Xbox 360

Xbox 360 is a game console manufactured by Microsoft. Its release date in United States, Mexico and Canada was November 22, 2005. Several other countries got it after that date. Xbox 360 is the second release of the Xbox family, Xbox being the first one. Its best-selling game is Halo 3.

Overview
Xbox 360 sold 39 million copies worldwide (as of January 6, 2010). In its first year on the market, the system launched in 36 countries, more countries than any console has launched in a single year. Xbox 360 has an online service which is Xbox Live, in it you can play online with people around the world.

Console
The Xbox 360 console has different models. They vary in capacity, color, and complements.

Xbox 360 Arcade
The Xbox 360 Arcade is the entry level for the Xbox 360. It is designed for beginners and for who are trying Xbox 360 for the first time. It includes a wireless controller, composite AV cable, HDMI 1.2 output, an internal 512 MB memory chip (units released prior to summer 2009 had 256 MB internal memory, while those prior to fall 2008 included a 256 MB memory unit), and 5 Xbox Live Arcade titles. It is available at $199 USD.

Xbox 360 Elite
The Xbox 360 Elite is the second most expensive model of the console. It includes a 120 GB hard drive. It has a matte black finish. It is available at $299 USD.

Special Editions
Xbox 360 has been released also as Special Edition models.


 * Halo 3 edition: It has the "Spartan green-and-gold" color scheme as well as exclusive dashboard theme and downloads. It was priced at $399 USD and £279. It includes a wireless controller, a wired headset and a Play and Charge Kit, all matching the colors of the Xbox 360 console.


 * The Simpsons edition: It was created to promote "The Simpsons Movie". The console had an Xbox 360 console with a wireless controller with a yellow color scheme. Only 100 consoles were produced in total.


 * Resident Evil 5 edition: Is a bundle containing a red Xbox 360 Elite console, wireless controller and wired headset.

Trivia

 * With the Xbox 360 you can play more than 450 games from the Xbox 360 and selected games from Xbox.