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Upcoming Xbox Games
Upcoming Xbox Games October 2009
By deSita Anwarhee
Here is the list of the upcoming Xbox games that will be released on October 2009. This month there will be 30 of them!
1. NBA 2K10
Release Date: Oct 6, 2009
Genre: Basketball
2. Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
Release Date: Oct 6, 2009
Genre: Tactical Shooters
3. NBA Live 10
Release Date: Oct 6, 2009
Genre: Basketball
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Xbox 360 Pro 60GB Console |  | From: Microsoft
Category: Video Games
List Price: $249.99
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Rating:  104 reviews
Sales Rank: 7463
Platform: Xbox 360
Genre: Action Games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Edition: Pro 60GB
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Xbox 360
Graphics RAM: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13.1
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 11.8 x 7.5
MPN: B4J-00174
Model: B4J-00174
UPC: 882224729178
EAN: 0882224729178
ASIN: B001BZ3PY6
Release Date: July 31, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | White finish | | • | 60GB hard drive | | • | Wireless controller | | • | Customizable interface | | • | Go online with Xbox Live |
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Product Description
Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro System Xbox 360 60GB
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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, and in the process puts true Next-Gen power right at your fingertips.  | | Xbox 360, shown with wireless controller, is a sleek, customizable gaming and entertainment system | Under the Hood
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 loaded with 10 MB of embedded DRAM, 48-way parallel floating-point dynamically scheduled shader pipelines and Unified shader architecture. 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, users can choose between the detachable and upgradeable 60GB hard drive, or a separately sold 64MB flash Memory Unit. 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 can manage your games, your online friends, and your personal digital library | 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 Xbox Live. The Xbox Live Silver Membership included with the console 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. You can also update to a Xbox Live Gold Membership at anytime for even more benefits. The separately sold wireless adapter supports the common 802.11a, -b, and -g standards.
What's in the Box?
- Xbox 360 console
- 60GB detachable hard drive
- Wireless controller
- Xbox Live headset
- Standard AV cable
- Ethernet cable
- Detachable faceplate
- Xbox Live Silver membership
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 Some things to note about this product August 16, 2008
Dan (NJ)
212 out of 232 found this review helpful
Things to note about this product:
-The Jasper units that came out in early 09 seem to be greatly improved. I have had mine since Jan. 3rd of 09 and it has not once died on me or given me ANY issues and that is with heavy use. I ran a stress test when I first got it and had mine running a game for 50 hours non-stop and it didn't even heat up. It was STILL shooting out cool air at the 50 hour mark. (Was working on an achievement in Tales of Vesperia that required you to play for x amount of hours so killed 2 birds with 1 stone here)
Added 2010- All current consoles being sold should now be Jaspers (the new ones that, from personal experience, I can say are greatly improved over all previous models) If you want to make absolutely sure, though, there are plenty of ways to confirm you have a Jasper, gaming trend had an explanation up (with pictures) just Google "gaming trend jasper" and it should be the first link saying something like: "Purchasing a 360? How to tell if it's a Jasper unit"
So in summary, while older versions of the 360 suffered the RROD I have personally not experienced it with the new Jasper and this is based on owning it for over a year now. All in all I am happy with my purchase. It's a much more solid system with the improvements, the price drop was also nice. The graphics are great as you'd expect from a next gen console. If you are concerned with failure rates of 360 just make sure you get a Jasper and TAKE CARE OF IT! (Can't stress that enough) Provide plenty of open air around the console, don't let it get dusty, etc. Like I said, I can't stress this stuff enough. I always find it a bit amusing when people horribly abuse their consoles (accidentally drop them, smack them if they're loading too slow, keep them in dusty or hot areas, block off airflow to all sides, don't dust them off, etc) then blame the manufacturer when it fails on them. I take -real- good care of mine, in fact my friend commented the other day about how my over 1 yr old 360 still looked brand new. Either way, have fun with your purchase! :)
Cons: It wasn't free, and neither is Xbox live but 40-50 dollars a year isn't too horrible.
Best overall game console this generation October 13, 2008
C. Walton (Snowflake, AZ United States)
57 out of 72 found this review helpful
I have owned the Xbox 360 since its launch. I have also owned the PS3 for over a year. I now feel I have had enough experience with both consoles to do a fair comparison of their relative strengths and weaknesses. What follows is my review of the Xbox 360.
Pros: price, game selection, graphics, online support, controller, multi-media functionality, user interface, backwards compatibility.
Cons: expensive hard drives, reliability issues.
Price:
With the recent price drop, the Xbox 360 is now the most affordable next-gen console on the market. The arcade bundle is only $199, which means it costs $50 less than the Wii. This is amazing because the Wii doesn't offer nearly the same performance or features as the 360. As a game console, the 360 is the best value out there at the moment.
