Microsoft - Xbox 360 Premium Console Reviews

I really like the Xbox 360. The games have stunning HD visuals and surround sound, and are a lot of fun overall. Playing with your buddies online (via Xbox Live) is also a blast. Gears of War, Guitar Hero, and Madden have kept me up late many a night. However; unfortunately for me, this is not my first Xbox 360. Or my second. It's actually my fourth console since it was released in November 2005, and I have to send it back in for service... yet again. And, Microsoft has decided to outsource the whole support staff to an offshore company that's not all that interested in your problems,… read full review »

This was what I THOUGHT was going to be a new and exciting game,vastly different from ALL other games,but my sons and I were very disappointed! This is just a slightly newer version (with a remote control) of the 2nd edition with a horribly marked up price!AND FORGET playing the OLD XBOX games! To get the "FULL EFFECT" you have to have the NEW XBOX 360 games!The games are even more expensive than the old XBOX games,as if that was possible!The console/core game are going for outrageous prices!Even BROKEN units are selling for high prices on eBay...the reason so many… read full review »

I've owned the Xbox 360 for a year now.  It's served me very well, not only as a gaming machine, but also as a media center.  — — Games:  First, the depth of games for this console is far more than for the PS3 and the Wii.  There are more "mature" games than the we.  However, the PS3 might have a slight edge in the graphics column.  You can also find game that are very appropriate for all of the people in your household, such as Viva Pinata. — — Graphics:  The graphics are dependant on the game, as with all systems.  The… read full review »

I had excellent luck with my original Xbox -noproblems, so I thought I would put out the money for the 360.  Big Mistake!  After about 8 hours of easy going gaming (never more than an hour at a time), the thing started turning off and rebooting.  I called customer service and the guy was nice, but all he could do was put me on hold and read off a manual.  He didn't seem to really know anything.  He decided I should send it in.  We had to wait for the box to arrive, pack it and take it to shipping.  After 3 weeks (and no communication), we got a package… read full review »

Xbox is just plain fun! It's great to play with other people from around the world...The graphics are outstanding, as well as the gameplay.  However,  the Xbox 360 has its drawbacks.  At times it is difficult to load games.  Sometimes the system crashes and you are unable to access the "marketplace."    And of course, the main drawback to Xbox is the so called "red ring of death"  When you see a red light around your console,  either partly or fully, you know there is a SEVERE problem and a good chance you'll be shipping it back to Microsoft. … read full review »

Tried the PS 3, and it failed to impress. Wanted the Elite, but they were sold out everywhere. "settled" for this model, and it is fantastic! Never had a problem with it, despite having six cats rubbing against it and sleeping on it whenever I'm not looking. If that hasn't caused it to overheat, and running it 24/7 hasn't, I don't know what will. Either that or those "Three lights of Death" are burned out - but wouldn't that mean the box wouldn't work, either? I'm not a Microsoft or Sony fan, but after using both systems and finally giving up forever on the playstation, as PT Barnum… read full review »

I'm giving the XBox a 2 because just about everyone I know who has one has the 3 light problem with their system. The system is AWESOME when it works. Graphics are great, sound quality good, games are fantastic.. But how can anyone enjoy it, when the system keeps breaking down. My system is off for repair so we'll see how it works when it gets back. According to Microsoft, repair time is 3 weeks including shipping time.. — I personally think XBox came out too soon because of all the hype and they didn't spend time testing and debugging it. No wonder Wii is so popular. —… read full review »

Have brought two of these systems.  The first one lasted from Feb. until Aug.  When I called to get help with it, was told that system would overheat and that I would have to purchase a new warr. in order to get it fixed.  Wanted a replacement since it was only six months old and could not get it.  I have brought xbox systems before and this by far was the worst experience that I have had with one.  They cost to much and even though the sound and graphs are good it was a waste of… read full review »

 This is the worst game system in the world. It over heat's and you have to pay so much to get thing's added to the system, like a dvd player and more componantes to cool the system off..  They never have a good number of games to select from it cost's you over 500 dollar's to upgrade the system . I will never buy another system from them in the future. Sorry but it is just not worth the… read full review »

Xbox 360 is great my entire family really enjoy playing the only downside i've seen is some games you have to buy the extra hard drive before you can play plus you have to pay for the play on line service before being allowed to play you have to pay a monthly fee if your on a budget like me it makes it rough. But overall its a great… read full review »

The X-box 360 is the most amazing system i have ever come in contact with.is a video game console produced by Microsoft, developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, and SiS. Its Xbox Livecompete online and download arcade games and content such as game demos, trailers, TV shows, music videos, or rented movies. The Xbox 360 is the successor to the Xbox, and competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of gaming systems. service allows players to The Xbox 360 was officially unveiled on MTV on May 12, 2005, with detailed launch and game information… read full review »

Here's the bottom line: — — Pros: The X-box 360 has the widest variety of games right now compared to the Wii or PS3. The graphics are what's expected from a next gen console and has some great titles such as Bioshock, Gears of War, and Mass Effect. It also has some compatability with some X-box titles but not many. It also has the best online playability options out there. It's the main console I'm using right now. — — Cons: Unfortunately I've had to have my 360 refurbished twice because of the "3 red rings of death" which Microsoft defines as a "hardware fault" and… read full review »

My son has enjoyed his Xbox 360 console and we were one of the lucky ones. We couldn't get it the Christmas it came out, so we didn't get one of the "buggie" first consoles. We got ours the following February/March and it's been pretty good until recently. The CD drive started sticking so I called the support line, not really expecting it to still be under warranty. I was informed that it was and Xbox sent me a box and prepaid shipping label. — I received a call last week stating that the console is NOT under warranty and they tried to say I gave them an incorrect serial number, which… read full review »