| Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console | User Reviews Send this to a friend | | Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console | | |  | | | | Product Description | Since its inception, Xbox 360 has set the pace for digital entertainment. That pace has now been quickened with the Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console. Along with features standard in all Xbox Elite consoles, the Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console comes with an exclusive design inspired by the game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, a copy of the standard edition of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 for Xbox 360, two black Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers and a massive 250GB Hard Drive, making it both a true value and collector’s item for Xbox 360 and Call of Duty fans alike. The Console
Designed with artwork inspired by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, this limited edition console measures 11.5 x 11.8 x 7.5 inches and is less than eight pounds. It's powered by custom IBM PowerPC-based CPU with three symmetrical cores each running at 3.2 GHz. It also carries 512MB of GDDR3 SDRAM, a custom ATI graphics processor and 10MB of integrated video memory. This makes it powerful enough to draw 500 million triangles per second. In other words, users can expect great looking games in standard TV definition, and even better graphics quality when used with HDTV 1080i televisions thanks to the console's built-in HDMI port*. It also supports the widescreen 16:9 format. The unit has a 12x dual-layer DVD-ROM drive, which plays both the game media and progressive-scan DVD movies right out of the box. Game, exclusive console, 2 controllers and 250GB drive in one bundle.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a first-person shooter and the sixth entry in the popular Call of Duty series. True to its name and following the lead of its predecessor, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, it places players in modern combat settings, as opposed to the WWII environments of the earlier Call of Duty games. This modern approach brings with it new weapons, action and options. Coupled with a variety of gameplay modes including single player, multiplayer and a co-op Ops Mode, it is destined to be one of the most popular games of 2009 and a worthy addition to the Call of Duty series. Xbox 360 250GB Hard Drive
In modern console gaming hard drive size is an ever growing concern. The 250GB detachable hard drive included with the Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console allows gamers to maximize their Xbox 360 entertainment experience without a worry like never before. With this new, larger drive users can save their games as well as store television shows, movies, music, pictures, trailers, levels, demos and other content available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Go Online with Xbox LIVE
Xbox LIVE is the online game and entertainment service exclusively for Xbox 360 owners. A built-in Ethernet port on the Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console allows users to connect to the service via their broadband connection. Wireless access is also available through the Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter, sold separately. As with all Xbox 360 consoles, users can connect to Xbox LIVE via their free Xbox LIVE Silver membership to take advantage of free game trials and have immediate access to HD movies and game add-ons like songs and characters (all sold separately through Xbox LIVE Marketplace). They can also upgrade to Xbox LIVE Gold to maximize their Xbox LIVE experience. Included with your console is a free one month subscription to Xbox LIVE Gold. Xbox LIVE Gold features the best in gaming and entertainment. Invite friends from all over to connect and play online multiplayer games, watch thousands of HD movies streamed instantly from Netflix**, video chat, gain early access to additional downloadable content and more. Two Wireless Controllers Included
The Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console includes matching black wireless controllers, making it easy to get in the game with a friend right out of the box. Xbox 360 uses a refined button layout for its controllers. Back and start buttons sit at the center of the controller and between them is the Xbox Guide button, which instantly takes the user to the Xbox 360 user interface. From there, they can check for friends online, access personal digital content like photos and songs and more. Xbox 360 can accommodate up to four wireless controllers and has three USB 2.0 slots to use for wired controllers or for streaming your digital media from digital cameras, MP3 players, and any Windows XP-based PC. Microsoft has also created a video-conferencing camera, sold separately, that will work with the system. What's in the Box?- Limited Edition Xbox 360 Console with exclusive Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Design
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Standard Edition (Rated "M" for Mature.)
- 250GB HD
- 2 Black Wireless Controllers
- 1 Black Xbox 360 Wired Headset
- 1 Ethernet Cable
- 1 Xbox 360 Composite A/V cable
- Free one month subscription to Xbox LIVE Gold (Xbox LIVE Silver subscription is included with console)
- Free Netflix trial offer
* HDMI cable not included.
