| The Xbox is one of the most familiar console | | | | action buttons, Back and Start buttons, and |
| video gaming devices on the market. Bill | | | | slots for accessories. There's even a memory |
| Gates is rumored to have delayed its release | | | | card slot that allows games to be stored for |
| for several years to include every bell and | | | | later play. |
| whistle of available technology to make it | | | | |
| the ultimate gaming machine and one that | | | | Some games disable the memory card function |
| everyone would want. Computers and the | | | | to prevent cheating, but of course some Xbox |
| internet have made online gaming more | | | | addicts find hacks to get around some of the |
| attractive than console games to many game | | | | protections. One of the huge draws is the |
| fans, so something was needed to boost the | | | | availability of an online multiplayer gaming |
| console concept. It was finally marketed late | | | | service that lets a gamer play with anyone |
| in 2001. | | | | else who owns this console anywhere in the |
| | | | world. Instead of competing with games |
| The console contains a basic computer chip | | | | online, they just joined in. |
| and has multiple options for AV connections. | | | | |
| It is compatible with standard AV cable, the | | | | There has been controversy over pricing for |
| RF connecter, TOSLINK audio and S-Video, | | | | this game, with Europe complain that they |
| SCART, and High Definition devices. The Xbox | | | | were being overcharged as much as 100% over |
| connect to Ethernet cable to a modem or | | | | the US prices, and new version releases also |
| router or as a wireless link. It can | | | | have had inflated prices. Other complaints |
| interface with a PC which greatly expands | | | | have centered on the content and violence of |
| gaming potential and also has music | | | | individual game releases. This also has been |
| capability as a player, a mixer or for | | | | the same for other brands of similar game |
| karaoke. Accessories make it usable as a DVD | | | | consoles. |
| player as well. | | | | |
| | | | Purchasing an Xbox provides an incredible |
| The controllers are an amazing collection of | | | | range of entertainment possibilities for |
| options and functions for Xbox. Far from the | | | | children and adults. Prices have become much |
| simple joystick and couple of buttons of the | | | | lower, and games themselves are often traded |
| early console games, this controller looks | | | | or sold used at a great discount. It remains |
| more like the dashboard of a small plane. It | | | | a much desired holiday or birthday gift and |
| comes in alternate models with two analog | | | | many homes have more than one. |
| control sticks, a directional touch pad, six | | | | |