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Microsoft Xbox 360 Core Game Console
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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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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 stars
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4.2 out of 5
9 user ratings
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4.1 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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4.3 out of 5
52 user ratings
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Hardware

Storage
  • 120GB
  • 20GB
  • 250GB
  • 320GB
  • 500GB
  • 60GB
None
  • 160GB
  • 20GB
  • 320GB
  • 40GB
  • 60GB
  • 80GB
  • 1TB
  • 500GB
CPU cores3188
GPU Clock Speed500.0 MHz147.0 MHz550.0 MHz800.0 MHz
CPU speed0.73 GHz0.3 GHz3.2 GHz1.6 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 SPEs8 Core Custom AMD Jaguar Processor
GPU nameATI "Xenos"Graphics SynthesizerRSX Reality Synthesizer based on NVIDIA G70Custom AMD Radeon Graphics Processor
RAM memory512MB32MB512MB8GB

Screen

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

Controller

Features
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Vibration
Vibration
N/A
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Display Screen
  • Microphone
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Touch Screen
  • Vibration
Connection MethodWireless
  • Wired
  • Wireless
BluetoothBluetooth
Number of joysticksDualDualDualDual
Directional Padyesyes
N/A
N/A
Weight0.04 oz77.6 oz8.78 oz6.77 oz
Alternative Controller Includednono
N/A
N/A
Number of supported wireless controllers4274
Number of controllers included
N/A
N/A
11
Motion Detection
N/A
N/A
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Playstation Eye
Triggers
N/A
N/A
44
Number of buttons
N/A
N/A
88
Alternative Controller
N/A
N/A
N/A
PS Vita

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

Dimensions

Depth10.63 in3.07 in10.79 in12.01 in
Width12.2 in11.85 in12.8 in10.83 in
Height3.94 in7.01 in3.86 in2.09 in
Weight0.04 oz77.6 oz8.78 oz6.77 oz
Colour of productGreyBlackBlack
  • Black
  • White

Connectivity

Ethernetyesno
N/A
N/A
Ethernet connection speed10/100Mbit/s
N/A
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
WiFinono
N/A
N/A
USByesyes
N/A
N/A
Number of USB Inputs3242
HDMInono
N/A
N/A
Component outputyesyes
N/A
N/A
Composite outputyesyes
N/A
N/A
SCART outyesyes
N/A
N/A
Number of connection ports3242
S-video outputyesyes
N/A
N/A
VGA outputsyesno
N/A
N/A
Digital optical input nono
N/A
N/A
Digital optical outputyesyes
N/A
N/A
Number of USB 2.0 ports
N/A
040
Wireless networking standard
N/A
N/A
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Number of HDMI outputs
N/A
N/A
11
HDMI version
N/A
N/A
1.3a1.4a
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1)
N/A
N/A
N/A
2
A/V Outputs
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • Component Video
  • Coaxial

Network

Online serviceXbox LiveDynamic Network Authentication SystemPlaystation NetworkPlaystation Network
Social features
  • Audio Chat
  • Leaderboards
  • Messaging
  • Video Chat
N/A
N/A
  • Audio Chat
  • Leaderboards
  • Messaging
  • Video Chat
  • Browser
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Skype
  • Twitter
  • Viaplay
  • YouTube
App StoreXbox Live Marketplace
N/A
PlayStation StorePlayStation Store
Video Streaming
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A

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