Xbox 360

Xbox 360

Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system is the next generation games console from Microsoft

By CESPage.com Xbox, Published 13th May 2005

The Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system places you at the centre of the experience. Available Winter 2005, Xbox 360 ignites a new era of digital entertainment that is always connected, always personalised, and always in high definition.

Console

Xbox 360 lets you create your own unique system and experience, the console itself has interchangeable faceplates and it is easy and fun to change the appearance of the new console. Switch on your system and customise the look and feel of the Xbox Gamer Guide and Xbox System Guide with unique skins. From sleek and sophisticated to fun and funky, pick the Faces and skins that show your personality.
The Ring of Light and Xbox Guide Button visually connect you to your games. Featured on both the wireless and wired controllers, the Xbox Guide Button puts you in control of your experience. In addition to bringing up the Xbox Gamer Guide and the Xbox System Guide, the Xbox Guide Button lets you turn the system on and off without ever leaving your seat.
Watch DVD movies right out of the box. Put music to the Xbox 360 hard drive and share your latest digital pictures with friends. The Xbox 360 can stream digital media stored on your MP3 player, digital camera, Windows XP Media Center or Windows XP Professional enabled PC

Specifications

Processor: Custom IBM Power PC. Three cores running at 3.2 Ghz, six hardware threads, three 128 vector units, 128 registers per thread, 1MB L2 cache, 1 teraflop floating point performance

Graphics: Custom ATI. 10MB Embedded DRAM, 48 shader pipelines, 500 million triangles per second, 16 gigasamples per second, 48 billion shader operations per second.

Memory: 512MB 700 MHz GDDR3 RAM, 22.4 GB/s memory interface, 256 GB/s memory bandwidth to EDRAM, 21.6 GB/s front-side bus.

Storage: Detachable and upgradeable 20GB hard drive. 12x dual-layer DVD-ROM. Memory units from 64MB

Input / Output: Up to four wireless controllers. Three USB 2.0 ports (two front, one rear). Two memory slots Online: Xbox Live out-of-the-box support. Built in Ethernet port, Wi-Fi ready: 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. Video camera ready Digital Media: Support for DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, WMA CD, MP3 CD, JPEG Photo CD. Ability to stream media from portable music devices, digital cameras and Windows XP-based PCs. Copy music to Xbox 360 Hard drive, custom play-lists in all games, built in Media Center for Windows Media Center 2005.

HD Support: High Definition support all games support 16:9, 720p, 1080i, anti-aliasing. Standard-definition and high-definition video output supported.

Audio: Multi-channel surround sound output. Supports 64Khz 16 Bit audio. 320 decompression channels. 32-Bit audio processing, 256 audio channels.

Case: stand horizontally or vertically. Interchangeable face plates allowing console customisation.

Peripherals

Faces: Interchangeable faceplates allow you to express yourself and customise your Xbox 360 console, find cool, cutting-edge designs with may designs to choose from and are designed for easy switching. Pick up collectable limited-edition faces.

Memory: Enhancing the game experience the memory units allow you to save game information and profiles for your Xbox 360, transport memory units using the portable carrying case, just plug in the unit and save your favourite games. Console can hold up to two memory units at once so you can upgrade to even more space, memory units start at 64MB.

Remote Control: The Xbox 360 universal media remote is the control centre for the Xbox 360 experience. Turn the system on or off from the remote. Xbox Guide button allows access to the Xbox Gamer guide. Includes buttons for music, pictures and more. Supports DVD playback control including tray opening and closing. TV control including volume and channel changing. Windows XP Media Center button and functionality. A, B, X, Y buttons for basic control even without a controller. Numbered and backlit keypad gives full functionality even in the dark.

Xbox Live Camera: Opens up a new world of gaming and entertainment. Supports motion-detection enabled games allowing you to control characters using the camera. Camera supports up to 640x488 VGA at 30 frames per second and can take 1.3 megapixel photos. Includes microphone for chatting with friends. Built in video chat and messaging on Xbox live. Images can be imported into games and also be placed next to your name on leader boards.

Xbox Live Headset: Allows you to strategise with team mates or just chat with friends or family via the free Xbox Live message service. Boom mike can be adjusted for optimal sound quality. In-line volume control and mute switch. Noise-cancelling microphone improves game response to voice commands and provides clearer voice communication. Lightweight over the head design and can plug into Xbox 360 and Xbox wireless controller for ease of use.

Xbox Wireless Network Adaptor: Enhances the Xbox 360 experience by removing the wires needed to connect to a network. The adaptor supports 802.11b, 802.11.g and 802.11a. Powered by the console so no external adaptor required. Can transfer high-definition video and CD-quality music from your Media Center PC to your Xbox via 802.11a wireless media support.

Xbox 360 Wireless Controller: High-performance wireless gaming is here. Cordless with no cables to plug in with a 10 metre wireless range. Features integrated 2.4GHz wireless technology. New and improved ergonomic design, left and right shoulder buttons designed for ease of use. Two analogue pressure-point triggers, two vibration feedback motors and one eight way directional pad. Can adjust the rumble with full, medium, low and off settings to match your personal preference. Plug the Xbox 360 Headset into the controller for full duplex voice communication. The Xbox Guide button at the centre of the controller allows quick access to the Xbox 360 activities such as watching movies, listening to music, contacting friends via Xbox Live and customising your gaming experiences.

Xbox 360 Controller: Based on the original Xbox Controller S. Similar to the wireless controller including six analogue buttons with 256 levels of sensitivity, shoulder buttons, triggers, eight-way directional pad, rumble facility, Xbox 360 headset port and Xbox guide button. Also includes three metre break-away controller cable.