Xbox 360 (system)
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This article is about the 7th gen video game console. For the Downloadable Car for Burnout Revenge on Xbox 360, see 360 Revenge Racer.
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| Manufacturer | Microsoft |
| Type | Video game console |
| Generation | Seventh generation era |
| First available | November 22, 2005 |
| CPU | 3.2 GHz PPC Tri-Core Xenon |
| GPU | 500 MHz ATI Xenos |
| Media | DVD, DVD-DL, CD, Add-On: HD DVD |
| System storage | 20 or 120 GB hard drive, 64, 256 or 512 MB memory cards |
| Controller input | 4 maximum; wired, wireless, or combination of either |
| Connectivity | 3 × USB 2.0, IR port, 100Mbit Ethernet |
| Top-selling game | Halo 3, 8.1 million (as of January 3, 2008) |
| Backward compatibility | 465 original Xbox games (requires hard drive and the latest update) |
| Predecessor | Xbox |
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[edit] Overview
The Xbox 360 is the second and latest video game console to be produced by Microsoft, and was developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, and SiS. Its Xbox Live service allows players to compete online and download content such as arcade games, game demos, trailers, TV shows, and movies. The Xbox 360 is the successor to the Xbox, and competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles.
The Xbox 360 was officially unveiled on MTV on May 12, 2005, with detailed launch and game information divulged later that month at E3. It is the first console to provide a near-simultaneous launch across three major sales regions (Europe, Japan and United States). The console sold out completely at release with the exception of Japan and, as of January 3, 2008, 17.7 million units have been sold worldwide according to Microsoft. The Xbox 360 comes in three different versions, the "Arcade" console, the "Premium" console, and the "Elite" console, each having its own set of included accessories and features. Another version of the Xbox 360 called the "Core" has been discontinued, but still can be found in some retail stores.
[edit] Xbox 360 Burnout Games
[edit] Burnout Revenge
- Main article: Burnout Revenge
Burnout Revenge is the fourth game in the Burnout series. It was developed by Criterion Games and published by EA. It is notably the only game in the Burnout Series to feature Traffic Checking and Crashbreaker features, and the first Burnout game to be released on one of the current generation of consoles.
[edit] Burnout Paradise
- Main article: Burnout Paradise
Burnout Paradise (formerly known as Burnout 5) is the latest video game in the Burnout series. It is available for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It has a seamless open-world set in Paradise City, with no loading times and no traditional online lobbies or game menus. The song Paradise City by Guns N' Roses features frequently, as a reference to the setting of the game.
