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Xbox 360 Console Includes 60GB Hard Drive | 
| From: Microsoft
Buy New: $299.99
New (17) Used (10) from $225.00
Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 1540
Platform: Xbox 360
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Edition: Pro 60 GB
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1
MPN: XBOX360PRO60GB
Model: B4J-00174
UPC: 882224729178
EAN: 0882224729178
ASIN: B001BZ3PY6
Release Date: July 31, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | White finish | | • | 60GB hard drive | | • | Wireless controller | | • | Customizable interface | | • | Go online with Xbox Live |
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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, and in the process puts true Next-Gen power right at your fingertips.  | | Xbox 360, shown with wireless controller, is a sleek, customizable gaming and entertainment system | Under the Hood
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 loaded with 10 MB of embedded DRAM, 48-way parallel floating-point dynamically scheduled shader pipelines and Unified shader architecture. 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 60GB 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. 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.  | | Xbox 360 can manage your games, your online friends, and your personal digital library | 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 Xbox Live. The Xbox Live Silver Membership included with the console 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. You can also update to a Xbox Live Gold Membership at anytime for even more benefits. The separately sold wireless adapter supports the common 802.11a, -b, and -g standards.
What's in the Box?
- Xbox 360 console
- 60GB detachable hard drive
- Wireless controller
- Xbox Live headset
- Standard AV cable
- Ethernet cable
- Detachable faceplate
- Xbox Live Silver membership
Product Description
Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro System Xbox 360 60GB
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| Customer Reviews: Read 25 more reviews...
 Some things to note about this product August 16, 2008
Dan (NJ)
117 out of 126 found this review helpful
Things to note about this product:
-If you are looking at this in Aug. 08 then note that this is NOT the Jasper console, these consoles are the newer bundles they created to clear inventory of Falcon boards while they work on inventory of Jaspers (The Jaspers were to be produced in August and that is what they are doing right now. Producing, not releasing for retail sale -yet-) When the stores sell out of ALL Falcon units they will start putting Jasper units on the shelves. Two tips for spotting a Jasper: 1. Check the wattage information, it should be below 175w. 2. Check the manufacture date. Jaspers should be manufactured during August 2008 or later. (I'm pretty sure I have this in another spot in my post but I'll put it at the top also, for easier access.
-This console will be reduced in price once again in early September. The new price-tag on these Pro bundles will be $299.99 (Edit: Next information may now give issues, as Amazon has done a bait and swap with their policy and removed their 30-day protection as of the 31st of August. Very low, Amazon, very low. If you bought a system before the change and before the 30 day period of the price drop you may still be able to get your price matched, but it will likely be a headache. See new section at bottom for possible ideas) Do not panic if you bought one at the $349.99 price. Why? Amazon has a price guarantee, meaning for 30 days if the price of any product goes down, you are entitled to cash back to price match the new cost. So in early September check back here when the price goes down so that you can get 50 dollars back.
-The September consoles are when 'technically' the new Jaspers should start rolling off the assembly line and into stores. HOWEVER there is a technicality with this. They may have them in the stores warehouses, but won't put them on the shelves til all of that store's FALCON units have been sold. This includes all the falcon units from that store's warehouses. All Falcon units must go first before they start selling Jaspers. Keep an eye on the wattage information to confirm your Jasper units. As the new GPU should reduce the PSU wattage requirements. (currently they all use 175w) Also, look at the manufacture dates. Any console that was manufactured from mid to late Aug. 2008 and on should be Japsers. As you know, they said they would manufacture the Jaspers in August, so that is the manufacture starting points you want to look for.
That is technically all the current information available. Did a lot of research on this, since I'm currently in the market. Hope this helps all of you future buyers, as well as those of you who have already made a purchase.
Edit: According to the member who posted a comment if you ordered before Sept. 1 directly from Amazon and are still within 30 days, you will be able to get your price matched to the current price tag. However ONLY if you ordered directly from Amazon and not another retailer that sold via Amazon. If you don't fit this category continue reading below.
