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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The editors liked
Apple TV 2.2 Star rating
Apples TV project integrates into your home brilliantly
But is quite pricey
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: Xbox 360 featuring 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, TOSLINK S/PDIF optical audio output, five USB 2.0 ports and a special AUX port and 250 GB hard drive in a smaller and sleeker design with a range of console bundles including Xbox 360 Limited Edition Action and Adven...
Sexy design, It's quiet!, Builtin WiFi, Touch buttons, Xbox Live
No HDMI cable in the box, Uses disc tray, Still mangles game discs, External power brick, No Bluray
In light of the recent software updates, the new Xbox 360 is probably the most complete and convenient box that you can stick under your telly. Not only does it play the latest video games, but it offers a huge amount of other content in one slickly desi...
Abstract: he Xbox 360 is an accomplished games console, yet relatively few people take advantage of its capabilities as a Media Center Extender. If you have a Windows Media Center PC, you can use the Xbox as a remote interface to it. We tested it with both Vista...
Abstract: Microsoft first HD-ready games console arrives in Australia after an extended wait -- set your faces to stun! One of the secret pleasures of having a decent home cinema system is running games through it. Hook up a PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube or ...
Abstract: Christine Canasa plays a car racing game with the new Xbox 360 at a computer store in Santa Clara, California.Photo: With enough hardware horsepower to deliver movie-like graphics and high-quality sound, Microsoft Corp.s Xbox 360 is setting ...
Sleeker, smaller design for both the console and controllers, Wireless controller ability built-in, Redesigned Xbox 360 dashboard is now much cleaner and user-friendly, Excellent Xbox Live integration, Works seamlessly as a games machine, Outstanding mult...
Clunky power box, No HDMI support, Hard drive not standard, First generation games feature great graphics, but probably only a little better than what some high-end PCs can produce
The vast multimedia functionality and smooth Xbox Live integration of the 360 places it streets ahead of current generation consoles. The graphics may not blow everyone away, but it?s an impressive overall machine from Microsoft. ...
Cheaper and more games currently than PlayStation3. Excellent online system. HD optical drive is optional.
No digital video output. No 1080p. Awkward form-factor.
Compared to the PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360 is a much less elegant and more fiddly device. But unlike the PS3, you can choose to get the core functionality and spend as little as $400. There are more games and the online gaming component really is exce...
Abstract: H Willan I recently had a Microsoft Xbox 360 on loan to have a play and review. Here I give you an overall impression of an XBox 360 from the time we had it for.The package sent contained, the unit itself, power supply, two cordless controllers, 6 game...
Published: 2008-11-07, Author: Jeff , review by: asia.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; doubles...
No support for Blu-ray; early versions of the console prone to "red ring of death" system crash; online gaming require a paid subscription to Xbox Live.
All games in high-definition; excellent user-friendly Dashboard interface; built-in support for wireless controllers; excellent online gaming and communications via Xbox Live; backward compatible with many (but not all) original Xbox titles; doubles as su...
First wave of games is somewhat anemic; noisy exhaust fan; no built-in wireless networking; only three USB ports; no support for next-generation HD movie discs; no DVI or HDMI output; doesnt upscale DVDs to HD resolution; gigantic oversize power supply; p...
While its missing a couple of potentially important features at launch, the Xbox 360 delivers the power and performance of a high-end gaming PC, including impressive digital media and networking features.
