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XBox 360 comparison table

In the table below we've listed the main features of the Xbox 360 range and the difference between the 3 versions. If you want to view up to date Xbox 360 prices go here.

Update: June 2010, new 250GB Xbox Slim model released, July 2010

Update: Nov 2009, new 250GB Xbox Elite model released bundled with Forza 3

Update: Sept 2009, the Elite no longer contains the HDMi cable. 60GB console is discontinued

Xbox 360 Elite vs Xbox 360 Slim

The standard Xbox 360 Elite comes with a 120GB hard drive, whereas the Xbox 360 slim is fitted with a larger 250GB storage unit. If you think that you'll be downloading lots of movies and game demos, the Xbox 360 slim could be the better option here. Another thing to consider is that the Xbox 360 slim is much quieter than the old Xbox 360 Elite. This could make a big difference if you intend to use your Xbox as your main DVD player. The smaller form factor also means it is easier to fit under your TV in the first place.

Xbox 360 Arcade lacks memory and proper video cable

The Xbox 360 Arcade may appear to be a bargain, but you should take a good look at what is not included with this console. There is no hard disk, so this will limit what you can download from Xbox Live. To connect the Xbox 360 Arcade to your TV Microsoft provide a SCART cable, which will not give you a HD picture. This means you will have to purchase a component cable or HDMI cable just to get high definition graphics.

	Xbox 360 Arcade	Xbox 360 Premium	Xbox 360 Elite / Super Elite	Xbox 360 Slim
Status	Available	Discontinued	Available	Available 16/07/2010
Storage space	No hard disk, comes with solid state 256MB memory unit	60GB Hard Disk	120GB Hard Disk 250GB for Super Elite	250GB Hard Disk
Colour	White	White with silver DVD tray	Black with silver DVD tray	Gloss Black with chrome accents
HDMI port	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Kinect Port	No	No	No	Yes
Component Cable	Not included - standard AV cable only. New component or HDMI cable required for HD graphics	Included	Included	Included
Ethernet Cable	Not included	Included	Included	Included
Xbox 360 Headset	Not included	Included	Included	Included
HDMI Cable	Not included	Not included	Not Included. This was removed when the price dropped in September	Not Included
Controllers	1 x wireless controller	1 x wireless controller	1 x black wireless controller	1 x gloss black wireless controller
Xbox Live	1 month Gold trial, Silver	1 month Gold trial, Silver	1 month Gold trial, Silver	tbc
UK Retail Price	£129.99	£169.99	£199.99 / £249.99	£199.99

Compatibility	MS Windows XP Media Center compatible	MS Windows XP Media Center compatible	MS Windows XP Media Center compatible	MS Windows XP Media Center compatible
Backwards compatible	none	465 original xbox games	465 original xbox games	tbc
Height	3.25 in	3.25 in	3.25 in	tbc
Weight	9.9 lbs	9.9 lbs	9.9 lbs	tbc
Processor	IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz	IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz	IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz	IBM PowerPC 3 cores 3.2 GHz
Random Access Memory (RAM)	512 MB (512 MB) GDDR3 SDRAM - Integrated	512 MB (512 MB) GDDR3 SDRAM - Integrated	512 MB (512 MB) GDDR3 SDRAM - Integrated	512 MB (512 MB) GDDR3 SDRAM - Integrated
Graphics Output	ATI Xbox 360 - 256-bit - 2D/3D graphics acceleration	ATI Xbox 360 - 256-bit - 2D/3D graphics acceleration	ATI Xbox 360 - 256-bit - 2D/3D graphics acceleration	ATI Xbox 360 - 256-bit - 2D/3D graphics acceleration
Video Memory	Video adapter memory - 10 MB - Integrated	Video adapter memory - 10 MB - Integrated	Video adapter memory - 10 MB - Integrated	Video adapter memory - 10 MB - Integrated
Max Resolution	1920 x 1080 (1080p)	1920 x 1080 (1080p)	1920 x 1080 (1080p)	1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Sound Ouput	16-bit / Surround Sound	16-bit / Surround Sound	16-bit / Surround Sound	16-bit / Surround Sound
Controller Input	4 maximum (wired or wireless or combination of either)	4 maximum (wired or wireless or combination of either)	4 maximum (wired or wireless or combination of either)	tbc
Connectivity	3 × USB 2.0, IR port, 100 Mbit Ethernet	3 × USB 2.0, IR port, 100 Mbit Ethernet	3 × USB 2.0, IR port, 100 Mbit Ethernet	1 x 802.11n built in wireless 5 × USB 2.0, IR port, 100 Mbit Ethernet
Power Consumption	175W (Probably lower without the hard disk)	175W	175W	tbc
Notes	Previously known as the Xbox 360 Core. Renamed as Xbox 360 Arcade in October 2007	Sometimes referred to as the Xbox 360 Pro	Super Elite edition comes bundled with Forza 3 and increased storage	Said to be 'Super Quiet''

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Transferring Data to a new Xbox 360 console

Microsoft sell a data transfer kit for this very purpose. The data transfer kit priced at £14.99 enables you to transfer all of your profiles, game save data and everything else to your new console. For this to work though, you need both consoles 'in hand', powered up together.

This does not help people that are trading in for the new model. In this scenario it is best to use a USB memory stick to store this data, before you hand over the old console to the retailer. The Xbox firmware has supported USB memory devices in this way since around April 2010, you just need to connect to Xbox Live to get the latest system update.

XBox 360 comparison table

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