Xbox 360 Images  Editors' choice

By Randolph Ramsay on 16/02/2006

More Microsoft reviews , RRP: AU$650.00

The good:

  • Sleeker, smaller design for both the console and controllers
  • Wireless controller ability built-in
  • Redesigned Xbox 360 dashboard is now much cleaner and user-friendly
  • Excellent Xbox Live integration
  • Works seamlessly as a games machine
  • Outstanding multimedia capabilities and compatibility with other devices

The bad:

  • Clunky power box
  • No HDMI support
  • Hard drive not standard
  • First generation games feature great graphics, but probably only a little better than what some high-end PCs can produce

The bottomline:

The vast multimedia functionality and smooth Xbox Live integration of the 360 places it streets ahead of current generation consoles. The graphics may not blow everyone away, but it’s an impressive overall machine from Microsoft.

Users' rating:

8.5/10
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