With Christmas around the corner I thought I should review a gaming system letting parents know what is worth buying. Microsoft is a newcomer to the video system business, but with the success of the Xbox under their belt, they are entering the next generation with Xbox 360. The 360 comes in two forms - the Core and the Premium. The Core gives you a wired controller, the system, the cables for power and display for the system which retails for around $499. The Premium gives you a wireless controller, a 20-gigabyte hard drive for saving games, demos etc. and a remote for playing your movies on the console. This bundle sells for $599. It is the better deal, because if you buy the Core you still need to pay at least $50 for a memory card for saving the games. Check if you can buy an extended warranty as the console only comes with 90 days of coverage. The Xbox 360 has the best visuals out there - bar none - with the latest dashboard upgrade for the system.
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