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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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4.0 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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4.1 out of 5
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4.2 out of 5
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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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4.3 out of 5
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5 stars
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44 user ratings
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Hardware

Storage
  • 120GB
  • 20GB
  • 250GB
  • 320GB
  • 500GB
  • 60GB
  • 160GB
  • 20GB
  • 320GB
  • 40GB
  • 60GB
  • 80GB
  • 120GB
  • 160GB
  • 250GB
  • 320GB
  • 500GB
  • 1TB
  • 500GB
CPU cores3888
GPU Clock Speed500.0 MHz550.0 MHz550.0 MHz800.0 MHz
CPU speed0.73 GHz3.2 GHz3.2 GHz1.6 GHz
CPU model3 Core 3.2 GHz IBM PowerPC tri-core codenamed "Xenon"8 Core 3.2 GHz POWER-based PPE with seven 3.2 GHz SPEs
8 Core Cell Broadband Engine
8 Core Custom AMD Jaguar Processor
GPU nameATI "Xenos"RSX Reality Synthesizer based on NVIDIA G70RSX Reality Synthesizer based on NVIDIA G70Custom AMD Radeon Graphics Processor
RAM memory512MB512MB512MB8GB

Screen

3D Supportyesyesyesyes
HDRno
N/A
N/A
N/A
Resolutions supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 720p
  • 576p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 720p
  • 1080p
  • 1080i

Controller

Features
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Vibration
N/A
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Vibration
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Display Screen
  • Microphone
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Touch Screen
  • Vibration
Connection MethodWirelessBluetooth
  • Bluetooth
  • Wired
  • Wireless
Bluetooth
Number of joysticksDualDualDualDual
Directional Padyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Weight0.04 oz8.78 oz74.08 oz6.77 oz
Alternative Controller Includedno
N/A
N/A
N/A
Number of supported wireless controllers4774
Number of controllers included
N/A
1
N/A
1
Motion Detection
N/A
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
N/A
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Playstation Eye
Triggers
N/A
4
N/A
4
Number of buttons
N/A
8
N/A
8
Wireless Range
N/A
N/A
9
N/A
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 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
  • 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 compatibilityno
N/A
N/A
N/A
Type of media supportedDVDBlu-rayBlu-rayBlu-ray
Remote control supportyesyesyesyes
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyesyesyes
Video formats supported
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
N/A
N/A
N/A
Accessories included
N/A
  • Game
  • Additional gamepad
N/A
Game

Dimensions

Depth10.63 in10.79 in10.24 in12.01 in
Width12.2 in12.8 in11.42 in10.83 in
Height3.94 in3.86 in2.36 in2.09 in
Weight0.04 oz8.78 oz74.08 oz6.77 oz
Colour of productGreyBlack
N/A
  • Black
  • White

Connectivity

Ethernetyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ethernet connection speed10/100Mbit/s
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
10/100/1000 Mbit/s
WiFino
N/A
N/A
N/A
USByes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Number of USB Inputs3422
HDMIno
N/A
yes
N/A
Component outputyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Composite outputyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
SCART outyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Number of connection ports3422
S-video outputyes
N/A
yes
N/A
VGA outputsyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Digital optical input no
N/A
N/A
N/A
Digital optical outputyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Wireless networking standard
N/A
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Number of USB 2.0 ports
N/A
420
Number of HDMI outputs
N/A
111
HDMI version
N/A
1.3a1.3a1.4a
A/V Outputs
N/A
N/A
  • Component Video
  • RCA
  • Component Video
  • Coaxial
Number of USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1)
N/A
N/A
N/A
2

Network

Online serviceXbox LivePlaystation NetworkPlaystation NetworkPlaystation Network
Social features
  • Audio Chat
  • Leaderboards
  • Messaging
  • Video Chat
N/A
  • Leaderboards
  • Audio Chat
  • Messaging
  • Video Chat
  • Browser
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Viaplay
  • YouTube
  • Youtube
  • Audio Chat
  • Leaderboards
  • Messaging
  • Video Chat
  • Browser
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Skype
  • Twitter
  • Viaplay
  • YouTube
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