Compare Prices : Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite - Expert Reviews

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

Pros: Large (120GB) hard drive, HDMI 1.2 connector

Cons: Lacks integrated high-def disc player

Verdict: .") The inclusion of the 120GB hard drive, HDMI, and full 1080p support may make this console pricey, but it's also a far more attractive option than its predecessor

Review summary: Xbox 360 EliteThe Xbox 360 was the first of the "next-gen" videogame consoles to hit the market in the fall of 2005. By the time the PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii hit stores--a full year later--the 360 had not only established itself as a top ...

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, oversize power supply ; no built-in wireless networking ; only three USB ports ; a substandard DVD player ; support for ...

Verdict: 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.

Review summary: Microsoft is fighting back the PlayStation 3 onslaught with a souped-up Xbox 360. The upcoming Elite model will match its Japanese counterpart with HDMI and 120GB storage, among others.

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

Verdict: The Xbox 360 was the first of the "next-gen" videogame consoles to hit the market in the fall of 2005. By the time the PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii hit stores--a full year later--the 360 had not only established itself as a top-tier game console ...