Hardware Specification

XBOX360 DETAILED HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS

• Product Name
• XBOX360
• Custom IBM Power-PC Based CPU
• Three symmetrical cores running at 3.2 GHz each
• Two hardware threads per core; six hardware threads total
• VMX-128 vector unit per core; three total
• 128 VMX-128 registers per hardware thread
• 1 MB L2 cache
• CPU Game Math Performance
• 9 billion dot product operations per second
• Custom ATI Graphics Processor
• 500MHz processor
• 10 MB of embedded DRAM
• 48-way parallel floating-point dynamically scheduled shader pipelines
• Unified shader architecture
• Polygon Performance
• 9500 million triangles per second
• Pixel Fill Rate
• 16 gigasamples per second fill rate using 4x MSAA
• Shader Performance
• 48 billion shader operations per second
• Memory
• 512 MB of GDDR3 RAM
• 700 MHz of DDR
• Unified memory architecture
• Memory Bandwidth
• 22.4 GB/s memory interface bus bandwidth
• 256 GB/s memory bandwidth to EDRAM
• 21.6 GB/s front-side bus
• Overall System Floating Point Performance
• 1 teraflop
• Storage
• Detachable and upgradeable 20GB hard drive
• 12x dual-layer DVD-ROM
• Memory Unit support starting at 64 MB
• I/O
• Support for up to four wireless game controllers
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• Two memory unit slots
• Optimized for Online
• Instant, out-of-the-box access to Xbox Live features with broadband service, including Xbox Live Marketplace for downloadable content, gamer profile for digital identity, and voice chat to talk to friends while playing games, watching movies, or listening to music
• Built-in Ethernet port
• Wi-Fi ready: 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g
• Video camera ready
• Digital Media Support
• Support for DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, WMA CD, MP3 CD, JPEG Photo CD
• Ability to stream media from portable music devices, digital cameras and Windows XP-based PCs
• Ability to rip music to the Xbox 360 hard drive
• Custom playlists in every game
• Built-in Media Center Extender for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
• Interactive, full-screen 3-D visualizers
• High-Definition Game Support
• All games supported at 16:9, 720p, and 1080i, anti-aliasing
• Standard-definition and high-definition video output supported
• Audio
• Multi-channel surround sound output
• Supports 48KHz 16-bit audio
• 320 independent decompression channels
• 32-bit audio processing
• Over 256 audio channels
• Customizable Face Plates
• Interchangeable to personalize the console
• System Orientation
• Stands vertically or horizontally

Features

XBOX360 FEATURES

• The Xbox 360 is a powerful and mysterious device whose power is only matched by its mystery. Here are some of the features you can expect from the system.
• Ring of Light and Xbox Guide Button
• The ring of light is the power button and it is divided into four quadrants that can display a number of different colors depending on what is going on. We’re not entirely sure what all the ring of light can do at this point, however. The Xbox Guide button is prominently featured on the controller as well as the Xbox 360 remote and allows you to instantly access information on person who just challenged you on Xbox Live or you can jump right to where you can find downloadable content for a game you are currently playing. The Xbox Guide button will also allow you to turn the Xbox 360 system on and off from the comfort of your couch
• Xbox Live
• There will be two types of Xbox Live for the Xbox 360. The Silver version is free and it allows you to access the Xbox Live Marketplace as well as communicate with your friends using voice chat. You cannot, however, play games online. With the Gold version of Xbox Live, you get all of the possible features and, most importantly, you can play games online. Your achievements and statistics will be archived so you can check them whenever you want and you will also be able to use video chat and video messaging. Microsoft has announced that all new Xbox 360 owners will get Gold Service for the first month and then after that the pricing will be similar to Xbox Live on the current Xbox.
• Xbox Live Marketplace
• The marketplace is an area where you will be able to download game demos and trailers as well as new content for games such as new levels, characters, vehicles, weapons, and much more. Some things will be free but you will have to pay for some premium content.
• Digital Entertainment
• The Xbox 360 will once again allow you to rip your music to the hard drive to use during games, but it will also stream music off of any MP3 player that you plug into the USB 2.0 ports (which includes the Sony PSP …). You can also upload your photos to the hard drive and share them with your friends on Xbox Live. The Xbox 360 will also play DVD movies, but unlike the original Xbox, the Xbox 360 can display them in progressive scan. At this point, it also seems like DVD playback will be available out of the box and will not require the purchase of an extra remote or anything like that which is definitely an improvement.
• Personalize your console
• With the interchangeable faces of the system itself, you can change the color of your system however and whenever you want by simply snapping on a new face. Realistically, you won’t even actually have to buy new faces because you could simply paint the stock face yourself but it is guaranteed that Microsoft will roll out a line of limited edition and collectible faces to lure people in. You will also be able to customize the look and feel of the Xbox Guide browser on the system which we suspect will be similar to changing themes in Windows on your PC. Customization is always a good thing