Game library:
The Xbox 360 has an unparalleled line-up of exclusives and multi-platform games. There are more than 600 games available for the Xbox 360, while only around 180 for the PS3 and 275 for the Wii (according to the Oct. 08 issue of GamePro). This means that the 360 has substantially more games than the other two consoles combined. What's more, the 360 continues to get more third-party exclusives than the PS3; games like Left 4 Dead, Velvet Assassin, Ninja Blade, and a number of Japanese RPGs continue to find an exclusive home on the Xbox 360. Game consoles are first and foremost designed for playing games, and in this area the 360 really excels.
The Xbox 360 also shows several clear advantages when it comes to multi-platform games. Most notably, multi-platform games still tend to look and/or perform better on the 360. Many people claim that the PS3 versions of multi-platform games are finally starting to catch up to their 360 counterparts, but that hasn't been my experience. I have compared dozens of recent multi-platform games on the two consoles (one of my geeky little hobbies), and in the majority of cases the 360 versions performed better. Even in the worst cases, the 360 versions at least equaled the PS3 versions. It's also worth pointing out that every multi-platform game on the 360 supports achievements and custom soundtracks, while only a few on the PS3 do.
Performance and graphics:
Many people have been misled into believing that the PS3 is the more powerful console, but this simply isn't true. The Xbox 360 has a more powerful and flexible GPU, better memory configuration, fewer bottlenecks, faster disc read speed, a more efficient (for actual game code) general purpose tri-core CPU, and better tool support. It is effectively the most powerful console, plain and simple. Developers know this, and so does anybody else with enough technical background to understand what the comparisons are. Leading software gurus like John Carmack have said as much, yet the myth that the PS3 is the more powerful console continues to live on in the minds of many people.
Online Support:
Simply put, Xbox 360 offers the best online service available on any console. Sure, Xbox LIVE might require a subscription fee, but in this case you truly get what you pay for. PSN covers most of the basics, but LIVE offers many additional features that really do make the online experience that much better. You can get a 13 month subscription card here on Amazon for $39 (that's 3 dollars a month), and that gives you access to what nearly everyone agrees is the standard-setter for online gaming.
Controller:
This category in particular is going to come down to personal preference. I really like the PS3 controller, but I do feel that the 360 has the better controller overall. The buttons are responsive, the rumble is strong, the analogue sticks are precise, and the ergonomic design makes the controller the most comfortable I have ever used.
Multi-media functionality:
This is one area where I feel the PS3, with its Blu-ray capabilities, has an edge. That said, the Xbox 360 is a very capable multi-media device in its own right. Both consoles allow you to listen to music, view photos, and watch videos and movies. The Xbox 360's video download service offers a larger selection of movies and tv shows than the PS3's service at the moment, but the flip side is that the PS3 is the only console that can play Blu-ray movies. Next month, however, the 360 is getting Netflix integration, which will allow us to stream thousands of movies directly to our TVs. All things considered, the PS3 wins this category, but not by as wide a margin as some might imagine.
User interface:
The Xbox 360 dashboard is feature rich and easy to navigate. However, the current interface is going to be replaced next month by a completely redesigned and more feature-laden interface. New features include avatars, full game installs, 8 person parties, community games, and a nicer looking, more intuitive dashboard. The PS3 is also due to get an upgrade next month in the form of `Home', but that isn't specifically an upgrade of the user interface (XMB), so it isn't directly comparable. For now, I will say that I think both consoles have very nice user interfaces, but I prefer the 360's interface a little more.
Backwards compatibility:
The Xbox 360 plays hundreds of original Xbox games. On the other hand, none of the current PS3 models offer backwards compatibility with PS2 games. They do, however, play PS1 games. I would have never expected this, but the way things have turned out the Xbox 360 actually offers better backwards compatibility with last generation games than the currently available PS3s.
Cost of hard drives:
There are no two ways about it, the 360 hard drives are expensive. Microsoft decided to go with proprietary hard drives presumably in order to have them work with the slim design of the 360, but this also makes producing them more costly. The standard 2.5" drives the PS3 uses are much more affordable. That said, if you search around, you can get a 20GB Xbox 360 drive for about $30. So in the bigger picture this isn't too big of a deal.
Reliability issues:
Much has been made of the dreaded RROD that has affected a number of Xbox 360s. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to get down to the solid facts of the matter. The problem absolutely is real, but at the same time it has almost certainly been greatly exaggerated by dishonest people who wish to hurt the reputation of the console. My console did experience the RROD, but many of my friends have had no problems whatsoever. Furthermore, I think Microsoft has handled the problem pretty well by offering a three year warranty to cover any possible hardware failures.
Remember, also, that the PS2 suffered similar hardware failures due to faulty disc drive lasers. That time, though, Sony had to be sued before they would acknowledge and take care of the problem. This generation there have, likewise, been reports of bricked PS3s, disc drive failures, and other PS3 hardware problems. I am sure these problems aren't as common, but they are happening. Not only does Microsoft offer a 3 year warranty to cover any hardware failures you might experience, but they have also taken measures to prevent newer models from having those problems in the first place. By all accounts, the newer chipsets are smaller, quieter, cooler, and much more reliable.
