Microsoft Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition - Expert Reviews

Pros: Graphics, wireless controller, digital hub capabilities

Cons: Tad on the large side, huge power pack. Budget version won't give you what you need to really enjoy this

Verdict: If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you should you try and bribe and beg to have one under the tree for this Christmas the answer is most definitely

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: Bill Gates' pride and joy comes highly recommended to those who have an HDTV and cash to burn..

Pros: HD Content ; User interface ; Mass market appeal ; Seamless online connectivity

Cons: High price point ; Needs a killer app ; Demands an HDTV ; Dodgy backwards compatibility

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Review summary: Microsoft has estimated it will sell three million Xbox 360s in the next three months. It may be right. Except for a few design issues, we were very impressed with the console and its accessories. We get goose bumps thinking about what games will be ...

Pros: Gorgeous graphics and immersive audio provide a splendidly realistic gaming experience. Capable of using wireless controllers right out of the box. Excellent media management and playback. Great collection of launch titles.

Cons: Another bulky console from Microsoft. Game prices increase to $59.99.

Verdict: Xbox 360 sets a new standard in console gaming with high-definition video and surround-sound audio. The Design of the main console is impressive, and setup is effortless, although poorly documented. The Xbox 360 is truly cutting-edge technology on the ...

Pros: All games for the Xbox 360 are in high-definition, as is the excellent, user-friendly Dashboard interface. There's built-in support for wireless controllers and excellent online gaming, content downloads, and communications via Xbox Live. The console ...

Cons: The list of truly impressive next-gen games remains small. The console has some design flaws: a noisy exhaust fan, a gigantic oversized power supply, no built-in wireless networking, only three USB ports, and no DVI or HDMI output. The DVD player is ...

Verdict: The Xbox 360 delivers the power and performance of a high-end gaming PC, including impressive digital media and networking features.

Review summary: The Core System is a cheaper, bare-bones version of Microsoft's Xbox 360.