Why Buy Xbox 360-  The Pros and Cons

Like many gamers, are you asking yourself if you should upgrade in 2010 and buy Xbox 360? You may be tempted by several of its new features. It does have a new sleek design that is slightly smaller than the original version that was introduced in 2005. It also runs cooler and is somewhat quieter. Lastly, the latest model Xbox 360 offers WiFi.

But is this enough to get you to buy Xbox 360 and ditch your old systems? A couple of questions to ask before purchase are can you transfer data from your old system to the new and have they solved the dreaded “red ring of death” error? To answer the first question, yes, you can transfer data between the old and new systems with a flash drive. And for the second question, Microsoft is including a three year limited warranty, offering to replace any faulty consoles.

The Premium Edition Xbox 360 is priced just under $400 and will come complete with several extras. When you buy Xbox 360 Pro it will included the console, a 250GB removable hard drive, the wireless controller, headset and built in WiFi.

If You Buy Xbox 360 - Things To Consider

There have been some complaints about the new design. Even with the new glossy black finish and chrome accents it tends to look and feel cheap. No adult gamer wants to look like they are playing with a child’s toy. They would like to appear tech savvy, using the latest piece of high tech gadgetry. After one day of use, the glossy finish will be quickly tarnished with smudgy with fingerprints.

Another issue is the removable hard drive. It is slightly more difficult to access and making it is more susceptible to damage. With several more USB ports and cables allowing the user to transfer data one may never need to remover their hard drive.

On the other hand when you buy Xbox 360 you will discover that it is easy to use and all the games are in hi-def. With the available Xbox Live you can easily access online gaming. With the online Marketplace you can easily purchase games, movies and your favorite TV shows.

In 2005, when Microsoft first introduced the Xbox 360, it quickly beat Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 in the gaming market. This happened even though it had a fairly limited assortment of games. Each year it has added games and features to keep gamers excited about their product. The 2010 version of Xbox 360 offers many improvements that should keep Xbox 360 fans interested.