The Xbox 360 is a gaming system produced by Microsoft. It competes with the Nintendo's Wii and the Sony's PlayStation. The Xbox 360 is enjoyed by people of ages, whether individually or as a group. Being around for many years now, the pricing is going to vary, depending on a few different factors.
The Average Cost
The Xbox 360 4 GB Console alone costs around $200. It has a built in Wi-Fi and comes with a wireless controller, but does not have any games yet. While the Xbox 360 4 GB Console with Kinect which adds a feature that allows the users to control their games, movies and music with gesture or by voice, costs about $300. It already comes with a Kinect sensor, the Kinect Adventures game and a one month free Xbox Live Gold Membership.
The Xbox 360 250 GB Console alone costs $300. It has a larger hard drive that will allow the user to save more games and movies. The Xbox 360 250 GB Console with Kinect costs $400.
A limited edition called the Xbox 360 Halo: Reach Bundle has been made available recently. It has a 250 GB hard drive; two customs designed wireless controllers, and a copy of the Halo: Reach game. This set costs about $400.
What Are Included
The Xbox 360 system includes a console, a wireless controller, a headset, built in Wi-Fi, Ethernet cable and HDAV cables. Most systems come with a subscription to Xbox Live that allows the users to have an access to Facebook, Twitter and other additional games. The Xbox 360 systems include a port for Kinect, the sensor that allows the user to control their games using gestures or voices. Normally, a set of Xbox 360 system includes an additional wireless controller and about 1 to 3 games.
Added Costs You Need To Know
Generally, most games cost about $40 to $60 each. An example is the Red Dead Redemption that costs $40, and the Call of Duty: Black Ops costs $60. An additional wireless controller costs $50, while a Kinect sensor system costs $150 each.
A basic Xbox Live membership is free that allows users to access games, movies and music from the consoles. The Xbox Live Gold membership costs $60 per year, which includes Video Kinect and the access to play games online and access to social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. The Xbox Live Gold Family Pack includes four 12-month Xbox Live Gold memberships and costs $100.