If you didn't order directly from Amazon: So Amazon basically pulled a fast one one people, on the 31st of August they discontinued the price guarantee. Gee thanks, Amazon! Way to screw over your customers. You may still be able to convince customer support that because of the fact that you bought when the policy was still active that you should be covered still since they made a guarantee to you at the date of purchase. If after trying to get your money from Amazon you still don't meet with results, what you can do is return the 360 if you are still within the return period and get another 360 now that the price has gone down. Amazon provides free return shipping on some products so you may not have to pay for that. You wait for your refund, get a new 360 at 50 dollars cheaper and the shipping a 2nd time should still be free since all products over x dollar amount qualify for free super-saver shipping. Just don't TELL them that is why you are returning it. Say the unit scratches up your disks or something since that is a common problem with some of these older units.
Product review (obligatory since someone pointed it out in comments): Solid system, great graphics, has been known to give RROD issues but should be fixed with Jaspers so will lead to an even more solid system. Tons of fun, great games. The list goes on.
Will you still love me...when I'm 60gb? August 1, 2008
Christopher Deweese (Kansas City)
58 out of 61 found this review helpful
Just picked up the new 60gb sku of the Xbox 360 and have a few things to report. My main reason for getting this was mainly due to getting the RRoD on my first 360 (which was purchased when Gears of War came out). Microsoft, of course, sent me a replacement unit in March of 2008. However, the replacement ended up sounding worse than my original. The fan was louder. The disc drive was louder. I heard all kinds of weird chirps and whirs coming out of it, which was very distracting and irritating. Needless to say, I was not pleased.
I began hearing about the new mother boards and power supplies being shipped with the newer sku's and started to get intrigued. Could Microsoft finally be solving the dreaded RRoD problem? Supposedly, the newer mother boards included a smaller, 65nm chipset that produced less heat and required the fans to spin slower (hence less noise and overheating). Many of you have probably heard of the Falcon chipset or the Jasper chipset. Well, I can't really tell which one my unit has, but I can tell you there are some improvements.
The new 60gb 360 has the 175 watt power supply. It is smaller and lighter than the original power brick. The console does run a little quieter and cooler. I would not say that it runs whisper quiet, but it's not nearly as loud as my original or replacement unit. The disc drive runs a little quieter as well. According to the label, my unit was manufactured in June of 2008, so I assume it has the Falcon chipset in it. If anyone has more information about these chipsets, please enlighten me.
It comes with an HDMI port, which I really like. I will say that after I connected the console to my TV, the image seemed a lot brighter than with component cables. I had to turn down the brightness on my TV, but it looked fine then.
The console comes preloaded with several demos, including Pac-man, Geometry Wars, and several others I can't remember. It has a full version of Hexic installed. After I transferred my game saves and gamer profile, I had about 45gb of storage left on the hard drive. Plenty of room for other demos and whatnot.
Getting it connected to Xbox Live took no time at all. Set up was straight forward and easy. I certainly hope that this sku stands the test of time (at least until the Xbox 720 comes out). So far, I like what I see.
 Broken Already (after only 4 days!) EDIT - NOW HAS RROD August 5, 2008
James Gabriel
41 out of 63 found this review helpful
** Quick Update (8/5/08) - I tried the system today at 11:30pm for one last try, and the problem has gotten even worst, this time I was met with the Red Ring of Death. I am defintely getting this thing repaired or exchanged. **
I am appalled to say that after almost three years, Microsoft still hasn't been able to fix all the problems of the Xbox 360. When I first recieved my 360, I couldn't wait to "Jump In" and start playing it immediately, which I did for the last four days ever since I bought the system. That is until yesterday when I was plagued with a problem many 360 users have had. Not the Red Ring of Death, but a problem that is suprisingly just as common among many xbox 360 users. The 360 stopped reading discs. Not just 360 games, but also xbox original games, and even Dvds!
Also a word of caution - this system does not contain the new Jasper chip-set which is one of the reasons I waited so long to buy this system.
If you are thinking of buying the Xbox 360 60gb, wait until September when the Jasper chip ships out which hopefully will improve all of the previous problems of the Xbox 360.
