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Xbox 360 - game console seventh generation from Microsoft. Developed jointly with IBM, ATI and SiS. Has its own network service - Xbox Live, which allows you to play multiplayer games (multiplayer), download a variety of content (demo versions, trailers, music, TV shows, etc.). There are three editions of the console available: Arcade, Pro and Elite (previously there were Core and Premium versions, which are no longer produced, they were replaced by Arcade and Pro, respectively).

On November 22, 2005, the Xbox 360 officially launched in the United States. Microsoft took a long time to choose the name Xbox 360. The options discussed were Xenon, Xbox 2, Xbox Next and NextBox. The Xbox 2 option was removed due to the name of its main competitor - PlayStation 3.

Version revisions (Zephyr, Falcon, Jasper, etc.)

The Xbox 360 came with several revisions of motherboards: Zephyr and Jasper. Before Zephyr, there was only one revision, it was basic and appeared when the Xbox 360 entered the market. All motherboards (except the base one) have an improved cooling system and an HDMI output. Consoles based on the Falcon motherboard are equipped with a power supply with output power , as opposed to 203 watts on Zephyr and older motherboards, later the Jasper revision came out with a 150 watt power supply. (see table)

The oldest (basic) revision of the Xbox 360 was not reliable; the main problem with this revision was GPU overheating. Old version easy to distinguish from newer, improved ones; it lacks an HDMI port. IN this moment revisions without an HDMI port are not available for sale. Starting in December 2007, a revision of Zephyr with HDMI and an additional radiator for cooling the GPU went on sale.

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Starting from 10/23/2008 (the console with this date was discovered first) a new revision of the Xbox 360 console has appeared, called , its difference from Falcon and Zephyr is that both the GPU and CPU are made using 65Nm technology, which reduces heat generation and minimizes damage to the console from overheating. The first with the motherboard roaring. Jasper is now on sale Xbox version 360 Arcade with BenQ-Philips-LiteOn DG-16D2S drive.

Now let's take a closer look at the differences between the GPU chip in the Jasper and Falcon versions (Zephyr, etc.)
As we said above, Jasper is the first version in which the GPU chip is made using 65Nm technology, which should greatly reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.
We look at the photographs and see that the central GPU chip in the Jasper version has become smaller in size than in previous versions (revisions).

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There are several ways to distinguish Jasper from other versions:
1. Output power of the Jasper revision power supply is 150 watts (see photo of the power supply)
2. Current strength roar. Jasper: 12.1A, Falcon 14.2A (Pictured on the photo of the rear panels)
Thanks to changes in current strength, you can distinguish the Jasper version from others without opening the Xbox 360 packaging box, you just need to look through the technological window on the box, through it you can see a sticker with the date, serial number and the current layer. (see photo)

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All revisions of the Xbox 360 had one more common difference - the power cord plug (the one that was included in the console itself), you can see the types and differences in the photograph.

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Equipment(Arcade, Pro/Premium, Elite)

Possibilities	Elite	Pro (Premium)	Arcade (Core)
Color	Black	White	White
Chrome tray	Yes	Yes	No
Replaceable hard drive	120GB HDD	60GB HDD	256MB memory card
Joystick included	Wireless, 2.4 GHz	Wireless, 2.4 GHz	Wireless, 2.4 GHz
Ethernet wire	Yes	Yes	No
Xbox 360 Headset	Yes	Yes	No
HDMI output (ver. 1.2)	Yes	Yes (since August 2007)	Yes
Component video wire	Yes	Yes	No
Composite video wire	Yes	Yes	Yes
Xbox Live Silver Subscription	Yes	Yes	Yes
Xbox Live Gold subscription	Yes, 1 month	Yes, 1 month	No
Free Arcade Games		1 game, and several demos	5 (1 DVD disc)

All versions of Xbox 360 (Arcade, Pro and Elite) are technically completely identical, the differences are ONLY in the configuration.

Features and Features

The central processor of the Xbox 360 is called Xenon. The processor was developed by IBM and uses PowerPC technology. Xenon has 3 cores and runs at 3.2 GHz. The volume of the second level cache is 1 MB. The maximum theoretical processor power is 115.2 GFLOPS (billions of floating point operations per second).

