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CD/DVD, 3 IBM PowerPC-based CPUs at at 3.2 GHz each bits CPU, 512 MB RAM, DVD, Internet compatible, 8.3x30.9x25.8 cm More product info

Price range:

£154.99 - £259.99

User rating:

User rating: 4.5 / 5  12 User reviews

Expert rating:

Expert rating: 4.3 / 5.0  8 Expert reviews

     
  Expert reviews (8) 
     
Based on 8 expert reviews, the average rating for Microsoft Xbox 360 Core System is 4.3/5. Expert Reviews for Game Consoles are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Microsoft XBox 360 Core

(08/05/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Users rate this product 85/100.
Comparing these reviews to 11445 other Game Consoles reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 73/100 = Very Good.
Country: US
73.0 / 100.0
Testseek Title:

Microsoft Xbox 360

(17/04/08)
Summary: 42 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 85 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US
85.0 / 100.0
Register Hardware Title:

Microsoft Xbox 360

(05/12/05)
Summary: Unless you've been living in a Buddhist Temple in the mountains of Tibet for the past few months you will be well aware that the Xbox 360 has launched in the UK. Although there has been a massive amount of coverage and speculation in the technology press regarding the 360, the general marketing has been slightly subdued. OK, so you may... Read the full review
Verdict: Microsoft has succeeded in pushing back the boundaries of gaming. You won't be disappointed...
Country: UK
90.0 / 100.0
Designtechnica.com Title:

Microsoft Xbox 360

(22/11/05)
Summary: The Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system places you at the center of the experience. Available this holiday season in Europe, Japan, and North America, Xbox 360 ignites a new era of digital entertainment that is always connected, always personalized, and always in high definition. Xbox 360 gives you access to the games you want to... Read the full review
Pros: ; HD Content; User interface; Mass market appeal; Seamless online connectivity
Cons: ; High price point; Needs a killer app; Demands an HDTV; Dodgy backwards compatibility
Country: US
8.5 / 10.0
Stuff.tv Title:

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite


Summary: Evolution not revolution is the name of the Xbox Elite¿s game with an HDMI-out and bigger hard-drive the bait for anyone who managed to resist the original¿s charms... Read the full review
Verdict: If you're buying a new 360, get an Elite - simple as that. If you've 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...
Country: UK
5.0 / 5.0
CNET.co.uk Title:

Microsoft Xbox 360 review


Summary: : While it's missing a couple of potentially important features at launch, the Xbox 360 delivers the power and performance of a high-end gaming PC, including impressive digital media and networking features... Read the full review
Verdict: While it's missing a couple of potentially important features at launch, the Xbox 360 delivers the power and performance of a high-end gaming PC, including impressive digital media and networking features
Pros: ; All games in high-definition; excellent user-friendly Dashboard interface; built-in support for wireless controllers; excellent online gaming and communications via Xbox Live; backward compatible with many (but not all) original Xbox titles; doubles as superior digital media hub and Windows Media extender; £280 bundle includes key
Cons: ; First wave of games is somewhat anaemic; noisy exhaust fan; no built-in wireless networking; only three USB ports; no support for next-gen HD movie discs; no DVI or HDMI output; doesn't upscale DVDs to HD resolution; gigantic oversize power supply; price will almost certainly drop
Country: UK
8.4 / 10.0
CNET.co.uk Title:

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite review


Summary: : Top-notch gaming and digital media features make it the current games console of choice... Read the full review
Verdict: While it's neither a must-have upgrade for existing 360 owners nor as feature-packed as the PS3, the Xbox 360 Elite's combination of top-notch gaming and digital media features make it the current game console of choice
Pros: ; Excellent selection of games; HDMI port; large hard drive
Cons: ; Noisy DVD drive and cooling fan; gigantic power supply; no built-in wireless networking; no built in HD DVD drive
Country: UK
8.5 / 10.0
Stuff.tv Title:

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite


Summary: Preview: With the pesky PS3 hogging the limelight, Microsoft has powered up the Xbox 360, sprayed it black and given it a cool new name. Meet the Elite... Read the full review
Verdict: We can¿t believe there¿s no built-in Wi-Fi, but otherwise the stealthy Xbox Elite and its merry band of games make an enticing alternative to the PS3
Country: UK
0.0 / 5.0

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