Summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 813 reviews of Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite from international magazines and websites.
Verdict: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 33875 other Game Consoles reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 98/100 = Excellent.

Pros: Superior selection of games, including several console-exclusive titles; all games in high-definition; easy-to-use Dashboard interface; excellent online gaming and communications via Xbox Live; plays hundreds of (but not all) original Xbox titles; doubles
Cons: No support for next-generation HD discs, like Blu-ray; early versions of the console prone to "red ring of death" system crash; online gaming require a paid subscription to Xbox Live.
Verdict: Now that Blu-ray has become the pre-eminent high-definition standard for discs, the Xbox 360 has yet to support it, but it still remains an excellent game console with a superior game library and online experience.

Summary: Microsoft has come up with an upgrade to its Xbox 360, less than 18 months after its initial launch. The Xbox 360 Elite is black instead of white, includes a 120GB hard drive and sports an HDMI output for easier and better quality connection to HD Ready T
Pros: Excellent selection of games; HDMI port; large hard drive
Cons: Noisy DVD drive and cooling fan; gigantic power supply; no built-in wireless networking; no built in HD DVD drive
Verdict: While it's neither a must-have upgrade for existing 360 owners nor as feature-packed as the PS3, the Xbox 360 Elite's combination of top-notch gaming and digital media features make it the current game console of choice

Summary: If you're buying a new 360, get an Elite - simple as that. If you've already got one, this is pretty much a cosmetic upgrade - but you might want to look into getting the separate 120GB hard drive when it comes out...
Pros: Better value than Premium. Big hard drive. New HDMI connection. Smart paint job
Cons: Premium is getting an HDMI connection too. Doesn't include HD-DVD drive
Verdict: It certainly justifies the extra £60 on the price tag. If you still haven't plumped for one side in the PS3, Xbox and Wii War, you'd be bonkers to go for a non-Elite Xbox

Summary: In architectural terms, the Elite is not a major departure from the existing design
Pros: Improved storage; HDMI support and included cable; Small price premium over standard 360
Cons: No Wi-Fi as standard; HD DVD drive still an add-on extra
Verdict: However, if you're just about to take the Xbox plunge for the first time the extra outlay Microsoft is asking for the Elite looks like reasonable value. The guaranteed HDMI port alone makes it very hard to resist

Summary: An impressive revamp for the popular console
Pros: Great controller, Great controller, Friendly interface, HDMI output
Cons: Noisy fan remains from previous versions, Noisy fan remains from previous versions, Nothing to tempt existing owners
Verdict: Console gaming in 2007 doesn't get much better than this.

Summary: The Xbox 360 holds a significant place in the hearts and minds of UK cinephiles. Pre-dating the launch of SkyHD, it was the first mass market hi-def entertainment system to hit the streets.
Pros: Excellent AV performance, Improved value for money
Cons: Extra HD DVD drive isn't black, Average CD playback
Verdict: The best Xbox option for newbies. Its media extender capabilities are simply awesome

Pros: Elegant design looks stylish in most entertainment setups. Extensive digital media capabilities. Excellent games library. Robust online community. Powerful 3D graphics.
Cons: Like the original Xbox 360, the Elite generates a considerable amount of noise and heat. Console still lacks internal Wi-Fi. Power supply is way too bulky. No internal high-definition optical drive.
Verdict: Even though the Xbox 360 Elite won't sway current owners to upgrade, its impressive feature set and strong online community make it the high-powered console to own.

Summary: Evolution not revolution is the name of the Xbox Elite's game with an HDMI-out and bigger hard-drive the bait for anyone who managed to resist the original's charms
Pros: Better value than Premium. Big hard drive. New HDMI connection. Smart paint job
Cons: Premium is getting an HDMI connection too. Doesn't include HD-DVD drive

Summary: When word got out that an HDMI-enabled, ebony-cased version of the Xbox 360 would arrive this spring, nerdgasms radiated across the Intertubes. But aside from a 120-gig hard drive, everything under the hood is the same. The Elite has a 3.2-GHz PowerPC tri

Summary: enhanced xbox 360 console, but not enhanced enough
Verdict: A super games console, but a surprisingly cautious update of the original Xbox 360 technology.

Pros: 120GB hard drive; HDMI; sleek black chassis
Cons: Still just as noisy; no built-in Wifi
Verdict: HDMI and storage boost for the popular console

Summary: THE XBOX 360 ELITE is the latest incarnation of the Microsoft gaming console. The first model shipped late 2005 and in two skews, the basic Core and System/Premium which includes a 20GB hard drive
Pros: HDMI, 120GB HDD
Cons: Noisy DVD drive, cost

Summary: The Xbox 360 Elite may not address the noise pollution issue that has plagued Microsoft's console since launch, but it does bring some key new features to the platform. HDMI support is a welcome addition, while the increased hard disk capacity will defini

Pros: HDMI socket, 120Gb hard drive, great graphics
Cons: Power pack is massive, still noisy
Verdict: If you're a gamer and you want to get into the Xbox 360, this is the way to do it. Skip the Core and Pro and stump up the extra £50. It will be worth it in the long run.

Pros: HDMI support, 1080p resolution on HD-DVD, 120GB hard drive, Black finish
Cons: Expensive, No dedicated optical out port, No remote control, restrictive hard drive transfer procedures
Verdict: The Xbox 360 Elite is an attractive new shell for an already impressive gaming console. We would have liked to see the new features handled a little better but overall, it's still the same as the original Xbox 360.