The video subsystem for the Xbox 360 was developed by ATI Technologies Corporation (now a division of AMD Corporation) and operates at a frequency of 500 MHz. The Xenos chip has a very complex architecture that allows the implementation of the most advanced graphics technologies. Supported high resolutions HD 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080p.

The Xbox 360 has 512 MB of GDDR3 memory on board with a 128-bit bus and a frequency of 700 MHz. Memory is dynamically distributed between the processor and video subsystem.

All games created for the Xbox 360 feature multi-channel surround sound in Dolby Digital 5.1. The system is capable of playing up to 256 audio channels simultaneously and processing up to 320 audio channels in 16-bit, 48 kHz format. All audio files for Xbox 360 games are provided in Microsoft's native XMA format. The built-in MPEG-2 codec is responsible for decoding and playing back audio in DVD movies. VC-1, WMV and WMV HD formats are used to play streaming and other video. Windows Media Player 11 technologies are used to process streaming video.

The Xbox 360 uses a 12x-speed DVD-ROM drive for optical media. Games are distributed on dual-layer DVD-ROM discs. Most disks have regional protection. The drive can only play, but not write, optical discs and supports DVD±R and DVD±RW formats, as well as CD, CD-R/RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM XA, CD-Extra, WMA-CD, MP3- CD and JPEG Photo CD.

An external HD DVD optical drive could be purchased as a separate accessory. An external HD DVD drive connects to the Xbox 360 via a USB port and has two additional USB inputs on the front side. The HD DVD drive can only play, but not write, optical discs. A limited number of HD DVD drives for the Xbox 360 are sold complete with a universal remote control and a copy of director Peter Jackson's King Kong in HD DVD format. (At the moment, after the official statement by Toshiba that the HD DVD format has lost the “format war”, HD DVD drives are no longer produced).

Xbox 360 Hard Drive (hard drive) 20 GB (since 2008 60 GB for Pro version and 120GB for the Elite version) is not required to run most games, but is required to download information from the Internet and use other services. Xbox 360 has 3 USB ports. As a result, a maximum of 3 wired controllers can be connected to the Xbox 360. This limitation can be removed if you purchase a regular USB hub. In addition to wired ones, the Xbox 360 also supports wireless controllers. Their number is limited to four.

Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel. As an additional accessory, you can purchase a special controller for racing simulators - a wireless steering wheel with feedback (recoil).

Xbox Live Vision webcam comes with: an Xbox Live Gold card for a period of 1 month, as well as three games that have built-in support for this accessory. The camera can be used for video chats, sending photo messages via Xbox Live, in some games (C&C Tiberium wars, Burnout Paradise, You're in the Movies, etc.)

Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote The central, illuminated Xbox Guide button provides quick access to your digital library of movies, music, and games, and backlit buttons make the remote easy to find even in the dark of your home theater. - Turn your Xbox 360 system on and off without leaving your couch.
- The Xbox Guide button provides easy navigation through the Xbox Gamer Guide service.
- The Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote features buttons for playing music, viewing photos, and more.
- With the remote control you can control the opening and closing of the tray.
- The remote control supports universal functions of the TV and set-top box, including volume and mute buttons, as well as changing channels.
- Also has a Windows XP Media Center Edition button and supports Media Center Edition features.
- The A, B, X and Y buttons provide basic control of the Xbox 360 system, even without a controller.
- Illuminated and numbered buttons provide control even in the dark.

Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter. Compatible with home network A/B/G standards in the 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands. Power is supplied through the Xbox 360 USB port, eliminating cable clutter. Stream photos and music from a computer running Microsoft Windows XP, and stream recorded TV, movies, and videos from a computer running Microsoft Windows XP Media Center (Windows Vista Home Premium). Instructions on Microsoft.com (in English)

Xbox 360 VGA Cable. DV-15S VGA connector
Allows you to set the appropriate resolution technical specifications The TV device to which the console is connected with this cable.
- Resolutions supported by the cable:
640x480
848x480
1024x768
1280x720
1280x768
1280x1024
1360x768
1440x900 (16:10)
1680x1050(16:10)
1920x1080
- Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound output
- Shielded cable 2.5 m long

HDMI & Optical/RCA Audio adapter Microsoft. Shielded cable for transmitting high definition video images up to 1080p and audio using Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound output. The cable is included with your Xbox 360 Elite console.
- HDMI cable length - 2 meters

Xbox 360 Composite AV Cable. Cable for composite (SDTV) connection. Supports 640*480 resolution. This cable is included with the Xbox 360 Core/Arcade version.

