Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite Expert Reviews

Xbox 360 EliteThe Xbox 360 was the first of the "next-gen" videogame consoles to hit the market in the fall of 2005. By the time the PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii hit stores--a full year later--the 360 had not only established itself as a top ...

Excellent selection of games, including many 360-only exclusives ; all games are in native high-definition ; user-friendly Dashboard interface ; supports wireless controllers and accessories ; Xbox Live service offers online multiplayer (with ...

The Elite fails to correct most of the annoyances of the original 360 version: the noisy DVD drive and cooling fan ; a gigantic, oversize power supply ; no built-in wireless networking ; only three USB ports ; a substandard DVD player ; support for ...

While it's neither a must-have upgrade for existing 360 owners nor as feature-packed as the PS3, the Xbox 360 Elite's combination of top-notch gaming and digital media features make it the current game console of choice.

The Xbox 360 Elite also comes with an improved wireless controller with rechargeable batteries, an HDMI cable and an Ethernet cable. While the ultimate decision on which game console to buy will probably come down to features vs. the games available ...

3.2GHz PowerPC-based processor, ATI graphics with 10MB ram, HDTV compatible, video upscaling of existing games and DVDs, 12X dual-layer DVD drive, 120GB hard drive

The Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite supports HDTV 1080i televisions, widescreen...

If you haven't already gotten yourself an Xbox 360, then this Christmas time is the perfect time to pick one up. The $200 Arcade version comes with 6 games including Sega Tennis Superstars, Uno and Pac-Man. The Pro and Elite versions, $300, or $400 ...

When word got out that an HDMI-enabled, ebony-cased version of the Xbox 360 would arrive this spring, nerdgasms radiated across the Intertubes. But aside from a 120-gig hard drive, everything under the hood is the same. The Elite has a 3.2-GHz PowerPC ...

With worldwide sales tallying over 10 million units since its release a year an a half ago, Microsoft's Xbox 360 platform is poised to overtake its predecessor. Already, the adoption rate of Microsoft's online gaming/media service, Xbox Live, has ...

Elegant design looks stylish in most entertainment setups. Extensive digital media capabilities. Excellent games library. Robust online community. Powerful 3D graphics.

Like the original Xbox 360, the Elite generates a considerable amount of noise and heat. Console still lacks internal Wi-Fi. Power supply is way too bulky. No internal high-definition optical drive.

Even though the Xbox 360 Elite won't sway current owners to upgrade, its impressive feature set and strong online community make it the high-powered console to own.

The past year and change has been an interesting time for home theater enthusiasts, with the introduction of two competing high-definition movie formats, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc. The scenario is very reminiscent to the 1980's when VHS and Betamax had ...

Excellent Gaming Machine and Media Hub, Excellent HD DVD video quality, Xbox Live Marketplace well implemented, WMA lossless support w/ Windows Media Player 11

No integrated wireless support (add-on can be purchased)

Come this fall, two years will have passed since the original Xbox 360 was first introduced as the first of the "next-generation" game consoles. Nearly a year after the...

Large 120GB hard drive ; HDMI output ; includes HDMI and component cables

No integrated Wi-Fi or HD DVD player ; DVD drive is still loud during movie playback

The Xbox 360 Elite has arrived. Microsoft has slapped a fresh coat of paint on the 360, increased its storage capacity, and added an HDMI hookup. Is it enough to warrant an upgrade?

HDMI makes 1080p possible without a VGA connection, Great suite of cables and connection options, Black is the new... black, Large storage is a refreshing change from the claustrophobic 20GB drive, Upscaling DVDs via HDMI is a nice touch

Black is also the old black, HDMI uses old 1.2 spec, not 1.3, No transfer cable unless you buy the standalone drive

Improved high-def movie playback and bolstered specs--including HDMI--highlight Microsoft's newest version of its popular game console.

Large (120GB) hard drive, HDMI 1.2 connector

Lacks integrated high-def disc player

.") The inclusion of the 120GB hard drive, HDMI, and full 1080p support may make this console pricey, but it's also a far more attractive option than its predecessor