Manage updates with the Download AppMicrosoft Xbox 360 S (250GB)
Manufacturer: Microsoft Part number: RKH-00001
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- 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: $245.00 - $299.99
- 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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Disappointed
by ROBYMONTALVO on November 9, 2011
Pros: -Games Library.
-online features.Cons: -overheats.
-frezing issues.
-Must pay for online gaming.Summary: Their improvements in design do not have sense if still it has many failures and very frequently like old the 360.
Has lost its value against ps3, at the end ...Summary: Their improvements in design do not have sense if still it has many failures and very frequently like old the 360.
Has lost its value against ps3, at the end is more expensive than a ps3 if you pay 60 dollars for xbox live for a year, 70 dollars for controller batteries for about a year and 100 dollars for a 250GB hard drive if you got the 4GB model with a price of 200 dollars, thats $430 and still does not play blue rays like the 160GB ps3 slim with a price of 250 dollars.
To buy a xbox 360 is like playing the Russian roulette. In my opinion is not a good buy.0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great Online Gaming System but the PS3 is Better
by Patryan9 on August 17, 2011
Pros: Built in Wifi
Xbox Live is the Best Online Gaming System
HDMICons: Very Breakable
Xbox Live Cost Money
Not as good of a value as the PS3
Power BrickSummary: The Xbox Live Online Gaming is Great. It is better than the Wii and PlayStation Network. It has an HDMI Output and a port for headphones on the controller which ...
Summary: The Xbox Live Online Gaming is Great. It is better than the Wii and PlayStation Network. It has an HDMI Output and a port for headphones on the controller which are great. The Xbox Disc Drive breaks very easy. If you are in a rush and don't put it in a safe place and it gets knocked down. Your Xbox Disc Drive may not work. If you want to fix it cost $100 through Microsoft. It is not full HD out of the box and you need to buy a HDMI Cable. The PS3 is a better investment overall it is built more solid and has more 3D Games. Unless you really want a Kinect buy a PS3. PlayStation Network has great potential and Sony is working hard to make it better. Both the Xbox 360 250 GB and the Playstation 3 250 GB are the same price with the PS3 having a Blu-ray player. The PS3 can do everything the Xbox can but the online tends to be slower. Go with the PS3
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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very good gaming console
by 1lionmurrill on July 20, 2011
Pros: small size, quiet, eazy set up,
Cons: can't think of any cons
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Xbox 360 slim does not even start up from brand new
by interceptormf1 on June 13, 2011
Pros: to my knowledge, non existent
Cons: RED RING OF DEATH on Xbox 360 slim, straight out of box!
Summary: Brand new XBOX 360 slim >>> DAY 1 First 15 mins <<<Playing red dead redemption... 360 cuts out, >>>RED RING OF DEATH&...
Summary: Brand new XBOX 360 slim >>> DAY 1 First 15 mins <<<Playing red dead redemption... 360 cuts out, >>>RED RING OF DEATH<<< in winter! Try to restart it, FAIL! * Take it back to local store, Tech staff at local store tell me its rrod they replace it for new one.
But after reading and seeing many problems on youtube about massive failures with xbox 360 slim rrod .*It still remains sitting in box after 2 days too scared to turn it on. May take it back, pay abit extra and see if i can purchase ps3. Miss my ps2. i use to fall asleep after playing it for hours in hot conditions and it was still on working next morning. Dont care if its a ps3 or xbox s i just want it to work. I may even get another ps2 which i should never have sold.0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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GREAT PRODUCT!!
by deadlyshinobi23 on June 18, 2010
Pros: I still have premium, elite version but this is one of the best console. It's more stylish, compact, quite, and built in wifi. This console is an must have even if you own a xbox 360 already trust me you love it!
Cons: Blue Ray drive, Should been called 720 or something, But overall this is an great console!
Summary: The best looking console in my collection!
Summary: The best looking console in my collection!
2 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Must have Upgrade!( Don't listen to the PS3 fanboys!!!)
by hurryup71 on June 27, 2010
Pros: Huge Hard Drive, All new design, WI-Fi, Super Quiet, Touch Sensitive, More USB Ports
Cons: Doesn't include transfer cable
Summary: This is by far the best console made by Microsoft. I don't hear a peep from the console the the volume is turned on. The only problem for me ...
Summary: This is by far the best console made by Microsoft. I don't hear a peep from the console the the volume is turned on. The only problem for me was that i need to buy a separate cable to transfer. It is the ultimate console for gaming at the moment. Why waste 50 extra dollars for 250gb PS3 when nowadays, you can even get a blu ray player for less than that. It is a much better 360.
P.S. Don't listen to the jealous PS3 fanboys in the reviews who give this amazing console half a star even though they didn't buy it.1 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Needs More!!!
by ludda411 on June 24, 2010
Pros: All of it is a upgrade to a already good product!
Cons: Needs a blue ray and a upgraded hdmi!
1 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Microsoft Gets It Right
by ADELive on June 23, 2010
Pros: In a nutshell the pros are the 260GB hard drive, built in Wifi,Kinect Ready, much quieter system and it is smaller than the previous versions. The change to the shiny black finish is also a plus as it matches the rest of my audio/visual setup.
Cons: Still have half the size of the original brick for the power supply. It will take all fingerprints. No blue-ray and no HDMI cable added for the $299 price.
Summary: I am pleased to have upgraded to the system. It is truly whisper quiet. Tranferring data from the old system to the new system was a breeze with the transfer ...
Summary: I am pleased to have upgraded to the system. It is truly whisper quiet. Tranferring data from the old system to the new system was a breeze with the transfer cable that may take you back another $20. However, this is the system to get even if it will only be around for another 2-3 years. Still the smaller system also allows you to grow your hard drive space if needed, but 260 gigs is more than enough space. MS needs to add the HDMI cable as part of the package. I am guessing that HDMI cable will become standard in the future and they should look at the possibility of adding Blue-Ray even though the system plays dvds well. If you have the finance or have another system to trade in you should do it now before the trade-ins at EBgames ends in another week or so. Reserve your copy today because you cannot find these systems in any store by just walking in and asking. Overall I am pleased to see that MS has finally begun to listen to hardcore gamers such as myself.
1 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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You will not get the value that the ps3 provides.
by Bigdogtim7 on December 7, 2011
Pros: its the 2nd best gaming system, but only outsells ps3 in USA.
Cons: sucks with red light nof doom & no blueray.
0 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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They have righted major issues
by clandestine76 on August 4, 2010
Pros: Nicely designed,NO MORE OVERHEATING, less noise, no RROD....and of course the supremacy of Xbox LIVE will continue!
Cons: HDMI cable, where are you?
Summary: Awesome upgrade, if for no other reason than the RROD and Overheat issues are gone. That's more than enough...can't wait to see how Kinect turns out.
Also, ...Summary: Awesome upgrade, if for no other reason than the RROD and Overheat issues are gone. That's more than enough...can't wait to see how Kinect turns out.
Also, the quality of gamer is much higher on Xbox LIVE than I have encountered on PS Network...haven't played online on the Wii. To me, paying for it keeps the gamer caliber and manners at a level of goodness that is quite satisfactory. I'm more than happy to fork out the cash to keep 360 online play less cluttered and quality oriented.0 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,
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Matte black,
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Specs: Microsoft Xbox 360 S - Game console,
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Matte black,
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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
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