Xbox 360 S-Video AV Cable. With this cable you can achieve a little best quality pictures on a regular TV without HD support, compared to a composite cable. The cable has connectors for transmitting Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound audio signals. The cable length is 2.5 m. The cable is protected from interference.

Xbox 360 Component HD AV Cable. Using this cable, you can connect your Xbox 360 to LCD and plasma panels, as well as high-definition HD TVs (480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p). The cable combines Component (Y, Pr, Pb) connectors (red, blue, green - combined together on the wire), Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, as well as a Composite connector (yellow) for connecting to regular TVs without support for the high definition standard HD. The cable length is 2.5 m. The cable is protected from interference.

Xbox 360 Advanced SCART AV Cable. Cable for connection via RGB-SCART connectors. With separated chromaticity R-B-G (Red-Blue-Green).
This cable only transmits SDTV (480i). You will get the highest picture quality on your TV without HD support.

Messenger Kit- a keyboard built into the joystick for quickly typing messages when communicating on Xbox Live or MSN. The backlit keyboard allows you to type in the dark. It was never officially released in Russia. Sold only with applied Latin letters.

Wireless Headset- wireless headset, operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency range at a distance of up to 9 meters from the console. The built-in battery lasts up to 8 hours. Charging is carried out using the device that comes with the kit.
It turned out to be not very popular, because... its price is very high, and the quality of speech transmission in the first revisions caused a lot of controversy among users.

Headset. Wired headset for voice communication. Comes complete with Xbox consoles 360 Pro/Premium and Elite. Complete with Elite - black, complete with Pro/Premium - white.

Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack. Special Ni-MH batteries (nickel-metal hydride) for a wireless gamepad (joystick).

Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit. Charger for the Rechargeable Battery Pack, which allows you to recharge batteries from a USB port (the gamepad is still operational). The Play & Charge Kit includes one battery (Rechargeable Battery Pack)

Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit. Dock station for fast charging of batteries Rechargeable Battery Pack for wireless gamepads.

Xbox 360 Memory Unit. Memory card for Xbox 360, needed to save games and user profiles; they are available in 64, 256 and 512MB. Memory cards are included with the Xbox 360 Core/Arcade. The Xbox 360 Arcade comes with a 512MB card; 64MB cards are currently not sold and are not used with consoles.

Special Edition Faceplates- removable front panels. Allows you to change the external part of the Xbox 360.

Xbox Live

There are two options for connecting to Xbox Live services - Silver and Gold.

Silver Access is completely free for all Xbox 360 owners. In this mode, the user can create his own profile, participate in online forums, access the Xbox Live Arcade and Marketplace sections and communicate with other Xbox 360 owners through text, voice and video chats . Silver access does not allow you to join online games/competitions on Xbox Live, but some games have their own independent means of communication over the Internet and can be played without restrictions by Silver access users.

Gold access includes all the functionality of Silver plus support for online competitions via the Xbox Live network. An Xbox Live Gold subscription costs €59.99 per year. Each Xbox Live Gold account is linked to a specific Xbox 360. To transfer your account to a new Xbox 360, you must register for a Windows Live ID and provide information about the system and its owner.

The Xbox Live Marketplace is an online marketplace where Xbox 360 users can download a variety of content, from videos and game demos to full versions of Xbox Live Arcade games and additional stages, weapons, costumes and other items for already released games. products. Using the Xbox 360 Dashboard, users can customize the appearance of weapons, clothing, and other elements of their heroes, cars, and more. A hard drive is required to save information downloaded from the Xbox Live Marketplace. For loading paid content You need in-game currency, the so-called Microsoft Points, which can be purchased using credit cards and prepaid cards.

