Xbox 360 Console 2008

by Microsoft

Product Features

• Premium black finish
• 120GB hard drive
• Sleek black finish wireless controller
• HDMI lets you get HD video (up to 1080p)
• Includes 2 games - LEGO Indiana Jones and Kung Fu Panda

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: B001FPFVD0
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 12.2 x 3.3 inches ; 14.2 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 8, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,938 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #17 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Hardware > Consoles
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Edition: Elite 120GB 2008 Holiday bundle

Amazon.com Product Description

Xbox 360 sets a new pace for digital entertainment. More than just a cutting-edge game system, Xbox 360 also integrates high-definition video, DVD movie playback, digital music, photos, and online connectivity into one sleek, small tower. Under the Hood Xbox 360, shown with wireless controller, is a sleek, customizable gaming and entertainment system 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 this console package includes a 120GB hard drive. Along with storing files, the hard drive will make the Xbox 360 backward-compatible with part of the existing Xbox game library. Control your Gameplay 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 also created a video-conferencing camera, sold separately, that will work with the system. Xbox 360 shown with the ultimate gaming package The Media Experience 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. Go 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 items 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 in the Box? Xbox 360 Elite console (black) 120GB hard drive Wireless Controller (black) Xbox Live Headset (black) HDMI port HDMI cable Xbox Live Silver membership One-month subscription to Xbox Live Gold LEGO Indiana Jones Game Kung Fu Panda Game

Product Description

matte black finish with a wrls controller and headset, 120 GB HDD, ethernet cable, HDMI port - cable included, Xbox Live membership - silver

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great deal for first time Xbox buyers!, December 5, 2008

By 

J. Baker (South Bend, IN) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Xbox 360 Elite Console 120GB with 2 Bonus Games (Video Game)

I've been waiting and waiting to buy a 360 until this holiday season in hopes that the package was good. Unfortunately I'm stuck with Kung Fu Panda, and Lego Indiana Jones. While they are fun, I much would have rather had Forza 2 and Marvell:UA. However, I did buy it on the Monday of Thanksgiving and got The Last Remnant and a 4000pt Xbox card with it from Amazon. Great Deal!!

If you are trying to decide which Xbox 360 system to buy, there are a couple things to consider: Hard Drive, connectivity, and network.

For me, new owner, the first thing was the large 120gb HDD. I'm a moderately hardcore gamer, and don't want to have to think twice about space left on my hard drive. However, now there is the 60gb version which should be great for most people. But if you look at the price of the 120gb HDD alone ($150), the Elite is a much better deal.

The HDMI output was the second major deciding factor for me as I wanted the best possible picture from my games and movies. Plus my TV has more HDMI ports than component cable connections.

Also, right now the Xbox Live network is by far the strongest online gaming network. The others might and probably will catch up in the future, but right now Xbox live is the top online gaming network. So being able to play online with family and friends right now was important. Not many people have a PS3, which means that A: play games offline, or online by yourself; or B: make new online friends in a small gaming network. I chose the Xbox.

As a side note: I assumed that since the new chips, Jasper, have been around for a month that the new holiday bundles would have had them, but they didn't. Mine was manufactured in April, which is the Falcon.

If you are unsure about the Elite compared to the 60gb Pro, compare your choices here:
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Enjoy your new Xbox360!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fun while it worked, May 9, 2009

By 

Tony Sesco "picky purchaser" (sasebo japan) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Xbox 360 Elite Console 120GB with 2 Bonus Games (Video Game)

I just received my X-box. It was an upgrade from the old x-box I have and still have it. I played the X-box 360 for one day,ONE DAY and already had the 3 red ring of death, WTF!!!! I should bought the playstation 3. The old X-box is still going strong.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just a simple reviewer, September 20, 2009

By 

Artemis F. (IL) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Xbox 360 Elite Console 120GB with 2 Bonus Games (Video Game)

Background: I bought the XBox Elite as a Christmas present for myself and got a great deal through Amazon (in the end I paid less than I would for a Used Wii). It takes me a while to get through games and I own a lot of open world/sandbox games so that means they'll pile up. I have a Playstation 2 and there are still a few games I'm playing for that system, but a majority of my time lately has been on the XBox.

Review: Currently I've played one Original Xbox game, three 360 games and I'm currently on my fourth and fifth. The Original Xbox game was Fable: The Lost Chapters and it was great. I wish I could have had the option to install it to the hard drive as the load times drove me crazy. Also, after a few weeks, the game would lock up at least once per play through and I would have to start over from my last save. No discernible reason for it, it just got stuck (most of the time in Oakvale, other times after a couple hours, once or twice after only a few minutes). I enjoyed the game, but one would think the 360 would have been able to run the original games better.

The 360 games were as follows: Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga, which I had played individually on the PS2 and enjoyed the improved graphics and new content. The Simpsons Game, which was a fun game and a great fit for the show. And Dead Rising, which I bought because of the "use anything as a weapon", but was apprehensive about playing because I don't normally play that kind of genre. That game was also a lot of fun and I even managed to unlock the MegaBlaster...after four hours of driving back and forth in the parking garage. Currently, I'm playing Burnout Paradise and Crackdown and jumping over buildings in both. Whee! Surprisingly I haven't come across a game (except Fable) that warrants an install on the hard drive as the load times aren't that big a deal.

After playing those games, I feel ready to review this system. The system is well-rounded with a lot of games in store and online (Oh, yeah. I also bought Monkey Island through their arcade and played that. Love that series.). I can play my own soundtrack during games with music that I downloaded to my hard drive. I enjoy the Xbox Marketplace where I can see all the game trailers and play demos of games before I buy them. The achievements are a nice bonus that I've (so far) been able to resist the urge to go crazy with. There has been no red ring to make me cry yet so I don't have that problem influencing my review. And finally, I have spent many hours making Data DVDs with all my video files as they play on my Xbox! How cool is that.

This is a great system and definitely one I'd recommend. I'll get a Wii and PS3 slim eventually (and hang on to my PS2), but so far there are only three or four games out that I want so I can wait. Microsoft did a great job on this console and I'm glad I went with theirs first. However, if I eventually get that red ring, be on the lookout for my follow-up review with lots of grammatical and spelling errors where I claim Microsoft dropped the ball and all hail the SonY. :P

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