Microsoft - Xbox 360 250GB Holiday Bundle - Black

I've had an XBOX 360 since it came out, traded it in when the Halo system came out. (I don't care much for halo, just like the green.) Never had RRoD, just one red light that was fixed in the consoles' first year warranty. This new Xbox is a bit smaller and much quieter, and I love the "ding" noise it chimes when you open the tray or turn it off. Maybe that's just for Microsoft to make more money, but it worked. It's nice and has a Kinect port. No telling how much the adapter may cost when it comes out and it's good to have less wires than I already have. So I do love the WiFi. Another cord out of the way. It's very responsive and nice. The only drawback was that I had my data between a MU, 20GB HD, and a 120GB HD. Not much of a big deal, this one has a 250GB, so goodbye to the others. Transferring the data I needed wasn't too bad. Thank goodness I had a Sony 2GB flash drive laying around. That was just enough to keep the data I needed. I'm sure 250GB will satisfy my future of owning this system. Just hope it holds up like Microsoft promises. If your worried that it won't but you want this system, then get it if you have the money and keep your old one until your comfortable. Don't buy the 80$, 2yr warranty as i'm sure Microsoft has their own for this new system that should cover your needs. If anything goes wrong, it will be in the first year like my Halo system and that should be under warranty if it is a common defect. So if you want it, then go for it!

They just made the king and ruler of the video-game universe even better. With all the improvements and made the look hi-tech and sexy this is how video games are meant to be played. Somehow Microsoft has out done themselves with this and has re-jeweled and polished the crown of the video-game console which is this! Awesome, sexy, sweet, beastly, and everything you want then some, and then some more!

This console is way better than the previous elite version. It comes with a 250 gb hardrive and built in wireless adapter for the same price as the old 120gb no wireless elite!! The console's vent on the side gets hot fast because it is venting every single bit of heat within it, which keeps all important parts cool! The touch buttons are really effective, and the disc drive comes out faster! The disc moves faster inside the drive, so don't move the console when the disc is moving in the drive or you will grind up the disc! The power brick is wayyyyy lighter and easier to fit in even the smallest of spaces! The hardrive is on the bottom of the console securely fastened, a great reduction from the original fat hardrive that was on the top of older consoles! All IN ALL, this console is great and I reccomend it everyone, even thoughs who already have a console! Your reviewer, Shooterman

This is my second Xbox 360 and this blows that away by a mile. This is really quiet even quieter than the ps3. Built in wifi is really fast, touch sensitive buttons are great, easy to transfer data from old xbox's to this. Overall if you are looking for a system to play games its definately the xbox 360 slim. This and the ps3 are both great devices but i think Xbox slightly beats the ps3. The down side is that it comes with composite cables but i dont care since i have HDMI cable!

First, let me start by saying that it's a really good deal! But i already swapped it out 3 times. i bought it July 5, whisper quiet! July 10th came around & it rattled when a game is spinning, swapped it out & did the noise right off the bat. Swapped it the 3rd time, got home and i played for about 30 minutes, and it started to make the noise again! This thing is louder then the old one! Sending it to Xbox now, but it gets you thinking that how & why would 3 consoles have the same problem? Is it my luck? Or did every console get built wrong? Xbox expect told me that it was designed to lay flat, even though displays show them standing up-right! STILL MAKES THE NOISE!

I received The Holiday Bundle Xbox as a Gift My Console Came With Fable 3 and Halo: Reach Content Download But I Love My Xbox... and Yes Mine is a 250 GB Console... This Xbox is Also My First Xbox i've owned But I Highly Recommend this Xbox You Should Get this Because I Love it and You'll Love it too Its Fun and I Believe That Xbox is a Great System That You Will Love/ Like I Cant Find Anything Wrong With Xbox Im a Apple Guy and I Don't Like Microsoft But this...This is Amazing This is The Only Thing That I Like from Microsoft... I Started Playing Xbox about 2 Months Ago But the Xbox was a Uncle's Xbox. But to Wrap This Review Up & Get to the Point: It is a Great System And is a lot of Fun(Depending on The Game) it Can Tweet and Update Your Status on FB You Can Video Chat With Kinect... You Can Do Many Other Things On Xbox too...I Love That xbox now Has YouTube and Netflix But Wii Dose Have Netflix too... There are Plenty of Fun and Good Games For Xbox And I think That Xbox is Amazing and I Cant express this Better But its Fun it really is a a Gateway to Entertainment and Enjoyment... Its Also Friendly to.