** Netflix unlimited membership (sold separately) also required for Netflix instant streaming. See Netflix Terms of Use for details about Netflix service. |
| Product Details | - Limited edition Xbox 360 Console with exclusive design
- 250GB hard drive
- Two Xbox 360 black wireless controllers
- Xbox 360 black wired headset
- Xbox 360 Composite A/V cable
| Video Reviews |  No video reviews found for this product. | Customer Reviews |  IT IS A JASPER. Worth the money so far.... | | Review Date: November 15, 2009 | | Reviewer: J. Figueroa, Fremont, CA USA | Ok, short story about what happened to me.... Saturday, before MW2 came out, my Falcon Elite displayed an E74 error message. My falcon had been "repaired" before due to RROD. So as you all can understand, I was pretty pissed off. Anyway, since amazon claimed this bundle was the "newest" version (newest chip), I decided to take the plunge and get it. My Falcon will be back from Microsoft next week and I plan to sell it, now that I have the MW2 console.
Anyway, so far, this bundle is the "newest version" and a must buy IMO, why? it comes with TWO controllers, a 250G HD and Modern Warfare 2. Reviewers have made arguments about the controllers feeling either smaller or cheap..take it from an actual Elite owner...the controllers or console's obvious built is NOT different than previous Elite versions, someone said something about this console having "too much plastic",so I guess they were refering to the DVD tray; it is now all black, the regular Elite tray is silver, this of course does not mean it is metal, it is still plastic.
Anyway, you will get the following in this bundle: two black controllers, an ethernet cable, a basic video cable (not a componet one), NO HDMI cable, a black headset, and the 250G HD, MW2 regular edition and that's pretty much it.
Now, how do I know this is a Jasper console? The power brick is smaller and the voltage is different compared to the Falcon Elites. It does run smoother and the noise from the DVD drive has been taken down a notch.
I should mention though, that so far, I have been forced to use my Falcon Elite' 120G HD, because Microsoft's customer support claims they are out of the "data transfer kits", that I MUST WARN YOU, now cost $12 and you can only buy it from MS. Quick tip: Microsoft's CS hours are US Eastern time, so, if you call in early, they will have the transfer kits, if you call too late, near their closing time (1:00am US easterm time), they'll claim to be out of kits, trust me, I called them at least 4 times.
Now, about the over all look of the console, honestly, it does look good, but $400 good?? not really. The only reason for anybody to buy this console is the HD storage room, plus the fact that if you do the "math", the bundle is a pretty good deal, because a normal Elite will cost you $300, that's with only one controller and no game. Anyway, if you have a 120G Elite with plentyof HD space; this bundle is a matter of wanting to upgrade to a bigger HD, having a broken/malfunctioning Elite like mine or simply having the cash to spend.
Hope this helps.
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Helpful review | | Review Date: August 23, 2009 | | Reviewer: Evan, | By the title, I mean no offense to other reviewers, but when I was looking to purchase a new console, there was several questions not answered in the reviews. So, hopefully this can help someone, maybe a parent looking to buy for their child, a new console.
You can glance at my reviews and see that I'm completely lost in the last generation. I've held onto my PS2 like it was my security blanket. I'm not completely impressed with the current generation consoles trying to sell me on things that have no interest to me. I don't care about a DVD player of any kind. Blu-Ray, HD, phooey, I'm here for the games. Don't care about the online games. I go back to the Sega Dreamcast era of online console gaming. I remember the countless hours spent on dial-up access playing Phantasy Star Online. Of course, we dealt with the Gameshark modders that made weapons ten times better than any of us had found in the game, players who PK'd each other and stole your rare items. So, I have no interest, now in my 30s, to re-visit that frustration again.
I do however like the idea of downloadable content, especially the expansion pack type downloads, like with Grand Theft Auto IV. But, that's not of my concern for now. Once I saw the price drop below 200, I figured it was time to grab one of these and try it out for myself. The Red of Ring of Death isn't so much a concern to me either. I went through 6 Sega Dreamcasts and 4 PS2s. It isn't like this is the first console to have some problems.
Ok, I ordered this, this past week. The console I received has the Jasper in it. For those not in the know, not that I am really, it is just a codename for the chipset. Jasper currently is the newest one and is supposed to be more efficient and less likely to have technical problems.
I was happy to see that Microsoft includes a wireless controller with this budget model. I don't care about buying batteries. I was already doing that for the PS2 third party Logitech controller. No big deal. They do have a battery pack that can be charged that I will look into in a month or so, but just pop 2 AA batteries (2 Energizers included) in and start playing.
My biggest question was about the hard drive/memory cards. I actually went to a local well-known video game store that has the word stop in it. The guy absolutely baffled me. He was too busy trying to explain to me that the 360 has x amount of failure rate and blah-blah-blah. You must be kidding me? I tried an electronics store, but the lady working pretty much told me that she knew very little about the 360, but could sell me an HDTV to hook it up to.
