It includes 60GB of hard drive to store a whole range of digital entertainment for the gamer. You can save movies, television shows, music, and game content on this console. In addition, the price of its 20GB Xbox 360 has dropped from its previous retail price to just $299; this price can be availed of for as long as supplies last.

According to Alberto Penello who is the Xbox director of product management, “We know consumers need more and more space to store the amazing digital content Xbox 360 offers.” And they are definitely meeting the ever-increasing demands of the consumer by introducing not only technological upgrades but innovations as well.

Xbox 360 is just one of the several types of entertainment technology Microsoft offers. Others include the Xbox 360 Arcade and the Xbox LIVE.

Set in the Panau, gamers will once again have an unforgettable adventure as CIA Black Operative Rico Rodriguez several years after the first game. The agent’s vacation was cut short when his former partner, Marie Cane, calls him for help. But Just Cause is more than a continuation of the game’s sage because it provides a healthy dose of stunts, humor, and drama that will inevitably entertain the gamer. In fact, Avalanche Studios is working hard to integrate daredevil stunts of Rico’s character.

This game can make you feel as if you are the greatest spy in the world; in the gaming world, that is. You are almost indestructible as you face enemies with artificial intelligence and win. But winning means that you will have to beat enemies who know how to take cover and who flank around vehicles. In fact, the enemies are so advanced that they can even communicate with each other to group themselves into squads.

While on the Collector’s version of Gears of War 2 , there is a 48 page hardbound book that includes exclusive concept art, character profiles, foreword from Cliff Bleszinski the Design Director, and additional  DVD which encompasses the restricted making of the game video footage, design galleries that has audio commentary made by Epic Games, promotional videos inclusive of E3 2008 trailer, Dominic and Maria memento images, steel DVD case as well as limited Xbox LIVE code to unbolt a gold plated Lancer Assault Rifle during online gaming.

This is a good deal for all the fans of Gears of War 2 and Fable 2 who just want to have more from the previous games that they played. With these Collector’s Edition they will enjoy the game more than before.

Then he showed the 3D avatar which will be used in Xbox this year. He noted that it shows who he is; he further explained that “avatars are a new identity for gamers”. It provides you with a presence that was not available with the Xbox Live. In addition, this is ubiquitous on the entire system so you can use it for your UI, your characters, and for other functions.  

This technology should enable game creators to use different avatars in games, create certain avatars to be used in a similar way everyday, and use metadata. Egbert explained about the technical specifications of avatars “animation in avatars is done through two methods.” The first method includes creating the skeletal framework and the second method involves facial animation.

On another instance, the characters were able to drive a car along a stretch of dirt road. Driving in this game is good but even more notable is the AI integrated in this game. Ubisoft Montreal definitely outdid themselves this time; the enemy were reacting in ways that players don’t expect.

During one particular battle, an enemy shot on the leg fell but he was not really down. He sneaked around a side to watch; then his comrade came to help him to safety. As the game continues, we were able to kill his friend but as we neared the soldier, he was still on the ground and he started shooting at us. There are many examples of teamwork in this game.

Although not everything is sophisticated, it’s great to know that you are dealing with enemies with intelligence albeit an artificial one.

One of the most noticeable changes can be found in its navigation. Its top-level channel now includes six menu items including the Games, the Spotlight, Primetime, My Xbox, Community, and Videos. Each of these has different functions in its submenu section. For example, on its Primetime features, virtual gameshow is said to be “king”. In fact, some vents will even have live shows that offer prizes.

Meanwhile, in its Xbox Live section, you can expect a lot of additional content. At the E3 2008, Xbox has announced that Netflix can now be viewable by Xbox Live Gold members. This particular deal enables Netflix subscribers to view movies on their Instant Queue on Xbox 360. Take note that you need to go to the Netflix site in order to add or remove shows from the Instant Queue.

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But Microsoft will not taking this sitting down; in order to catch up with PS3, it has announced several updates on its package including a price slash of around $299 of its 20GB version. Also, it will sell 60GB consoles at $349 and provides updates through their Xbox live.

Meanwhile, Sony has integrated new and exciting features on its XMB interface. Moreover, the company had already slashed its prices before the Xbox took this route. According to NPD, retailers were able to sell 208,700 units of the PS3 compared to 186,000 units of Xbox 360 consoles in the United States.

Xbox has tied up with Netflix to get streaming movies for the 360’s Live Network. But Sony is also competing in this field with its movie service from its PlayStation Network. It also promised to reveal a new PS3 version with 80GB of storage space at the same price.