In homage to the ps3 slogan of "it does everything"' the new 360 should say " it does what it needs to...and it does it better than you!!" As a previsou ps3 owner I can say that the 360 is by far a better gaming console if you like to play with friends online..if you want single player gaming that looks good then stick with you ps3. I for one like to use my console for communication as well as gaming..sure I have to lay for my full on gold experience but it by far outshines the ps3 networks even with it's new upgrades... I will ps3 credit for one good thing.. It plays one he'll of a movie..but that is really thanks to bluray not ps3. Now as for all the rants of how the new system is hot..when running..the system itself is not hot if u touch it,. The air blowing out of it ..is...as like any pc , Mac of laptop this is what CPUs do...and the fact you feel the heat blowing out is a good thing.. Go touch the back of a ps3 slim after two hrs of gameplay of even a movie...that will be hot to the touches and very little escaping the unit. Another point to make out is the battle of the consoles.. Xbox: party chat , chatting with friends while they play different games, ..chatting that works. Redownload purchases as many times as you like or need. I.e ps3 customer service the worst ever. Netflix with the need to use a disc that spins consistently while watching instant que.....ie ps3. Live streaming shows I.e IGN, MSNBC, TODAY, etc.free with live. Larger game library, great multiplayer experience. Kinect, which will all for voice activated videos calls, voice command controls, exclusive control free gaming. Control free video n netflix navigation..where as ps3 move is just another set of controllers that need to be charged in a system with only two USB ports vs the five on the 360. Price 299 for 250 g HD n wifi is a steall.. Ps3 sells for 350 for the same HD size ..sure mitt may play blu Ray .. But if that's you reason to get a console you should just get a blu ray player cheaper that runs better n runs netflix with disc...basically this are video game consoles.. And that is what I judge it on.. But even if was on media center capabilities then I still say 360.. As the sonny network is horrible for chat. Ok aside the rant I just had ..the new 360 is great purchase if looking to upgrade or jump on the 360 band wagon. I honestly cannot say anything bad about it. Set up is easy transferring data is now the easy than it has ever been.. Due to the ability to use USB sticks now.. So their is no need for transfer cables what so ever. The USB transfer is much faster and user friendly. And if all you transfer is game save n just redownload purchases it will only take minutes. Load times drastically improved. Touch buttons extremely sensitive...i.e. They are touch sensitive so no pressure needed. The system is whisper quiet, the fan placement is great...the heat flows out nicely and blows cool from the two smaller vents. Warm air escaping is a good thing people. Shiny black surface is nice.. Many argue finger print magnet.. But seriously how often do you touch you entire system.. And why?! The only con is the the lack of hdmi cable but honestly the ps3 did not come with one either.. No one complained there.. And honestly that made no sense being that blurry movies don't even work without it. HDMI cables are cheap now.. Amazon sells them for like six bucks for a basic one.which is what they would have packaged anyway., so if you want the fancy ones. Go crazy but via is cheaper and allows for pc hookup as well. Lastly, I feel this is a great purchase for anyone switching or willing to finally try...ax it lacks over heating issues of the past and now has largest HD and fastest wifi of any console.. This is the system to go with.

I actually have one of these, and I am going to review this box vs. the previous generation. This is a great iteration of the Xbox 360. It is nearly silent, the drive is quieter, and the large HDD gives you plenty of storage space for installed games, DLC, On Demand games, etc. The box itself is smaller than the old one, and the styling is dead on. It looks like a small high-end gaming rig, in the style of Alienware or a similar company. The piano black does show fingerprints...but nothing a micofiber cloth can't clean up for the few times I move it. The buttons (eject and power), are actually touch buttons and the 360 will chime when they are pressed. The integrated optical out is awesome, I no longer need the "adapter" to get a separate optical out when using HDMI, and the integrated wireless has good reception. The additional USB ports (3 on the rear, 2 in front), give you plenty of connectivity for flash drives, charging the wireless headset, etc. It also has a decided "AUX" port for the Kinect, which will provide that unit with power so a separate power source is not required. Overall, this unit addresses all of the shortcomings of the old one, and for someone with an older 360 (particularly the pre-HDMI generation), this is a great refresh. If you already have a newer Elite, this iteration is probably not necessary. If you are wanting to get a 360 - if you can find this one, then go for it, however the deal on the Elite (still a solid machine) at $50 off with some good games bundled is a VERY attractive offer. The only downside is that if you need wireless, you are still looking at another $100 to get that on the older model, pushing you over the price of the new box. I am very pleased with this version of the xbox and I would recommend it highly.