The Xbox 360 Arcade System gives you immediate access to the Next-Gen power of high-definition video, DVD movie playback, digital music, photos, online connectivity and of course the great gameplay that Xbox 360 is renowned for, while ensuring that you retain the flexibility to choose additional features to customize your system to your specific needs.
Under the Hood of Xbox 360
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 with 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 on standard TVs, and even better looking ones on HDTV sets thanks to built-in support for HDTV (720p/1080i/1080p) resolutions.
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, Xbox 360 Arcade System users can choose to stick with the internal Memory Unit included with the bundle, or upgrade to either the detachable 60 GB hard drive or the 120 GB hard drive (both sold separately). Along with storing files, the hard drive will make the Xbox 360 backward-compatible with a large part of the existing Xbox game library.
Control your Gameplay
The Xbox 360 Arcade System comes with one Xbox 360 Wireless Controller with rumble. 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 "Dashboard" interface. From there, they can check for friends online, access personal digital content like photos 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. The 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 also created a video-conferencing camera, sold separately, that will work with the system.
The Media Experience
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.
Go LIVE
Xbox 360's built-in Ethernet port allows users to connect their system to the Xbox LIVE service via their broadband connection. Utilize the free Xbox LIVE Silver Membership included with your console or upgrade to a Gold Membership to create a Gamertag and gamer card to express your online identity, chat live with voice chat (separately sold headset required), and connect to Xbox LIVE Marketplace to download free and premium expansions, maps, game demos, movies, TV shows and other digital content. The separately sold wireless network adapter supports the common 802.11a, -b, and -g standards.
What's in the box
• Xbox 360 console (without hard drive)
• Wireless controller
• Xbox LIVE Silver membership
• Standard (Composite) AV cable
Technical Details
- Family Settings allow parents to restrict game access for younger players
- Wireless controller
- HDMI lets you get HD video (up to 1080p, cable sold separately)
- Go online with Xbox Live
I have no problem with my Arcade, It was manufactured on March 16 2009, and It has 512 MB (internal), everything is OK. buy with confident. A friend of my bought the "Elite" version that says Halo and Fable, May 2009, it is a LIE!!!, It was manufacturer on July 2008, be aware on this, if you really want a JASPER, buy an ARCADE to be sure.......
I purchased this latest release (april 2009 I believe) XBOX 360 Arcade from Amazon on JULY 31, 2009 and received a box that said 256MB internal memory. The Xbox itself says 12.1 Amps confirming that it has the latest chipset. When I powered on the unit, I was instructed to make a character and input a lot of info. On one of the screens read, free memory 352MB memory. I'm guessing that Microsoft puts a 512 MB memory unit in these and uses 200 MB to store the OS (operating system) and the programs necessary to connect you to XBOX live, etc. Cons: It does take awhile to get to your game. In the older XBOX gaming system, you can just put in your disc, turn on the unit and play. With this latest Xbox 360, you have to go through the menu and select the game. To power down the unit, similar to a computer, it is recommended to go quit the game, go back to the main menu and select "power down unit" or "turn off". Overall, no problems yet (I better not have any, it's only been 2 weeks). ......
The console I ordered on recieved was mfg date 6/22/09 and is definitely the Jasper chipset with the 1A and the 150 watt power supply. I bought it to replace my RROD'd 2 year xbox 360 pro console. It also has 512MB internal memory which is great to store your internal profile and system stuff as I've got 2 external hard disks. My primary issue is that the link that takes you to the page where you can select [...] does in fact specify 5 free arcade games however it takes you to this console. Ok I admit I can live without UNO and Pac Man C.E. however it is a bit misleading. As a FYI briefly this morning while on this page, the amazon site notified me that there was an upgrade for this model and when clicking on it it took me to the xbox 360 arcade with 6 free games, 512MB of internal memory (5 arcade and 1 table tennis sega). Not 15 minutes later when I went back to look at it again there is nothing. So basically right now there is a box version of xbox 360 arcade with the 6 free games etc etc. I suspect however that it has not reached retail channels yet or they are still working on dumping last months stock. I have informed MS of this descrepency, but I very much doubt they are going to do anything to remedy it. All that said, I am just happy to have my xbox 360 back - quite possibly the best console gaming platform ever made.......
its a great system, but i cant even connect to xbox live and I spent a whole day going under my house with an ethernet cable, and it doesn't the xbox live doesn't work and xbox couldn't give me a live person on the phone. But, overall theres a great selection of xbox 360 games anyway, and the games are pretty fun.......
I just received mine as well and it is a Jasper. It also has the 150W power supply. My system was made on June 22, 2009. Like the last reviewer, mine runs really quiet. I can't even hear the CD's running and yes it is directly right in front of me as I play games so not sure what the others are experiencing with it being loud. That is WITHOUT the games being installed on the hard drive. And no it doesn't have the chrome across the CD tray but in white as I prefer the white anyway as I think the chrome just made it look cheaper since its plastic chrome anyway. So all in all i'm really happy with it. It doesn't have the hard drive but just get one from Ebay they are alot cheaper there. I only have $230 total invested ($200 system )with hard drive ($30 on ebay). And if you have a 1080P TV please use the HDMI cable for hook up. You have no idea what you are missing until you see your games in HD! WOW! ......
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