| On November 22, 2005, Microsoft released the | | | | and realistic gaming. |
| long awaited XBox 360, the next generation of its | | | | For game save and other media storage, you can |
| popular XBox gaming console. The XBox 360, | | | | optionally purchase a 20GB external harddrive |
| however, goes farther than any game system | | | | which also serves to make the XBox 360 |
| that users are currently accustomed to. The | | | | backwards compatible with original XBox games. |
| XBox 360 is more like a fully functional, broadband | | | | The XBox 360 goes well beyond the range of |
| connected entertainment gadget that appeals to | | | | gaming and video with its built-in Ethernet port |
| gamers but is equipped to entertain the whole | | | | that allows users to connect via their broadband |
| family. | | | | connection to XBox live (available in various |
| Although smaller than the original XBox (The 360 | | | | flavors). XBox live will allow you to play live over |
| weighs in at a mere 7.7 lbs), this version packs so | | | | the Internet, use voice and even video chat and, |
| many nifty features in a small package. If you | | | | of course, purchase additional goodies for your |
| also happen to own a HDTV, you will truly be able | | | | XBOx. In addition to ethernet connectivity, you |
| to appreciate the advanced graphics features and | | | | can optionally purchase wireless adapters that |
| support for windscreen (16:9) format. Of course, | | | | comply with the standard wireless 802.11 protocol |
| the console will work on regular television as well, | | | | for integration into your existing wireless network. |
| but the depth of the graphics will be particularly | | | | For other data transfer tasks, such as uploading |
| stunning on more advanced televisions. The XBOx | | | | of your digital photos, digital home movies, and |
| 360 carries a ATI graphics processor and 10MB | | | | music, you can use the integrated USB 2.0 port. |
| of embedded DRAM. This setup allows the XBox | | | | With all of these features, it is a piece of cake to |
| 360 to draw up to 500 million triangles per second | | | | stream all of your digital files. |
| for the ultimate in realistic graphics. | | | | As you can see, the XBox 360 offers a little |
| The XBox 360 unit also has a 12x dual layer DVD | | | | something for everyone. Kids can enjoy the |
| Rom drive that serves the dual purpose of | | | | futuristic gaming capabilities (check game ratings |
| playing XBox games as well as ordinary DVDs. | | | | for age appropriateness), and Mom and Dad can |
| There is also additional support for surround sound | | | | enjoy the file sharing, music and video streaming, |
| audio for the ultimate home theater experience | | | | and home theater features. |