More fun in the box: Xbox 360

This is an exciting time for PC and video gaming with a new generation of consoles in the process of being released. As in the last generation the three players are Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo and of the three, Microsoft is first out of the blocks with the Xbox 360 released in late 2005.

Compared with its predecessor, the Xbox 360 contains a far more powerful processor making it the most powerful console currently available. In most markets the 360 is released in two versions: the core system and the more expensive premium system which comes with extras like a 20 GB hard drive, a wireless controller and an Ethernet cable.

Normally the early games released in a console’s lifespan are relatively mediocre but there are several fine games already available for the Xbox 360. Perhaps the most impressive is Elder Scrolls 4: a role playing game set in a lushly created fantasy universe, which showcases the 360’s graphical prowess. Also available are the World War 2 shooter: Call of Duty 2 and the Japanese fighting game: Dead or Alive 4. And of course the Xbox 360 plays Xbox games, so you can play classics like the Halo series.

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