Accessories

XBOX360 ACCESSORIES

• Most of the Xbox 360 system bundles come with a variety of accessories such as cables, headsets, and controllers, but you'll need to buy extra peripherals if you want to get other players on the system. Xbox 360 Core system owners can also pick up a few accessories to feel less inadequate about their machines.
• Xbox 360 Controller, Wired
• You're going to need extra controllers if you want to invite friends over to play Madden or Halo. Go with first-party controllers manufactured by Microsoft. That guy who makes his friends play on shoddy third-party controllers is almost as bad as the dude who asks to borrow his friends' controllers and then never gives them back. The wired pads are less expensive than the wireless ones and you don't have to worry about running out of battery power in the middle of the game.
• Xbox 360 Controller, Wireless
• The Xbox 360 can support up to four controllers, but the system has only three USB ports. You could get a cheap USB hub to increase your port count, or you can use it as an excuse to go wireless. The wireless gamepads cost more than the wired versions, but the premium will be worth it the first time you chuck the controller and see that beautiful gamepad sailing unhindered through the air. Pick up the Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit and rechargeable batteries to support your wireless habit.
• Wireless Racing Wheel
• Get the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel if you want to add more realism to your Forza or Project Gotham Racing experience. The wheel isn't completely wireless--you still have to wire the pedal set to the wheel and plug the unit into an electrical outlet for power--but it still connects to the console wirelessly.
• Xbox 360 Headset, Wired
• Every online-capable Xbox 360 system comes with a single headset for voice chats and in-game communications. Pick up a few extras to get more players talking.

 

• Xbox 360 Wireless Headset
• The Xbox 360 Wireless Headset gets rid of the short wire connecting the headset to the gamepad. It's a compact, single-ear unit that looks like a cell phone wireless headset. Halo fans can opt for a Limited Edition Halo 3 version that sports a green and gold paint job and a Halo 3 logo.
• Xbox Live Vision Camera
• The camera accessory enables features such as video chat in Xbox Live and in-game video interaction in several Xbox Live Arcade games and a handful of Xbox 360 games. Even more important to some, the Vision lets you take your own pictures for personalized gamertag shots.
• Xbox 360 Messenger Kit
• The Xbox 360 Messenger Kit might not be worthwhile if you only input text when entering a name in a new game, but for serious texters, the Kit's Xbox 360 Chatpad is next best thing to stowing a keyboard under the couch.

 

• Xbox 360 Hard Drive, 120GB
• The 20GB drive was good enough when the Xbox 360 first launched, but that was before Xbox Live Marketplace started offering gigantic video downloads and the New Xbox Experience introduced support for full game installations. Upgrade to the 120GB hard drive if you're constantly deleting content to make room for the next video or game demo download.
• Xbox 360 Memory Unit, 512MB or 64MB
• You will need a memory unit or a hard disk to save games on the Xbox 360. It's not a must-have for most system owners that already have a hard disk installed, but it does come in handy if you want to take your Xbox Live profile with you to a friend's system.
• Universal Media Remote
• You can use the regular gamepad to navigate through the Xbox 360's media options, but sometimes you need the comfort of having a real remote in hand while viewing video content on the console.

 

• Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter
• The console has an Ethernet port for wired network connections, but who wants to run an RJ45 cable through the living room? Microsoft designed the Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter to attach to the back of the console for a snug fit.