99. Its a shame that a section of gaming fans have to pay a little extra to have the wireless controllers but I’m sure they will argue that its worth the money.
The Christmas 2005 release has given it a much-needed edge over Sony which plans to release, xbox, its PlayStation 3 in the the spring of 2006.
The XBox 360 has hit massive shortages, due to demand, in the UK. People are already paying nearly double the cost on EBay for the long awaited console, just to get it immediately. It has been said that Microsoft have deliberately limited stock to create the media interest that it currently receives, just due to its availability problem.

You can check the latest news and availability here for the XBox 360 console and accessories
Barry – UK Consoles

Aside from the raw specs of a 12x dual-layer DVD-ROM drive, an
IBM CPU with three symmetrical cores each running at 3.2 GHz and
a high definition capable graphics system from ATI, the XBOX 360 is also much
smaller than its predecessor. Measuring only 3.3 x 12.2 x, xbox, 10.2
and weighing in at 7.7 pounds, the XBOX 360 has a more living
room friendly stature.

One of the most anticipated features is that of the ATI graphics
capabilities for high definition output. For those with suitable
displays the XBOX 360
will support 720p and 1080i and importantly,, xbox, the games will take
this into account also.

The DVD-ROM drive not only plays the game media but also allows
the showing of non interlaced DVD movies. The new XBOX will save
media and game information on separately sold detachable hard
drives and flash memory units. The hard drive will also make the
XBOX 360 backwardly compatible with some of the older XBOX
library, xbox, .

XBOX 360 uses a new button layout for its controllers. The black
and white buttons of the first XBOX controllers have been
replaced with new shoulder buttons placed, xbox, above the left and
right triggers. The controllers are now wireless and the XBOX
360 can accept up to four of them or three via USB 2.0 ports.

Without networking the XBOX 360 would be a dead
duck. An Ethernet port allows connectivity 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,, xbox, and connect to the XBOX Live Marketplace to buy
expansions, maps, and other digital goodies for your games.

Considering the specs and possibility of 20 launch titles
including Perfect Dark Zero and Project Gotham Racing 3, it
seems the XBOX 360 will be a must buy. Before you do however,
take a look at the Playstation 3. Or just get both of them!