Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro (60 GB) Console

I seriously couldn't have made a better investment! My brother had an XBox, and I would frequently play his whenever I was visiting his house. I then decided to put a little money into one of my own. I'm glad I did, because I absolutely love my XBox. I have multiple game consoles, but my XBox is the one that remains permanently hooked up to my TV because it definitely gets the most use.

The games are a bit expensive, but you can buy them used for a decent price. My particular favorites are Fable II, Fallout 3, and Grand Theft Auto IV. I tend to prefer RPG type games, however the variety of games is endless. My brother enjoys the military type games, and my friend Nick likes the sport and Rock Band type games. There's definitely something for everyone in the XBox game library! The graphics are fantastic! I love the tiny details the games have, such as how you get scars on your face from dying in Fable II, or how you can decorate your home in Fallout 3. Technically they're irrelevant to the progress of the story, but they add an element of real-life that is often lacking in video games.

I am completely in love with XBox Live. It's a bummer you have to pay a yearly subscription for it, but it's incredibly convenient being able to play with my friends online, and send them messages. The little QWERTY keyboard you can buy and hook into your controller is a good investment for anyone using XBox Live. It makes the whole process of writing a note to someone much faster. I also love to watch my Netflix Watch Instantly through my XBox. This thing can serve as a video game console, a Netflix box, or a DVD player!

My brother got the "red ring of death" (something akin to Micrsoft Window's "Blue Screen of Death") about a week before his one year warranty ran out. They sent him a new system and all was well. I can't say I'm totally impressed by a system that fully dies within its first year, but as long as you have a warranty, you should be good to go! I also had trouble with motion sickness on a couple of games. I don't usually have trouble with on-screen type stuff, but for some reason, games such as Fallout got to me on a couple of occasions.

Features included:

- Comes in white or black finish

- 60 GB, 120 GB, 250 GB and Arcade (10 MB) version

- Wireless controller capability

- Customizable interface

- Online capability with XBox Live (hard wired or wireless with wireless adapter)

- Family settings allow parents to control what their kids are doing

- HDMI capability (up to 1080p - cable sold separately)

- Dimensions 11.5 x 11.8 x 7.5 inches ; 13.4 pounds

- Various additions (charging stations, QWERTY keyboard, headsets, instrument extensions, etc)