Xbox Live Arcade is an online game distribution service. In addition to classic projects such as Pac-Man, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved, Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting and UNO, the service offers both completely new games - for example, Assault Heroes, and classic hits from other entertainment systems - for example, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Zuma. The price of one game ranges from 5 to 15 euros.

In November 2006, Microsoft launched Xbox Live Video, an online store where Xbox 360 owners can “rent” series and films from MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, Turner Broadcasting and CBS and Warner Bros. and Paramount. The video is presented in VC-1 format with a resolution of 720p and multi-channel surround sound in Dolby Digital 5.1. Full-length movies from Xbox Live Video must be viewed within two weeks of purchase and completed within 24 hours of first playback. After this period, you will have to pay for viewing again. Individual episodes of television series can be purchased without restrictions on the number of views. You can also copy TV series to other Xbox 360s at your discretion. For now, this service operates exclusively in the United States, but there are plans to expand its scope of activity to the European region.

New Xbox Experience

On November 19, 2008, the Dashboard was updated. The design of the Xbox 360 shell has completely changed. “Avatars” have appeared (something similar to Mii), now you can create your own character who will participate in all your movements through the Xbox 360 menu.

Here are some changes that have happened to Dashboard:

1. When you first launch NXE you will be shown a gorgeous CGI promo film with lots of cool effects, etc.
2. Smooth animation. Game and video content is accompanied by normal boxart, video by posters, and music by album covers. Also, all this is accompanied by a small video. For example, when selecting the PES 09 demo, there will be a “square” instead of a static picture short video from the game.
3. The sound has changed. The dashboard sounds have become somewhat more aggressive, and new sound The inclusion Guide is amazing.
4. The text input menu is better and very, very blue. However, the color can be changed.
5. The pulsating Xbox 360 icon in the corner on the right shows your connection to Live, and the gamertags of your friends who are currently online are shown in the top corner.
6. The effect of moving between tabs and menus has a relaxing effect.
7. With the usual dashboard theme in Friends Tab, spaceships, guitars and gamepads from the console can be seen in the background. The “night” theme includes streets and other city attributes.
8. Using downloadable themes, developers will be able to change almost the entire NXE, the new toolkit allows this
9. The Spotlight tab changes depending on your preferences. For example, if you download a lot of movies, more new movies will be covered there. Well, if you play a lot of shooters, you will be advised to download the demo version Ghost Recon For example.
10. Avatars have over 400 different settings appearance. For example, jewelry and costumes. All the clothes for them were designed by London fashion designers, and they themselves were made by RARE. Avatars' movements are very smooth, there are a lot of animations. They are always happy. Soon after the launch of NXE, the assortment will be replenished with clothing from games and clothing from popular brands like Nike.
11. It will also be possible to receive “wearable” items for Avatars, which will be tied to achievements. For example, guitars from Guitar Hero for achievements in the World Tour.

12. Full installation of games on the console’s hard drive is possible; a DVD disc will only be needed to launch the game, during gameplay the drive will not be activated.

Avatar example

Parental control
- Decide what online and offline games your children will play.
- Set protection levels for games and DVDs.
- Use a password to protect your family settings.

On the Xbox they were called "Parental Controls" and on the Xbox 360 the concept was expanded to a new feature called "Family Settings". Family Settings performs two functions on the Xbox 360.

For offline games, family settings can be set to grant or restrict access to games based on the European Computer and Video Game Rating System (PEGI) rating. For online gaming, family settings can be used to limit access to content and contacts as chosen by parents.

Set-top box control
Console controls operate every time you turn on the Xbox 360 and help parents monitor not only games, but also movies and network access.

Access the Family Settings feature from the System tab.
Go to "Family Settings" from the "System" tab and select "Console Controls" from the next menu. The Console Controls menu contains the following options:
“Console Controls” menu.
"Game ratings" Xbox 360 reads the PEGI rating from the disc (information from the European rating system computer and video games) assigned to this game. Choose games for your child, rated from 3+ to 18+.
"Original Xbox games" (Original games for Xbox). Original Xbox games do not contain the same encoded data as Xbox 360 games, so the Xbox 360 does not recognize the PEGI ratings of original Xbox games. Therefore, you can either ban all original Xbox games or allow them all. The choice is yours.
"Set pass code" Sign in with your account Passport Network to set a separate password to protect your family settings and ensure that you are the only person who can access or change the settings.

