Testseek.co.uk have collected 66 expert reviews of the Microsoft Xbox 360 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Xbox 360.
November 2008
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Immense gaming back catalogue. Xbox LIVE dumps on PlayStation Network from a height.
The Xbox 360 boasts a huge library of games
With several essentials titles in every conceivable genre. The crisp HD graphics are eye-poppingly impressive - even more so than on the supposedly more powerful PS3 - while 5.1 surround sound is also supported...
High-calibre Hi-Def gaming at a low price
Media streaming
Fantastically intuitive menu system
Fantastic graphics
The editors didn't like
Apple TV 2.2
Hardware reliability issues. Noisey fan.
It’s a shame that the 360’s reliability and build quality doesn’t match its graphical and online talents. It’s well known that the machine itself has been plagued with overheating problems (although Microsoft’s three-year war...
Abstract: Sum and Substance:Thumbs Up:High definition games can now be played, user friendly dash board interface, great communication and online gamming through Xbox 360, also works as an excellent media hub, you can watch movies, play songs, view data on memor...
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Published: 2008-10-15, Author: Jeff , review by: cnet.com
Superior selection of games, including several console-exclusive titles; all games in high-definition; easy-to-use Dashboard interface; excellent online gaming and communications via Xbox Live; plays hundreds of (but not all) original Xbox titles; doub...
No support for next-generation HD discs, like Blu-ray; early versions of the console prone to "red ring of death" system crash; online gaming require a paid subscription to Xbox Live.
Now that Blu-ray has become the pre-eminent high-definition standard for discs, the Xbox 360 has yet to support it, but it still remains an excellent game console with a superior game library and online experience. Specifications: Product Description: ...
Abstract: As the first next-gen console to hit the market (a full year before the Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation 3), Microsoft’s Xbox 360 used its head start to build up a superior lineup of exclusive games and superior features. Despite early technical hiccu...
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Published: 2007-11-19, Author: Jeff , review by: cnet.com
Superior selection of games, including several console-exclusive titles; all games in high-definition; easy-to-use Dashboard interface; excellent online gaming and communications via Xbox Live; plays hundreds of (but not all) original Xbox titles; doub...
Early versions of the console prone to "red ring of death" system crash; noisy exhaust fan and DVD drive; gigantic oversize power supply; no built-in wireless networking or flash media reader; DVD playback has substandard video quality; support for nex...
With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat.
Abstract: In many ways, the Xbox 360 is the ultimate media streaming device. (And it plays a few games, too) The console can handle streamed video, audio, and photos from any PC and lets you download movies and TV shows directly using Xbox Live. Thats right-Mic...
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Published: 2007-01-01, Author: Johnny , review by: productsifter.com
Abstract: A powerful console heavyweight in its own right, Xbox 360 comes alive once hooked up to a broadband connection. As well as offering the cheapest high-definition experience on the market, Microsoft’s brilliant Live service delivers peerless online ga...
Deluxe system expensive; there have been some reported reliability issues
The first aspect of Microsofts Xbox 360 console that catches your eye is how darn small it looks compared to its progenitor--it must be all the curves. This white, svelte machine can sit either flat or on its side, and can be further customized by a ...
Abstract: The next generation of gaming is finally upon us. Microsoft?s Xbox 360 has finally hit store shelves all over the world, but with the hefty price of $300 for a core package and $400 for the premium setup, is it really worth your money? In this review, ...
Abstract: The Test Results Pass Borderline Fail Not TestedPlayer data table: DVD Player ResultsGeneralDeinterlacingCoreXbox 360>Default71.255DV-79AVi>Auto 2691.54DV-79AVi>Auto 1531.54DV-79AVi>Pure C>531.54Avel Link>D4-480>535.53.5NeuNeo HV>Default5123.5NeuN...
Abstract: Forget about DLP vs. LCoS or Blu-ray vs. HD DVD. The biggest battle heating up in the home-entertainment world right now is over whos going to rule the next generation of gaming. And Microsoft just launched the first strike — 100 megatons worth of s...
