Xbox 360 Sets New Standard

Xbox 360 reviews can be found in the internet. Since Microsoft introduced this product into the market, people around the world have thrown themselves into this new gaming console. No wonder dozens of sites are talking about the machine and Xbox 360 accessories. Microsoft has managed to provide a tough competition to competitors, namely Nintendo and Sony.

What Is The Xbox 360?

Xbox 360 is a video game console manufactured and sold by Microsoft. The first Xbox appeared in 2001, when this company decided to enter the video game market. Xbox 360 is the second version of Microsoft's video game console. It was introduced simultaneously in 2005 at different regions of the world.

Until this moment, the Xbox 360 console has sold 3.2 million units and it is expected to ship 10 million units by November 2006, when Sony and Nintendo will be launching their new console. There are two models offered to the market, a core Xbox and a premium Xbox. Each one costs $300 and $400 respectively. It will be a long time until we will see Xbox 360 for sale or a Xbox 360 wholesale.

What Are The Differences Between Both Of Them?

The Xbox core system includes console, one wired controller, and standard audio/video cable for connecting the system to the TV besides Xbox Live silver membership and one month trial of the Xbox Live Gold membership. On the other hand, the Xbox Premium console includes more accessories.

The most important one is the 20 GB detachable hard drive, where you can store music, games, trailers, demos among other important data. Additionally, you receive a wireless control, Xbox Live headset, audio/video cable and an Ethernet cable for connecting your Xbox 360 to the net. There are several accessories made by Microsoft and other plethora of authorized accessories manufactured by third parties.

What Additional Accessories Are Available?

Xbox is capable of supporting 4 controllers, both wired and unwired as per the new standard in the industry. The wired gamepads connect to the console through the USB ports that are available in the console or a USB hub. Additionally, a keyboard can be connected, for navigating through the menus.

Game pads aren't the only type of controllers. Driving wheels can be used for games, like Grand Theft Auto 4. Right now you can find the Xbox 360 MC2 Racing Wheel manufactured by Madcatz, a renowned company of PC and console controllers. And in some months, a new wireless driving wheel will be available. It will include an accelerator, pedals and it will have force feedback

Regarding storage, you can buy the removable hard drive as an accessory in case you buy the core system. Additionally, there are memory units that let you save your gaming information like saved games or your Xbox 360 accounts.

Cables & adapters aren't left behind. You can buy Wi-Fi adapters for wireless internet connections, battery packs, recharging units, headsets, high definition audio/video cables, standard audio/video cables and digital VGA cables.

Other accessories are faceplates for changing the looks of your Xbox 360, skin gels for protecting your hand from hours of gameplay, carrying cases for taking your Xbox 360 and a camera for taking pictures of your face and placing them in your avatar.

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