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The word on the street is that Microsoft is determined to call the next Xbox anything but the
“Xbox 2”, since they’re supposedly convinced that dim-witted consumers will assume that the PlayStation
3, on account of it having a “3” in its name, will sound more advanced than an Xbox 2. Which sounds to us like
they don’t think much of the buying public, but whatever. Anyway, you never know how much stock to place in these things,
since whether or not they’re working on behalf of Redmond or not we don’t know, but the latest evidence that they’re
edging away from calling it the “Xbox 2” is that a firm called Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates has been
conducting a survey where they’re asking people which name for a next-generation Xbox system they like best. The list
includes the names Xbox HD, Xbox 247, Xbox E, Xbox 2, Xbox EV, Xbox 360, Xbox FS, and Xbox NE, and then they go on to ask
which of these sounds more “next-gen”: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or Nintendo N5? The one option that isn’t
listed at all is “Xbox Xenon”, which is supposed to be current codename for the box.
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Xbox 2 Games List
The following is a list of confirmed games that will
be on Xbox 2. Note that there are quite a few other games that are in development that aren't officially announced. The first
set of the list contain game profiles (some with screens). Game profiles for the rest coming soon!
Alan Wake Amped 3 Call of Duty 2 College Hoops 2k6 Dead or Alive 4 Elder Scrolls IV Huxley Kameo NBA 2k6 NHL 2k6 Prey Quake 4 Saint's Row Stranglehold Tony Hawk: American Wasteland Top Spin 2
Avalon Dark Sector BattleField Modern Combat WarDevil The Darkness WarCry
Retribution Cry Havoc Condemned Dirty Harry The Godfather Ghost Recon 3 Splinter Cell 4 King Kong Killing
Day Lara Croft Tomb Raider Shadowclan Condor Trilogy Online Omikron 2 Infraworld Battle Angel Blue Dragon Tiger
Woods PGA Tour '06 Need for Speed Most Wanted Madden NFL '06 Perfect Dark Zero Project Gotham Racing 3 Gears
of War Ninety-Nine Nights Halo 3 Test Drive Unlimited Dead Rising Full Auto Lost Odyssey The Outfit Final
Fantasy XI John Carpenter's Psychopath Too Human Unreal Tournament 2007 Dogtag Indiana Jones Monster Madness
xbox 360 Release Date: Holiday 2005
Custom IBM PowerPC-based CPU |
Three symmetrical cores running at 3.2 GHz each
Two hardware threads per core; six hardware threads total
VMX-128 vector unit per core; three total
128 VMX-128 registers per hardware thread
1 MB L2 cache |
CPU Game Math Performance |
9 billion dot product operations per second |
Custom ATI Graphics Processor |
500MHz processor
10 MB of embedded DRAM
48-way parallel floating-point dynamically scheduled shader pipelines
Unified shader architecture |
Polygon Performance |
500 million triangles per second |
Pixel Fill Rate |
16 gigasamples per second fill rate using 4x MSAA |
Shader Performance |
48 billion shader operations per second |
Memory |
512 MB of GDDR3 RAM
700 MHz of DDR
Unified memory architecture |
Memory Bandwidth |
22.4 GB/s memory interface bus bandwidth
256 GB/s memory bandwidth to EDRAM
21.6 GB/s front-side bus |
Overall System Floating-Point Performance |
1 teraflop |
Storage |
Detachable and upgradeable 20GB hard drive
12x dual-layer DVD-ROM
Memory Unit support starting at 64 MB |
I/O |
Support for up to four wireless game controllers
Three USB 2.0 ports
Two memory unit slots |
Optimized for Online |
Instant, out-of-the-box access to Xbox Live features with broadband service, including Xbox
Live Marketplace for downloadable content, gamer profile for digital identity, and voice chat to talk to friends while playing
games, watching movies, or listening to music
Built-in Ethernet port
Wi-Fi ready: 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g
Video camera ready |
Digital Media Support |
Support for DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, WMA CD, MP3
CD, JPEG Photo CD
Ability to stream media from portable music devices, digital cameras and Windows XP-based PCs
Ability to rip music to the Xbox 360 hard drive " Custom playlists in every game
Built-in Media Center Extender for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Interactive, full-screen 3-D visualizers |
High-Definition Game Support |
All games supported at 16:9, 720p, and 1080i, anti-aliasing
Standard-definition and high-definition video output supported |
Audio |
Multi-channel surround sound output
Supports 48KHz 16-bit audio
320 independent decompression channels
32-bit audio processing
Over 256 audio channels |
System Orientation |
Stands vertically or horizontally |
Customizable Face Plates |
Interchangeable to personalize the console |
Peripherals
Faces Unlike any console before, Xbox 360 puts gamers at the center and gives
you the freedom to personalize your gaming experience however you see fit. Xbox 360 Faces make it easy and fun to change the
face of your console. Change your Faces whenever you like to match your personality, your mood, or your wild side. So flip
it, switch it, or leave it be, and express your unique sense of style.
