Xbox 360
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| Manufacturer | Microsoft |
| Type | Video game console |
| Generation | Seventh generation era |
| First available | November 22, 2005 |
| Media | DVD, DVD-DL, CD, Add-On: HD DVD |
The Xbox 360 is the second Microsoft Video game console, after 2001's Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes against the Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation 3. All three are called "Next-generation" consoles. The Xbox 360 was officially revealed on MTV on May 12, 2005.[1]
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[change] Development
Before Microsoft revealed the console's real name, it was called the Xbox 2, Xenon, Xbox Next, NextBox and other names. During the development, Microsoft, said it would launch the "High-Definition" era for video game consoles, promising visuals (looks) that would look better and much more real. The Xbox 360 uses DVDs to play games and other media, although the DVD holds smaller amounts of information in comparison to the "HD DVD" or "Blu-ray".
[change] Release
It was released in the United States and Canada on November 22, 2005[2] in Europe on December 2, 2005, and in Japan on December 10, 2005. It was later launched in Malaysia, Mexico, Colombia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, India, Brazil, Poland, Czech Republic, and Russia. When the console was first released in North America, demand was more then the supplies and the console sold out at many stores. Many people sold the console on eBay for higher prices, and it was not until early 2006 that the Xbox 360 became more available in stores again.
[change] Models
- "Xbox 360 Core" – this was the basic package of the Xbox 360, featuring only the console and a wired controller. This has been discontinued and replaced by the "Arcade" as the cheapest model.
- "Xbox 360 Arcade" – this is the current basic package of the Xbox 360, featuring only the console (with HDMI output capabilities), a wireless controller, a 256 MB memory card, 5 Xbox Live Arcade games and video cables (composite).
- "Xbox 360" (commonly called the "Premium" or "Pro") – this package features the console (with HDMI output), 20 GB hard drive, wireless controller, Ethernet cable, headset, HD video cables(component) and one month Xbox Live Gold trial.
- "Xbox 360 Elite" – this is the most expensive package of the Xbox 360, featuring a black-colored console (with HDMI output), HDMI cable, 120 GB hard drive, headset, wireless controller, Ethernet cable, HD video cables and one month Xbox Live Gold trial.
