Xbox 360 Consoles Price Comparison & Stock Checker
Xbox
The Xbox was the first gaming console released by Microsoft in 1999. When this new game console launched, its main game title was Halo, with many other game titles to follow.
Though the Xbox was Microsoft’s launching console, next generation models soon followed, each of them offering great features.
Xbox 360
In 2005, Microsoft launched its next generation gaming system, the Xbox 360; unlike its predecessor the Xbox, the 360 quickly became a favorite of consumers.
The Xbox 360 console features a triple core IBM PowerPC 3.2Ghz processor, in addition to a 10MB 500Mhz graphics system, and 512MB of Ram. As one of the most powerful gaming systems available, the Xbox 360 uses a liquid cooling system, and is slightly smaller than the original Xbox.
Some of the great features available with the Xbox 360 console include CD and DVD playback, a 20 GB hard drive, and the capability of connecting to the Internet via broadband.
The Xbox 360 offers backwards compatibility, two USB ports, and wireless controllers; in addition to all of this, this gaming system also offers a wide choice of fun and exciting games.
Xbox 360 Elite
This is the Microsoft gaming console that is the upgrade from the original Xbox 360; this system offers three USB ports, CD and High Definition DVD playback, and a user-friendly interface. Additionally, the Xbox 360 Elite supports wireless controllers, as well as other accessories.
One of the most attractive features is the user’s ability to use Xbox Live. Although a subscription is needed, this online service offers not only online gaming, but also voice chat. Online, you will find game downloads, High Definition movies, as well as TV shows.
The Xbox 360 Elite sports a massive 120GB hard drive, which is many more times the amount of storage space than was available with the Xbox 360, and its HDMI output allows for easier hookups to HDTVs, which is an added convenience.
Xbox 360 Arcade
The Xbox 360 Arcade is much like the original Xbox basic model, with a few exceptions. This Xbox console comes with a wireless controller, a 256MB memory card, as well as an HDMI output port; added to this are five Xbox LIVE Arcade games.
As there is no hard drive included, the Xbox Arcade does have limited storage capability, therefore does not work well for downloading games from the Xbox Live Marketplace.
As a basic gaming system, the Xbox Arcade is a great introductory console, and it is available at a reasonable price.
The Microsoft Xbox game consoles offer great quality and advanced technology, for beginners and experienced gamers alike.
Console News
Stock shortages of Sony PS3 in UK
Technology giant Sony has admitted recently that there are shortages of its hugely popular PS3 gaming console in the UK, but that it is trying to address the situation.
Since its release the Sony PS3 games console has proven very popular in the UK as well as around the world. The Slim PS3 model was greeted with great enthusiasm in the UK, and consumers rushed to snap up one of these consoles. Sales of the console have now soared to way above internal expectations according to reports, but whilst this is great news for Sony there is also a slight problem that has become apparent.
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Large version of DS console coming to UK
A large version of the popular Nintendo DS games console is to come to the UK in March of this year, and officials believe that the larger, clearer screen will prove popular amongst consumers.
Since it was launched in the UK the Nintendo DS has enjoyed huge success, with many people now being proud owners of these games consoles. It has now been revealed that a larger version of the Nintendo DS is to come to the UK, and many consumers will be delighted with the larger screen and clearer graphics.
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Fastest selling console in UK is Nintendo Wii
According to recent reports the popular Nintendo Wii has become the fastest selling games console in the UK since its launch three years ago
Three years ago the gaming world in the UK saw a revolution as the Nintendo Wii was launched. Immediately every household wanted to get their hands on one of these gaming consoles, and within a very short space of time it was pretty much impossible to get one, as availability was like gold dust. According to the group Chart Track the Wii has now sold six million units since its launch in the UK, and has become the fastest selling games console in the UK.
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Disconnection for piracy spreads to games consoles
Following a recent move by Microsoft it appears that the row over illegal piracy has now spread from broadband to games consoles, with many X-Box users finding themselves being disconnected this week.
The row over disconnection of broadband users that are illegally downloading files and are involved in online piracy has caused a great deal of controversy lately. It now appears that games console users also have something to worry about, after Microsoft disconnected up to one million gamers this week from its X-Box Live gaming service for using illegally downloaded copies of games.
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Pachter advises that the cost of the PSP Go is currently too high
It is unlikely there will be any kind of significant different in sales figure after the release of the Sony PSP Go as it is currently too costly and this means that the handheld device from Sony will not have a big impact in sales according to an analyst from Wedbush Morgan, Michael Pachter.
In order for the handheld system from Sony to reach its full potential there would need to be a price cut on the PSP Go he advised saying “The Go is just priced too high for the perceived value. It may play music and movies, but most think iPod Nano (149 USD) or Touch (199 USD) for that, and it is very expensive for a portable gaming device. I don’t see it boosting overall sales, and without a price cut, 3000 sales are likely to be down year-over-year.”
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