Counter-Strike

by Microsoft

Product Features

• Battle throughout the world as either an elite counter-terrorist unit, or a terrorist cell
• Immersive, intense multiplayer action as you fight through 15 diverse maps(including 7 exclusive to Xbox)
• New terrorist and counter-terrorist units, with new weapons for wider range of tactics
• Improve your skills in single player Skirmishes or play co-op matches with friends against AI Bots
• Strategize and communicate with your friends with the Xbox Live connection

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000AJMPK
• Item Weight: 4.5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 15, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,064 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Counter-Strike, the world's most popular online action game and first-person shooter for the PC, makes its console debut exclusively on Xbox and Xbox Live. Counter-Strike for Xbox features single-player missions, taking place over a gritty realistic counterterrorist world. It allows gamers to challenge other players in team-based multiplayer games on Xbox Live and System Link.

Counter-Strike for Xbox will be the most graphically advanced version of the game to date, showcasing the technical prowess of Xbox, including immersive and intense multiplayer action on Xbox Live. In addition, players will benefit by strategizing and communicating with their teammates via the Xbox Live Communicator headset.

Features:

• Intense Xbox Live multiplayer action: Gamers can battle real players throughout the world with Xbox Live, strategizing and communicating with up to 15 other players. A unique player-ranking system will allow gamers to select games with equal-caliber opponents, while Xbox Live helps ensure cheat-free playing fields. System Link functionality will also be available.
• Xbox enhancements and exclusives: Players will be treated to new graphically enhanced missions from Counter-Strike: Condition Zero, as well as new, exclusive content designed only for Xbox. Players can engage in the usual favorites, such as Bomb Defuse and Hostage Rescue, as well as play the new single-player component.
• Realistic counterterrorist experience: Players will experience a deep and involving counterterrorism world, where danger abounds. Lead an elite team through the jungles of Asia, the cold regions of Eastern Europe, and the unbearable humidity of Colombia.
• Real-life weapons and gadgets: Players can choose from more than 25 real-life weapons, including shotguns, sniper rifles, pistols, and other military artillery. New gadgets include a riot shield, blowtorch, and fiber optic camera, bringing new strategic elements to the Counter-Strike world.
• Downloadable content: New downloadable content will be available via Xbox Live.
• Note: major credit card required for Xbox Live monthly membership fee

Product Description

Counter-Strike has become the world's most popular online PC shooter game. Now the thrills and danger of urban guerilla combat comes to your Xbox! Downloadable content and new maps for extended gameplay

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars CounterStrike Worth the Buy? Sure, but only...., December 20, 2003

By 

Jordin M Ward - See all my reviews

This review is from: Counter-Strike (Video Game)

Counterstrike has to be one of the most famous online first person shooters, if not, the most famous online game. Most computer junkies have played it and become addicted the moment they get thier first "frag." With all that said, Valve, the developer of Counterstrike, has just been released for the XBox with all the same aspects and you can play online using XBox LIVE. But does it live up to it's PC version?

The graphics virtually have no improvement from the PC version. Which is a bad thing because the graphics are not impressive at all, but to the contrary, the level designs are. Some are vast, some are small, but all of them are very well designed. Each level you play matches in has many areas to hide and get cover from enemy fire.

The sounds of gunfire, explosions, footsteps, and the voices are all very well done. Counterstrike also supports the custom soundtrack, which is very cool. Imagine fragging all your friends online while jamming to your favorite rock or rap group. If you have the music CD, you can listen to it while playing Counterstrike.

The gameplay is where Counterstrike shines. It's pure pulse pounding action playing it online. When I first played it using XBox LIVE, the bullets were flying, the bodies were piling up, the people were yelling, and I was in heaven.

The only problem I have with Counterstrike is that there is no multiplayer. For the love of God, why is there no split-screen multiplayer mode? Did Valve feel like making us video game junkies angry? Or is Valve trying to make us subscribe to XBox LIVE to have some multiplayer fun? Whatever the case, this game doesn't feel complete without split-screen multiplayer mode.

So if you dont have XBox LIVE and don't plan on subscribing anytime soon, don't bother with Counterstrike. Counterstrike for XBox lives up to the PC version, and it's arguably better than the PC version. So if you have XBox LIVE and you wan't some ballistic action, then I suggest you run to your nearest game retailer and buy Counterstrike.

Hit
+ Great gameplay
+ Great online fun
+ Great sound
+ Supports custom soundtrack
+ Great selection of weapons

Miss
_ No split-screen multiplayer mode
_ Not much of a reason to own it without XBox LIVE

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS GAME ROCKS ON XBOX, November 20, 2003

By 

J. S Thomas "Jethro" (Arlington, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Counter-Strike (Video Game)

I have played this game on the computer for years and its good. Xbox just made it better. The graphics, sounds and game play are top notch, imo better than the PC. Three of the best things about this game is the multiplayer voice interaction, can be played on the big screen instead of the computer screen and the best reason is its cheat proof, no little weasly dude can come in and shoot through walls or have invencibility etc, all that have play on the pc no what i mean. Leave those people to the pc and get this game on xbox.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Update to a Classic Game, June 26, 2004

By 

Lisa Shea "medieval swordfighting enthusiast" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Counter-Strike (Video Game)

In an amazing sign of how metamorphic the gaming industry is, XBox Counterstrike is a console version of a PC mod of of HalfLife.

First, for those who have never heard of counterstrike, this was a user-created modification of the classic HalfLife game. Counterstrike pit counterterrorists against terrorists in a team vs team situation, moving through a variety of city, town and other landscapes.

As you might imagine, the graphics have been updated to take advantage of the great XBox engine. You get great rain and fog effects, as well as reasonably nice terrains. This isn't Splinter Cell, but it is far better than the original PC version.

The sounds are reasonably good too, with foodsteps, ambient noises, radio chatter and so on.

Players of counterstrike on the PC will immediately fall into play. The XBox controller is actually a benefit here.

Single player is great, with AI working quite well both with your teammates and your opponents. Where the game shines, of course, is in online multiplayer. XBox Live lets you take your skills and talents online against players around the world.

A great benefit is that you can easily play on the couch with your friends and family hanging out with you, instead of huddled around your computer monitor. This is a great thing for those all-night-long gaming sessions!

Sure, we play Counter Strike on the PC. But the servers are often laggy and full of cheaters. With the enhanced graphics and more stable servers of XBox Live, there's little reason to go back.