Interchangeable faceplates allow you to express yourself and create a one-of-a-kind system.
Find cool, customizable, cutting-edge designs that are fun to change.
Faces are highly versatile, with multiple designs to choose from.
Faces are designed for easy switching.
Maintain full functionality of your system, regardless of which Face you choose.
Pick up copies of the collectable limited-edition Faces.
Memory Unit Further enhancing the gaming experience, Xbox 360 Memory Units allow
you to save your in-game achievements and unique gamer profiles. The Memory Units are easily portable and enable quick and
easy access to previously established benchmarks, putting you in control of your games and your lifestyle. You can save your
games, your Xbox Live™ profile, and more with Xbox 360 Memory Units.
Transport your Memory Unit in the portable carrying case that fits on your keychain.
The Memory Unit (64 MB) requires no setup. Just plug it in, and you can save your favorite
games.
Xbox 360 holds up to two Memory Units, so you can easily upgrade to more storage space.
Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote The Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote was engineered
to serve as your integrated control center for the entire Xbox 360 experience. Enter a new world of digital entertainment
with the touch of a single button. Play DVD movies and music, plus control your TV and your Media Center PC with one controller.
The centralized, glowing Xbox Guide Button gives you quick access to your digital movies, music, and games library, and backlit
buttons make the keypad easy to see in a darkened home theater. So kick back, relax, and enjoy the ride.
Power your Xbox 360 system on or off without leaving the couch.
The Xbox Guide Button allows for easy navigation of the Xbox Gamer Guide.
The Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote includes control buttons for your music, pictures, and
more.
The Xbox 360 supports progressive-scan for DVD playback functionality, including a control
for opening and closing the tray.
The remote supports universal TV and console functionality, including volume and mute buttons
and up-and-down channel changing.
Windows® XP Media Center Edition Button and Media Center Edition functionality are featured.
A, B, X, and Y buttons are included for basic control of your Xbox 360 system, even without
a controller.
Numbered and backlight keypad gives you full functionality, even in the dark.
Peripherals Designed Specifically for Xbox Live
Xbox Live Camera The Xbox Live Camera for Xbox 360 opens up a new world of gaming
and entertainment on Xbox Live, the world's premier online video games service. With the Xbox Live Camera, video chat and
video messaging with your friends becomes more than just a feature set; it is an integrated part of the Xbox Live experience.
Connect and communicate while playing the same or different games, watching movies, listening to music, and more.
The Xbox Live Camera also takes personalization to a whole new level and allows you to customize
your gaming experience by putting your face on characters in your games, all while being able to video chat with your friends
as you play online. And with next-generation online motion-detection-enabled games, the Xbox Live Camera puts you entirely
in the game and in control of the on-screen characters over Xbox Live.
High-end online camera supports up to VGA 640x480 video at 30 frames per second and takes 1.3-megapixel
still photos.
The camera includes a microphone that connects to the controller, so everyone in the room can
chat online with their friends.
The camera supports built-in video chat and video messaging on Xbox Live.
Your face can be imported into games and can also be placed next to your name on leader boards
for even more recognition or fame.
