Xbox 360 250GB Console with Kinect Sensor: Includes Kinect Adventures

Being a PC user all my life so far, decided to try out something that I have wanted for a long time - buy my first console. I have played Ps2 and a bit Ps3 but have never owned one. The main purpose I wanted it is to play RPG, racing and other party games in particular the kinect games, that was also the main reason I bought the xbox over the playstation. The idea to play something from the couch and in the living room with others by the simplicity of just turning the system on intrigued me. FPS games I wasn't so keen on playing with analog sticks, despite this I also purchased Halo 4 just to see how it really is.The console came well packed, very compact, I liked the looks of the system itself and touch buttons with click sound felt good too. assembly was a snap, liked the part that it has additional free connection slots. Also like the xbox controllers over the Ps consoles, they fell much better in my palm.The price was right also, at first I was searching in local stores and internet sites, was quite unhappy of the prices here, they were some 30% more than I bought here on amazon, including bundled items and surprisingly low shipping costs.The first impression after turning the system was good, it self-calibrated, helped to set up the kinect, notified if there was insufficient space. If someone is still deciding if to buy, at first check that you have enough playing space - 2 meters from the TV for two players.After using the Xbox for some weeks, I still love it, the kinect games are great fun and exercise, love boxing, you can really unload on your girlfriend :D and she loves it too.There are some thing that has caught my attention:At some points the noise from the CD drive was a bit loud, watching cinematic and at silent moments could hear it a lot, I have the system set up vertically, haven't space to set it horizontally, maybe then it is quieter. At some points the loading time is a bit long, not a big problem for me, I am a patient guy. The kinect sensor Is a bit picky at some points when it comes to detecting my movement, there are a lot of factor that interfere, like distance from the TV, sunlight, obstacles and other people.So far I don't have a Xbox live subscription and still have fun with the games I bought on single player. Tried Halo 4 at first it was irritating to aim, but after a while I could do it quite well, not as easy as with a mouse, but still enjoyable.In conclusion I can say that for the price this console is a good deal, good graphics comparing with an equally priced gaming pc with a lot less hassle, not to mention you get the kinect sensor that gives you different possibilities. Have to take in mind that you'll need plenty of space and the games are not cheap + if you want multiplayer - additional costs for Xbox live subscription. If only I could get a mouse attached that is compatible with games I would love to play FPS games - not a well known option, probably with a good reason.

I bought this console for my son as his first game console. It is clearly pre-owned with lots of marks on the device. It also does not come in its original packing which is less nice. However, it works. The fan makes a lot of noise but i am not sure if that is a specific problem or it should sound like that! Given the price, I think its a good deal. If I go back in time, though, I may reconsider buying a new one to have peace of mind.

The console was not clean when I received it. I had to clean each and every components before use. It's been less than a month and the controller is not working. I had to buy a new one. Certainly not worth the price as I saw this console cheaper in a high street store. Not happy!

Item delivered with inadequate protective packaging. Showed signs of slight previous use although advertised as new. No instruction material enclosed. Unable to to rate performance of item as crashed when started up. Manufacturer's online assistance advised to return as faulty. Followed that advise, whole process was time consuming and irritating waste of time.

Got a red eye after using it for 2 years

I bought this Xbox 360 because I was looking at the new one and the alternative PS4 but they were all sold out even though the release date is not until the end of November 2013. And I am very pleased with my purchase as it is an excellent product at the price and is value for money. The Kinect sensor is a revelation and works perfectly, I am well pleased with it all round as it was delivered promptly and was well packed by Amazon fulfilment. Keep up the good work you are doing a great job.

We were very happy to receive the parcel the day the delivery was promised, but my son was almost disappointed, as he was convinced that he will not receive his birthday present. It was not until 9:15pm (yes, in the evening)that the parcel arrived. A delivery promise kept, so happy with that.After my son excitedly opened the package and started setting it up, I found that the booklet inside also mentions a headset, which was not in the package. Another thing I found was that there was a better deal on Amazon as well, but also included 2 more games. Why would Amazon have 2 separate deals with the same price but less contents than the other.? (Hence the 4 stars)Apart from the above, overall my son is so excited that we had to go out to buy more games.The experience is so good, even I can use it for other things like streaming video from my PC, wireless.I have now removed a couple of equipment from the shelves under the TV, as this XBOX does it all, like the DVD player and PS2 & Wii consoles. And now the TV shelves are much more neater and a lot less cluttered.

Better built than the original Xbox360, has more USB ports, Has built in Wifi, and comes with a connect senor.Probably the best package for a Xbox gamer. easily transferred my account and data over to this new unit, Love the fact that i have lots of extra USB ports. so my friends have the room to add their gamer accounts when around, without having to juggle connections. also, having WIFI built in, means i dont have to have ugly cables trailing all over the house to get myself online.