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Microsoft Xbox vs Microsoft Xbox 360 Core

12.2 in
3.94 in
Microsoft Xbox Game Console
Microsoft Xbox
12.2 in
3.94 in
Microsoft Xbox 360 Core Game Console
Microsoft Xbox 360 Core
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
20
4.3 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
58 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
5
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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User rating
52
3.9 out of 5
52 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
1 %
46
4.1 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Hardware

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
Storage8GB
  • 120GB
  • 20GB
  • 250GB
  • 320GB
  • 500GB
  • 60GB
CPU cores13
GPU Clock Speed233.0 MHz500.0 MHz
CPU speed0.73 GHz0.73 GHz
CPU model1 Core 733 MHz Custom Intel Pentium III Coppermine3 Core 3.2 GHz IBM PowerPC tri-core codenamed "Xenon"
GPU nameCustom Nvidia NV2AATI "Xenos"
RAM memory64MB512MB

Screen

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
HDRnono
Resolutions supported
  • 1080i
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p

Controller

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
Features
  • Memory Card Slot
  • Vibration
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Vibration
Connection MethodWiredWireless
Number of joysticksDualDual
Directional Padyesyes
Number of supported wireless controllers44
Weight162.26 oz0.04 oz

Audio properties

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
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

Features

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
Backward compatibilitynono
Type of media supportedDVDDVD
Remote control supportyesyes
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyes

Dimensions

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
Depth10.63 in10.63 in
Width12.2 in12.2 in
Height3.94 in3.94 in
Weight162.26 oz0.04 oz
Colour of productBlackGrey

Connectivity

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
Ethernetyesyes
Ethernet connection speed10/100Mbit/s10/100Mbit/s
WiFinono
USBnoyes
Number of USB Inputs03
HDMInono
Component outputnoyes
Composite outputyesyes
SCART outyesyes
Number of connection ports43
S-video outputyesyes
VGA outputsnoyes
Digital optical input nono
Digital optical outputnoyes

Network

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
Online serviceXbox LiveXbox Live

Pros & Cons

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