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Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim Reviews
Microsoft Xbox 360 review
The Xbox 360 has changed since its launch in 2005.That much is transparently clear from the updated version that debuted in 2010.The Xbox 360 S is smaller, sleeker and quieter than the previous model and designed to banish the infamous 'Red Ring of Death' hardware failure that forced Microsoft to extend its warranty on the system.Likewise the arrival of Kinect, which has gone on to sell over 10 million units, has transformed the machine from solely the preserve of hardcore gamers to a casual gamer friendly environment.While some of the novelty of Kinect may have worn off, if anything the games are improving – finding new ways to take advantage of what is still fascinating technology.But Microsoft is and always has been a software company first and foremost and, fittingly, that's where the Xbox 360 has changed the most. The NXE update of 2008 binned the old 'blades' system for an interface that was more welcoming to multimedia content and 2011 has seen another major update to the console's operating system. One so substantial, we've felt it necessary to update this review to reflect what a different machine it is.
New Xbox 360 250GB review
The new Xbox 360 250GB (also known as the Xbox 360 Slim) is the highly anticipated redesign of the five year old Microsoft console. What's more, it's out in UK stores tomorrow.And what a transformation, eh? If it wasn't for the prominent Xbox 360 insignia and that distinctive circular power button it would never guess that this is the younger brother of the round, matte white, Tomy-looking console that released almost five years ago.It's certainly quite a change of image for Microsoft's HD console, but its arrival also finally turns over a new leaf for Microsoft's hardware and its woeful history of unreliability and clunky design. The earliest 360 adopters will know what we're talking about. That's what makes this update more significant than most.The Xbox 360 may be the most popular HD console on the market (and deservedly so given its incredible library of games) but its domination was certainly not down to its hardware design. On the contrary, early purchasers found themselves at the mercy of one of the most widely touted and controversial hardware faults in videogame history.
Xbox 360
Microsoft was the first to enter this current console-gaming generation with its original Xbox 360, a hulk of a system that beat both Nintendo and Sony to the punch. Despite the millions of Xboxes sold (or possibly because of it), the 360 line - encompassing the Xbox 360 Core, Xbox 360 Elite, Xbox 360 Pro, and Xbox 360 Arcade ($199.99, ) - has been plagued by the infamous red ring of death, a fatal design flaw that caused some overheated Xbox 360 units to shut down and become inoperable. It also lacked built-in Wi-Fi (a feature that Sony's competing PlayStation 3 ($299.99, ) has included since it's launch), and the hard drive, which protruded slightly from the system, gave it an even bulkier appearance. Microsoft aims to remedy all of these ills with its latest $299.99 (list) Xbox 360 (250GB). Dubbed the "Xbox 360 slim" by both journalists and consumers, the redesigned Xbox 360 has the same horsepower, game library, and rich online experience as previous Xbox 360 models, but contains several key tweaks and improvements - inside and out - that make it the best Xbox yet. Measuring 10.6 by 10.4 by 2.9 inches (HWD) and weighing 6 pounds, the new Xbox 360 is noticeably smaller than the 12-by-10-by-3-inch, 7.7-pound Xbox 360 Elite.
Xbox 360 Slim
Microsoft kick-started the "next-generation" of gaming on November 22, 2005, when the company released the Xbox 360, beating both Nintendo and Sony to market. Since then, the console has sold roughly 40 million units worldwide and has brought some innovative ideas to the gaming industry in the form of Xbox Live, the online marketplace, and gamer achievements. The console is not without its shortcomings, though. Most notably, the infamous "red ring of death" controversy has plagued the system since its launch. The defect can be traced to the system's inability to properly dissipate heat, which in turn renders some of the vital innards unusable. While Microsoft has remained quiet about an exact fail rate percentage, some analysts have that number as high as 40 percent, with recent reports hovering around a one in four odds of failing within the first two years of ownership. Other complaints vary from lack of built-in Wi-Fi to denying users the ability to replace the hard drive like the PlayStation 3 offers. At E3 2010, Microsoft unveiled an Xbox 360 redesigned from the ground up. Officially referred to as the "S" console--or Slim as we've come to call it--the latest iteration packs a 250 GB hard drive, built-in Wi-Fi, and a new design that's about 17 percent smaller than the previous models.
Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim Review
We review Microsoft's new and improved Xbox 360 Slim console which offers a number of new features in a smaller, quieter package.It has been four and a half years since the original Xbox 360 was released on November 22, 2005. New bundles have come out, hard drives for consoles have jumped in capacity exponentially, and there is even a black model of the 360 out there, but at its core the console has remained the same in terms of design.When the Xbox 360 originally debuted against the Sony PlayStation 3, it did so with somewhat similar hardware, but several less bells and whistles. At the time, it seemed like a great move, as the PS3’s price put it out of reach of most gamers and where areas the additional add-ons for the Xbox 360 could be purchased anytime.Price was definitely one of- if not THE- major factors in giving the 360 a commanding lead on the PS3 from the start. But times change. The more things are manufactured, the cheaper they become, and as the PS3 has dropped in price without sacrificing its features, its sales have quickly risen. In answer, Microsoft has followed suit and released a new model, with new features that allow it to compete with the PS3.Many have been calling it the Xbox 360 Slim, but technically that is a misnomer, as it is a replacement for the 360, not an alternative.
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Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim Gaming Console with 4GB Flash Memory. XBOX 360 S STD SYSTEM 4GB 4GB . MS-G. 4GB Flash Memory - Wi-Fi - Game Pad - Black | $288.73 | See it |
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Microsoft Xbox 360 4GB Console and Kinect Bundle. XBOX 360 SYSTEM KINECT BUNDLE 4GB SD 11/4 MS-G. 4GB Flash Memory - Wi-Fi - Game Pad - Black | $299.99 | See it |
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Microsoft Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect Slim Gaming Console with Game Pad - Wireless - Black | $316.8 | See it |
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Xbox 360 250GB Holiday Bundle | $324.99 | See it |
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Microsoft S4g-00001 Xbox 360 4gb Console W/ Kinect Blk | $340.79 | See it |
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Xbox 360 System - 4gb Kinect Bundle S4g-00001 | $342.99 | See it |
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Xbox 360 Slim 4GB Kinect Bundle w/Madden 13, Charger & More | $399.96 | See it |
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Xbox 360 Slim 4GB Kinect Bundle with 3 Games and More | $399.96 | See it |
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Xbox 360 Slim 4GB Kinect Bundle with 5 Games and More | $399.96 | See it |
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Xbox 360 Slim 250 Gb Bundle | $416.5 | See it |
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Xbox 360 Slim 4GB Kinect Bundle with 3 Games, Remote & More | $429.96 | See it |
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Xbox 360 Slim 4GB Kinect Bundle with 5 Games and More | $429.96 | See it |
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XBOX 360 Slim 4GB Scene It Holiday Bundle with 6 Games | $431.09 | See it |
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XBOX 360 Slim 4GB Kinect Bundle with 3 Games and More | $431.67 | See it |
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Xbox 360 Slim 4GB Kinect Bundle with Just Dance4 and More | $439.96 | See it |
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Xbox 360 Slim 4GB Kinect Bundle with 4 Games and More | $439.96 | See it |
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XBOX 360 Slim 4GB Kinect Bundle with Madden 13 and More | $443.31 | See it |
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Xbox 360 Slim 4GB Kinect Bundle w/ Assassin's Creed III & Mor | $449.96 | See it |
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Xbox 360 Slim 4GB Epic Mickey 2 Bundle withAccessories | $449.96 | See it |
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Xbox 360 Slim 4GB Kinect Call of Duty Bundle w/5 Games & More | $449.96 | See it |
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XBOX 360 Slim 4GB Kinect 7 Game Bundle w/ Halo4 & More | $449.96 | See it |
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Xbox 360 Slim 4GB Kinect Bundle with 5 Games and Accessories | $449.96 | See it |
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Xbox 360 - Slim - 320GB - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Edition | $469.99 | See it |
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Xbox 360 250GB Halo Reach Console Bundle | $599.99 | See it |
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Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim : (8.5/10)
5 expert reviews
1 user reviews
