USB ports; dedicated Kinect port; onboard optical digital audio.
The bad: The hard drive is still proprietary; controller on D-pad remains unchanged; cumbersome power block; renders existing faceplates useless; no cables for HD gaming out of the box.
The bottom line: Though the new Xbox 360 certainly addresses most of the concerns we've had with the versions before it, we don't think it warrants a purchase if you already own an Xbox 360 in working order with an HDMI-out port and a hard drive.
User reviews
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The New Xbox 360 Slim is the System to beat!
by xxFreakinLouxx on May 9, 2011
Pros: Its a great system being smaller, has WiFi, plenty of USB ports. And it comes with a black controller with all the triggers and toggels being black, the xbox logo button is also chromed out, its like a mirror. New touch sensor power button nd tray opener
Cons: Only con i can see is that it only comes with a 250 GB Hard-Drive. it should at lease come with a 60 GB Hard-Drive to for the less active gamers!
Summary: Beats nintendos Wii and Sonys Play station 3!
Summary: Beats nintendos Wii and Sonys Play station 3!
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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New version is far better than the original
by gregory_d on February 11, 2011
Pros: -Much quieter than the original
-Wi-fi
-Looks nicer
-Larger hard drive capacity
-Heat dissipation problem taken care of in this unit
-More usb portsCons: -Had to buy a transfer cable to get my memory moved from my old unit
-Does not come with an Hdmi cableSummary: I had an older Xbox 360 pro with a 20 gb hard drive that gave me the "red ring of death". I scoured the internet to find a way to ...
Summary: I had an older Xbox 360 pro with a 20 gb hard drive that gave me the "red ring of death". I scoured the internet to find a way to fix it and after putting an hour into working on it I got to play for two months before it happened again. I bought the Xbox 360 s and could not be more pleased with it. It far surpasses my old Xbox and I would recommend buying one over fighting with the problems of the older units.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Console, just minor complaints
by 4TheWicked on January 21, 2011
Pros: Jump to "Bottom Line Summary"
Cons: Jump to "Bottom Line Summary"
Summary: PROS:
- A lot quieter than outgoing model
- Massive 250GB hard drive
- Nice new sleek, aggressive, glossy look
- Optical, HDMI, Standard Component Connection, Kinect Connection
- USB ...Summary: PROS:
- A lot quieter than outgoing model
- Massive 250GB hard drive
- Nice new sleek, aggressive, glossy look
- Optical, HDMI, Standard Component Connection, Kinect Connection
- USB ports located on the front and back
- Next to none chance of acquiring "Red Ring of Death"
- Recolored Wireless Controller (Black on Black)
- 1 Month Free Trail of XBOX Live GOLD with included wired Headset
- Touch sensitive Eject and Power Button
- Standard removable hard drive
CONS:
- Attracts a lot of fingerprints
- Touch sensitive buttons seem to be overly sensitive
- No Audio out (3.5mm)on console
- No standard RCA; requires XBOX specific cable for standard definition1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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the best xbox 360 console out there
by brian981 on January 16, 2011
Pros: 250 gb hard drive
good games like fable, left 4 dead, super meat boy, cod, alan wake, gears of war, halo.
smaller
faster
whisper quiet
black
no overheating
free month of xbox live
touch sensitive buttonsCons: no HD gaming out of the box
freezes
RRODSummary: get it now
Summary: get it now
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Better then it was but still missing somethings
by SuperGeek81 on November 24, 2010
Pros: -Cleaner look
-The old XBox HD cables work on it
- quieter
- touch buttons
- built in wifi
- cheaper then it was
- more storage then the 20gb
- Kinect readyCons: - old hard disk wont work in it (modded 1TB drive)
- Memory cards are worthless
- Wifi card is worthless
- Still gets hot
- touch buttons are only a matter of time till they stop working
- I have had 6 of the older ones prior to this oneSummary: A great system if they werent built like absolute crap i would recomend it to anyone, but only time will tell if the newer one is better built. The system ...
Summary: A great system if they werent built like absolute crap i would recomend it to anyone, but only time will tell if the newer one is better built. The system seems to be built better, but then Vista looked pretty to when it was released. If i didnt have so much money invested in the games i would have bought a PS3
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Perfect Buy
by avidgamer89 on November 14, 2010
Pros: 1). Design is sleaker, sexier, and more efficient to functionality
2). Runs silently, especially when you install the game to the HDD
3). No problems with overheating
4). So far no freezing or errors
5). Massive 250GB HDD
5). Well worth $299.99Cons: 1). Doesn't come with Component or HDMI cables (Although it does have an HDMI port)
2). It wasn't sold in 2006.Summary: The sleaker and sexier design makes the new 360 much more appealing than the older models by far. Not only is this a boost to aesthetics, but it is also ...
Summary: The sleaker and sexier design makes the new 360 much more appealing than the older models by far. Not only is this a boost to aesthetics, but it is also more efficient with airflow design improvements and touch buttons. Both a vast improvement from previous models, especially original core/pro models. It runs quietly, more so if you opt to install your game to the massive 250GB HDD. There have not been any tell-tale signs of a faulty system, such as freezing, overheating, glitching, erros messages, so far. I purchased the S 250GB in a holiday bundle package (the only one available at gamestop) which came with a brand new mic and a copy of forza 3. Definately worth the $299. If you have an older model of the 360, I definately recommend trading it in for $70 today. The HDD is an additional $10, and your network adaptor will yield another $20. Throw in a couple of games to trade in and you can get the system for nearly half price.
Bottom line: Pick up this xbox. You will be much happier after trading in your old system for this upgraded beauty.1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Love this thing
