If you've lived under a rock since May then you'd be
surprised to learn that Microsoft has released their second
Xbox titled XBOX 360. Upon your emergence it wouldn't take
long for you to figure out that this is no regular system;
the XBOX 360 will lead the next generation consoles by
including some of the latest wireless and graphic technology
to-date. What some of you may not know is the fact Microsoft
will release TWO different systems. They were concerned
about the price of all the gadgets so they made a second,
cheaper system. What's the difference? This article will
explain some of the must knows before buying the XBOX 360.
First off, what do the systems hold that are the same?
Both hold a DVD-ROM so you can play DVD's, CD's, all XBOX
360 games. You can plug into one of the 3 USB ports to
access iPOD's, video, cameras, MP3 players, etc. pretty much
the generic gaming experience will be available on both
systems. But now for the fun stuff. Should I shell out the
extra $100 for the more expensive system?
You'll be surprised about the differences between the two
bundled systems so consider these things before buying. In
no particular order here are some CONS of buying the CHEAPER
system. (Believe me, I wouldn't pump the more expensive
system if it wasn't a big deal, I'm here to save gamers
money.)
First off, remember backwards compatibility? Your ability
to play 200 XBox games on the next generation XBOX 360? Well
you NEED to download patches for most games and those
patches stay on the hard drive. The cheaper system does NOT
come equipped with the 20GB hard drive.
What's the difference in cables? The cheaper version
comes complete with AV cables for your TV, the expensive
version comes complete with cables for HD-TV hook up. BUT
get this: the graphic difference of the Xbox to Xbox 360
will be marginal if you have an old TV. This is what we've
been told, and if you experience otherwise post it in our
Xbox forum. It seems that you need a new TV to really
experience the bells and whistles of the new system.
If you want to save games then you NEED to buy a 64MB
memory unit (for the cheaper system) which will cost 40
bucks. That bumps up the price of the original to $340 from
$299. For an extra $60 bucks you can have EVERYTHING in the
better system. (As an aside, the Canadian companies are
going to make a bundle (well not a bundle since Microsoft
will likely loose money to start off with.) But, the US
price for the basic system is $299 while the Canadian
counterpart is $399. The current exchange rate does not
warrant a $100 increase to adjust. The price should be
closer to $350. Just a thought.)
The one controller that comes with the new cheaper bundle
is wired, whereas the more expensive bundle will come
complete with a single WIRELESS controller. Enough said. You
be the judge regarding its value.
Judging by looks, the Xbox 360 games will typically be
sharper and crisper, but not an all out blow out. I'll say
that Microsoft BETTER get some more games going than the
initial 18 or risk losing market share and interest in a
hurry. This article concludes that for the extra $60 bucks
(you need the 64 MB card to save games so that's why it's
$60,) you shold go out and place an order for the more
expensive system. Why Xbox made two different ones when the
prices would be so close is beyond me. Mind you, coupled
with game packages, the price does climb up there. That's my
take, now back to gaming.
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This article was posted on December 05, 2005
