xbox

[Gill67]

My son is looking for an xbox for xmas.
There are so many different types - can anybody explain what these types are ?

[DC_FC]

well the latest 2 sorts are the S type which is a revamped 1 which is smaller and meant to be quieter, theres the 250gb and a 4gb

theres the elite which is the 120gb which you can still get possbly brand new and possibly a good price

[DC_FC]

Any other questions just ask

[DC_FC]

well i think the new is called type s

[Coobeastie]

The newer slim version also has the benefit of WiFi. For the older models you have to buy an adaptor for £59 .... or cheaper if you shop around.

The new controller (kinect) will work with both machines but with slim version it doesn't need a separate power supply as it uses the connection with the xbox to run.

[Mattk]

Definitely go for the newer version but I would strongly recommend waiting as in the run up to Xmas there will be some great bundled deals.

[lumination]

im a playstation 3 person but what i do know is:
there is the very new xbox called the kinect, dont know much about that but i know its a little like the wii. sounds brilliant tbh. or there are the older models, think there are 3 of them? the arcade, the something else or the elite.
here is a link i found, this guy explains it all quite clearly:

http://answers.yahoo....20081215082843AA3kBN2

[ChuckFickens]

"here is the very new xbox called the kinect"

The kinect is not a new xbox, it's a controller for the current xbox (old style or the newer style)

[lumination]

but they have upgraded the xbox and given it new features which is why they have called it the kinect

[ChuckFickens]

This is a xbox kinect

http://upload.wikimed...00px-KinectSensor.png

It's not a Xbox at all, it's a hands free controller, the new xbox is still just called xbox 360.

[lumination]

oh yeah im aware its different, i thought they maybe a bit confused cause it was still called an xbox.

[Mattk]

The new xbox simply allows kinect to be used without the need for an external power source.