Review Gist for Microsoft Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition Console

1.	"The system is powerful, and the inclusion of HD gaming as a standard for all titles is something that needed to happen for console gaming to move forward."... Arstechnica.com

"I found it to offer significantly better game play than anything else with respect to three-dimensional visual presentation, complex light and shading, sound accuracy and spatial envelopment, along with a truly lifelike sense of immersion, previously felt to this degree only in military and research simulators."... Avrev.com

3.	"the Dolby Digital experience from Xbox games should prove superior to the 5.1 heard on commercial DVDs."... Tech.co.uk

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controller

1.	"The 360 sports an infrared (IR) port on the front panel, which lets you use compatible remote controls--including nearly any universal remote--without the need for an external dongle."... Reviews.cnet.com

2.	"the new controllers are noticeably lighter."... Winsupersite.com

3.	"Gone is the proprietary form factor of the original Xbox controller."... Hardocp.com

4.	"new Xbox 360 controller also features both left (LT) and right (RT) trigger buttons as well"... Winsupersite.com

product

1.	"the Xbox 360 hardware is top-notch."... Winsupersite.com

2.	"ultimate media streaming device"... Laptopmag.com

3.	"ground breaking new console that has roots firmly planted in the realm of cutting edge PC technology."... Hardocp.com

4.	"Savvy users will be able to stream media from portable devices or Windows XP PCs, as well as rip music to the Xbox's detachable (and upgradable) 20GB hard drive."... Pcworld.com

5.	"the complement of accessories is drastically stepped up."... Hometheatermag.com

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wireless

1.	"The elegant design features a breakthrough wireless controller and an array of Faces, interchangeable faceplates that let gamers personalize their console."... Hardocp.com

2.	"Wireless gaming is built-in and can accommodate up to four wireless controllers sold separately for $50."... Pcmag.com

3.	"the 360 has built-in wireless capabilities but only for controllers, not Wi-Fi"... Review.zdnet.com

4.	"built-in wireless capabilities"... Reviews.cnet.com

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screen

1.	"All games are also optimized for 16:9 widescreen viewing, like modern widescreen DVDs, and support antialiasing technology for an even more natural-looking picture on HDTVs."... Hometheatermag.com

2.	"numerous demo and pointless brag screens"... Winsupersite.com

performance

1.	"the download speed is pretty good"... Firingsquad.com

graphics

1.	"Graphics performance should be stunning as well, powered by an ATI GPU running at 500 MHz, with 10MB of embedded DRAM."... Pcworld.com

2.	"Fantastic graphics."... Tech.co.uk

3.	"the new hardware configuration is supposed to give the 360 roughly 10 times the graphic power of its predecessor."... Devhardware.com

memory

1.	"Larger hard drive is ideal for heavy downloaders of games and video."... Review.zdnet.com

2.	"super fast memory"... Pcmag.com

3.	"One of the reasons Microsoft was able to keep down the 360's weight is that instead of building a standard, desktop-style hard drive into the unit itself, it's gone with a smaller--and more expensive--laptop-style hard drive that's detachable from the main unit."... Review.zdnet.com

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audio

1.	"top-notch Dolby Digital audio"... Review.zdnet.com

usage

1.	"easy-to-use Dashboard interface."... Review.zdnet.com

buttons

1.	"decent button layout"... Winsupersite.com

2.	"I have to admit this thing is pretty nifty in terms of power buttons."... Hardocp.com

3.	"new Xbox Guide button"... Winsupersite.com

other

1.	"Xbox games can utilise extra space in the codec (fully compatible with existing Dolby Digital hardware) up to 640kbps."... Tech.co.uk

dvd

1.	"DVD playback has substandard video quality."... Review.zdnet.com

2.	"support for next-gen HD DVD movies requires a bulky external accessory"... Review.zdnet.com

3.	"noisy exhaust fan and DVD drive"... Review.zdnet.com

4.	"a handy remote available for $30 that also comes with the premium package."... Pcmag.com

battery

1.	"The best is the quick-charge kit , which allows for dual battery charging and even comes with a rechargeable battery ($12 when sold separately)."... Review.zdnet.com

connectivity

1.	"Around the back of the machine is a proprietary AV slot to plug in whatever connectivity is suitable for your display."... Tech.co.uk

hardware

1.	"It has some impressive hardware specs that could shame decent gaming PCs."... Devhardware.com

2.	"Xbox 360 hardware specifications are impressive"... Winsupersite.com

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The Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition Console features an exclusive Spartan green and gold finish and comes bundled with a matching Xbox 360 Wireless Co...