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Xbox 360 For Dummies Paperback – January 31, 2006

by Brian Johnson (Author), Duncan Mackenzie (Author)

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Microsoft's Xbox now accounts for 37 percent of the game console market, and the new Xbox 360 is due out for the 2005 holiday season, months before Sony's PlayStation 3. When gamers take the new Xbox home, however, they'll soon discover that it's more than a just a game machine-it's a full-fledged home media hub with more power than most PCs. This friendly guide shows how to maximize both gaming and non-gaming features of this amazing machine.* Topics covered include hooking up Xbox 360, taking advantage of HDTV and Dolby capabilities, using built-in digital video recording and wireless functions, storing media files, playing music, and displaying photos* Shows how to have even more fun by taking an Xbox online for massively multiplayer gaming, instant messaging, and more* Discusses the social potential of the Xbox, which people can use to make new friends, join groups and teams, and even throw fantastic parties* Includes tips for securing the Xbox from online threats

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Product Details

Paperback: 332 pages
Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (January 31, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471771805
ISBN-13: 978-0471771807
Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.7 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #619,980 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"...a detailed, comprehensive look at everything to do with the Xbox 360..." (Xbox 360 , March 2006)

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Play games globally with Xbox Live and use Xbox for your home theater system

X marks the box — the one with all the fun. And if you thought Xbox was just about games, this friendly book will surprise you! Sure, it'll get you all set up for gaming and Xbox Live, but then it will help you add music from CDs, play DVDs, go wireless, record games, hook your Xbox to others, and have fun in many more ways!

Discover how to

Connect to the Xbox 360 community
Back up your games
Use the Xbox 360 blades
Add specialized controllers
Play games on a projection screen
View pictures and video

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It includes plenty of tips, even for the experienced gamer.

Rob

The capabilities are truly impressive, and this book is an excellent way to delve into those areas that you may not have yet uncovered.

Thomas Duff

If you own an Xbox 360 (or are looking for a gift for someone who does) this book will show you how to push it to the max.

S Draper

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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful

OUT DATED MATERIAL

By robert durkin on November 26, 2008

Format: Paperback

This book is now out dated. The Xbox 360 supplied an update on NOVEMBER 19th 2008. The menus are completely different and the Setup has changed. If you buy this book understand there will be a NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE between what the book describes and what you will actually be seeing.

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful

Do Yourself a Favor and Read IT!!!

By S Draper on February 22, 2006

Format: Paperback

We were fortunate to land Microsoft's latest and greatest right before Christmas. We also purchased the Xbox 360 for dummies to make sure we fully utilized all it has to offer. This machine truly has it all. This book teaches you all the little secrets hidden in the Xbox 360. If you own an Xbox 360 (or are looking for a gift for someone who does) this book will show you how to push it to the max. From learning about high def TV's and how they affect the game play to multimedia content. An excellent text. Highly recommended. Very easy to read and a must for anyone who wants to really push the horsepower out of this incredible machine

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful

If your DVD (or VCR) player is still flashing 12:00...

By Thomas Duff HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on August 5, 2006

Format: Paperback

Hi... I'm not a gamer, but I have one in my household. I can't tell you how many game consoles we've purchased over the last 20 years, but I don't think we've missed very many. I'm a bit surprised I haven't gotten the hard-sell from "da kid" on getting an Xbox 360 yet. But after reading Xbox 360 for Dummies by Brian Johnson and Duncan Mackenzie, I'm somewhat tempted to get one anyway for myself... :)

Contents:

Part 1 - Xbox 360 Out of the Box: Meet the Xbox 360; Setting Up Your Xbox 360

Part 2 - The Xbox 360 Blades: Dealing with the Dashboard; The Live Blade; The Media Blade; The System Blade; The Games Blade

Part 3 - Xbox 360 in Your Entertainment System: HDTV, EDTV, Plain Old TV; Getting the Best Audio Experience; Customizing Your Console