I finally just bought the console without any understanding of the hard drive/memory card. So, now, I'm going to put it plain English, because I know there is some parent out there that is pulling their hair out trying to wade through the PS3/360 arguments to find out about the hard drive.
This model of the 360 on this very page has 512 internal memory in it. If you're familiar with the last generation Xbox. This one is similar to it in terms of memory being built in. If not, all it means is that there is pretty much a memory card installed in this console. You don't get all 512 MB though, memory may not be serving me perfectly here, but it was in the 320 MB free range. I guess they've installed something on the rest of it.
To give you an idea of how much memory that is, I only bought one game for now, GTA IV. It has taken up 1 MB. I'm sure other games are much higher, believe someone said the Forza racing game is around 40 MB. But, that is still not knocking a dent in 320. Mainly what I'm saying, I'll get a hard drive eventually, but you don't have to have one to get started. Also, when you do go to look for a HDD, check out that well-known auction site. I've seen them selling for 60 for 120 GB. But no, you don't have to have one to get started.
If your intentions are to play online, then it would be recommended to get a hard drive ASAP. I usually play 1-2 games at a time. No rush to beat them, and enjoy them fully, so a hard drive is only needed in my case to get the downloadable content.
The power cord with this particular model uses only 150 watts, which I believe is 30-50 watts less than past versions of the 360. It comes with the basic A/V cables too. No HDMI, but if you're like me, you're not playing games on a HDTV, so who cares about the HDMI?
If you get the feeling that I feel pushed into this current generation of games, you're right! I can only play God of War so many times. And not to worry immature ones, I have one of those slim PS3s pre-ordered, so this is hardly a biased review.
My thoughts so far on this console. I was shocked at how good the graphics are. I really didn't think there was a big difference between last generation and the current generation, but I can see now that there is. One of my neighbors brought over the NCAA 10, and the difference between it and my PS2 NCAA 10 is like night and day. I'm one of the strange ones that prefers the 360 controller. I have big hands, it fits well, and I like the layout of their analog controllers better than the Sony controllers, though I guess is isn't a big difference. The controller is nice though. Hardly no noise level and no heating up. So, so far, the Jasper must be doing its job. Overall, I'm very pleased with it and at least feel positive about this generation of consoles, as can be seen by pre-ordering the PS3 slim.
I just wish Sony and Microsoft would stop worrying about everything beyond games. We've got a Blu-Ray DVD player, three computers that are used on the internet. Just focus on those games! Hopefully this review will help those like me that can't wade through the arguments, and helps someone out there. |
Now's a great time to grab a 360. | | Review Date: October 12, 2009 | | Reviewer: paradiselost, Florida | First of all, I'm a PS3 owner and have been nearly since it's launch. I really love the PS3 and think it's a great system. I had considered buying a 360 many times but kept passing over it after hearing of all the problems it had and just figured I didn't want to deal with the chances. Well after seeing this bundle with the new price cut and finding out this bundle is definitely the latest "Jasper" version I went ahead and purchased it. The two included games aren't exactly *amazing* but they're still pretty good and it's definitely a good deal to get both of them included for no added cost.
So far I've noticed the system does seem to run a good bit cooler than my brothers original launch model 360. I'm also really enjoy the new menu system for the 360. Or maybe I should say newer, I'm not sure when it came out, but I prefer it over the older "tabbed" style menu previously used. Overall I believe now is a great time to grab a 360. Since it has been out longer than the PS3 you do have access to more titles and more titles that are cheap. Some of the systems best games can easily be picked up for $29.99 now. The ability to use Netflix on the system is also really amazing. The menu system and the integration to the Xbox menu is top notch, it definitely doesn't feel like an after thought.
