Abstract: Xbox 360 is intended to act as a gateway to video downloads, in this case through Xbox Live Video Marketplace. As Xbox and Zune users will know, instead of being able to spend money directly in the marketplace, one has to purchase Microsoft points, at the...
Good: Better value than Premium. Big hard drive. New HDMI connection. Smart paint job ...
Bad: Premium is getting an HDMI connection too. Doesnt include HD-DVD drive...
Bottomline: If youre buying a new 360, get an Elite - simple as that. If youve already got one, this is pretty much a cosmetic upgrade – but you might want to look into getting the separate 120GB hard drive when it comes out... ...
Abstract: The Xbox 260 Elite does shine as a high definition machine in all its graphical aspects. It’s just a shame the Vole left out an HD drive. Clearly this has been aimed at the more serious gamer with the higher capacity hard drive with plenty of space for...
Abstract: It seems like a very long time since I reviewed the . In fact Microsofts second console has been with us for nearly two years - it launched in the UK on 2nd December 2005, and I can still remember sitting up all night making sure that I had the ...
Good: Elegant design looks stylish in most entertainment setups. Extensive digital media capabilities. Excellent games library. Robust online community. Powerful 3D graphics.
Bad: Like the original Xbox 360, the Elite generates a considerable amount of noise and heat. Console still lacks internal Wi-Fi. Power supply is way too bulky. No internal high-definition optical drive.
Bottomline: Even though the Xbox 360 Elite wont sway current owners to upgrade, its impressive feature set and strong online community make it the high-powered console to own....
Abstract: The past year and change has been an interesting time for home theater enthusiasts, with the introduction of two competing high-definition movie formats, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc. The scenario is very reminiscent to the 1980s when VHS and Betamax had ...
Abstract: You might recall our review of the Microsoft Xbox 360 game console back in December 2005. Recently we acquired a Sony Playstation 3 and replaced the Xbox 360 with the Elite model. We thought it would be fun to compare the two premium game consoles in t...
Good: Larger, 120GB hard drive
HDMI output
Semi-quieter DVD drive
Includes HDMI and component cables
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Bottomline: The Xbox 360 Elite is a solid system worth owning, but only if you can take advantage of its features – and if you do not currently own an Xbox 360 system. If you currently have an Xbox 360, then you will want to pass on the upgrade as there are onl...
Good: Excellent selection of games, including many 360-only exclusives; all games are in native high-definition; user-friendly Dashboard interface; supports wireless controllers and accessories; Xbox Live service offers online multiplayer (with matchmaking and...
Bad: The Elite fails to correct most of the annoyances of the original 360 version: The noisy DVD drive and cooling fan; a gigantic, oversized power supply; no built-in wireless networking; only three USB ports; a substandard DVD player; support for next-gen H...
Bottomline: While its neither a must-have upgrade for existing 360 owners nor as feature-packed as the PS3, the Xbox 360 Elites combination of top-notch gaming and digital media features make it the current game console of choice.
Good: Excellent selection of games, including many 360-only exclusives; all games are in native high-definition; user-friendly Dashboard interface; supports wireless controllers and accessories; Xbox Live service offers online multiplayer (with matchmaking a...
Bad: The Elite fails to correct most of the annoyances of the original 360 version: the noisy DVD drive and cooling fan; a gigantic, oversize power supply; no built-in wireless networking; only three USB ports; a substandard DVD player; support for next-gen...
Bottomline: While its neither a must-have upgrade for existing 360 owners nor as feature-packed as the PS3, the Xbox 360 Elites combination of top-notch gaming and digital media features make it the current game console of choice.
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