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Xbox 360: Microsoft, Controllers, Games, Memory Cards And Xbox Live Subscription
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Published: September 21, 2007
For so many, watching football on Sundays using an old TV simply is not enough any longer. Personal entertainment has grown exponentially in recent years. With the dawn of plasma and LCD TVs placed within so many new homes, the economy of home entertainment demands more and more of the average homeowner's dollars.
Enjoying the game demands the highest quality of TVs, even of the LCD and plasma variety. Yet, for an increasing number, even watching on a high definition TV does not suffice; one has to really get into the game. Considering the many options for getting into the game, choosing the console backed by one of the most ubiquitous companies in technology makes good sense, and for those, the Xbox 360 is the way to go.
Microsoft's Xbox 360 boasts one of the most advanced gaming experiences available. For example, the gaming controllers for the Xbox 360 go beyond those of years past. Using 2.4GHz wireless technology, gamers may have their controllers immediately in front of the TV or up to 30 feet away with seamless play. For power, the controllers operate on AA batteries included in the packaging. Also, it boasts the option of charging while playing. This keeps the action moving without worrying about battery power. The Xbox 360 controller also features a port for a memory card, in addition to allowing microphone headsets direct connection to the controller. Xbox 360 gamers may use a hard disk provided in lieu of the memory card, but for an extra $30, a person can purchase some portable memory, as well. As for the headset, some Xbox 360 gamers may have little use for it, but with certain games featuring Xbox Live connectivity, the possibility of trash talking proves irresistible.
An incredible variety of games offer Xbox Live accessibility for added features, all beginning with an Xbox Live subscription. The Xbox Live subscriptions come in two forms for Xbox 360 owners, in Silver and Gold. A Silver Xbox live subscription offers the basic necessities, such as a gamer profile, messaging with text or audio, and access to both Xbox Arcade and the massively multiplayer game experience. For the elite Xbox 360 player, Gold offers all of the Silver benefits, as well as TrueSkill matchmaking for gaming and exclusive content. One can also expect Microsoft's computer experience backing the internet experience would provide the optimal experience for its Xbox 360 gamers.
Sometimes, watching the games just cannot do. People watching often have the urge to tell the coaches how to do their jobs, and with the interactive experience of the Xbox 360, those people have the opportunity to try it from the comfort of their own homes. The only major danger in the Xbox 360's high definition experience is that defeat may be that much worse than on a blurry TV. But of course, victory can only be that much sweeter.
Sources:
"Membership Levels - Gold and Silver." Xbox.Com. 2007. Microsoft. 20 Sept. 2007 http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/memberships/?WT.svl =nav.
"Xbox 360 Memory Card 64MB." GameStop.Com. 2007. GameStop. 20 Sept. 2007 http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=8 02123.
"Xbox 360™ Wireless Controller." Xbox.Com. 2007. Microsoft Corporation. 20 Sept. 2007 http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360wirele sscontroller/.
Microsoft's Xbox 360 boasts one of the most advanced gaming experiences available. For example, the gaming controllers for the Xbox 360 go beyond those of years past. Using 2.4GHz wireless technology, gamers may have their controllers immediately in front of the TV or up to 30 feet away with seamless play. For power, the controllers operate on AA batteries included in the packaging. Also, it boasts the option of charging while playing. This keeps the action moving without worrying about battery power. The Xbox 360 controller also features a port for a memory card, in addition to allowing microphone headsets direct connection to the controller. Xbox 360 gamers may use a hard disk provided in lieu of the memory card, but for an extra $30, a person can purchase some portable memory, as well. As for the headset, some Xbox 360 gamers may have little use for it, but with certain games featuring Xbox Live connectivity, the possibility of trash talking proves irresistible.
An incredible variety of games offer Xbox Live accessibility for added features, all beginning with an Xbox Live subscription. The Xbox Live subscriptions come in two forms for Xbox 360 owners, in Silver and Gold. A Silver Xbox live subscription offers the basic necessities, such as a gamer profile, messaging with text or audio, and access to both Xbox Arcade and the massively multiplayer game experience. For the elite Xbox 360 player, Gold offers all of the Silver benefits, as well as TrueSkill matchmaking for gaming and exclusive content. One can also expect Microsoft's computer experience backing the internet experience would provide the optimal experience for its Xbox 360 gamers.
Sometimes, watching the games just cannot do. People watching often have the urge to tell the coaches how to do their jobs, and with the interactive experience of the Xbox 360, those people have the opportunity to try it from the comfort of their own homes. The only major danger in the Xbox 360's high definition experience is that defeat may be that much worse than on a blurry TV. But of course, victory can only be that much sweeter.
Sources:
"Membership Levels - Gold and Silver." Xbox.Com. 2007. Microsoft. 20 Sept. 2007 http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/memberships/?WT.svl =nav.
"Xbox 360 Memory Card 64MB." GameStop.Com. 2007. GameStop. 20 Sept. 2007 http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=8 02123.
"Xbox 360™ Wireless Controller." Xbox.Com. 2007. Microsoft Corporation. 20 Sept. 2007 http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360wirele sscontroller/.
