[OFFICIAL] Xbox 360 Topic

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The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft, and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles.

 

A prominent feature of the Xbox 360 is its integrated Xbox Live service that allows players to compete online and download content such as arcade games, game demos, trailers, TV shows, and movies. Major features of the console include its Windows Media Center multimedia capabilities, mandatory support of high definition in all games, movie rentals and game downloads from its online marketplace and the ability to watch HD DVD movies with an add-on drive.

 

The Xbox 360 was officially unveiled on MTV on May 12, 2005, with detailed launch and game information divulged later that month at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). The console sold out completely upon release in all regions except in Japan,[3][4][5] and, as of March 31, 2009, 30.2 million units have been sold worldwide, according to Microsoft.[1] The Xbox 360 is currently available in three configurations—the "Arcade," the "Pro," and the "Elite"—and each has its own selection of accessories.

 

                                     

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                                                            =Online=

 

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There will be two types of Xbox Live for the Xbox 360. The Silver version is free and it allows you to access the Xbox Live Marketplace as well as communicate with your friends using voice chat. You cannot, however, play games online. With the Gold version of Xbox Live, you get all of the possible features and, most importantly, you can play games online. Your achievements and statistics will be archived so you can check them whenever you want and you will also be able to use video chat and video messaging. Microsoft has announced that all new Xbox 360 owners will get Gold Service for the first month and then after that the pricing will be similar to Xbox Live on the current Xbox.

 

                             

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                                                =Digital Entertainment=

 

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The Xbox 360 will once again allow you to rip your music to the hard drive to use during games, but it will also stream music off of any MP3 player that you plug into the USB 2.0 ports (which includes the Sony PSP …). You can also upload your photos to the hard drive and share them with your friends on Xbox Live. The Xbox 360 will also play DVD movies, but unlike the original Xbox, the Xbox 360 can display them in progressive scan. At this point, it also seems like DVD playback will be available out of the box and will not require the purchase of an extra remote or anything like that which is definitely an improvement.

 

                                         

 

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                                                =Technical Problems=

 

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The Xbox 360 is subject to a number of technical problems. Since the console's release in 2005, users have reported concerns over its reliability and failure rate.

 

To aid customers with defective consoles, Microsoft has extended the Xbox 360's manufacturer's warranty to three years for hardware failure problems that generate a "General Hardware Failure" error report. A "General Hardware Failure" is recognized by three quadrants of the ring around the power button flashing red. This error is often known as the "Red Ring of Death". In April 2009 the warranty was extended to also cover failures related to the E74 error code. The warranty extension is not granted for any other types of failures that do not generate these specific error codes.

 

Since these problems surfaced, Microsoft has attempted to modify the console to improve its reliability. Modifications include a reduction in the number, size, and placement of components, the addition of dabs of epoxy on the corners and edges of the CPU and GPU as glue to prevent movement relative to the board during heat expansion, and a second GPU heatsink to dissipate more heat. It is now clear that these modifications have not only been exclusive to consoles repaired by Microsoft but to new consoles as well

 

                               

 

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                                                            =Compare !!=

 

                                       

 

Thats all Folks !! I will update this topic with more info !! Soon :P

 

This is a Topic Responce to [OFFICIAL] PS3 Topic !!

http://www.maxcheaters.com/forum/index.php?topic=72971.0

 

 

 

Links : http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/

 

          http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360

 

          http://gamerscoreblog.com/press/archive/2008/08/21/lpzggmssncmt.aspx

[Coolis®]

nC, useful informations :) TY

[Vkouk]

Usefull informatio..Now we have ps3 topic and xbox 360 topic..Again gratz..;)

[DāЯқŜiĐє]

Ty guys..I will more add info soon :P (xmm and I should make compare guide..PS3 Vs Xbox 360 and their disadvantages :P )

[`Gerero®]

really nice topic! i was playing xbox one period with a friend! it was a nice console!

[DāЯқŜiĐє]

I know...I was playing Xbox 360 and PS3 a period and I know the difference between the consoles :P

[`Gerero®]

i never played PS3 because i don't have any friend to have PS3! also i am bored to play PS3! :P

[Commodus]

Good Job DarkSide.

 

But i think the PS3 Topic will be better always as there are more users that use PS3 than Xbox.

 

Anyway,thanks for the guide ;)

[DāЯқŜiĐє]

I know that more ppl have PS3 but we should compare the consoles..:P Then we will see which one is the best :P

[ĐarkSlayer]

Nice guide m8 very nice keep on ^_^

 

 

P.s i got ps3 too .XD

[RєVєnGeR^]

i ain't gonna spam as the ppl before did .. i will just ask if this share is yours..if it is you ' ll be rewarded...That's my kind of thanks.

[JuηgłєRułєz™]

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[Nija22]

For some infos about PS3 MasterDisaster take +1 karma lol ;d

Now i guess your time to take karma , for infos about Xbox360.

Anyway u should read more at : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360 ^^

Good topic !

[MasterDisaster]

Basicly you copy/paste the MasterDisaster anyway, if you know hacks for xbox 360 post here, that is what ppl want to know ;)

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For some infos about PS3 MasterDisaster take +1 karma lol ;d

Now i guess your time to take karma , for infos about Xbox360.

Anyway u should read more at : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360 ^^

Good topic !

WeLL it's not just some infos...Read my topic i suggest...

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So +1 from me for this awesome share :)

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