Microsoft Xbox 360

742 reviews

May, 2013

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Portability (28)
Design (6)
Connectivity (5)
Family (2)
Usability (2)

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alaTest has collected and analysed 742 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the game selection and usability are generally positive. The connectivity and design also get good ratings, but some have doubts about the value for money.

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We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Game Consoles the Microsoft Xbox 360 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Hannah Bouckley (t3.com)

Xbox 360 Slim review with video

Microsoft told us to expect an announcement much bigger than the renaming of Project Natal to Microsoft Kinect, and while the Xbox 360 Slim is by no means an earth-shattering unveiling, there is more than enough for owners of the more portly version of...

Built-in WiFi ; Slimline design ; Larger hard drive

Incompatible with old Xbox HDs ; No Blu-ray ; Lacks media storage capability

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by: James Rivington (techradar.com)

Microsoft Xbox 360 250GB

The new Xbox 360 250GB (also known as the Xbox 360 S) is the highly anticipated redesign of the five year old Microsoft console. What's more, it's out in UK stores now.

Sexy design ; It's quiet ; Built-in Wi-Fi ; Touch buttons ; Xbox Live

No HDMI cable in the box ; Uses disc tray ; Still mangles game discs ; External power brick ; No Blu-ray

New adopters get a great console for a great price at £189.99, and while we wouldn't tell current 360 owners to rush out and upgrade (especially if you've already invested in larger hard drives and wireless peripherals for the old console), it's...

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by: Andy Robinson (techradar.com)

Microsoft Xbox 360 with NXE review

The Xbox 360 was the first mass-market hi-def entertainment system to hit the market, and now three years later it's hit a price point truly accessible to every household - credit crunch or not. The new interface is smoother, slicker-looking and yes,...

New interface ; Great rice ; Loads of games ; Many of which run better on Xbox than PS3 ; Xbox Live is the best

No Blu-ray

Nov, 2008

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Microsoft Xbox 360 S 250GB review

The original model may have been beset with hardware failures, but Microsoft's Xbox 360 is still our favourite games console of the current generation – thanks to smooth HD graphics, an amazing range of software, a great joypad and a well-conceived...

The new model is a great boon to those buying their first 360, but unless your current 360 is driving you mad with its racket then upgrading isn’t essential.

Jul, 2010

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Recommended!

Expert review by: Hugo Jobling (trustedreviews.com)

Microsoft Xbox 360 250GB

Is it an Xbox 360 Slim? Is it an Xbox 360 S? No, it's an Xbox 360 250GB!

Put simply, the Xbox 360 250GB is the best Xbox Microsoft has made thus far. It's better featured, with more USB ports and built-in wireless, its more energy efficient internals mean it's quieter and less power-hungry than its predecessors and, perhaps...

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by: Luke Westaway (cnet.co.uk)

Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim review

Microsoft's Xbox 360 Slim offers improvements over its predecessors in every area, with reduced fan noise, a 250GB hard drive and great looks. It's really good value and, with the brilliant selection of HD games available for the platform, we think...

Looks fantastic ; Slimmer and lighter than previous models ; Very little fan noise ; Great value for money

Cooling fan in power brick ; No HDMI cable included ; Chassis collects fingerprints like nobody's business

If you're new to the world of the Xbox, this console is the best way to get started. There are also plenty of reasons to upgrade if you're already a devoted fan

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by: Prasad Naik (techtree.com)

Microsoft Xbox 360 250GB

Good for gaming, but the PS3 can do a lot more for almost the same price

Smaller and more stylish, quieter operation, lower power consumption, more USB ports, built-in Wi-Fi

No HDMI cable in the bundle, cannot use standard notebook hard drives instead of the proprietary ones, external power brick is smaller but still there, runs hotter than before, USB ports too close to each other, no Blu-ray playback, no web browser

Sep, 2010

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Consumer review by: bendover321 (cnet.co.uk)

Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim

The Xbox 360 S which I have now had for 3 Months has not let me down and is overall a magnificent console. It has a variety of games and it has an easy user interface. I was surprised how it came with everything including a headset/ mic, but not a...

Sleek and slim. Easy to connect with kinect. hard to hear noisy cooling fan. Has a great selection of games. Great Online Service

Prone to scratches and fingerprints. No HDMI? Pay to play with friends

Mar, 2011

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Consumer review by: Barrie Spandoogled Sutcliffe (cnet.co.uk)

Microsoft Xbox 360 Slim

i have the elite was going to go for new 1 with it being smaller but whats the point in paying over the odds for summert smaller and bulit in wireless no point wen i use the ethernet cable plus ya can buy a second hand wirless adaptor for 30 quid

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the gloss finish thats why ps3 ditched the gloss look and went for matte finish

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review by: Mark Laverty (cnet.co.uk)