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Microsoft Xbox 360 Core Game Console
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5 editorial reviews
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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Sony Playstation 2: 4.3 out of 5 stars from 125 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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4.0 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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User rating
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4.1 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
17 %
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1 stars
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4.0 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
53 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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4.3 out of 5
53 user ratings
5 stars
49 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
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Hardware

Storage
  • 120GB
  • 20GB
  • 250GB
  • 320GB
  • 500GB
  • 60GB
None
  • 160GB
  • 20GB
  • 320GB
  • 40GB
  • 60GB
  • 80GB
CPU cores318
GPU Clock Speed500.0 MHz147.0 MHz550.0 MHz
CPU speed0.73 GHz0.3 GHz3.2 GHz
CPU model3 Core 3.2 GHz IBM PowerPC tri-core codenamed "Xenon"1 Core 64-bit "Emotion Engine" clocked at 294.912 MHz8 Core 3.2 GHz POWER-based PPE with seven 3.2 GHz SPEs
GPU nameATI "Xenos"Graphics SynthesizerRSX Reality Synthesizer based on NVIDIA G70
RAM memory512MB32MB512MB

Screen

3D Supportyes
N/A
yes
HDRnono
N/A
Resolutions supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 720p
  • 576p

Controller

Features
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Vibration
Vibration
N/A
Connection MethodWireless
  • Wired
  • Wireless
Bluetooth
Number of joysticksDualDualDual
Directional Padyesyes
N/A
Weight0.04 oz77.6 oz8.78 oz
Alternative Controller Includednono
N/A
Number of supported wireless controllers427
Number of controllers included
N/A
N/A
1
Motion Detection
N/A
N/A
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
Triggers
N/A
N/A
4
Number of buttons
N/A
N/A
8

Audio properties

Audio format
  • 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 Pro Logic II
  • 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

Features

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

Dimensions

Depth10.63 in3.07 in10.79 in
Width12.2 in11.85 in12.8 in
Height3.94 in7.01 in3.86 in
Weight0.04 oz77.6 oz8.78 oz
Colour of productGreyBlackBlack

Connectivity

Ethernetyesno
N/A
Ethernet connection speed10/100Mbit/s
N/A
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
WiFinono
N/A
USByesyes
N/A
Number of USB Inputs324
HDMInono
N/A
Component outputyesyes
N/A
Composite outputyesyes
N/A
SCART outyesyes
N/A
Number of connection ports324
S-video outputyesyes
N/A
VGA outputsyesno
N/A
Digital optical input nono
N/A
Digital optical outputyesyes
N/A
Number of USB 2.0 ports
N/A
04
Wireless networking standard
N/A
N/A
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
Number of HDMI outputs
N/A
N/A
1
HDMI version
N/A
N/A
1.3a

Network

Online serviceXbox LiveDynamic Network Authentication SystemPlaystation Network
Social features
  • Audio Chat
  • Leaderboards
  • Messaging
  • Video Chat
N/A
N/A
App StoreXbox Live Marketplace
N/A
PlayStation Store
Video Streaming
N/A
yes
N/A

Often compared with Microsoft Xbox 360 Core

Often compared with Sony PlayStation 2

Often compared with Sony PlayStation 3