Thus far my only gripe with the system is how Microsoft uses it's point system for purchasing items. I much prefer just buying a game for say $6.99 from the Playstation Network than more or less being forced to buy considerably more points than you need to be able to grab one game. For example, you want to purchase a game that's 1200 points, guess what the smallest you can add is 1000 so you're then forced to jump up to 4000 points (which I believe equals twenty dollars) to be able to get the game. You're then left with odd point amounts and it's really just a pain! It seems pretty deliberate to grab more money out of consumers. |
MW2 Bundle...Awesome | | Review Date: November 10, 2009 | | Reviewer: J.Fox, Missouri, USA | | Pre-ordered this bundle back in September, was worried at first about the release date shipping. This is my first release date purchase through Amazon. Received it at 10 am on release date...awesome. Now that we have that out of the way. This bundle is a great deal for first time Xbox users/purchasers. Comes with 2 controllers, this is great for a family purchase....no more children fighting over taking turns until you get to the store to purchase another controller. The 250 GB harddrive is great. I currently own 2 other 360's(one is mine, the other purchased for my wife) both 20gb. With all of the music, movies, and DLC I have had to constantly delete stuff that I have paid for just to make room for new games. This led me to purchase the 250GB harddrive, after transferring everything over I still have TONS of room to install all of my most played games. (For those of you new to 360's...this helps the games run smoother with less load times and it keeps the noise level down on the system). If you are a fan of the COD franchise or even new this 360 is great! The black 360 with the custom MW2 theme looks great. I have always thought about painting my other 360 black to make it look better in my entertainment center...black 58" tv, black surround sound system, black cable box, black modem, and lastly a black PS3. A White xbox stands out quite a bit amongst all of this equipment. I would highly recommend this purchase to people just starting out with the new gaming system or even hardcore 360 players who are just looking to expand the experience. I know this review is getting extensive but im just trying to cover everything....now on to the MW2 game. SIMPLY AMAZING! Looks great, sounds great, plays great. I have been into the COD franchise for quite a while, have been religiously playing COD 4 MW for over 2 years now and can see myself playing this one for another 2 as well. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS GAME! Thanks for reading the review and happy gaming! -J.Fox |
Jasper is everything I hoped for. | | Review Date: August 27, 2009 | | Reviewer: Tyler M. P., Edna Bay, AK USA | This is the latest model 360.
I opted against an Elite because I wanted to be %100 sure I was getting the new, 65nm Jasper chipset. And I did. Boy, what a difference. I have two close friends with Xenon launch model 90nm chips, and the the difference in heat output is night and day. Under full load it barely puts out warm air. That's a massive difference. I also notice it's quieter on idle than the older models as well. The real test will come with time, but understanding how the problems occur and what Jasper does to fix them - I have no reason to believe this will have any issues. Now is the time (if you've been waiting) to 'Jump in'. XBOX 360 is an outstanding entertainment device that I've wanted to own since launch, and the only thing holding me back was a fix for RRoD. I believe we now have it.
Buy it, and enjoy it - you won't regret it. :)
UPDATE - 08-31-09:
After having used this system for almost a week now, I'm even happier with it. XBOX Live is incredible - certainly worth the low price of ~$3.35 a month (if you buy a $44 live 13 month card from Amazon). The NXE interface is great - a nice mix of CoverFlow and XMB. The Marketplace is outstanding! Not as many classics as Virtual Console, but a very large variety of content with far more/better original titles (IMO). I've already purchased more original content on Marketplace than on Wii and PSN combined, and I've had a PSP/PS3/DSi/Wii since they launched.
And now, onto my hardware impression after a week of heavy use. Quiet. Low heat output. Seamless. Not a single problem! Maybe I'm just lucky, but usually if there's a bad one in the stack, I end up with it - but not this time. No RRoD, no sticky disk tray, no disk scratches, no problems whatsoever. Like I had hoped, the Arcade model has the quiet, clean looking, faster performing BenQ DVD-ROM drive, the quiet brush-less fans, the larger 512MB internal memory for storing content (about 240MB is available for use out of the box with NXE using the rest), the superior Jasper chipset, and the excellent HDMI port and support.
With prices so affordable on the awesome array of 360 games, and the hardware issues seemingly solved, I believe this is the console to beat. I currently have Gears of War 2, Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts, Kameo, and Orange Box. I'm horribly impressed with all of them from a gameplay perspective, and visually with the HDMI port that this model also has, even compared to the best PS3 games (I have KZ2, MotorStorm series, LBP (which IS awesome), Resistance series, Heavenly Sword, Uncharted and more). Do yourself a favor, get this model, a quick charge kit, and a Live Starter pack (with a 60GB drive), and you'll be very happy for about $299. I went with a 120GB drive, because I'm installing all of my games to the HDD, but not everyone will need that ability. I can assure you though, 60GB will be a good size if you're actively using the MarketPlace for demos and original games. :)
It's a tough decision to recommend PS3 over 360, or vice-verca. PS3 lacks some features 360 has (360 has HDD installs, superior integrated online system, HD upscaling support in all titles, anti-aliasing in all titles (clearer visuals), custom soundtracks in all titles - achievements (yes, they certainly matter from a gameplay perspective) and IMO a better controller now that I've used it more). But PS3 has some features 360 doesn't (BluRay, built in WiFi, free online, built in rechargeable controllers, and some motion control - plus BluTooth is handy). It really comes down to exclusive software, and weighing the few hardware differences against the software on each. It should be noted that if power consumption is a problem, Jasper 360's use 150W, and PS3 slim (lowest power model) uses 250W.
