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Xbox 360 Pro Holiday Bundle 2008 Includes 60GB Hard Drive | 
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| From: Microsoft
Category: Video Games
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $297.00
You Save: $2.99 (1%)
New (32) Used (6) from $229.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  55 reviews
Sales Rank: 56
Platform: Xbox 360
Media: Video Game
Edition: Pro Holiday Bundle 60 GB
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Xbox 360
Graphics RAM: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15
Dimensions (in): 12.9 x 11.9 x 7.2
MPN: 52T-00141
Model: 52T-00141
UPC: 882224734479
EAN: 0882224734479
ASIN: B001FPBZ3U
Release Date: October 8, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | White finish | | • | 60GB hard drive | | • | Wireless controller | | • | Go online with Xbox Live | | • | Includes 2 games - LEGO Indiana Jones and Kung Fu Panda |
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Amazon.com Product Description
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
- LEGO Indiana Jones Game
- Kung Fu Panda Game
Product Description
Bring gaming to life in your living room with the Xbox Video Game System, the essential center-piece to any home entertainment set up. Beneath the cool, tough exterior is a system capable of powering the very best single and multiplayer gaming experiences available today.Designed to push gaming to the absolute limit, the Xbox console delivers incredible graphics and cinematic sound that will drop you and your friends deep into the heart of the action. The immense range of top-class games and online gaming with Xbox Live mean there will never be another dull moment.
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 No heat issues, more storage, and free games! November 2, 2008
48 out of 56 found this review helpful
Ok so unless you're a young child, Kung Fu Panda may not appeal to you. I haven't played it yet but am keeping it for my young niece and nephew. But I do believe the Lego game can be enjoyed by all ages. The Lego Star Wars game was very fun and a clever way to reproduce a movie with some extra latitude.
I had a 20GB 360 about a year ago. That thing would overheat (but not die) unless I had it in a vertical position, angled just right so most of the bottom was unsupported. I didn't have HD at the time and wasn't finding a lot of games that I like so I sold it. But now that I have a big screen HD, and many games have come out, I bought this holiday set. I probably would have bought the Lego game by itself so this was a treat.
I almost bought the Arcade version but knew that I'd need a hard drive for game demos and saves.
The two games are in the same case and I almost thought they weren't in the box! The game case is stored on the inside of one of the walls of box. I seriously thought I got shorted the games until I finally ripped the box apart more.
All in all this was a great purchase. I have the unit horizontal on a table with no heat issues at all. The power supply is orange/amber when not in use, which I thought meant something was wrong, but it just means standby.
If you're in the market for a new 360 you'd be almost nuts to pass this bundle up - much better than last years. The Marvel game had last-gen graphics and the racing game was forgettable. I can't wait to play Lego Indiana Jones!
Much improved buy with confidence November 24, 2008
19 out of 24 found this review helpful
I recently bought one of these Holiday Xbox 360 bundles and the most important thing I can tell you is that the console has worked perfectly for over a month now and stays cool the entire time I play it. Read the other reviews I have posted for the various Xbox 360's and you will see I was not in favor of buying one due to their horrible reliability. Though now I can say that after extensive use (Including several times when the console was in use for over 6 hours, playing some of the most demanding games the system has such as Gears of War and Dead Rising) the console stays cool(meaning slight warmth to the air coming out of the console) no matter how long I use it, and is much quieter then all the previous 360's I have owned. I can say without hesitation that if you or someone your buying for wants an Xbox 360 now is the time to buy. Please keep in mind this review only applies to the Holiday bundles, not the older models.
Xbox360 Times October 24, 2008
49 out of 67 found this review helpful
Where to start? I've always played my cousins PS3 since it has come out all the good games warhawk/resistance/Cod4/MotorStorm etc. But I really liked the 360 since all the Star Wars games come out for it and most of the good RPG's Oblivion/FableII/Lego Star Wars etc. The game selection is just sheer brilliance so is the PS3 but the 360 has games that suit what I like playing much more.
I ordered from Amazon 10/19/08 and had a little bit of difficulty with UPS delivering my package so it is not fault of Amazon it got here today 10/23/08 when it was suppose to come 10/21/08. When I started unpacking the 360 i saw it was sealed in plastic ontop of a piece of cardboard. The box was big enough for the 360 to shake around though. Brings everything Amazon described and I'm actually happy Amazon is up to date with it's 360's my was manufactured on 9-11-08 may be a Jasper or Falcon whichever it is, It runs much quieter then the first 20GB 360 I bought off Ebay which was from 2006 horribly loud machine it RROD seconds when I unpacked it though I blame it being old pretty old and plain bad luck.
I've been playing Soul Calibur IV with my cousin and we are hooked. The 360 comes with 48.8GB free of space from it's advertised 60GB because of demos installed and such. It's VERY quiet when your not playing a game so you can play music and whatever without it overcoming the music that you have to raise the volume to cancel it out. Even then it's still un-noticeable unless you mute the TV but it's just a hummmmmmmm. So far I love the interface it's great but I personally prefer the PS3's a little bit more organized and simpler.
