Showing posts with label Grand Theft Auto IV. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grand Theft Auto IV. Show all posts
Xbox 360 Games on Consoles and PCs
Blockbuster Titles
The biggest Xbox 360 games have sold millions already, and they will most likely continue to sell millions in the months and years to come. Video games like Grand Theft Auto IV, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and Halo 3 have all sold tremendously well on the Xbox 360. However, there are still many big titles to come. Some of the biggest upcoming Xbox 360 games include Fallout 3, Halo Wars, and Civilization Revolution. Gamers will be able to choose from strategy, fighting, shooting, and roleplaying games, and the selection of Xbox 360 games is bound to grow.
With hundreds of Xbox 360 games to choose from, gamers can experience 1080i grahics on their high definition televisions and high fidelity surround sound audio. Unfortunately, the HD-DVD optical disc format is now extinct, so gamers on the on the Xbox 360 will be stuck with normal DVDs. Of course, side by side comparisons clearly show Xbox 360 grahics to be superior to those of its nearest competitor, the Playstation 3, even without the extra storage capacity found in Blu-ray discs. With better graphics and a cheaper price tag, what more could gamers ask for?
With so many Xbox 360 games already available and more coming out each year, gamers will find their experience with the Xbox 360 to always be exciting. All of the big genres are covered, even strategy games which have traditionally been a bastion of PC gaming. However, Microsoft develops both the Xbox platform and Windows, so gamers can expect a lot of crossover titles between the two platforms. For example, Xbox 360 games such as Bioshock, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and Gears of War all appear on the PC as well. This allows gamers with incredibly fast PCs to experience even more amazing graphics, which all gamers can have affordable gameplay with the Xbox 360 console.
![Reblog this post [with Zemanta]](http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=b2d87111-32a7-470a-b77a-e8a3d3756058)
Still Next-Gen After Two Years with Xbox 360 Video Games
Only a Few Exclusives
The biggest problem for many gamers about the Xbox 360 is that it only has a few exclusive Xbox 360 video game titles. Big titles like Grand Theft Auto IV and Bioshock have all come out on different platforms. Exclusive titles like the Playstation 3's Metal Gear Solid 4 are big reasons why gamers might choose one platform over another. A recent example of the effects of exclusive titles came with Square Enix's announcement that their upcoming game Final Fantasy XIII will no longer be a Playstation 3 exclusive. As Final Fantasy XIII will now be coming out also as an Xbox 360 video game, many gamers who might have purchased a Playstation 3 may decide to go with the Xbox 360 instead.
Shooter fans are bound to love Halo 3 and Gears of War, while RPG gamers are not left out in the cold with Xbox 360 video games. The RPG enthusiast will find Fable 2 and Age of Conan to their liking. Other big titles like Call of Duty 4, Mass Effect, and Bioshock will appeal to a large variety of players. To be able to play these games though, gamers will need an Xbox 360 game system. The current 20 Gb model is being sold at $300, while the new 60 Gb vesion will once again cost $350 (what the 20 Gb model cost until recently). With the system, gamers will be able to experience Xbox 360 video games in full HD 1080i (with support for 1080p). That's the absolute best that gamers can ask for with the current generation of televisions, although computer monitors are capable of displaying slightly higher resolutions.
If you're a gamer who has held off on buying consoles because of a lack of titles, all of the Xbox 360 video games available today (let alone what will be available a year from now) should be more than enough to convince even the hardest of critics to purchase the console. What they will get for $350 is the most grahically intensive video game console experience. With hundreds of titles to choose from, any gamer will be pleased with the extensive game selection.
![Reblog this post [with Zemanta]](http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=43ff3b39-3d8e-45ea-9dca-49cb2e85b276)
Still Next-Gen After Two Years with Xbox 360 Video Games
Only a Few Exclusives
The biggest problem for many gamers about the Xbox 360 is that it only has a few exclusive Xbox 360 video game titles. Big titles like Grand Theft Auto IV and Bioshock have all come out on different platforms. Exclusive titles like the Playstation 3's Metal Gear Solid 4 are big reasons why gamers might choose one platform over another. A recent example of the effects of exclusive titles came with Square Enix's announcement that their upcoming game Final Fantasy XIII will no longer be a Playstation 3 exclusive. As Final Fantasy XIII will now be coming out also as an Xbox 360 video game, many gamers who might have purchased a Playstation 3 may decide to go with the Xbox 360 instead.
