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Microsoft Xbox Game Console
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Microsoft Xbox 360 Core Game Console
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4.3 out of 5
12 user ratings
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Microsoft Xbox 360 (Core System)Read more
The next-generation of gaming is here, and Microsoft is first to the party. Should you buy the Xb0x 360 now or hold out for the Playstation 3? Read on to find out!Read more
A still-solid gaming and entertainment experience coupled with a revamped eye-catching design, internal 802.11n Wi-Fi, and more storage make this the best Microsoft Xbox 360 yet.Read more
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4.0 out of 5
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52
3.9 out of 5
52 user ratings
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26 %
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2 stars
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4.1 out of 5
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4.3 out of 5
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Hardware

Storage8GB
  • 120GB
  • 20GB
  • 250GB
  • 320GB
  • 500GB
  • 60GB
  • 160GB
  • 20GB
  • 320GB
  • 40GB
  • 60GB
  • 80GB
CPU cores138
GPU Clock Speed233.0 MHz500.0 MHz550.0 MHz
CPU speed0.73 GHz0.73 GHz3.2 GHz
CPU model1 Core 733 MHz Custom Intel Pentium III Coppermine3 Core 3.2 GHz IBM PowerPC tri-core codenamed "Xenon"8 Core 3.2 GHz POWER-based PPE with seven 3.2 GHz SPEs
GPU nameCustom Nvidia NV2AATI "Xenos"RSX Reality Synthesizer based on NVIDIA G70
RAM memory64MB512MB512MB

Screen

HDRnono
N/A
Resolutions supported
  • 1080i
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 720p
  • 576p
3D Support
N/A
yesyes

Controller

Number of controllers included1
N/A
1
Features
  • Memory Card Slot
  • Vibration
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Vibration
N/A
Connection MethodWiredWirelessBluetooth
Number of joysticksDualDualDual
Directional Padyesyes
N/A
Triggers2
N/A
4
Number of buttons16
N/A
8
Number of supported wireless controllers447
Weight162.26 oz0.04 oz8.78 oz
Alternative Controller Included
N/A
no
N/A
Motion Detection
N/A
N/A
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope

Audio properties

Audio format
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • DTS 5.1
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • DTS 5.1
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS ES
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • DTS 5.1
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS ES

Features

Backward compatibilitynono
N/A
Type of media supportedDVDDVDBlu-ray
Remote control supportyesyesyes
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyesyes
Video formats supported
N/A
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
N/A
Accessories included
N/A
N/A
  • Game
  • Additional gamepad

Dimensions

Depth10.63 in10.63 in10.79 in
Width12.2 in12.2 in12.8 in
Height3.94 in3.94 in3.86 in
Weight162.26 oz0.04 oz8.78 oz
Colour of productBlackGreyBlack

Connectivity

Ethernetyesyes
N/A
Ethernet connection speed10/100Mbit/s10/100Mbit/s
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
WiFinono
N/A
USBnoyes
N/A
Number of USB Inputs034
HDMInono
N/A
A/V Outputs
  • Component Video
  • RCA
N/A
N/A
Component outputnoyes
N/A
Composite outputyesyes
N/A
SCART outyesyes
N/A
Number of connection ports434
S-video outputyesyes
N/A
VGA outputsnoyes
N/A
Digital optical input nono
N/A
Digital optical outputnoyes
N/A
Wireless networking standard
N/A
N/A
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
Number of USB 2.0 ports
N/A
N/A
4
Number of HDMI outputs
N/A
N/A
1
HDMI version
N/A
N/A
1.3a

Network

Online serviceXbox LiveXbox LivePlaystation Network
Video Streamingno
N/A
N/A
Social features
N/A
  • Audio Chat
  • Leaderboards
  • Messaging
  • Video Chat
N/A
App Store
N/A
Xbox Live MarketplacePlayStation Store

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Often compared with Microsoft Xbox 360 Core

Often compared with Sony PlayStation 3