In this article you will know about the basic information on xbox 360, xbox one – 1 and xbox features and costing details of those items. Also, You will know how much does it cost to buy a xbox gaming device.
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What is xbox?
Xbox is a video gaming platform invented and owned by Microsoft corporation. This is a video gaming console that has different versions like six, seven and eight th generations. It contains gaming applications and streaming system services. The gaming brand name was first introduced in USA- November 2001. The Xbox console was also launched in the same time.
This gaming platform has three main generations like First generation: Xbox, Second generation: Xbox 360 and Third generation: Xbox One.
The Xbox 360
Microsoft’s gaming system Xbox has many gaming capabilities. The Xbox 360 allows high definition gaming and top quality graphics. It is designed for online competitive gaming. The company has announced its next generation console called the Xbox one in May 2013. This is an all-in-one device that merges live TV with online gaming. The price of an Xbox depends on its storage capacity, model, accessories and the type of games you purchase.
Key Xbox One DRM Features
Xbox One DRM has been a controversial topic lately, with many people outraged by the idea of having to connect to Xbox Live once every 24 hours to play games. Microsoft could have handled the Xbox One DRM outcry a lot better, instead of letting rumors about the Xbox One DRM run rampant on the internet for the last couple of weeks
Official details regarding the Xbox One DRM, always on requirement of the Xbox One and Privacy features have been released by Microsoft. The official announcement includes details about what you can do with the Xbox One, can’t do, along with your rights and non rights.
Features
- Playing all your games at a friends house by simply signing in to your profile, no disc will be required.
- Buy either on disc, or digital download on release day
- Mandatory connection to Xbox Live once every 24 hours for your primary console, once every hour for any additional console you game on.
- Offline gaming will not be possible if the console has not connected to Xbox Live for over 24 hours.
- Like with the Xbox 360, anyone can play games on your console, regardless of the person owning the game or not.
- A shared games library – up to ten people can log in and play from your shared games library on any Xbox One.
- One of your friends / family members can play games from your shared library at the same time as you. This means one of you can purchase the next Halo game and you can both play it on different consoles at the same time.
- Ability to give a game you own to a friend on Xbox Live who you have been friends with for more than 30 days.
- Kinect can be disabled and only used when a game requires features of the Kinect.
- Personal data will not leave your Xbox One without your explicit permission e.g. photo / video taken by Kinect.
Although i’m not a fan of the Xbox One DRM (or any DRM for that matter), I do like how my game library can be shared with up to 10 others friends, and that one friend can be playing a new game I own at the same time as myself. Will this help cull the negativity about the Xbox One that has been spreading over the internet lately? Only time will tell, however I think the 24 hour check in is going to be a massive issue over the next couple of years.
How Much Does It Cost?
● Xbox 360 comes with three storage capacity sizes; 4GB, 250GB and 320GB. Depending on the model, the cost of Xbox 360 ranges from $200 to $400.
● The Xbox 360 4GB console costs $200 while the 250GB console is $300.
● Xbox 360 4GB console with knit bundle costs $300 while the 250 GB console with knit bundle costs $400.
● The new Xbox one – Day one edition that Microsoft announced recently costs $500.
What Should Be Included?
● Hardware, software, controllers, cords, and manuals are included in the package of an Xbox.
●If you buy a knit bundle, the knit will be included.
Extra Costs May Include:
● A knit is an extra cost which is around $150.
● Microsoft charges annual subscription fee of $50 to $60 for online gaming. You can also access downloadable games and movies from the website.
● Xbox 360 game discs cost $30 to $60 while downloadable games cost from $5 to $40.
● A headset costs $22 and a chat pad is around $30.
How Can You Save Money?
● Buying with bundle deals saves you money. Watch your local ads or look online to find good bundle deals.
● If you buy used games, you can save up to 30%.
● Buying used Xbox 360 also saves you quite a significant amount of money.
Shopping Around:
● You can find Xbox 360 consoles, games, controllers and hard drive from Target.com
● Amazon.com sells all the Xbox 360 and Xbox one consoles and accessories.
● Walmart.com sells new and used Xbox 360 consoles and games at affordable prices.
Xbox 360 Best Selling Games:
According to Amazon.com, the following are best selling Xbox 360 games:
1. Grand Theft Auto V $60
2. Madden NFL 25 $35
3. Minecraft $20
4. Disney Infinity $60
Xbox One Best Selling Games:
The following are best selling Xbox one games according to Amazon.com.
1. Call of Duty –Ghosts $60
2. BattleField 4 $60
3. Forza Motorsport $60
4. Dead Rising 3 $60
Some Tips To Know:
● Know your purpose before buying your Xbox. If you want to just play games and watch DVDs, the 4GB Xbox 360 is a best suit. The 250 GB is ideal if you want to store movies and download additional content from the Internet.
● Check if your console has a warranty, as some consoles tend to have problems.
● Read the manual carefully in order to set up your system correctly.
● Block specific types of content if you’re concerned about the type of games your children might access. Xbox 360 allows you to set parameters for the type of games played, restrict access to its live content and limit the amount of time spent.