Shooter fans are bound to love Halo 3 and Gears of War, while RPG gamers are not left out in the cold with Xbox 360 video games. The RPG enthusiast will find Fable 2 and Age of Conan to their liking. Other big titles like Call of Duty 4, Mass Effect, and Bioshock will appeal to a large variety of players. To be able to play these games though, gamers will need an Xbox 360 game system. The current 20 Gb model is being sold at $300, while the new 60 Gb vesion will once again cost $350 (what the 20 Gb model cost until recently). With the system, gamers will be able to experience Xbox 360 video games in full HD 1080i (with support for 1080p). That's the absolute best that gamers can ask for with the current generation of televisions, although computer monitors are capable of displaying slightly higher resolutions.
If you're a gamer who has held off on buying consoles because of a lack of titles, all of the Xbox 360 video games available today (let alone what will be available a year from now) should be more than enough to convince even the hardest of critics to purchase the console. What they will get for $350 is the most grahically intensive video game console experience. With hundreds of titles to choose from, any gamer will be pleased with the extensive game selection.
![Reblog this post [with Zemanta]](http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=ad2a6394-6cb2-423d-92fd-dcc09e5b833c)
Get the Most Next Gen Titles with the Xbox 360 Game System
One Drawback
With the next generation home video format at a close, the HD-DVD format favored by the Xbox 360 game system is now defunct. That means that as of July 2008, the Xbox 360 is still incapable of HD movie playback, while the Playstation 3 has Blu-ray support right out of the box. However, there may be a Blu-ray drive add-on for the Xbox 360 game system in the future (it's still up in the air), and the Xbox 360 is substantially cheaper than the Playstation 3. Forgetting about next gen movie formats for a bit, the Xbox 360 video game system is also capable of playing normal DVDs, which most people have anyway.
With its built-in hard drive, the Xbox 360 is capable of storing music, and network features allow users to connect to the Internet. If that isn't enticing enough from a home entertainment standpoint, the Xbox 360 game system will also have Netflix support, so users can rent movies (temporarily downloading them) onto the 60 Gb version. PC users already get to download movies off of Netflix, so this move is just a natural extension of that service.
Ultimately, the Xbox 360 game system is about – you guessed it – games. That's where the console gained fame, and that's where the console will continue to thrive. Big titles like Fallout 3, Gears of War 2, Halo Wars, and Grand Theft Auto IV will propel the console into new tiers of popularity. Not all games appeal to everyone, but the sheer number available means that gamers of all types will find many games to enjoy on the Xbox 360 game system. The current price for a 20 Gb model has been slashed to $300 in anticipation of the 60 Gb model, which will cost $350. When you take into account the sheer value that you get in one package - the biggest and best library of video games today, movies, Netflix, music, and the Internet - $300 is an incredible bargain. Because it's been out several years, the Xbox 360 game system is in wide availability, and you shouldn't have too much trouble finding a console.
![Reblog this post [with Zemanta]](http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=827fe71a-ede0-4428-91dc-169595cc8b2d)
Cheap but Powerful Xbox 360 Video Game Systems
While features like movie and music playback and Internet access have made the Xbox 360 video game system ideal for all home entertainment purposes, its staple source of entertainment is in video games. Some of the biggest titles on the Xbox 360 are listed below, but you must understand that there are literally hundreds more to choose from. RPG fans will delight in the Xbox 360 video game system because they get to choose from the likes of Mass Effect and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Shooter fans will love Call of Duty 4 and Gears of War, while any type of gamer will love Grand Theft Auto IV and Fallout 3. The game library for the Xbox 360 video game system is already very large and complete, but there will be hundreds of additions to it over the years.
A Cheaper Alternative
If paying $50 or more for a video game does not sound too appealing to you, then you can choose to rent Xbox 360 games. The new business model has consumers paying a small monthly fee in exchange for renting the largest selection of games available, from just released blockbusters to obscure games from ten years ago. For $10 or $15 a month, gamers can rent games for as long as they like without any late fees. This is a smart alternative to buying expensive games, because gamers often only finish games once (if at all), and much of their $50 or $60 purchase goes to waste. Of course, renting games isn't exclusive to the Xbox 360 video game system, and PS3, Wii, and PC gamers can all rent video games for much cheaper than it would cost to purchase them.
If you're interested in purchasing a next generation console, then the Xbox 360 video game system combines a great price with a grest selection of games and incredible graphics. There is simply no better value on the market today, although the Nintendo Wii has a number of exclusive titles which may appeal different gamers. The 20 Gb model goes for $300 (down from $350) in favor of the new 60 Gb model (with support for Netflix), which will replace the 20 Gb model at $350.
