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Microsoft Xbox 360 £TBA
T
he Xbox 360 video game and entertainment
system puts you at the centre of the
experience. Available this holiday season,
Xbox 360 ignites a new era of digital entertainment
that is always connected, always personalised, and
always in high definition.
Unveiled to the world on MTV on Thursday, May
12, 2005, Xbox 360 represents a dramatic leap
forward in high-definition gaming and entertainment
experiences. Fusing powerful hardware, software,
and services, Xbox 360 fully engages you in a
gaming experience that is more expansive, dramatic,
and lifelike, where the possibilities are limitless and
your imagination knows no boundaries. The next
generation is here.
Xbox 360 redefines what games look like, sound
like, feel like, and play like to engage you like
never before. With Xbox 360, epic worlds are alive
with detail, from thunderous skies rumbling over a
mountain range to tiny blades of grass rustling
together in the breeze. Vibrant characters display
depth of emotion to evoke more dramatic
responses, immersing you in the experience like
never before. You’ll see all Xbox 360 titles at 720p
and 1080i resolution in 16:9 widescreen, with antialiasing for smooth, movie-like graphics and multichannel surround sound.
Xbox Live is where games and entertainment come
alive, the only unified place where you can play
with anyone, anytime, anywhere. And the best just
got better. Connect your Xbox 360 to your
broadband connection and get instant access to
Xbox Live Silver. Express your digital identity
through your Gamertag and gamer card, talk with
others using voice chat, and access Xbox Live
Marketplace—all right out of the box, at no extra
cost. Upgrade to Xbox Live Gold and enter the
exciting world of multiplayer online gaming. With
intelligent matchmaking, access to all your
achievements and statistics, video chat and video
messaging, and an enormous selection of
games, Xbox Live Gold delivers your
competition, on your terms.