Why I’m getting an Xbox 360

Many people have asked me why I am [fully intending on] getting Xbox 360 when it comes out on Tuesday. “It looks like Xbox with better graphics.” Sure it does- it is. But is it also so much more. But, for argument’s sake, let’s start with the graphics

You see, the graphics aren’t just better. They are better than graphics any other machine has been able to render. And here is why- HD. You see a computer can generate kick ass graphics, sure. But Xbox 360 makes your games ready for HDTV- something your PC can’t do. And this isn’t just for new games, but for all games supported by 360.

But it’s amazing graphics aren’t the only thing going for 360. I could go into how the physics in the game will mimic (or come very close to) real life physics, or how because of the awesome computing power of the 360, the worlds will be so involved, but I would rather talk about the network….

Since the dawn of the LAN Party with Doom, people all over have wanted to have kick ass LAN games. The cooler game play, the better. Halo 2 has done that. It’s selling point in my eyes is the Multiplayer capabilities in Halo 2. With Xbox Live and networking capabilities, the Xbox has the best LAN and internet play of any console. But still not better than PC gaming. Call of Duty, Medal of Honor and Unreal Tournament have the covered. However, with Xbox 360, they are revamping, revolutionizing and setting the new standard for console LAN. First of all, it will have WiFi capabilities with the adapter, which is sold separately, but probably worth it. But even so, it will support Ethernet. It comes with Xbox Live Silver.That means if I want to download new levels, message friends, or checkout the Xbox Online Market Place, I can. Without subscribing. If I want to get some online gaming going, they are offering Xbox Live Gold. With the wireless controllers, you get the freedom to move up to 30 feet from the console. In my house, that’s enough for me to run into my brothers room, tell him he is about to die, and then pull the trigger.

Every Xbox 360 is the same. Same hardware, CPU, Gfx Card, etc. This means games that are targeted to utilize those hardware features to the fullest extent. There are no minimum requirements to create the games, which makes for maximum playability. The 360 will bring to the console world power which it has never seen before- the same power that has been in the PC world for a few years now. Later