Chat with your friends while you play online in Xbox 360 games as well as in the Xbox Live
Arcade.
Xbox 360 Headset The Xbox 360 Headset heightens the experience of the unprecedented
online gaming community, Xbox Live, allowing you to strategize with teammates, trash-talk opponents or just chat with friends
while playing your favorite games. You can record and leave short voice messages for friends or family through the free Xbox
Live Message Service or connect with buddies online using the headset in place of the phone. Turn it up or turn it down, and
experience the most intense gaming experience possible.
Boom microphone can be adjusted for optimal sound quality.
In-line volume control and mute switch let users adjust the headset volume or switch mute on
and off easily.
Noise-canceling microphone improves game response to voice commands, and provides crisp and
clear voice communication.
Lightweight, over-the-head design enables comfortable use.
The headset plugs directly into either the Xbox 360 Controller or Xbox Wireless Controller
for easy use.
Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter Designed for versatility and ease, the Xbox
360 Wireless Network Adapter enhances your Xbox 360 experience in the digital home, seamlessly synchronizing with the Xbox
360 system. You can easily transfer videos and music to your Xbox 360 system from your Media Center PC, chat with your friends,
play games via Xbox Live, and more-all without the clutter of wires.
The Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter is highly versatile and supports 802.11b, 802.11g, and
802.11a.
The Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter is powered seamlessly by your Xbox 360 gaming console,
so there's no external power adapter to plug in.
You can transfer high-definition video and CD-quality music from your Media Center PC to your
Xbox 360 via 802.11a wireless media support.
Xbox 360 Wireless Controller High-performance wireless gaming is here! Using
optimized technology, the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller lets you enjoy a 30-foot range and up to 40 hours of life on two AA
batteries-and when they run low, you're given ample warning so you can connect a Play & Charge cable for uninterrupted
play. Plug the Xbox 360 Headset into the controller for full duplex voice communication: a wireless first. With quick access
to Xbox 360 features including DVDs, music, pictures, and more, along with the ability to support four wireless controllers
simultaneously, gamers can experience wireless freedom, precision, high quality, and performance for endless gameplay.
It's cordless-no cables to plug in-with a 30-foot wireless range.
The controller features integrated 2.4GHz high-performance wireless technology.
New and improved ergonomic design enables maximum comfort and endless gameplay.
New left and right shoulder buttons are designed for ease of use.
Six analog buttons have 256 levels of sensitivity.
Two analog pressure-point triggers, two vibration feedback motors, and one eight-way directional
pad are included.
Experience an unprecedented level of Rumble Control. Set the Rumble Control to Full, Medium,
Low, or Off to match your personal preference.
The Xbox Guide Button at the center of the controller gives you quick access to all your favorite
Xbox 360 system activities, such as watching movies, listening to music, contacting friends on Xbox Live, and customizing
your gaming experiences. Easily jump to the Xbox Gamer Guide or Xbox Live Marketplace.
Xbox 360 Controller Based on the acclaimed design of the Xbox Controller-S,
the Xbox 360 Controller features an extended nine-foot cable and an improved ergonomic design. The centralized, glowing Xbox
Guide Button grants you quick access to your digital movie, music, and games libraries. The ultimate in gamer flexibility,
precision, control, quality, and comfort are all yours.
New and improved ergonomic design enables maximum comfort and endless gameplay.
New left and right shoulder buttons are designed for ease of use.
Six analog buttons have 256 levels of sensitivity.
Two analog pressure-point triggers, two vibration feedback motors, and one eight-way directional
pad are included.
The controller includes a nine-foot (nearly three-meter) break-away controller cable.
Experience an unprecedented level of Rumble Control. Set the Rumble Control to Full, Medium,
Low, or Off to match your personal preference.
A port for your Xbox 360 Headset is included.
The Xbox Guide Button at the center of the controller gives you quick access to all your favorite
Xbox 360 system activities, such as watching movies, listening to music, contacting friends on Xbox Live, and customizing
your gaming experiences. Easily jump to the Xbox Gamer Guide or Xbox Live Marketplace.
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