Pros: Fantastic graphics, sound and online experience. Power like no other console

Cons: Not entirely backward compatible, games cost a bit more. But they are worth it!

The Bottom Line: If you are a gamer, this is an obvious must-have. The next generation of gaming and entertainment is here.

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Pros: Live integration, Live arcade, Slick look and UI, Downloadable everything, little features that improve everything

Cons: Don't bother if you don't have Live, DVD tech, loud, no killer games,not full back-compat

The Bottom Line: Don't feel that you need to buy this but if you have Live you won't be disappointed.

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Pros: Graphics are just mind-blowing, easy to handle, more interactive.

Cons: The price, it overheats, the fan is loud.

The Bottom Line: If you can find one, get it!

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Pros: Amazing graphics, speed, and accessories

Cons: Price

The Bottom Line: The XBox 360 is the best system out there. You can have the best gameplay, graphics, and all around visual experience - if you are willing to pay for it

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Pros: Outclasses ANY PC in gaming technology at the time of this writing.

Cons: No next-gen High Definition DVD player, Noisy DVD-Rom, Runs hot, limited supply.

The Bottom Line: Tight "Live" integration and unmatched graphics capability make this console a sure winner. It may ALREADY outclass the Playstation 3!

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Pros: What is? Great Next Gen Console

Cons: What should never be? Core Version, Some Genres not Represented at Launch

The Bottom Line: The gaming is very good on the 360 but it isn’t yet great so aside from the select games that I recommended you don't have to rush for the console

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Pros: Solid, well thought out, fun, does more then just play games.

Cons: Price.

The Bottom Line: Very well thought out console. Do I think this is next gen? Yes I do!

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Pros: Just about everything

Cons: backwards compatibility, 2 retail versions

The Bottom Line: This will stand the test of time. An excellent console that will make an excellent choice.

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Pros: Xbox live, controller, big game selection, some important exclusives.

Cons: cost of online gaming, overall cost of system + games.

The Bottom Line: If I could only own one console this generation, it would be the Xbox 360, period.

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Pros: - Powerful Xenon 3-Core CPU - Generous 512MB RAM - Powerful GPU (Graphics Processor)

Cons: - Expensive - Controller takes some getting used to - Slight Fan Noise

The Bottom Line: Xbox 360 is a much more practical purchase than the PS3 simply because you can add-on, or grow the system as your needs change. The PS3 is simply too expensive.

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