I will start off by admitting that I never purchased an original xbox and was a big fan of the Playstation consoles. I did purchase my first xbox 360 on release day. I was loyal to Playstation for a while, but the controller is better, the the games are better, live is better, and the entertainment side was developed and added quicker. It didn't take very long to make it my console of choice. Originally, the xbox was just the best gaming device out there and I now have 4 xbox 360s which I use on a regular basis.
I use the xbox a number of different ways.
First of all, it is the console I turn to when playing games and xbox live works really well for online gaming.
The controller is comfortable (when compared to the PlayStation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller (Black)). I have never had controller connection issues like I had with the PS3. The PS3 is based on bluetooth connectivity technology which is nice for finding/using headsets, keyboards, etc to connect to the PS3, but it doesn't as well as the RF based xbox 360 controller.
I am an ATT U-Verse subscriber and have dropped my $7/month rental of the U-Verse TV receiver. Instead I use my xbox as my ATT U-Verse TV receiver. The only issue I have found with the xbox 360 acting as my U-Verse receiver is the "40 second advance" button doesn't work. You can also use the xbox as a Verizon Fios TV receiver.
I also stream videos from the internet on my xbox 360. Netflix, Hulu, HBO to Go, MLB.TV, Youtube, Crackle and more can be played on the console. I use Netflix and Crackle on a regular basis. I tired Hulu Plus on a free trial and although I didn't find a need for the service personally and canceled my service, it worked flawlessly.
you can rent or buy movies through the zune marketplace or services such as Vongo or Cinemanow.
You can listen to internet radio through the xbox with last.fm or you could download music to your xbox's hard drive and listen to it that way.
The xbox 360 can also be used as a windows media center extension which works really well and I can stream movies, photos, or music from my Windows Media Center computer.
One of the nicer things is I can use/set up a Logitech Universal Programmable Remote Control to work with my xbox 360, which I can't do with my PS3 unless I buy a separate adapter.
If you still have the need to watch DVDs, your xbox will play them as well.
Xbox Live is $60/year, but it isn't hard to find codes on sale for $40 or $50 and even at the $60 price point, it is worth it.
The Xbox would do well to add BluRay capability, but with everything going digital and being licensed by Sony, I don't see that happening. Also, the console lacks Amazon Prime video support. Microsoft is constantly adding streaming content and it would help to get apps such as TBS, Comedy Central, NBC and obviously Amazon Prime. It wouldn't surprise me if Microsoft isn't already working on that.
The Xbox 360 is a great all around device. It does a lot of things well and several things really well. It doesn't have the content of a Roku or Apple TV; it doesn't have the music of pandora or SiriusXM; it doesn't have BluRay, but it does have the best gaming, TV service, streaming video and they are constantly adding more content.
The price is becoming more and more reasonable for what it does.
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| ASIN | B005VBVQBU |
|---|---|
| Release date | October 18, 2011 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
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| Product Dimensions | 3.15 x 12.2 x 10.24 inches; 9 Pounds |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Rated | Rating Pending |
| Item model number | R9G-00048 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 9 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Microsoft |
| Date First Available | October 18, 2011 |
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