Part 4 - Pushing the Outer Limits: Parental Control; LAN Parties; Windows Media Center Extender

Part 5 - The Part of Tens: Ten Great Web Sites; More Than Ten Great Games; Ten Tips for Parents; Ten Ways to Make Friends; Ten Great Accessories; Original Xbox Games; Index

Xbox has definitely crossed the line from being a gaming console with extra features to being a multimedia computer that happens to play games really well. Johnson and Mackenzie do a very good job of covering and demonstrating all the features of the Xbox 360, how it all meshes together, and how to get the most out of the platform. This includes everything from, of course, playing games, to making the device the central point of a multimedia setup for your home. The Xbox 360 integrates with Windows Media Center, so you can use it to watch TV, record shows, play music, etc. In fact, it's very possible to buy an Xbox 360 and never even play a game on it.Read more ›

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Every Parent should buy one

By Troy Barnum on March 31, 2006

Format: Paperback

If your a parent and are considering buying or have bought a 360 for your children you should purchase this book.

If you want to be a responsible parent this book is great resource in understanding what your children are doing and what this console is capable of.

Even as an experienced gamer I found a number of tips in regards to what the 360 is capable of. but it was not written for experienced gamers it was written for beginners trying to get the most out of there purchase and does a remarkable job in doing so.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

A great book for the novice

By Rob on April 29, 2006

Format: Paperback

This is a great beginning book for learning all the ins and outs of the Xbox 360. It was especially valuable to me because I was very interested in the 360's Media Center capabilities. This book also has great details regarding the A/V hookup possibilities for your new Xbox. The section on parental controls is a must have for all parents who are buying a 360 for their kids. Overall I thought this book was very helpful. It includes plenty of tips, even for the experienced gamer.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Awesome Book

By John smith on March 9, 2008

Format: Paperback

This was a fantastic resource. I have never really played video games until my wife bought me this Xbox 360. I didn't know all the ins and outs so I bought this book. It has been truly helpful in finding the many things i can do, plus it has some valuable web links for some extra stuff that really works.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Xbox 360 in and out

By Conan C. Jackson Sr. on January 13, 2007

Format: Paperback Verified Purchase

If you want to know your Xbox 360 really well then this books for you, it covers everything about the system and the hardware that can be added later on. The book even covers Xbox Live and also some games. you will not be sorry if you purchase this book, it is a perfect addition to anyones home library.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Too Dated

By Anna Jar on April 24, 2013

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Save you money on this one. I'm glad I bought it used but even that didn't justify the purchase as so much of the information is dated. Buy "My XBox" instead. (There may be a more up to date book at this point but I don't know of it.)

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Info is obsolete

This book was published in 2006 and its an excellent book; however, due to the various changes to xbox its pretty much obsolete. They need to issue an updated version.

Published 2 months ago by Amazon Customer

Three Stars

The format is easy to get the info needed.

Published 6 months ago by Daniel C Sarate

xbox book

this is a very very knowledgable book for xbox gamers and at a bargain price. very good find for me. my grandson started reading it before I got even one page open!!!!

Published 16 months ago by Larry Krueger

Helped

Since Microsofts "manual" is non existent this helped a newbie to the world of Xbox get a handle on the whole thing. Read more

Published 20 months ago by Frustrated

Good Book, but outdated

Brian And Duncan did a really good job but in January they supplied a whole new OS to Xbox.
Maybe an updated version?

Published on September 16, 2012 by Happy mom

Great

Very informative since I just started playing the games available for the xbox, thanks so much, it's great for my early star with video gaming.

Published on April 27, 2011 by Ernie

Great book

I love this book -- everything is well explained. It also explains the concepts in an easy to understand style for parents who are not too game savvy. Read more

Published on March 27, 2007 by Geetesh Bajaj

XBOX 360 for Dummies

Not a bad book, although it is more written for someone with little to know computer/gaming experience.

Published on November 10, 2006 by Slayer