| The Xbox is one of the most familiar console | | | | touch pad, six action buttons, Back and Start |
| video gaming devices on the market. Bill Gates is | | | | buttons, and slots for accessories. There's even a |
| rumored to have delayed its release for several | | | | memory card slot that allows games to be stored |
| years to include every bell and whistle of available | | | | for later play. |
| technology to make it the ultimate gaming | | | | Some games disable the memory card function |
| machine and one that everyone would want. | | | | to prevent cheating, but of course some Xbox |
| Computers and the internet have made online | | | | addicts find hacks to get around some of the |
| gaming more attractive than console games to | | | | protections. One of the huge draws is the |
| many game fans, so something was needed to | | | | availability of an online multiplayer gaming service |
| boost the console concept. It was finally | | | | that lets a gamer play with anyone else who |
| marketed late in 2001. | | | | owns this console anywhere in the world. Instead |
| The console contains a basic computer chip and | | | | of competing with games online, they just joined |
| has multiple options for AV connections. It is | | | | in. |
| compatible with standard AV cable, the RF | | | | There has been controversy over pricing for this |
| connecter, TOSLINK audio and S-Video, SCART, | | | | game, with Europe complain that they were being |
| and High Definition devices. The Xbox connect to | | | | overcharged as much as 100% over the US |
| Ethernet cable to a modem or router or as a | | | | prices, and new version releases also have had |
| wireless link. It can interface with a PC which | | | | inflated prices. Other complaints have centered on |
| greatly expands gaming potential and also has | | | | the content and violence of individual game |
| music capability as a player, a mixer or for | | | | releases. This also has been the same for other |
| karaoke. Accessories make it usable as a DVD | | | | brands of similar game consoles. |
| player as well. | | | | Purchasing an Xbox provides an incredible range |
| The controllers are an amazing collection of | | | | of entertainment possibilities for children and |
| options and functions for Xbox. Far from the | | | | adults. Prices have become much lower, and |
| simple joystick and couple of buttons of the early | | | | games themselves are often traded or sold used |
| console games, this controller looks more like the | | | | at a great discount. It remains a much desired |
| dashboard of a small plane. It comes in alternate | | | | holiday or birthday gift and many homes have |
| models with two analog control sticks, a directional | | | | more than one. |