![]() The tools from the "joystick" package can be used to test and calibrate them from the terminal. Ubuntu now includes the xpad kernel module with support for the Xbox™ controller and Xbox 360™ (wired/wireless) controller. The Xbox 360™ controllers and the older Xbox™ controllers should be supported out of the box, but if you are experiencing problems you might want to check out the Testing and Troubleshooting section. To sum up its a great console with some good games, but it lacks the amount of games PS3 offers, you must pay extra for many things that are free on competing platforms, and it isn't the best option as a centerpiece for an HD living room.This HOWTO deals with the installation and configuration of Microsoft® Xbox 360™ controllers both the USB and wireless. A big flaw for the Xbox is a lack of Blu-ray and the use of incredibly overpriced specialized hard drives. Besides Halo, Gears of War, Forza there isn't much that screams " I must play this." Everything else is also available on PS3. Overall it's a great user friendly interface. There are a few cases where practicality and function take a backseat to flash. The interface is very smooth and responsive as well as appealing to look at. All of this is free on the Playstation 3 except for the subscriptions to Hulu, Netflix, etc. The most annoying thing is that you must pay a separate subscription for those services as well. To get the full experience out of the Xbox you must subscribe to Live gold to be able to then use of almost all the apps such as Netflix, amazon video, last fm, etc along with the ability to play online. The selection of games isn't as rich as the PS3 with only a few notable franchises. ![]() If you want to just play games mainly then this is not the best option right now. Newer consoles will be coming out soon and the PS3 offers more bang for your buck. At this point buying an Xbox is not as appealing as it was a few years ago. Surely if you purchase a newer model you'll be guaranteed more reliable, quieter, efficient, and feature rich console. This is more a review about the experience the Xbox 360 offers at this point instead of this particular model. With a substantial 20GB hard drive, elite hardware, audio and video, and a bevy of available accessories, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 is a great buy for arcade gaming enthusiasts as well as fans of nearly any media entertainment.įor Halo/Gears fans,but Xbox live is a huge ripoff, too few gms, no Blu-ray You can also get Microsoft Kinect, a live motion sensor that can help control your Xbox 360 games with movements and voice commands. Controllers come in both wired and wireless varieties, the wireless variety can be a huge help for larger rooms or families with larger TVs. There are many accessories available for the Xbox 360, starting with controllers. You can connect your Xbox 360 to the Internet via wired or wireless connections. The large hard drive means you can add the apps you want without having to choose what to delete. Xbox 360 also supports software apps for many video streaming services, such as Netflix and Hulu, so you can watch TV and movies from the same console where you play your arcade games. With an Xbox Live subscription, you can play games online with friends and join their "parties," which are audio chats via the console to help you coordinate as you play live. The Xbox comes with 20GB of storage, so you can load the console’s hard drive with digital copies of your games, or with video and more from the Microsoft Store. This Microsoft Xbox 360 comes in a modern matte white color, which will fit with just about any color scheme in your living room. ![]() With wireless connectivity and a large hard drive, you’ll never run out of entertainment options. The hardware is built to last and play outstanding arcade games on this elite system, which supports online play with Xbox Live. The Xbox 360 is not only an advanced video game console, but can also serve as the general hub to power your home entertainment system, where you can play games, DVDs, music and more.
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