Xbox 360 E 250GB Holiday Value Bundle [Xbox 360]

A lot of "experts" say you shouldn't upgrade to the 360 E if you already have the 360 S. I am glad I ignored this advice as finally having an Xbox 360 that is actually QUIET is worth its weight in gold. I never had the original bulky Xbox 360, but people described it as very loud. Naturally, when the Xbox 360 Slim came out in 2010, existing Xbox users were so pleased how much more quite the Slim was. I wasn't impressed and over the last three years of using it, I continued to be very disappointed how loud the Slim would get during long game playing. Although an exaggeration, it's like the original Xbox 360 is as loud as a jet engine, the 360 S as loud as a dishwasher, and finally the 360 E as loud as someone whispering across the room. If you need to have antiquated optical out ports, by all means get the dishwasher-loud 360 S. It could be wishful thinking, but it seems like the 360 E keeps the ultra quiet fan going longer after powering the console off than the 360 S. Better heat removal AND less heat = longer lasting console. The 360 E power supply also seems significantly improved; so far it runs completely quiet whereas the 360 S power supply is slightly audible at times. Another plus, I was able to take my 360 S hard drive and swap out the identical hard drive that comes with the 360 E. After going through a quick console setup, all my data was there without having to transfer anything. I had to re-enter my password for Xbox Live and re-install the game discs installed on the hard drive, that's it.

I am new to the Xbox 360 system, but my first impression is good. The console was easy to setup right out of the box, and everything seems high quality and durable. I've spent about a week trying out various games and features, and overall I'm satisfied with my purchase. I think this bundle would be a good starter set for casual gamers new to Xbox; it would also make a nice gift this holiday season. The bundle features two best-selling and critically acclaimed games: "Halo 4", which comes in disc format; and "Tomb Raider", which comes in the form of a download code and instructions to redeem on Xbox Live. The unit also includes the trial versions of 6 games already downloaded - my favorite is an arcade game called "Peggle", which was so much fun I spent the $9.99 and bought the full version. For those wondering if original XBOX games will work on the 360, the answer is primarily yes - this console will play most (not all) prior generation XBOX games. For what it's worth, I have tested several of the best-selling XBOX games, and they've all worked on the 360 unit. [Amazon user "Power House" very kindly posted a link to a full game compatibility list in the comments section]. Even those old games that do work on the 360, keep in mind that since they are not HD they don't look/sound as good as the newer games. Two accessories are included in the bundle: a Wireless Remote (which can apparently reach up to 20-30 ft. away from the console) and a Headset (very cheaply made). The bundle also includes all required cables to get the unit working right out of the box - this includes a power cord and composite A/V cables. Unfortunately, an HDMI cable is NOT included, so you'll want to buy one if you wish to play/watch content in HD. Xbox Kinect is a motion-based feature that allows you to play controller-free. This console is Kinect compatible, although it does not include the required sensor bar (so you won't be able to play Kinect games until you purchase it). If you are interested in the Kinect, then this bundle might be better for you: Xbox 360 E 250GB Kinect Holiday Value Bundle . As a bonus, buyers get one month free of Xbox Live Gold membership. The Gold membership allows you to do online multiplayer and connect with your friends. You can also access video streaming services directly on the console - examples include Netflix and Hulu (in fact, you get a one month trial subscription to Hulu when you purchase this bundle). I should note that after your free trial ends, a 12-month membership (optional) to Xbox Live Gold is going to cost you approximately $60, depending on what type of deal you can get.

The XBOX 360 has been working well for ~4 weeks. This is a newer model of the 360 that resembles the new XBOX One. It's all black, has an HDMI port, and is smaller than previous XBOX models. I have not had one RROD and believe that was a problem with older models. My comments are: 1) Is quiet and can barely hear the fan 2) Can be stood up vertically or horizontally 3) Aesthetically looks very good and blends in with other black electronics (blends well with cable box and OUYA) 4) The DVD drive is a bit loud, but is not constantly running so it quiets down 5) Gets warm to the touch after a few hours, but have not noticed any problems. Great value for the bundle. I also got 1 month of XBOX Live Gold, one controller, and two games. One game was Halo 4 on a disc and the other is a free downloadable game through Live.

Don’t buy it’s a scam , thinking I’d get a brand new Xbox 360 with two games and working controllers instead got scammed £180 , controller was used and busted and didn’t work , the console once again not working and had loads of random accounts on it , it looked like the whole thing got dragged to my house also the fact also it didn’t come in a new box and it was falsely advertised, don’t buy and if the seller reads this , stop scamming people and do something better in life that’s positive

This did not come with the second game, monthly membership or headphones as described. It's too old to hook to the internet. The only good thing is that it works offline.