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Xbox 360 Console Includes 60GB Hard Drive Review (continued)
More User Submitted Xbox 360 Console Includes 60GB Hard Drive Reviews
Date: 2008-08-10
Not Good
I received my Xbox 360 today and tried to play a game and it did not work. I thought it was loading or something so I waited a very long time. I tried a couple of games but the system never loaded. Contacted Xbox support and was told that the system is freezing up and to send it in for repairs. I am returing it back to Amazon. I am very disappointed.
Date: 2008-08-05
Broken Already (after only 4 days!) EDIT - NOW HAS RROD
** Quick Update (8/5/08) - I tried the system today at 11:30pm for one last try, and the problem has gotten even worst, this time I was met with the Red Ring of Death. I am defintely getting this thing repaired or exchanged. **
I am appalled to say that after almost three years, Microsoft still hasn't been able to fix all the problems of the Xbox 360. When I first recieved my 360, I couldn't wait to "Jump In" and start playing it immediately, which I did for the last four days ever since I bought the system. That is until yesterday when I was plagued with a problem many 360 users have had. Not the Red Ring of Death, but a problem that is suprisingly just as common among many xbox 360 users. The 360 stopped reading discs. Not just 360 games, but also xbox original games, and even Dvds!
Also a word of caution - this system does not contain the new Jasper chip-set which is one of the reasons I waited so long to buy this system.
If you are thinking of buying the Xbox 360 60gb, wait until September when the Jasper chip ships out which hopefully will improve all of the previous problems of the Xbox 360.
I've waited more than patiently to buy this system since it was first released in November, 2005 waiting for the most problem-free updated system. However I am extremely disappointed that after much saving of money, zen-like patience, the xbox 360 fails, even after all Microsoft's technical reworkings. I It's a great system if only it didn't fail so much. Unfortunately it does, and this my friends, is extrememly depressing. Now I must wait another 2-4 more weeks after waiting almost 3 years.
- James Gabriel
Date: 2008-08-05
Best Value outta Any System!
First i want to say i wasent able to get both a PS3 and a X360 so i had to decide and after some research i made a Choice and so far it seems to have been the Right one!
The X360 is better right atleast for a Few Reasons, sure it Doesnt have BluRay and HDDVD died but i Buying a System for Games not Bluray and it can wait until i have $$$ for a PS3.
The 60GB 360 is Very Quiet compared to the Launch units and stays room temp even after long hours of Use.
The CD-Tray seems to be more Sturdy and the Console just feels better and lighter.
Can't Confirm this but ppl say this is the New Jasper MotherBoard
Xbox Live is a Big Plus, yes you have to Pay $50 but its worth it Trust me! you can text and Voice Message,Video-Chat, Send friends invites to Games and accept invites in-Game and isnt Buggy abd slow like the PS3s version of " In-Game XMB" which promises in Game music and Trophies but theres still None.
Both Systems have their share of Games and MGS4 is the Only Reason i want a PS3 but the X360 is Getting and has Games like Halo3, Ninja Gaiden 2, Forza Series, now FF and of Course Gears of War 2.
In Conclusion the X360 seems to be the Better Choice for now atleast with better Games now and later this year and Xbox Live.
Now i also recommend a PS3 but if you can only have one would you want a Multimedia system or a Gaming System? ;)
Date: 2008-08-01
Hardware Improved!!!
WOW!!! I just got this baby delivered today. I had it preordered off Amazon and I must say I'm quite impressed. This 360 is much quieter than my previous one and not nearly as hot. It took Microsoft awhile but they finally got it right!! Don't hesitate to grab this 360 :)
Date: 2008-08-01
Will you still love me...when I'm 60gb?
Just picked up the new 60gb sku of the Xbox 360 and have a few things to report. My main reason for getting this was mainly due to getting the RRoD on my first 360 (which was purchased when Gears of War came out). Microsoft, of course, sent me a replacement unit in March of 2008. However, the replacement ended up sounding worse than my original. The fan was louder. The disc drive was louder. I heard all kinds of weird chirps and whirs coming out of it, which was very distracting and irritating. Needless to say, I was not pleased.
I began hearing about the new mother boards and power supplies being shipped with the newer sku's and started to get intrigued. Could Microsoft finally be solving the dreaded RRoD problem? Supposedly, the newer mother boards included a smaller, 65nm chipset that produced less heat and required the fans to spin slower (hence less noise and overheating). Many of you have probably heard of the Falcon chipset or the Jasper chipset. Well, I can't really tell which one my unit has, but I can tell you there are some improvements.
The new 60gb 360 has the 175 watt power supply. It is smaller and lighter than the original power brick. The console does run a little quieter and cooler. I would not say that it runs whisper quiet, but it's not nearly as loud as my original or replacement unit. The disc drive runs a little quieter as well. According to the label, my unit was manufactured in June of 2008, so I assume it has the Falcon chipset in it. If anyone has more information about these chipsets, please enlighten me.
It comes with an HDMI port, which I really like. I will say that after I connected the console to my TV, the image seemed a lot brighter than with component cables. I had to turn down the brightness on my TV, but it looked fine then.
The console comes preloaded with several demos, including Pac-man, Geometry Wars, and several others I can't remember. It has a full version of Hexic installed. After I transferred my game saves and gamer profile, I had about 45gb of storage left on the hard drive. Plenty of room for other demos and whatnot.
Getting it connected to Xbox Live took no time at all. Set up was straight forward and easy. I certainly hope that this sku stands the test of time (at least until the Xbox 720 comes out). So far, I like what I see.
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