by bigegamer on October 13, 2010
Pros: New Sleek design, Wireless built in, super quiet
Cons: none so far
Summary: The first slim I bought lasted about 20 sec. and came up with an error code E68 with the red led. So I took it back and exchanged it for ...
Summary: The first slim I bought lasted about 20 sec. and came up with an error code E68 with the red led. So I took it back and exchanged it for a new one. So far It has been doing great. The size is actually a little smaller than the original but not by much. It super quite and does everything the other does. I really like the finger print buttons that operate the power and disc reader. Every system has a problem here and there so don't let my comment dissuade you from purchasing this system.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Sleek and Stylish Upgrade
by theneptunegrand on September 8, 2010
Pros: Built-in WiFi, much quieter, bigger hard drive, OOOH SHINY!
Cons: 300 bucks!!!
Summary: It is nice to have an xbox that comes with the wifi built in. The 250gb drive is nice too.
Summary: It is nice to have an xbox that comes with the wifi built in. The 250gb drive is nice too.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Finally has the features needed since day 1.
by radrider82 on August 30, 2010
Pros: Built-in Wi-fi and a 250gb HDD, smaller, lighter, quieter and much prettier than the old gray block, Netflix is a dream on the 360 and is lots of fun to watch with your friends.
Cons: Heats up like crazy, Live is $50 ($60 in Nov) when the PS3's PSN doesn't charge.
Summary: Let me just start by saying that this is my 3rd Xbox in 3 years. Why do I keep coming back?? It's the games, that's why. But honestly, ...
Summary: Let me just start by saying that this is my 3rd Xbox in 3 years. Why do I keep coming back?? It's the games, that's why. But honestly, a guy can only take so much abuse...if this one fails, I'm just going to stick to my trusty PS3 which has never gone down in the 4 years I've had it. I love the 360. It's an excellent system with strong, sturdy online support and really fun games (L4D anybody?).
I was surprised the S is only 17% smaller than the original model. It seem smaller, believe it or not. The shiny black coating makes it look much more sleek and comparable to the PS3's beauty. The system does tend to create high heat so make sure to keep it in a very well ventilated area. Having it on for an hour creates crazy heat, so you can imagine having a Halo marathon...yikes...
Overall, the new system does pack a nice 250gb HDD punch and the Wi-Fi is much needed, particularly when the PS3 already had built in HDD and Wi-Fi from the get-go. I don't like the fact that I have to pay for online play but the 360 does provide a solid, strong online experience rendering it worthy of my money. Microsoft does need to step up and man up...I still freak out sometimes not knowing if my 360 will turn off permanently like the times prior...only time will tell, I guess.1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This is what the Xbox 360 should have been
by Jojo747-2282160186786712764358 on August 28, 2010
Pros: Quieter, built in WiFi, Kinect ready, no more overheating, no more RROD, smaller power supply
Cons: Fingerprint magnet, ugly?, no blu-ray drive, seems to blow out more heat, there is a fan on the power supply that makes a slight buzz.
Summary: This is truly what the Xbox 360 should have been. First of all don't let the "slim" fool you, it's not noticeably smaller than the first (unlike the ...
Summary: This is truly what the Xbox 360 should have been. First of all don't let the "slim" fool you, it's not noticeably smaller than the first (unlike the PS3 slim) unless held side by side so don't let size be a factor. Where it wins points is with it's MUCH quieter operation (even more quiet if you install to the HDD), built in WiFi (a/b/g/n, that's faster than the PS3 one if you have a router that support wireless N), smaller power supply (mo more "brick") and more reliable (MS claims to have eliminated overheating and the RROD, so far mine has not had one issue). I also have to give Microsoft credit for not following Sony?s example and ADDING features instead of removing features.
Really the only complaint is a lack of a good media experience outside gaming (something they never promised in the first place though). I suppose if you want an all in one entertainment system, the PS3 is still the way to go. The 360 doesn?t do a good job at being a media center (poor interface, overpriced movie rentals that use ?points?, no Blu-Ray), instead it focuses on being a gaming console first. And of course the new Xbox carries all the benefits of the old (Live and the best game selection).
Despite the improvements, if you already have a working 360 I wouldn?t bother buying the upgrade yet. Chances are if you use WiFi you already purchased the ad-on, and if yours hasn?t overheated or RROD than it doesn?t matter if the new one is less likely too does it?
Basically my suggestion is this. If you can afford it get a PS3 and 360 to get the best of both worlds, if you can only afford one get the 360 slim. You won?t regret it if you enjoy gaming at all.1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Microsoft
- Part number: RKH-00001
- 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 250 GB HDD
- Media Type DVD
- Sound Stereo
- Network Fast Ethernet,
802.11b/g/n - Width 12 in
- Depth 11.5 in
- Height 7.2 in
- Weight 10.9 lbs
- Color Matte black
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
- TV Connection Component video,
HDMI,
Composite video - Max External Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Video System NTSC
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x AV cable port,
5 x USB 2.0 ( 4 pin USB Type A ),
1 x Kinect port,
1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ),
1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ),
1 x Ethernet ( RJ-45 ) Power
- Power Consumption Operational 135 Watt
Miscellaneous
- Features Kinect ready
- Included Accessories Xbox Live headset,
Composite AV cable,
AC power adapter
Product series
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Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Microsoft Xbox 360 - Game console,
DVD,
Matte black,
1920 x 1080 -

Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Microsoft Xbox 360 S - Game console,
DVD,
512 MB,
Matte black,
1920 x 1080 -

Microsoft Xbox 360 S (250GB) Halo: Reach Limited Edition
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Microsoft Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo: Reach Bundle - Game console,
DVD,
Glossy black,
1920 x 1080 -

Microsoft Xbox 360 S (4GB) with Kinect Bundle
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Microsoft Xbox 360 S - Game console,
DVD,
Matte black,
1920 x 1080 -

Microsoft Xbox 360 S (250GB) with Kinect Bundle
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Microsoft Xbox 360 250 GB S Console - Game console,
DVD,
Glossy black,
1920 x 1080 -

Microsoft Xbox 360 S (250GB) Holiday Bundle (Forza 3 & Alan Wake)
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Specs: Microsoft Xbox 360 S - Game console,
DVD,
Glossy black,
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
- Xbox 360 Kinect (34182443)134.00 - 159.99
- Game Elements Yamaha Motorsport Controller - bike simulator device (31271632)49.95
- Intec Cyber Pad 2 Controller - game pad - wired (31152017)42.99
- Turtle Beach Ear Force DX11 - headset (34498632)93.99
- PDP CABLE EXTENSION for KINECT - game controller extension cable - 10 ft (34661352)5.89 - 49.99
- Razer Onza Tournament Edition Battlefield 3 - game pad - wired (35100754)49.38
- Turtle Beach Call of Duty: MW3 Ear Force Foxtrot - headset (35101718)79.99 - 99.99
Manufacturer info
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