The Xbox 360 is a Microsoft answer to the other competitors. It is the second video game console produced by Microsoft since Xbox. Microsoft Xbox 360 main feature are the most powerful console, the next generation of Xbox Live, amazing digital entertainment experiences, and best of all, a flood of hot new game titles. It competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles. The Xbox 360 was officially unveiled on MTV on May 12, 2005 and as of August 27, 2009; 31 million units have been sold worldwide.
A prominent feature of the Xbox 360 is its integrated Xbox Live service that allows players to compete online and download content such as arcade games, game demos, trailers, TV shows, and movies. Major features of the console include its Windows Media Centre multimedia capabilities, mandatory support of high definition in all games, movie rentals and game downloads from its online marketplace and the ability to watch HD DVD movies with an add-on drive.
Types of Xbox 360
In current time Xbox 360 is available in below given two variants -
* The Xbox 360 Elite
It is the second most expensive variation of the console. It includes a 120 GB hard drive and a matte black finish. The Elite retail package also includes a controller and headset that match the system's black finish. The initial release price was US$479.99 cut down to $399 on September 4, 2008. The Elite was released in Europe on August 24, 2007, and Australia on August 30, 2007. As of 2009 Elite models using the Jasper chipset have become available; these are identified by a 12.1V power supply.
* The Xbox 360 Super Elite
It is the most expensive variation of the console. It includes a 250 GB hard drive and a flat black finish. The Super Elite retail package also includes two black controllers and a headset that match the system's black finish. The initial release price will be US$399.99. The Elite will be released in the US on November 10, 2009. Launch consoles will bundled with Modern Warfare 2 or Forza Motorsport 3.
Xbox - The Microsoft first Video Game Console
