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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
Read our unbiased review of PS2. See how PS2 compares to the best Video Game Consoles.Read more
The 25 games that defined one of the most important consoles in gaming history: the Sony PlayStation 2Read more
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4.0 out of 5
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5 stars
33 %
4 stars
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3.3 out of 5
7 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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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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47 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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4.3 out of 5
53 user ratings
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4.2 out of 5
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5 stars
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Hardware

Storage
  • 120GB
  • 20GB
  • 250GB
  • 320GB
  • 500GB
  • 60GB
None
  • 160GB
  • 20GB
  • 320GB
  • 40GB
  • 60GB
  • 80GB
1GB
CPU cores318
N/A
GPU Clock Speed500.0 MHz147.0 MHz550.0 MHz
N/A
CPU speed0.73 GHz0.3 GHz3.2 GHz2.0 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
N/A
GPU nameATI "Xenos"Graphics SynthesizerRSX Reality Synthesizer based on NVIDIA G70
N/A
RAM memory512MB32MB512MB512MB

Screen

3D Supportyes
N/A
yes
N/A
HDRnono
N/A
no
Resolutions supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 720p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 480p

Controller

Features
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Vibration
Vibration
N/A
N/A
Connection MethodWireless
  • Wired
  • Wireless
Bluetooth
N/A
Number of joysticksDualDualDual
N/A
Directional Padyesyes
N/A
N/A
Weight0.04 oz77.6 oz8.78 oz3.88 oz
Alternative Controller Includednono
N/A
yes
Number of supported wireless controllers4272
Number of controllers included
N/A
N/A
10
Motion Detection
N/A
N/A
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
N/A
Triggers
N/A
N/A
4
N/A
Number of buttons
N/A
N/A
8
N/A

Features

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

Dimensions

Depth10.63 in3.07 in10.79 in0.54 in
Width12.2 in11.85 in12.8 in2.56 in
Height3.94 in7.01 in3.86 in4.13 in
Weight0.04 oz77.6 oz8.78 oz3.88 oz
Colour of productGreyBlackBlackBlack

Connectivity

Ethernetyesno
N/A
yes
Ethernet connection speed10/100Mbit/s
N/A
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
10/100Mbit/s
WiFinono
N/A
yes
USByesyes
N/A
yes
Number of USB Inputs3241
HDMInono
N/A
yes
Component outputyesyes
N/A
no
Composite outputyesyes
N/A
no
SCART outyesyes
N/A
no
Number of connection ports324
N/A
S-video outputyesyes
N/A
no
VGA outputsyesno
N/A
no
Digital optical input nono
N/A
no
Digital optical outputyesyes
N/A
no
Number of USB 2.0 ports
N/A
041
Wireless networking standard
N/A
N/A
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Number of HDMI outputs
N/A
N/A
11
HDMI version
N/A
N/A
1.3a
N/A

Network

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

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