Toshiba-Samsung TS-H943 There were 3 versions of the Samsung drive - ms12 (the very first consoles), ms25 and ms28. Until June 2006, Sasmung version ms25 was installed, starting from June 2006 ms28 was installed. Recently, Samsung drives are installed only on the Premium version; new Xbox 360 consoles with HDMI do not include Sasmung drives. All versions of the drive are flashed using software.

• Hitachi-LG GDR-3120L There have been a huge number of revisions of this drive. Until August 2006 it was produced with revisions 32/36/40/46/47/58/59, after August 2006 it was supplied with revision 78, and starting from January 2007 with revision 79. B Xbox consoles 360 with HDMI output can only be installed on Hitachi 79. All versions of the drive are firmware.
• Philips-BenQ VAD6038 There are 2 versions of this drive - 62430C and 64930C, installed only in Xbox 360 consoles with HDMI output. All versions of the drive are firmware.

BenQ-Philips-LiteOn DG-16D2S Installed in Xbox 360 released after 2008-04-20 (see on the back of the console case). The quietest of all drives. The firmware from "Team Jungle Presents IXtreme 1.5 firmware" for this drive was released on 12/23/2008. The version of this drive was banned along with the rest in the fourth wave of bans.

Philips & Lite-On DG-16D2S-09C This drive was first seen in August-September 2009 on Elite consoles (120Gb) with Forza game 3 Motorsport. At the moment, this drive cannot be flashed.

"Ban" (denying access) on Xbox Live

All "drive firmware" versions are monitored by Microsoft and your console can (and will) be banned from Xbox system live during . Periodically 1-2 times a year, Microsoft carries out “cleaning” of the network Xbox service live from users who play on “fixed” consoles and violate Terms of use. Users who are caught by the system using a patched console when trying to log into Xbox live receive a window with a message that their console has been blocked.

X: 0000-F001
Y: 00A8-6820
Z: 8015-190D

Banned\? | Wireless:
w: 0000-0021
X: 0000-F001
Y: 00A8-6840
Z: 8015-190D

Fourth wave of bans (November 2009)

During the bath the following happens:
- Inability to access Xbox Live

Inability to install games on HDD (hard drive) (At the moment, private masters can unlock this function)
- Inability to use Windows Media Center extender (That is, you will not be able to watch movies that are on your computer, only DVD movies from discs.)
- Inability to obtain data from a damaged profile (It is not possible to copy your game saves to another external storage device (memory card), and also to copy GamerTag, the only way is to restore your account on a new console, but in this case you will lose all updates and game saves, i.e. everything you had on HDD)

Everyone who used “flashed” drives was blocked, regardless of the firmware version, the drive version, the use of patched games, as well as those who played Xbox Live on licensed games and the rest of the time on pirated copies. This ban occurred on 100% of all consoles that were patched.

Some information is taken from open sources.

The Xbox 360 Slim consoles were discontinued in early 2013. At the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2013, Microsoft introduced a new model of the Xbox 360 - version E.

For some time in Russia, the remains of the Xbox 360 Slim were on sale, but now they are completely gone, and the Xbox 360 E, which is still in production, remains on sale.

Xbox 360 E is the latest Xbox 360 model at the end of 2014.

E is not Elite!

Many people remember that in December 2006 Microsoft released a special version of the console - Elite. This modification was also sometimes called the Xbox 360 E. But it has nothing in common with the modern E model!

In essence, the Elite was not a separate version of the console, but a special package. A headset for communication and a 120 GB hard drive were added to the standard set of “console and gamepad”. But these additions could also be purchased by owners of “non-elite” consoles - Arcade and Pro.

These consoles were produced until March 2010, when they were replaced by Xbox 360S(Slim). And in March 2013, Slim replaced the Xbox 360 E.

So, if you want the latest model of Xbox 360, buy the Xbox 360 E.

If for some reason (for example, aesthetic) you need Slim, then you can find it from sellers of used consoles. The likelihood that some store has a new Xbox 360 Slim lying around in stock is almost zero.

How is the Xbox 360 E different from the Slim?

