My X-Box 360

I was always a big fan of Nintendo system or the Sega Genesis. When I heard Microsoft was putting out the X-Box, I was a little weary. First of all, I felt like I was getting too old to play with video games. And second of all, quite frankly it was just too expensive. Then of course, certain video games will only play on certain systems. It just seemed like a waste.

We are a consumer society. We value merchandise like video game systems or TVs more than essentials, like food. I've always wanted to stay clear of this way of thinking. But when the X-Box 360 was released, I felt assured that this system would be a winner. Sure, the Playstation 3 had a Blu-Ray disc player built-in to the system and the X-Box 360 would require a consumer to purchase a separate connecting HD-DVD player. This connects with a USB cable. It does not change any of the system's functions. It's like an additional piece of hardware.

The X-Box 360 acts like a computer, especially with the addition of a 20 GB harddrive. You can hook it up to a DSL cable line and go on the internet. You can plug in any kind of flash or MP3 hard storage unit and upload anything from music to video to programs. It's an awesome machine. If you have the HD-DVD player and an HDTV, a consumer can enjoy movies on HD.

I've played video games, regular DVD movies, and HD-DVD movies. The picture clarity on my HDTV is in a word: Astonishing. This is fun and easy to use. I strongly recommend the X-Box 360 to all consumers.