With a week under my belt, unless the hardware fails and bursts my bubble of happiness with this system, I'd rate them in order of gaming value: 360/PS3/Wii. Tough call on Wii and PS3. I love my PS3, but I also love me some Nintendo games - I always have. Wii has some great things going for it, but for a purely value-for-your-dollar perspective, 360 is king as far as I'm concerned. From a software perpective, 360 is very hard to beat as well. From an online perspective, 360 is still on top (at the moment). Wii has great pop-corn software - good for short bursts of fun/exciting play. I love it for that, and it really shines there - and to it's credit it has a few solid core titles that any gamer will enjoy like Zelda and Metroid. PS3 is more 'elite' than 360 in build quality, appearance, and uses. It's a great component for a high-end Home Theater (I primarily use mine for that as well) - it's a great BluRay player and overall multimedia machine. 360, however, from my 1 week use perspective feels like, looks like, and plays like the best purely gamer oriented system that's built to give you the meat N potatoes gaming you want for a great price.
I hope this review is helpful to someone, and I hope it is not misleading. I firmly recommend prospective buyers to try all 3 systems for themselves at demo stations or at friends homes. Ask friends which console they use more (bearing in mind if they were launch 360 buyers, you'll probably hear about RRoD - which with this model I hope is no longer a factor against purchasing a 360). Never base a purchase solely on reviews. Do some research, make an informed decision - then reep the benefits (like me). :)
UPDATE - 12-12-09:
My 360 is still going strong and working perfect. I've been enjoying it a ton. I've had a lot of time with both PS3 and 360 now. My honest take on 360 is that it has an edge on software quality across the board, and even software diversity compared to PS3 - but it still pales in comparison to PS3 on the multimedia front. PS3 is a very solid contender, don't get me wrong - but 360 is just more affordable to enjoy. I will say this though after months of use, my biggest grive is that 360 is much louder than PS3 in all aspects, and it can be intrusive. The disk drive and the fans are more than twice as loud as a PS3. Installing games to the HDD helps a lot with that issue, however.
As for my experience with Live at this point - PSN is quickly catching up, and with trophies being so widely available, Live is beginning to lose it's edge (Especially as a payed service). My only other gripe as time has gone on, is that the 360 interface feels like a 'store' more than than a personal entertainment device. Every one of the tiers in the NXE has something in it that requires you to spend money (either on a gold subscription to even view a lot of content, or for DLC content for most of the software). It's a little less appealing than the personal content that XMB is built around. There is a lot of free content (videos mainly, and a few 'apps'), but the overall design of NXE isn't quite as 'open' or personal as XMB - everything you do with NXE costs you something it seems like (from themes, to backgrounds, to even avatar cloths and accessories).
I would still give the edge to 360 for 'gaming' value. Most games (not all games to be certain) just look more crisp on 360, run smoother, and offer a better online connected system on 360 compared to PS3 - and usually for a lower price. I would also still give the value-for-your-dollar edge to 360 as well if you mix and match parts wisely. If you don't, however, PS3 comes out a little more more affordable/valuable due to including rechargeable batteries in the controllers ($19 on 360), built in WiFi (~$69-$99 on 360), a built in HDD (~$99 on 360), free online ($50 a year on 360), and several other features unlikely to come to 360 (BluRay, BlueTooth, built in motion control, memory card readers, etc). They come out pretty close either way, but the built-in value edge goes to PS3.
I enjoy both consoles a lot, but I find myself wanting to play my 360 more in general thanks to the software. And I also love the 360 controller, it really is an excellent design for traditional games, and feels like a step forward from the standard PS3 controller design that's been around since the 90's. I'm really looking forward to Natal, and I think just about anyone can find something to love on 360.
But like very console, the games sell the hardware - and the reason to buy a 360 ultimately rests on that one attribute. That's really up to you to decide. You can't go wrong with either console, and if price is not a factor on your entertainment experience, PS3 is an excellent buy as the world moves towards BluRay and HDMI based audio/video systems. It is geared to take advantage of them better going forward, and the games are really starting to deliver on PS3.
If/when Natal comes out, I will have it, and I'll update this review again with further impressions. |
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