Compare Prices : Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite - Expert Reviews

Review summary: With worldwide sales tallying over 10 million units since its release a year an a half ago, Microsoft's Xbox 360 platform is poised to overtake its predecessor. Already, the adoption rate of Microsoft's online gaming/media service, Xbox Live, has ...

Pros: Elegant design looks stylish in most entertainment setups. Extensive digital media capabilities. Excellent games library. Robust online community. Powerful 3D graphics.

Cons: Like the original Xbox 360, the Elite generates a considerable amount of noise and heat. Console still lacks internal Wi-Fi. Power supply is way too bulky. No internal high-definition optical drive.

Verdict: Even though the Xbox 360 Elite won't sway current owners to upgrade, its impressive feature set and strong online community make it the high-powered console to own.

Review summary: The past year and change has been an interesting time for home theater enthusiasts, with the introduction of two competing high-definition movie formats, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc. The scenario is very reminiscent to the 1980's when VHS and Betamax had ...

Pros: Excellent Gaming Machine and Media Hub, Excellent HD DVD video quality, Xbox Live Marketplace well implemented, WMA lossless support w/ Windows Media Player 11

Cons: No integrated wireless support (add-on can be purchased)

Review summary: Improved high-def movie playback and bolstered specs--including HDMI--highlight Microsoft's newest version of its popular game console.

Review summary: Come this fall, two years will have passed since the original Xbox 360 was first introduced as the first of the "next-generation" game consoles. Nearly a year after the...

Pros: Large 120GB hard drive ; HDMI output ; includes HDMI and component cables

Cons: No integrated Wi-Fi or HD DVD player ; DVD drive is still loud during movie playback

Review summary: While it's neither a must-have upgrade for existing 360 owners nor as feature-packed as the PS3, the Xbox 360 Elite's combination of top-notch gaming and digital media features make it the current game console of choice.

Pros: Excellent selection of games, including many 360-only exclusives ; all games are in native high-definition ; user-friendly Dashboard interface ; supports wireless controllers and accessories ; Xbox Live service offers online multiplayer (with ...

Cons: The Elite fails to correct most of the annoyances of the original 360 version: The noisy DVD drive and cooling fan ; a gigantic, oversized power supply ; no built-in wireless networking ; only three USB ports ; a substandard DVD player ; support for ...