83/100

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alaTest has collected and analysed 3573 reviews of Xbox 360 Elite Console from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 78319 other Game Consoles reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 83/100 = Very Good.

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4/5

Techradar

Update: the Xbox 360 Elite has been superseded by a newer, redesigned model. Read our Xbox 360 250GB review.The Xbox 360 holds a significant place in the hearts and minds of UK cinephiles. Pre-dating the launch of SkyHD, it was the first mass market hi-def entertainment system to hit the streets. Back when HD Ready TVs commanded a premium, it was an essential purchase if you wanted to get the most from your flatscreen.Two years on, Microsoft's iconic system has had a makeover, offering a significantly bigger hard drive (120GB up from the original paltry 20GB) and an HDMI output, as opposed to component video. It's also matt black and, priced at a relatively keen £300, with an additional charge of £120 for the white HD DVD drive.Of course, there's more than just playground bragging associated with the bigger drive. The growing success of Xbox Live immediately demands a more capacious HDD. The number of high-quality game downloads alone justifies the space, and with the European market poised to receive more HD video content, 20GB just isn't enough.One element often seemingly forgotten is that the 360 is an excellent media extender. What's more, it doesn't need a media centre PC to do so. You can share files from any PC that's running Windows XP, however you must have sharing software installed. Typical examples include Media Player 11 and Media Connect.Adding HDMI to the Xbox's system connectivity also brings benefits. It's much easier (and neater) for casual users to hook their console up to an HD Ready display. HDMI also brings with it 1080p clarity.On the original 360s, the only way to squeeze out full HD was via a VGA adaptor and, for many, not a viable option. It's worth noting that HDMI is no longer exclusive to the Elite. Microsoft is now shipping HDMI-enabled Premiums as standard.Needless to say, picture quality via HDMI is superb. Colour fidelity and pixel punch is impressive. Games such as Bioshock and Gears of War really pop. It's worth noting that the HDMI connector is v1.2, not 1.3 as on the PS3. But in the context of a games system, the difference is largely insignificant.Using HDMI also allows the 360 to upscale standard DVDs to 1080p, which is an unsung bonus. As a DVD player, the basic 360 isn't exactly cinephile quality, and the unrelenting noise of the fan and drive make it a less than perfect choice for largescreen movie watching, but it is another box ticked in most users 'wants' lists.Hooked up via an optical output, it does a grand job of delivering multichannel surround sound from games. As a DVD player, Dolby Digital 5.1 playback is functional. Unfortunately, as a CD player it leaves a lot to be desired - but you can rip tunes to its hard drive.As an upgrade for existing 360 owners the Elite is seductive, but for the new buyer, however, the attractions are far more obvious.

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3.5/5

digitaltrends.com

Come this fall, two years will have passed since the original Xbox 360 was first introduced as the first of the ?next-generation? game consoles. Nearly a year after the Xbox 360 launch, Sony?s PlayStation 3 and Nintendo?s Wii game systems hit the scene, but by that time the Xbox 360 already had a decent user base and formidable game library. Since then, the Xbox 360 has enjoyed impressive growth, now boasting a game catalog over 500 titles strong. The Xbox Live Marketplace has also evolved to add a stronger purpose to the system, allowing users to download games, videos, and interact with each other.

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4.0/5

CNET.co.uk

Microsoft has come up with an upgrade to its Xbox 360, less than 18 months after its initial launch. The Xbox 360 Elite is black instead of white, includes a 120GB hard drive and sports an HDMI output for easier and better quality connection to HD Ready TVs

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3/5

Howstuffworks.com - Products

Microsoft's Xbox 360 video game console really lives up to the hype, but should you get the Core or Deluxe system? Read Consumer Guide's review before you decide....

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8.5/10

testmateriel

2 experts ont donné leurs avis sur le Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite qui obtient une moyenne de 8.5 sur 10.

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Smartson

En kombinerad spelkonsol och multimediacentral som imponerar med stor hårddisk men som lider av en hög ljudnivå.

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Smartson

Om man redan är äger en Xbox 360 menar testarna att det är i det närmaste självklart att investera i en Microsoft Xbox 360 HD-DVD också. Hdmi saknas dock.

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