 "Everyone is pleased" | 2009-10-24 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1322OXUGWSSAD |
I purchased this console for my family; I personally do not play video games. My family loves the console and it seems to have performed well to date.
I purchased the "red" "limited" edition only because there is no question that the red consoles have the jasper chip. However, I think it is really bad business to charge so much extra for a "red limited edition" console when consumers don't really want it because it is "red" or "limited" - rather, most want it primarily because there is no doubt that a "red" console has the jasper chip (i.e., you do not have to look at the serial number, or jump through some other hoop to determine what chip type it has). I really doubt MS simply "forgot" to clearly and unambiguously mark every Xbox console box with the chip type "inside" - making it possible to determine the chip type of all Xbox consoles on an Xbox by Xbox basis. If the jasper chip were not essentially a "corrective measure" taken to "replace" a known defect - then whatever MS wanted to price their "red" "limited" edition console at would be entirely their business...not a questionable business practice.
As to the "limited" part...I could not find a clear verifiable statement that defined what MS "limited" the production to......exactly.
I would have given the unit itself 4.5 out of 5 if the rating system allowed. I could not give it 5/5 on the basis that one must spend more money to get a wireless adapter if they want to connect to the internet - wirelessly. A selling point of this overpriced console is it's "internet interactive cabilities"....but if you want to hookup wirelessly you have to spend more money??? Honestly!
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 "RE fan, new to Xbox." | 2009-09-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: AEIWE6ECWXR2C |
| I never intended to buy an Xbox360 until I saw a Resident Evil edition sitting on the store shelf, upon which I immediately purchased it. Being a Resident Evil fan, and not knowing much about the technology and hardware, I'll just point out a few things that caught my attention as a RE fan. The full copy of RE5 that comes with the game is beautiful and I was completely satisfied with the storyline and gameplay. I had the most fun playing with another person over XboxLive. There is a premium theme download included free (you'll need internet access to redeem this), which includes characters and scenes from the game to personalize your dashboard. This helps make the console feel more Resident Evil...ish, because other than the fact that it's red there isn't much to distinguish it as being a RE Xbox. The absence of any RE related design or logo disappointed me a tiny bit. I suppose I'll just hang onto the box it came in, which is covered in RE5 images, and of course there are always RE5 faceplates and skins available. Oh, and the Xbox 360 Special Edition Red Wireless Controller and Play & Charge Kit that was released on 9/30/2008 matches this console, as I bought one recently and compared the color. |
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| "Xbox 360 RE5 LE Console (jasper chipset)" | 2009-09-27 |
| - Reviewed By User: A13JOO1HKVA0H9 |
I had an original elite model that RRoD'd me a while back. I opted to replace it with a new "Jasper" unit and so I got this package.
I'm not a big Resident Evil fan and red is one of my least favorite colors, BUT this X360 runs quieter and stays cooler. AND that is what's important to me.
The power brick is a little smaller and the power-cord connector that plugs into the 360 console is all plastic (the older ones are metal), what this means is that the new 360s require less wattage and they run at a consistently cooler temperature. Since the majority of RRoD's are due to over-heating this is good news.
Personally, if I had known a month ago that COD:MW2 was going to get a LE console with a larger hard-drive and a newer chipset I would have held off for that, but quieter and cooler are a combination worth having now.
If you're looking at a regular black box elite system you'll want to check for a recent manufacture date ... if it's last years, or older, it's not a Jasper. Also under the UL logo on the back sticker it'll say "12,1A" an older X360 will have "16,5A".
Hope this helps. |
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| "Very good system with room for improvement" | 2009-09-18 |
| - Reviewed By marblehead72 |
I've had this Resident Evil Elite edition for three months now, and I love it! I like the red coloring, and I have had no issues with the performance. I know that it's difficult to find an Elite system with the Jasper chipset, but it definitely seems like this edition is the one to get because of it. Xbox Live is unmatched as far as online play and interfacing, and the Netflix option is awesome! I probably use Netflix through my 360 more than anything else, and it's one of the greatest ideas in years! Games like Halo, Fable, and Gears Of War make the 360 worth purchasing as these games are exclusive to the Xbox only.
My gripes about the 360 are somewhat minor given my experience with it, but you do have to wonder why certain things happen with this machine. First, the fan in the 360 is LOUD. I mean, really loud. I know all about the RROD, so you have to wonder why Microsoft hasn't figured out how to remedy this issue yet. The construction of the 360 is just poor, so it's a tad disappointing that, after nearly five years, Microsoft can't make a better machine aesthetically. Another bummer is that you have to pay for the Live membership. And there is no integrated wi-fi. After you finally do all of the necessary actions to finally get to the point of playing online you feel like you've been nickeled and dimed to the point of nausea. Another issue I had was my copy of Resident Evil 5 didn't work! It's kind of hard to give a top recommendation to a machine where the game it comes bundled with won't even work. I had to go rent a scratched up, fingerprinted copy of it at the video store which worked just fine, so I know it wasn't the Xbox that was the problem. All other games have worked fine since then. Still, a hassle.
Despite these issues, I recommend the Xbox 360 Elite, as long as you can grab the RE5 edition! If you can't, I'd recommend you definitely hold off until Microsoft fix the issues that have been plaguing 360 users for nearly five years. |
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| "Xbox 360 Resident Evil" | 2009-09-06 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2HLW185TNRN9M |
| Product is excellent! Plays great. Comes with a lot of great extras. Best purchase I made all year! |
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| "Great system and awesome game!" | 2009-08-07 |
| - Reviewed By User: A13L0CALTK8T51 |
| After I became disappointed with Playstation 3 I decided to buy this new xbox 360. The system has great gameplay and smooth running. I love the color :) Not only does xbox 360 have great games but they're great multiplayer games too. Quite impressed with the system. Comes with a really great game as well. I've always loved the resident evil games and the fifth one was definately one of my favroites. Great co-op game as well. I highly recommend this system and game! Happy gaming! |
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