The electronics of the new Xbox 360 E remained almost the same as the S, the main changes affected the appearance and connectors:

1. Design. The shape of the body has been changed (see pictures below). The console is now available only in black (there was a limited edition of blue consoles, but it is gradually disappearing from sale). The body is now half glossy, half matte.
2. Buttons. The Xbox 360 S had touch-sensitive power and eject buttons. In the E model they are replaced with mechanical ones.
3. Connectors. The number of USB connectors was reduced to 4 (Slim had 5). The proprietary audio-video connector has been replaced with a standard 3.5 mm port (accordingly, the video cable included in the kit has also been replaced). The connector for connecting the power cable has also changed.

To summarize, we can say that Xbox 360 E is Slim in an updated case. Therefore, if you need the latest model of the set-top box,

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What better than xbox 360 or Xbox One? To make a choice in favor of the Xbox 360 or Xbox One, let's take a brief excursion into history. Box 360 is the second console from Microsoft, first appearing on the market ten years ago. Over the years, the console has undergone several transformations. The latest E series comes with a 250 or 500 GB hard drive and an SSD, with or without a Kinect sensor.

One appeared on the Russian market at the end of 2014. These models also come in various configurations and differ not only in HHD size, 500 or 1000 GB, but also in installed full versions licensed games, the presence of certain accessories in the kit.

It’s difficult to draw a parallel: Xbox 360 vs Xbox One, because the latest model belongs to the next generation and, by definition, should be better. The only thing is that the cost is much more expensive. In the meantime, let's look at all the pros and cons of both the 360 ​​and the One generation.

Prices in online stores:

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Strengths of X box 360

The console is suitable for people of different ages, gender and social status. There is a huge collection of games released over the decade, both paid and free. This includes hits proven over the years, a lot interesting games for two on one monitor. And if they are not enough, you can always download digital versions through X Box Live.

A very useful invention is the Kinect sensor. It makes it possible to control the character using body movements. A special camera analyzes your movements and gestures, and then transmits the data to the game. Kinect is easy to play sport games, children's games, and those who watch their figure will enjoy numerous workouts and fitness games.

The next plus is the availability of free multimedia applications, television channels, Internet radio, which allow you to watch movies, news, sports reports and matches without additional devices. And the price of the console is almost two times lower than the cost of the second opponent.

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Xbox One Strengths

If you are an active gamer and have completed all levels on previous versions of consoles, this model is ideal for you. After all, many recent hits: Fallout 4, Nalo 5, Forza Horizon 2, Doom, Gears of War 4, Forza Motorsport 6, will launch only on new generation consoles. At the moment, the collection of games for the console is limited. In addition, it is only available to adult users.

If you have an Xbox 360, you'll appreciate convenient features like the ability to transfer your existing profile to One. In the summer, Microsoft announced the introduction of a backwards compatibility feature between the two set-top boxes being compared. And the streaming option will make it possible to reproduce the image not only on the TV, but also on any other device running Windows 10.

As you can see, each of the consoles is good in its own way. And if you have never owned a console before, by purchasing an X-Box 360, you will not miss out on anything significant. For avid gamers who bought a 360 model a long time ago, One will, of course, be more interesting to purchase.

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Today, the world of gamers is dominated and competed by the Xbox One and the fourth model of the PlayStation, but not everyone has yet decided which is better: the PS3 or the Xbox 360. Not everyone is a fan of new games, there are those who love the classics. And some consider it simply unacceptable to spend more than 15 thousand on a toy. They just need to figure out what is better - in order to make the right choice.

Which console is better to choose for the game: Xbox 360 or PS3?

Spoiler: there is no better one here. What Sonya is criticized for works great on Xbox, and vice versa. That's really the beauty of having two consoles: everyone can choose what suits them best. Let's see how these consoles differ: PS3 vs Xbox 360 - Fight!

Almost everyone was involved in comparing console graphics. And everyone tried in vain to look for any significant differences. Here it is worth understanding that there is no fundamental difference, everything depends not only on the console, but also on the video game, on the TV, and also on the connection: HDMI or these three multi-colored wires.

