What makes the Microsoft Xbox 360 so special!

In conjunction with San Francisco-based Astro Studios and Hers Experimental Design Laboratory Inc. from Osaka, Japan, Microsoft designed the sleek and stylish Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system, which was released in 2005. IBM, ATI and SiS were chosen as technology partners for the design of the Xbox 360 hardware.
To understand what the "360" in the product stands for one has to know Microsoft's object when designing the Xbox 360. Their goal was to generate a living gaming platform powered by human energy. This entertainment system would offer the users an exclusive experience which would be based on the players' unique playing style, skill and decisions, rather than the game itself. Consequently, the individual players would become the center of the game, and everything else associated with the game would then revolve around them, matching a 360 degree circle.
Knowing that you will be the focus of the game is already an exceptional concept, but there is more. If you always wanted a monster hard drive to store lots of games and movies, and lust for high definition, digital entertainment, the Xbox 360 Elite, or a pre modified (modded) Xbox 360 version should definitely be on top of your shopping list. Imagine what can be accomplished with a 120 GB hard drive! Do not panic, if you already own an Xbox console. Older models can easily be upgraded with a mod chip, which can be conveniently ordered online.
For game power, the Xbox 360 has an IBM PowerPC-based Central Processing Unit (CPU) and a custom ATI graphics processor. The Xbox 360 supports all universal variations of composite video (NTSC, PAL), all component video resolutions (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i) and VGA resolutions (from VGA 640x480 at 50 Hz and 60 Hz, to 1024x768 at 50 and 60 Hz, to 1920x1080 at both 50 and 60 Hz).

For those who pay attention to detail, the Xbox 360 casing differs from the original Xbox and is white instead of black. It features a much sleeker design and the main unit also feels lighter than the original Xbox, even if the power supply feels rather heavy. Additionally, the Xbox 360 console is accessorized with standard A/V cables and a wireless controller.

Although they will play on all TV sets, Xbox 360 games are designed for high-definition, wide-screen televisions. This feature offers gamers a smooth, cinematic environment, an extraordinary setting which exceeds any other gaming experience by far.

Despite tough competitors, such as Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii, the Xbox 360 has nothing to worry about. One of the new features incorporated in the Xbox 360 is the Xbox Live online service. Playing games, such as Halo 3, Rock Band or Gear of War, online with other 360 gamers makes game playing so much more interesting.

There are two types of Xbox Live versions for the xbox 360. The Silver one is free and will let you access the famous Xbox Live Marketplace. It will grant you access to community features, your list of friends, will let you share your customized online identity or Avatar, and will also allow you to communicate using voice chat. Unfortunately, it will not let you play games on the Internet. On the other hand, an Xbox Live Gold membership offers you all premium features including video chat, video messaging, and playing games online. In addition, Gold members are able to archive their achievements and statistics so they can keep track of their previous scores. On top of that, they also get early and exclusive access to special videos, download, trailers, and much more.
With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, an excellent game library, and a great selection of games and accessories, which include headsets, controllers, remotes and racing wheels, the Xbox 360 is, without a doubt, the perfect game console for the ultimate gamer.

Ace Mega Games store specialises in xbox 360. Not only xbox 360, but also pre modded wii, pre modded play station and pre modded game cube. Article distributed by SHOUT SEO: www.shoutwebstrategy.com.au