![Reblog this post [with Zemanta]](http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=692a815e-a68a-41e3-8e69-d7ce9e85bf97)
Still Going Strong with the Microsoft Xbox 360 Console
Movies, Music, and Much More
The Microsoft Xbox 360 console combines the best in home entertainment into one sleek package. Networking capabilities right out of the box make it a snap to take online, and you can start playing games with your friends within minutes. However, the Microsoft Xbox 360 console is also capable of playing standard DVDs, so you can toss out your old DVD player if you'd like your home entertainment area to be less cluttered. Also, it's perfect for playing audio CDs, increasing its versatility and use even further.
However, you're probably looking at the Microsoft Xbox 360 console for an entirely different reason than to watch movies or listen to music. You want to play games! And of games there are plenty to choose from: Grand Theft Auto IV, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and Halo 3 to name a few, and there are hundreds of fun titles to choose from. One of the primary complaints about the original Xbox was that it simply didn't have the game selection of its competitors, and the Microsoft Xbox 360 console addressed that concern by being flooded with great titles from popular game developers.
If $300 still sounds too pricey for you, then you can choose to purchase the Xbox 360 core console, saving you a significant amount off the premium version. Of course, you can always choose to buy used consoles, which are tested to ensure their reliability by resellers. The core version doesn't include a hard drive, but you can always purchase an external hard drive later to hook up to it. There is absolutely no reason to go out and purchase a CD player and a DVD player when you can just go ahead and purchase the Microsoft Xbox 360 console. Not only will it cover all of your home entertainment needs, but you'll also be able to choose from the largest selection of next gen titles available.
![Reblog this post [with Zemanta]](http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=1e24f79f-a3c3-43ba-8e61-ba04132e06e3)
More than Enough with the Xbox 360 Core Console
No Hard Drive, No Problem
The Xbox 360 core console lacks an internal hard drive, but it still has enough memory to save games, which is the most important feature of internal memory on game consoles anyway. Gone are the days of memory cards, and you never have to worry about losing or breaking all of your saved games. By giving up the 20 Gb of hard drive space found in the premium console model, you'll be saving $50. Combine that with the fact that you can easily purchase an external hard drive separately, and you can easily see why it makes sense to go with the Xbox 360 core console instead. If you think you'll miss the 20 Gb of hard drive space, you can buy an 80 Gb external hard drive for the same price.
There are so many great titles available for the Xbox 360 game console that you're really missing out on some really fun experiences if you don't own one. The Xbox 360 core console plays all the same games and produces the same fantastic graphics, and you'll be saving $50 over the more expensive version while you're at it. One of the bigger downsides of the Xbox 360 core console is becoming apparent because the new 60 Gb Xbox 360 models have Netflix support, something you will miss out on. Still, if you are content to watch movies on your PC or have them shipped to you, then this won't be a problem for you at all.
If you've looked forward to games like Grand Theft Auto 4 and Halo 3, then now is the time to go purchase an Xbox 360 core console. It has all of the necessary features to let you play the games you want, and those 720p and better graphics look great on HDTVs. If $250 is still too much for you, then you can always check out refurbished consoles for even greater savings.
![Reblog this post [with Zemanta]](http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=adf2e27b-6c0d-4fb3-a559-1c17ce4debab)
Every Feature with the Xbox 360 Premium Console
In fact, the only type of machine capable of producing better graphics is the PC. However, an Xbox 360 equivalent PC would cost several hundred dollars more. Each system is developed by Microsoft, so there is a lot of crossover between the two platforms. However, blockbuster titles usually come out on the Xbox 360 first, like Gears of War and Mass Effect. However, the PC has some big titles of its own that can't be found for the 360, like Company of Heroes and Supreme Commander. If you already own a pretty capable PC, you might want to hold off on purchasing an Xbox 360 premium console if simply for the fact that most of the big games have come out on the PC anyway.
An Impressive List of Features
If you've ever looked at 1080p graphics, then you know that you simply cannot go back to old standard definition TVs. The Xbox 360 premium console has support for 1080p, although many gamers play at 720p or 1080i, which are both much better than standard definition TVs. With support for all Xbox 360 titles and most original Xbox games, you'll be able to play games all day, everyday. However, you may not want to shoulder the $450 price tag of the Xbox 360 premium console. Fortunately, there are a few alternatives to help you save a good portion of that price tag.
An Xbox 360 console bundle combines an Xbox 360 with some extra goodies, like an extra controller or free game. A bundle can help you get gaming right away at a large discount. Other alternatives are to purchase the arcade or standard versions of the Xbox 360, which can cost as little as $250. Also, refurbished Xbox 360s can give you huge discounts, shaving off half the retail price of a new Xbox 360 or even more. While there are various ways to save money on the Xbox 360, the most useful version is still the Xbox 360 premium console.
![Reblog this post [with Zemanta]](http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=82ec5646-cc0f-4f65-b07b-527655847304)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