PS3 is often accused of having "cluttered" graphics. Yes, in some games, especially old ones, there is “soap”, but one cannot say that the graphics are really at a low level. If you are a very sophisticated connoisseur and a slightly degraded picture already hurts the eye, the Xbox 360 is definitely your choice. According to many tests, this console shows graphics a little, but better than on the PS3.

Performance and Durability

Here the consoles are not much different. For some time they complained about Sonya that after a short period of use it refused to work, in fact the console lasts for 5-6 years of playing with pleasure, or even more if you take care of it.

The same can be said about the Xbox 360. Although this is the brainchild of Microsoft, the console will have a long life if used correctly. True, there were rumors that she breaks discs while in a horizontal position. But they (rumors) can be equated to similar ones regarding PlayStation.

There is no need to compare the power and internal filling of consoles. On computers this is done in order to determine whether this or that game will work, but here it is enough to look whether the box with the disc is marked PS3 or Xbox 360. The technical potential of the consoles is almost the same, and it does not matter much, since the gamer You just don’t need to worry about it like you do on a PC. So in this matter it doesn’t matter whether you choose the Xbox 360 or the PlayStation 3.

Games

This is where adherents of one or another prefix clash with each other. And they clash even more harshly than in disputes about graphon. Games and the approach to purchasing them on Xbox 360 and PS3 are exactly the opposite.

Xbox 360

Pirates love this console. Because it, like Windows, is very easy to install hacked games on. You can “jailbreak” a console either by yourself or by using the services of a wizard who will immediately install a hundred video games, and you will no longer need them for a long time.

Buying licensed games here is almost more difficult. The online store is developing, but slowly, there are not often cool applications, promotions and everything in the same spirit. Discs are usually expensive. And who actually buys CDs in 2017?!

PS3

Things are completely different with PlayStation. It is possible to hack a console, but there are few craftsmen who can do it well. And it’s very difficult to install a pirated video game on an unhacked Sonya. The developers tried to do everything so that people would buy games from them.

And they buy games from them. Yes, the prices are the same as on Xbox, but if you don’t buy them on disc media, but buy them through the PS Store, you can save a lot. Almost always, various promotions and games can be snatched up for 300–500 rubles. It's also worth taking into account the fact that both consoles will see their prices drop soon as the new generation finally takes over the video game industry.

Exclusives

For many, the ways in which games are acquired are not as important as the games themselves. And PlayStation and Xbox compete in this too. And the first one greatly surpasses the brainchild from Microsoft in terms of the number of truly noticeable exclusives.

PS3 Exclusives:

And nothing has been said here yet about games such as Resistance, Killzone, God of War and a couple of other similar ones - worthy, but not very standout.

Xbox 360 Exclusives:

Here we also take into account those games that are really popular and known to very, very many people. In addition to them, there is also a huge bunch of different small exclusives.

Accessories

In this aspect, the consoles again differ from each other. PlayStation 3 supports a large number of joysticks from different manufacturers. If you feel sorry for two or three thousand for a new controller, you can buy any Chinese one and give it to your friends when they come to play Mortal Combat. And also on Sonya there is such a thing as PS Movie. It's a small gamepad with a ball at the end. To control it, you need to additionally buy a special camera - PS Eye. After that, you can play all sorts of things like dancing or boxing. Quite inconvenient, since for normal play you need two PS Movies and a camera. But for shooters, you can buy a machine gun and then everything goes through in one breath and is very easy - you feel like you’re in a shooting gallery.

With the Xbox 360 it's the other way around. Joysticks, unlike PS, are only suitable for original ones. No other can be connected. They also run on batteries, rather than built-in batteries. But instead of the inconvenient PS Movie, there is Kinect. It's just a camera that captures your movements without any additional controllers and allows you to play a variety of games and sports. You can do this either alone or with friends. The thing is much more convenient.

Bottom line

Which console should you choose? PS3 or Xbox 360? If you:

• love getting games for free and don’t worry too much about the online component;
• love outdoor games or interactive sports;
• fan of various shooters;
• connoisseur of high graphics.

Then you should definitely get the Xbox 360.

If you:

• you don’t spare money on games, but you do spare money on controllers;
• love when you only need to click on a button in the online store and after that you can calmly start playing;
• have seen enough reviews on Heavy Rain or Uncharted.