I had one of the original XBOX 360 consoles before the days of HDMI.
Time for a new one I thought with HDMI, black in colour and a bigger hard drive.
Console is really great but makes a fair amount of noise.
Now a week after my purchase I see a new one is coming out next month which is smaller and quieter in operation and looks more elegant when on its side.
Back to this one.
Worked first time with no issues hooked up to my 1080p TV via my Sony AMP and HDMI (Note, HDMI cable is NOT provided so order a Amazon one the same time).
Unit comes with two controllers and one wired headset.
The first remote I tried was not paired with the XBOX, perhaps the other one was, so I had to press the connect button on the remote and console to get them to hook up.
Being a keen energy watcher and for those who care, the console in standby uses 1.7 watts of power which is about £1.61 a year.
In operation this value is between 50 and 90 watts depending on what the console is up to.
HD 1080p movies in via your internet connection and Microsoft Zune can also be watched on this console and after a 7Gb download of Xanadu I must admit in being impressed with the picture quality and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound (Current consoles only support Dolby Digital Sound but perhaps the new model will do more?).
At the current price with two controllers and Forza Motorsports 3 I think I made a good purchase.
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Manufacturer's Description
The limited edition Forza Motorsport 3 Super Elite Bundle features more storage space than ever before coming complete with a 250GB Hard Drive on a limited edition console, 2 Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers, as well as an Xbox 360 Headset and a Standard Edition copy of Forza Motorsport 3.
Forza Motorsport 3
Forza Motorsport is the Xbox 360's answer to Gran Turismo and returns in Forza Motorsport 3 as the most complete driving simulator yet.
This sequel's goal isn't just realism though but accessibility, with plenty of features to suit every kind of gamer and car enthusiast. Backed by breathtaking HD graphics and bone-jarring physics, players take the wheel of more than 400 of the most-beloved cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the globe, while new customisation and sharing tools will further fuel the imaginations of the thriving "Forza Motorsport" community on Xbox LIVE.
 Rival cars react to your every move, particularly if you get too close |
 The new rewind option makes a perfect lap a lot easier |
 Car models feature 10 times the detail of previous games, at 4 times the resolution |
 The new in-car view is just one of the new features |
With hundreds of cars and tracks on offer the amount of choice could be daunting if not for the newly improved career mode. The game is able to analyse the way you play and the kind of cars and races you enjoy for the ultimate personalised experience.
The artificial intelligence of your rival racers is just as advanced, with some panicking if you get too close and all racing according to their own styles - not just staying stuck to the racing line. With an even more expansive suite of online options, all filtered according to your skill level, this may be the only racing game you'll ever need on Xbox.
Key Features- Real driving simulator: The most realistic driving experience ever, with amazing new features such as an in-car driving view and vehicle rollovers.
- Garage greed: Over 400 cars from 50 different manufactures, all rendered in greater detail than ever before and moving at a super smooth 60 frames per second.
- Track events: Over 100 tracks to race on, including the Le Mans course, and over 200 different events from circuit and drag racing to drift and timed events.
- Chauffer driven: Optional driving aids include automatic-braking and a rewind feature - which lets you retry a section of a lap whenever you want.
- YouRace: New online modes including in-game videos you can create and upload and extra livery customisation options and rewards for the best creators.
Xbox 360 Super Elite Specifications
Xbox 360 Super Elite is a sleek, customisable gaming and entertainment system, which 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 this console package includes a 250GB hard drive. Along with storing files, the hard drive will make the Xbox 360 backward-compatible with part of the existing Xbox game library.
Control your Gameplay
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 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
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 items 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.
The Xbox LIVE Experience
Xbox LIVE Membership Overview
| Xbox LIVE features two levels of membership, the free Silver and the paid Gold. Xbox LIVE® Silver Memberships
Xbox LIVE® Gold Memberships
Xbox LIVE® Gold Packs and Subscription Cards Microsoft® Points |  | ||
Xbox LIVE Services Overview
 | Xbox LIVE® Marketplace Xbox LIVE Marketplace is your one stop gaming and entertainment shop. Download new game content, try out game demos before you buy, watch trailers of upcoming games, try and buy great arcade titles, and purchase new themes and gamer pictures to customize your Xbox 360® Dashboard and Gamercard. You can also download and watch the latest HD movies and TV shows, music videos and more.
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1Hard drive recommended for LIVE, and is required for some features. LIVE Gold membership and/or other fees may apply. See xbox.com/live.
2Games and downloadable content sold separately.
3256 MB memory unit or greater required to customize avatars.
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