Conclusion:
I am very impressed by how many things Microsoft has done right with the Xbox 360 this generation. Sure, the hardware issue that some of us have experienced is a bit of a downer, but weighed against the overwhelmingly large number of positives, it doesn't come close to souring the experience. The Xbox 360 is not only the most affordable console, but it is also the most powerful, has the largest and most varied game library, the best online service, and the best looking multi-platform games. What I have learned about these consoles I have learned from my personal experience with them, and I am telling you sincerely that you can't go wrong with the Xbox 360.
It IS the newest version! August 3, 2009
G. Nogueira
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Like Michael Kinney in his review, I don't know if they ran out of Falcon console, because I got mine on July 16th and it IS a JASPER ((adapter says 150W output and amp output is 12.1V).
I have nothing to wory about, in the first day with the console I have played for 8 hours consecutively and it was just warm.
The Best Console I Have Ever Owned. September 28, 2009
chancy319 (MI, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Product summary
The good: 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 as a superior digital media hub and Windows Media Center extender; online Marketplace allows for easy purchases of downloadable full-scale games, mini-games, movies, and TV shows; latest version offers HDMI output with 1080p support; reduced power supply footprint; new processor runs cooler and quieter. One of the most ergonomic controllers. It feels great and plays great!
The bad: No support for next-generation HD discs, like Blu-ray; early versions of the console prone to "red ring of death" system crash. Finally, online gaming require a paid subscription to Xbox Live but the service is great and you get lots of services which count for the payment. Besides, if you can't afford $50 a year for online, then you probably can't buy games. (NOTE: I have never had the RROD. These were the really early versions but if you have new ones with falcon or jasper chipsets, you are likely not to get RROD. Do not place the console on carpet. Place it on a hard stable surface where it will get lots of ventilation and air circulation. Tight corners can cause the system to overheat causing RROD. Do not turn the console from the vertical position to the horizontal position and vice versa while a disc is inside or YOU WILL SCRATCH AND DAMAGE THE DISC)
This package comes with one wireless controller, headset, Ethernet cable, component/composite AV cable and probably a bundle of games depending on how or where you purchase it from. Mine came with LEGO Indiana Jones and Kung Fu Panda. It currently comes preloaded with a full version of Hexic as well as several demos, including Pac-Man, Geometry Wars, etc.
On the front of the unit, you'll find two USB ports hidden behind a hinged door in the faceplate, as well as two memory-card slots that let you take saved games and other content on the go. Those USB ports are where you'll plug in any wired controllers and other USB accessories that will become available. You also have the option to use the USB ports to connect a digital camera, MP3 players, or even your iPod or Sony PSP. Many USB keyboards are compatible, but, for the most part, they are strictly relegated to communication and data entry functions, not gameplay. For easier data entry, consider instead the Xbox 360 Messenger Kit, a small keyboard accessory that snaps onto the controller.
The 360 sports an infrared port on the front panel, which lets you use compatible remote controls--including nearly any universal remote--without the need for an external dongle. Furthermore, you can power the console on and off and open the disc tray with a remote or a controller--another convenient improvement over the old Xbox. By contrast, the PS3 lacks standard IR, which limits it to Bluetooth or Wi-Fi control only.
In the past the Xbox 360 had two noticeable design quirks: a large, over-sized power supply and high amount of noise coming from the system, which is often attributed to the loud exhaust fan and the DVD drive. While the power supply is still one of the largest we've seen (the PS3 doesn't even include one), most home theater set-ups allow for it to be tucked away neatly out of site. Newer models show that the system also seems to run quieter--although not whisper quiet--now that all new Xbox models run on the a smaller 65nm processor, which supposedly doesn't produce as much heat and doesn't require the fan to run as fast. However, Microsoft has addressed this issue in the autumn 2008 update by offering the ability to install games to the hard drive, which will reduce load times and drive noise.
The best part of the Xbox 360 is Xbox Live and the game library. If you really want to use your 360's full potential, you will want to get the yearly Live subscription at $50 which will really enhance your console. You will find lots of things there such as music, movies, TV shows, game demos (Most developers ALWAYS release demos of their upcoming games into the marketplace). This is a great way to try out a game before actually buying it. Finally, the game library on the 360 is huge and really great. Lots of AAA game titles such as Halo, Gears of War, FIFA, BioShock, GTA etc just to list a few.
All in all, the 360 is a great console for both the casual gamer and the hardcore gamer.
Jasper Console Works Great November 1, 2009
J. Reitz (Westmont, IL)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I know there has been a lot of hype around whether or not Amazon is shipping the Jasper console, but mine arrived mid-October 2009 and let me tell you- she's whisper quiet. Everything seems to be working great and the interface (new to me) is better than ever.
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