I've waited more than patiently to buy this system since it was first released in November, 2005 waiting for the most problem-free updated system. However I am extremely disappointed that after much saving of money, zen-like patience, the xbox 360 fails, even after all Microsoft's technical reworkings. I It's a great system if only it didn't fail so much. Unfortunately it does, and this my friends, is extrememly depressing. Now I must wait another 2-4 more weeks after waiting almost 3 years.
- James Gabriel
Same junk new Hard Drive August 23, 2008
The Bandit King (NJ,USA)
22 out of 53 found this review helpful
The new 60GB units still use the same old faulty unreliable Falcon chipset and motherboards. These are still just as prone to break (Red Ring of Death or RROD if you prefer) as all the other units. Buyer beware, if your buying this for yourself then consider this your warning, please do not buy this for a family member especially younger children as this will quickly become far to big of a time consuming excerise for any parent to deal with. I personally had 11 360's and spent over 24 hours on the phone with Microsoft Tech support over a nine month period trying to get a 360 that works, naturally given the review score I never did get a working one. Please spare your self the frustration and do not be decieved this is the exact same broken console from three years ago.
 Not impressive at all... September 25, 2008
Ke Sun
21 out of 34 found this review helpful
I bought a Xbox 360 that was made in July of 2008 just this week, and today I am returning it. I still prefer my PS3, and below is why.
Note: I have once owned both Xbox and PS3, so the comparison of the two below is just for description purpose, and not that I am purposely trying to berate the Xbox. This review all in all is just my personal opinion.
1. The size of this console is about the same as the PS3. However, it also has a huge power block that comes with it, making it a bit more difficult to arrange room on my gaming center to place it.
2. The Xbox 360 has always had RRoD problems, and much of the cause is bad air flow within the system, components overheat and they just die. I tried to figure out where it takes in air and where it exhausts. After "feeling" the air flow with my hand (not very scientific), I found out that air mostly gets sucked in from the bottom of the console (at vertical position). So you should not position it vertically to block the air vents. However, after 2 hours of game play, I still can't really "feel" the air exhausting from the back of the console, while the fans are loud and running. Compared to the PS3, which runs quietly and has a strong air flow that you can even feel with a hand, I can see why the Xbox 360 would have heat issues, and amazed at how MS didn't fix this.
3. The "inhaling" design and color of the Xbox 360 is great, other than the giant power block... But the plastic around the hard drive and DVD drive feels really cheap. The controller also has 4 bright color gummy drop buttons that makes it feel like a toy at times. Just my personal opinion. The hybrid HD cable and headset are made of cheap plastic. The console actually sounds like a PC when it's running, there is a noticeable humming noise from the fans even when the DVD is not in use. If you play games, the DVD noise is very noticeable.
4. Crapware on my Xbox 360!!!??? Yes... after unboxing my Xbox 360 and turning it on to check the harddrive contents, MS had already loaded couple hundreds of megs of commercials and trial games on my Xbox 360. It was just like unboxing a Dell PC. However a quick format of the harddrive erased all the crapware.
5. Xbox Live isn't free. On the PS3 you can play a lot of games online with voice chat and text message FOR FREE. The PS Store has some ads. On the Xbox 360, you have to pay $50 a year to get exactly the same thing.
6. The price of Xbox 360 is $300 right now. However, if you add in the wireless card, rechargeable batteries for the controller, and Xbox Live, you are paying around $500. This all comes standard on the PS3.
I guess to sum it up, for me it's just a value difference. For people that like the Xbox 360 I can totally understand, many people have friends whom they want to play with on Xbox Live, and a lot of good American games are on this system.
However, being a software engineer that works in a hardware company, I still suggest you to think twice about getting this system. Software wise, it's very MS style, the Xbox interface is cumbersome and crowded and has a lot of ads. Hardware wise, if you heard about the recent news on the failure rate (70% at launch, 15% with Falcon, sub-10% with Jasper) of this product, you should know MS released this product immaturely and they still face a lot of design problems they can't solve yet.
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