Xbox 360 - Solid step into the next generation.

I am a XBox 360 gamers the first hour, so the December 2, 2005 and have been reporting almost but praise for the new console from Microsoft. One thing I must say directly in advance: how big this step in the "Next Generation" is depends greatly depend on whether the Xbox 360 operates on an HD TV or not. The experience is indeed on a conventional TV is not really bad but not good enough for most to upgrade to the new generation. Much graphic quality get the games now times on the higher resolution, is it operated on a HD TV, the Xbox360 a Up2Date Gamer PC in every way. Especially on graphical highlights like "Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter" I was very impressed - on the PC which is less convincing higher investment costs possible.

Which brings us already to the next point - the price. Of course the average citizen are the usual 399 euros for the premium or 299 euros for the Core version is not just a little money, but compared to similarly equipped gamers PCs and the forthcoming next generation console from Sony these amounts are settled in much more favorable range. Furthermore, the XBox360 convinced with a good range of games and accessories.

Another plus point is that known by the old XBox, well-developed "XBox Live" feature, which allows a playing online. The service is mature and affordable. I myself am only boarded with this generation in XBox Live and have been nothing to complain about.

Technical errors or failures I have virtually not at all to complain about. Only Ster error was one trailer when you start Ghost Recon Online mode and the well-recorded in a period of 7 months. Also I had no problems with supplied cables or the connection / quality device at TV. I know that there are a few people out there in various forums the XBox such problems plague, but I can tell nothing.

When deciding whether to take Core or Premium version is said, which is a HD TV cable is available only in the Premium version (but can be purchased separately for the Core version). In addition, the Premium version Wireless Controller has surprisingly good and error-free operation - with a Play & Charge Kit also saves you nor the batteries (battery pack thanks), and can the pads during the games can be loaded.

All in all, the Xbox 360 is a worthy successor of its predecessor and from the perspective of a console player is not a euro wasted it. Although I had planned to bring parallel nor a PS3 into the house I have these plans now thrown overboard. The PS3 is a significantly higher starting price come along and has to judge all information gathered so far and experience no real advantage over the Xbox360. In addition, it has been reluctant at Sony probably a bit too long and gets the now acknowledged it, the actual PS3 exclusive title will now appear for both systems.

Finally, I would like to say that I do not typically a fan of a console'm on the other camp scolds (the last generation found all in my place ^^) but Microsoft has with the new XBox created a lead that will be difficult to catch up. the missing 5th star the total impression exist for me, not because it is in my opinion not a perfect product, the Xbox360 is but close to it.