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Game Master
- Joined: Nov, 24 2006
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- Posted: August, 16 2008, 12:00 AM EDT
August, 16 2008, 12:00 AM EDT
XBOX 360 Premium Edition 20GB HD
Description
About the Xbox 360 Hardware
Xbox 360 is much smaller than its predecessor--it measures approximately 3.3 by 12.2 by 10.2 inches and weighs 7.7 lbs. It's powered by custom IBM PowerPC-based CPU with three symmetrical cores each running at 3.2 GHz. It also carries a custom ATI graphics processor 10 MB of embedded DRAM. This is powerful enough to draw 500 million triangles per second. In other words, it makes for great looking games in standard TV definition, and even better thanks to built-in support for HDTV 1080i televisions. It also supports the widescreen 16:9 format.
The unit has a 12x dual-layer DVD-ROM drive, which plays both the game media and progressive-scan DVD movies right out of the box. For game-save and media storage, users can choose between the detachable and upgradeable 20GB hard drive, or a separately sold 64MB flash Memory Unit. Along with storing files, the hard drive will make the Xbox 360 backward-compatible with part of the existing Xbox game library.
Xbox 360 uses a refined button layout for its controllers. Back and Start buttons sit at the center of the controller and between them is a new Xbox Guide button, which instantly takes the user to the Xbox 360 user interface. From there, they can check for friends online, access personal digital content like photos and songs, and more. The black and white buttons of the first Xbox controllers have been replaced with new shoulder buttons placed above the left and right triggers. Xbox 360 can accommodate up to four wireless controllers and has three USB 2.0 slots to use for wired controllers or for streaming your digital media from digital cameras, MP3 players, and any Windows XP-based PC. Microsoft has announced plans for a upcoming video-conferencing camera that will work with the system.
About Xbox 360 Games and Media
All Xbox 360 titles can be played in either standard or high-definition resolution in 16:9 widescreen, with anti-aliasing for smoother graphics. Game designers will be able to take advantage of the system's multi-channel surround sound. The Xbox 360's digital media allows users to supplement any game's music from tracks in their own personal library.
About Xbox Live
A built-in Ethernet port allows users to connect their system to a broadband connection for access to the new Xbox Live Silver. The included service lets anyone create a Gamertag and gamer card to express your online identity, chat live with voice chat, and connect to the Xbox Live Marketplace to buy expansions, maps, and other digital goodies for your games. The subscription service Xbox Live Gold adds to that online competition, game stats, and video chat/messaging. The separately sold wireless adapter supports the common 802.11a, -b, and -g standards.
What's Included in the Game System
- Xbox 360 console
- 20GB Detachable Hard Drive
- Wireless Controller
- Xbox Live Headset
- High-Definition AV cables
- Ethernet Cable
- AC Power Cable
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- Joined: May, 7 2008
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- Posted: August, 16 2008, 12:23 AM EDT
Did Microsoft recertify this? Is it eligible for purchasing Microsoft's extended warranty that can cover the inevitable red ring of death that many of us have fallen prone to? I'm about to buy one, just wanna make sure I can cover my ass past the initial 30 days.
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- Joined: Feb, 8 2008
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- Posted: August, 16 2008, 12:30 AM EDT
I'm in the same boat. Interested, but not unless it comes with the full warranty, given the 360's problematic history. This edition was just dropped new to $250 at the end of E3. That extra $50 is worth it to know you'll have something that can be fixed if it dies.
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- Joined: May, 7 2008
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- Posted: August, 16 2008, 12:40 AM EDT
- Edited: August, 16 2008, 12:41 AM EDT
- Last edited by: princecaspn
Well I just bought it. It definitely doesn't have a full warranty, I'm wondering if you can buy coverage through Microsoft because they won't help you with a box that is recertified by anyone other than them. Hopefully I'll be able to cover it if something does go wrong with it.
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- Joined: Jan, 12 2007
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- Posted: August, 16 2008, 12:52 AM EDT
- Edited: August, 16 2008, 12:53 AM EDT
- Last edited by: liammc
princecaspn wrote:
Well I just bought it. It definitely doesn't have a full warranty, I'm wondering if you can buy coverage through Microsoft because they won't help you with a box that is recertified by anyone other than them. Hopefully I'll be able to cover it if something does go wrong with it.
Even if M$ did Recertify the item they will only cover it if sold by an authorized dealer. Is it possible MBox is one? I have no idea. Nice price though (iF you use Netflix). Wii Wii Wii all the way home in my opinion. <-- Sorry about typos
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- Joined: Jan, 4 2006
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- Posted: August, 16 2008, 6:36 AM EDT
Unless something has happened since the last time they sold these, MB is not a Microsoft authorized reseller. I got the RROD about 2 months after I got one from MB. Microsoft would not apply their extended warranty to that unit.
Caveat emptor.
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- Joined: May, 7 2008
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- Posted: August, 16 2008, 4:30 PM EDT
clbj30 wrote:
Unless something has happened since the last time they sold these, MB is not a Microsoft authorized reseller. I got the RROD about 2 months after I got one from MB. Microsoft would not apply their extended warranty to that unit.
Caveat emptor.
Did you ever get the thing fixed somehow?
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