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The best purchase a Halo fan can make.
This is my first Elite console but my second 360. I have a launch 360 that is still kicking and I'll be using it for comparison.
If you've seen any of the youtube videos then you know about the sounds and the gorgeous looks, so I'll skip that and go into what they don't show off. The first thing I noticed after a short period is the noise, or the complete lack there of.My old Xbox sounds like a jet, kind of like a Dreamcast if you remember those. This new elite console ONLY makes the noises that it's supposed to which are the Halo 4 sounds programmed in. It is, however, slightly brighter than the old 360 since it is a translucent case. Nothing intrusive by far, but subtle if you occasionally glance at it's beauty. It will not get in the way of playing but may be noticeable watching movies on a smaller TV.
Now as for the controllers, they are the much improved wireless with the new rotating D-pads. The best way to describe the feel is a slick plastic top and a slightly gritty...
Taking the good with the bad
When I ordered my Limited Edition Halo 4 Xbox, I must say I didn't much attention to any of the consumer reviews. What was the point? I know what an Xbox 360 is, and it was pretty clear I was getting. Little did I know that wasn't entirely true. Had I looked at reviews, I would've seen that multiple people were having ongoing problems with cracks in the casing of the console. Would that have stopped me from making my purchase? Of course not, as it can never happen to me right? It took a week for me to receive, as it was on backorder from the manufacturer due to high demand and low quantity. Upon getting it, you can imagine my excitement considering I paid for 1 day shipping (I really wanted it and wanted it FAST). I received it today and opened it upon delivery. Unfortunately, I also have the same problem as many others have already reported: A CRACK IN THE CASING OF THE CONSOLE. As you can imagine, I was completely and utterly disappointed in this fact, as I waited for a...
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