Controllers are fantastic much better feeling then PS3 controllers and have more weight to it which is a plus adds to it's durability. Though i have a small complaint with the Xbox360 ingame keyboard arranged in ABCDEFG instead of the traditional keyboard... if anyone knows how to change that comment please :). The 360 came with a 175Watt brick but that doesn't mean it can't *possibly* be a Jasper re-model if a computer only needs 125w doesn't mean the 175w/203w can't feed it. The Lego game is actually very fun and the Kungfu panda game reminds me of the old Spyro games on the PS2. I really recommend you buy the Xbox360 from Amazon if you are indeed looking out for one, you can be sure it's a recent model from September unlike other stores where you'd have to hunt for them.
Thanks for reading.
IT IS A JASPER! December 26, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you are looking for a Jasper 360. These are them! This site indicated that you should check the amps on the power supply stats. These XBOX 360's are the 12.1A jasper boards! Enjoy!
http://kotaku.com/5107093/get-close-maybe-too-close-to-a-jasper-360
XBOX 360 Fun for entire family December 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What a great gaming system. We have PS2, 3, and Wii, and the kids really enjoy the graphics on the Xbox 360 the most. It was a good value and we look forward to purchasing more games.
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The Nintendo Wii goes on sale on Sunday, November 19. Thanks to the inclusion of the simple--but infectiously fun--Wii Sports game, the Wii is the first console in recent memory that lets you have fun straight out of the box. Still, there are a few key Wii accessories you'll want to pick up to maximize your Wii experience--especially if you're buying it as a gift.
Extra controllers: Like all recent consoles, the Wii ships with just a single controller (well, one two-part controller: one Wiimote, plus one nunchuk). But the real fun of the system is playing the head-to-head Wii Sports games such as tennis and boxing. To do so, you'll need at least one extra set of controllers--and again, that's one Wiimote ($28.99) plus one nunchuk ($12.99). The Wii supports as many as four, but just the one extra controller set should suffice--at least for Christmas morning.
Rechargeable batteries: The Wiimote takes two standard AA batteries. They're included--with the Wii, and with the sold-separately version of the controller mentioned above--but avid players may find the juice draining pretty quickly, especially if they keep the nunchuk attached (it draws its power from the Wiimote). Instead of buying an endless stream of costly AAs, consider investing in a set of rechargeables. You can score a charger and four rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride batteries for less than $25.
GameCube controllers: The Wii is fully backwards compatible with the Nintendo GameCube, but there's a catch: to play the GameCube games, you'll need a GameCube controller ($15.99). You can even go wireless with the Nintendo WaveBird ($59.99). If you already have a GameCube, your existing controllers will work just fine--just plug them in to one of the four ports underneath the flip-up panel on the Wii's topside. GameCube controllers should also work with the Wii's "Virtual Console" games--which saves you the trouble of having to buy a Classic Controller.
GameCube memory cards: One other annoyance when playing GameCube games: your progress can only be saved to GameCube memory cards, not to the Wii's internal memory or to an SD card (we're hoping Nintendo fixes this with a future firmware update). Like the controllers, your old GC cards will work just fine--there are two slots right next to the GameCube controller ports. If you don't have any onhand (and you want to save your games on GC titles), you'll need to spring for a $26.90 (2GB) memory card.
Wii Points: One of the big attactions of the Wii is its Virtual Console, which lets you purchase classic games that originally came from the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), the Super NES, the Nintendo 64, the Sega Genesis, and the TurboGrafx16. By the end of 2006, at least 30 titles should be available, including Donkey Kong (NES), Super Mario 64 (N64), and Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis). To purchase the downloadable titles, you'll need to use a Nintendo currency known as Wii Points (similar to the Microsoft Points on Xbox Live), which currently have an exchange rate of 100 points per U.S. dollar. You can buy Wii Points directly through the console's online store, or use prepaid cards (2000 Wii Points) available in various denominations.
SD card: If you're close to filling the Wii's built-in 512MB of storage with your Virtual Console games, you can always expand your available space with an SD card. Nintendo sells its own, but any run-of-the-mill card will do. Fairly spacious 1GB cards are available for less than $20--even less with mail-in rebates--and they'll work in plenty of other gadgets as well.
Wireless access point: In addition to the downloadable Virtual Console games, the Wii offers online "channels," including news, weather, and even an Opera Web browser (head-to-head online gaming is said to be coming sometime in 2007). You can get online for free via the Wii's built-in Wi-Fi. To do so, of course, you'll need a nearby wireless access point or router. Alternately, you can plug the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector into any nearby PC on a wired network, and the Wii--plus your Nintendo DS--will be able to use it to get online instead.
Component video adapter: The Wii doesn't have the graphical horsepower to handle high-def graphics, but it can do DVD-level 480p video, which will look considerably better on large HDTVs. To see the Wii's games in 480p, you'll need Nintendo's proprietary component video adapter, which should run about $20. |
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