A Versatile Platform with the Xbox 360 Console
One of the most cost effective entertainment platforms on the market today is Microsoft's very own Xbox 360 console. If consumers are looking for a top of the line gaming system, they will be pleasantly surprised to learn of all of the other features that come along with this console. Not only do gamers get to choose from the largest next generation game library, but they can also sign up for the most popular gaming network service and watch movies in high definition, among other benefits.
Home Entertainment Console
Versatility carries the day with the Xbox 360 console. Gamers can choose from such blockbuster titles as Gears of War, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and Call of Duty 4 to name a few. Personal computers can play all of these titles as well, but one of the real benefits of the Xbox 360 console is price. A high end computer that would be capable of making the games look as good as on the Xbox 360 could easily cost three or four times as much as the Xbox 360. In fact, the Xbox 360 can be bought for less than $300 now, making it a much better deal than a PC in terms of gaming.
However, gamers get many other features with the Xbox 360 console than just great games. For starter's, Xbox Live is a great networking service which allows gamers to easily and quickly jump into online matches on their favorite games against their friends. Achievements record various in game goals and give gamers a sense of accomplishment as they complete difficult feats. With incredibly popular titles like Halo 3 in the hands of millions, Xbox Live is more popular than ever.
However, gamers can also sit back and watch DVDs on their Xbox 360 console. With a very cheap add-on player, they can also watch beautiful HD-DVDs in full 1080p. This add-on player is a fraction the cost of a stand-alone player, so it's a great deal for watching next generation home movies. While the HD-DVD consortium has been disbanded, there are still many great HD-DVDs to be bought out there, and it is cheaper than buying a Blu-ray player depending on your movie tastes.
With popular games like Mass Effect recently released and others like Grand Theft Auto IV almost here, the Xbox 360 console is a great gaming platform, really thrusting gaming into the mainstream culture. Xbox Live increases the online value of this platform, and the ability to play home movies is a great benefit as well. If you're looking for an all around home entertainment console, the Xbox 360 console is a great choice to have in your living room.