Summary: - Two years on from its first outing in the UK, Microsoft brings us the Elite, a new take on the Xbox 360 console aimed at satisfying the gaming fraternity, but has the new additions to an old friend been worthwhile? We get gaming to find out.
Pros: HDMI socket, 120GB hard drive, great graphics
Cons: Power pack is massive, still noisy
Verdict: If you're a gamer and you want to get into the Xbox 360, this is the way to do it. Skip the Core and Pro and stump up the extra £50. It will be worth it in the long run.

Summary: Apart from a sneaky bit of Xbox 360 gaming at lunchtimes in the Register Hardware offices, we've always been fairly hardcore PlayStation fans, having grown up with the Sony console series since its 1995 launch. Could Microsoft's new machine, the Xbox 360

Summary: After nearly two years on sale in the UK, Microsoft today launched the first major update of the Xbox 360. The Elite is slicker, it's snazzier, and it's a little more expensive at £299. But is it any better?
Pros: Improved storage, HDMI support and included cable, Small price premium over standard 360
Cons: No Wi-Fi as standard, HD DVD drive still an add-on extra
Verdict: An attractive and well-priced option if you're a first-time buyer, but if you already own an Xbox 360, there's not enough reason here to upgrade

Summary: Microsoft updates the Xbox 360 without expecting consumers to pay through the nose - novel idea...
Verdict: The Xbox 360 Elite may not address the noise pollution issue that has plagued Microsoft's console since launch, but it does bring some key new features to the platform. HDMI support is a welcome addition, while the increased hard disk capacity will defini

Summary: The past year and change has been an interesting time for home theater enthusiasts, with the introduction of two competing high-definition movie formats, HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc. The scenario is very reminiscent to the 1980's when VHS and Betamax had thei
Pros: Excellent Gaming Machine and Media Hub, Excellent HD DVD video quality, Xbox Live Marketplace well implemented, WMA lossless support w/ Windows Media Player 11
Cons: No integrated wireless support (add-on can be purchased)

Summary: While it's neither a must-have upgrade for existing 360 owners nor as feature-packed as the PS3, the Xbox 360 Elite's combination of top-notch gaming and digital media features make it the current game console of choice.
Pros: Excellent selection of games, including many 360-only exclusives; all games are in native high-definition; user-friendly Dashboard interface; supports wireless controllers and accessories; Xbox Live service offers online multiplayer (with matchmaking and
Cons: The Elite fails to correct most of the annoyances of the original 360 version: The noisy DVD drive and cooling fan; a gigantic, oversized power supply; no built-in wireless networking; only three USB ports; a substandard DVD player; support for next-gen H

Summary: The Xbox 360 Elite is a solid system worth owning, but only if you can take advantage of its features....
Pros: Large 120GB hard drive; HDMI output; includes HDMI and component cables
Cons: No integrated Wi-Fi or HD DVD player; DVD drive is still loud during movie playback

Summary: Preview: With the pesky PS3 hogging the limelight, Microsoft has powered up the Xbox 360, sprayed it black and given it a cool new name. Meet the Elite
Pros: New HDMI output. Bigger 120GB hard-drive. Smart paint job
Cons: Still no built-in Wi-Fi. HD-DVD only available through add-on

Summary: The Xbox 360 Elite has arrived. Microsoft has slapped a fresh coat of paint on the 360, increased its storage capacity, and added an HDMI hookup. Is it enough to warrant an upgrade?
Pros: HDMI makes 1080p possible without a VGA connection, Great suite of cables and connection options, Black is the new... black, Large storage is a refreshing change from the claustrophobic 20GB drive, Upscaling DVDs via HDMI is a nice touch
Cons: Black is also the old black, HDMI uses old 1.2 spec, not 1.3, No transfer cable unless you buy the standalone drive

Summary: Improved high-def movie playback and bolstered specs--including HDMI--highlight Microsoft's newest version of its popular game console.

Summary: Xbox 360 EliteThe Xbox 360 was the first of the "next-gen" videogame consoles to hit the market in the fall of 2005. By the time the PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii hit stores--a full year later--the 360 had not only established itself as a top-tier ga
Pros: Excellent selection of games, including many 360-only exclusives; all games are in native high-definition; user-friendly Dashboard interface; supports wireless controllers and accessories; Xbox Live service offers online multiplayer (with matchmaking and
Cons: The Elite fails to correct most of the annoyances of the original 360 version: the noisy DVD drive and cooling fan; a gigantic, oversize power supply; no built-in wireless networking; only three USB ports; a substandard DVD player; support for next-gen HD
Verdict: While it's neither a must-have upgrade for existing 360 owners nor as feature-packed as the PS3, the Xbox 360 Elite's combination of top-notch gaming and digital media features make it the current game console of choice.

Summary: Here's our first review of Microsoft's Xbox 360 Elite. This version of the sleek games console offers more than just cosmetic improvements.
Verdict: If you haven't jumped on the Xbox bandwagon just yet, but had planned to (Halo 3, anyone?), the Xbox 360 Elite merits your consideration. The inclusion of the 120GB hard drive, HDMI, and full 1080p support may make this console pricey, but it's also a muc

Summary: Improved high-def movie playback and bolstered specs--including HDMI--highlight Microsoft's newest version of its popular game console.
Pros: Large (120GB) hard drive, HDMI 1.2 connector
Cons: Lacks integrated high-def disc player
Verdict: .") The inclusion of the 120GB hard drive, HDMI, and full 1080p support may make this console pricey, but it's also a far more attractive option than its predecessor

Summary: Microsoft is fighting back the PlayStation 3 onslaught with a souped-up Xbox 360. The upcoming Elite model will match its Japanese counterpart with HDMI and 120GB storage, among others.

Verdict: The Xbox 360 was the first of the "next-gen" videogame consoles to hit the market in the fall of 2005. By the time the PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii hit stores--a full year later--the 360 had not only established itself as a top-tier game console, it