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Xbox 360 sets a new pace for digital entertainment. More than just a cutting-edge game system, Xbox 360 also integrates high-definition video, DVD movie playback, digital music, photos, and online connectivity into one sleek, small tower. In anticipation of this year's largest blockbuster game launch, we are happy to present the Xbox 360™ Halo® 3 Special Edition Console. The console features an exclusive "Spartan green and gold" finish and comes bundled with a matching Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, 20GB Hard Drive, Headset, Play & Charge Kit, and exclusive Halo 3 Gamer Pics and Theme (available via Xbox LIVE® download).
About the Xbox 360 Hardware
Xbox 360, shown with wireless controller, is a sleek, customizable gaming and entertainment system.
Xbox 360 is much smaller than its predecessor--it measures approximately 3.3 by 12.2 by 10.2 inches and weighs 7.7 lbs. It's powered by custom IBM PowerPC-based CPU with three symmetrical cores each running at 3.2 GHz. It also carries a custom ATI graphics processor 10 MB of embedded DRAM. This is powerful enough to draw 500 million triangles per second. In other words, it makes for great looking games in standard TV definition, and even better thanks to built-in support for HDTV 1080i televisions. It also supports the widescreen 16:9 format.
The unit has a 12x dual-layer DVD-ROM drive, which plays both the game media and progressive-scan DVD movies right out of the box. For game-save and media storage, users can choose between the detachable and upgradeable 20GB hard drive, or a separately sold 64MB flash Memory Unit. Along with storing files, the hard drive will make the Xbox 360 backward-compatible with part of the existing Xbox game library.
Xbox 360 uses a refined button layout for its controllers. Back and Start buttons sit at the center of the controller and between them is a new Xbox Guide button, which instantly takes the user to the Xbox 360 user interface. From there, they can check for friends online, access personal digital content like photos and songs, and more. The black and white buttons of the first Xbox controllers have been replaced with new shoulder buttons placed above the left and right triggers. Xbox 360 can accommodate up to four wireless controllers and has three USB 2.0 slots to use for wired controllers or for streaming your digital media from digital cameras, MP3 players, and any Windows XP-based PC. Microsoft has announced plans for a upcoming video-conferencing camera that will work with the system.
Xbox 360 can manage your games, your online friends, and your personal digital library.
About Xbox 360 Games and Media
All Xbox 360 titles can be played in either standard or high-definition resolution in 16:9 widescreen, with anti-aliasing for smoother graphics. Game designers will be able to take advantage of the system's multi-channel surround sound. The Xbox 360's digital media allows users to supplement any game's music from tracks in their own personal library.
About Xbox Live
A built-in Ethernet port allows users to connect their system to a broadband connection for access to the new Xbox Live Silver. The included service lets anyone create a Gamertag and gamer card to express your online identity, chat live with voice chat, and connect to the Xbox Live Marketplace to buy expansions, maps, and other digital goodies for your games. The subscription service Xbox Live Gold adds to that online competition, game stats, and video chat/messaging. The separately sold wireless adapter supports the common 802.11a, -b, and -g standards.
What's Included in the Game System
Xbox 360 console
20GB detachable hard drive
Wireless controller
Xbox Live headset
High-definition AV cable
Ethernet cable
Detachable faceplate
Xbox Live Silver membership
HDMI connection
Xbox 360 sets a new step for digital entertainment. More than just a game system next generation, Xbox 360 also integrates high-definition video, DVD movie playback, digital music, photos and online connections into a compact little tour. In anticipation of the release of the game's most successful this year we are pleased to present the Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition Console. The console features an exclusive "Spartan green and gold" finish and comes with an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Kit 20 GB Hard Drive, Headset, Play & Charge and exclusive Halo 3 player and uses a theme
Product Features
Edition: Halo 3 Special Edition (with HDMI)
In the box: Halo 3 Special Edition Console, Halo 3 Green Wireless Controller, Halo 3 20GB Hard Drive, Halo 3 Wired Headset, Component HD AV Cable, Ethernet Network Cable, Play & Charge Kit
Design: Sleek set-top design with horizontal or vertical placement option in a Special Edition Spartan green and gold finish with matching accessories
Xbox 360 Guide: Access your games, friends, music, movies, and downloadable content from the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller with a single press of the Guide Button
Customizable interface: Customize your Xbox 360 Dashboard, Guide, and Gamer Profile with content from the Xbox LIVE marketplace
Xbox Live: Go online and enter a world where games and entertainment come alive with the ability to download games and entertainment straight from the marketplace and join multiplayer sessions complete with voice chat
