Got an Xbox 360? What next?
With the Xbox 360 now being counted amongst the cheapest of the Next gen consoles, it provides potential buyers with an incredibly powerful and popular machine at a price that isn't going to break the bank. However, when considering the Xbox 360 there are a number of extras that can be utilized to get the most out of the experience.
If you want to get the most out the console in terms of online gaming and interaction, you should subscribe to Xbox Live's Gold Membership. It's a lot less expensive than it used to be, and the only way to experience the Xbox online. The console generally comes with a free subscription for the Silver Membership, but this offer usually only allows you to buy downloadable content.
One thing that the Xbox 360 excels at, much to the annoyance of rival console owners, is to provide exclusive downloadable content for a number of games. Additional content for games such as Gears of War and Banjo and Kazooie, aswell as complete level add-ons for Tomb raider Underworld to name but a few.
You should also check out the Xbox Live Arcade for downloading some amazing classic games, as well as some great ports. Games such as Duke Nukem 3D, Geometry Wars, Castle Crashers, and especially Braid, are examples of good quality for cheap prices. In order to buy an Xbox Live Arcade game, however, you need points which can be traded for cash.
Consider looking into Netfix. This function can be used to stream hours of film functionsonto your Xbox 360. For a monthly subscription fee, Netfix provides streaming capabilities and movie rentals through your console!
Perhaps most importantly, you should consider getting an HDTV. As with the Playstation 3, only through an HDTV can the Xbox's full potential be unleashed. Without one, you only experience a shadow of what the next generation console is capable of. With an HDTV, visuals are sharp and crystal clear with higher, better resolution. The difference is amazing, and should not be missed. The prospect of getting an HDTV may seem like an expensive one, but HDTV's are now less expensive than ever before. There are also some Xbox 360 bundles that come with a good HDTV.
All the above features are worth considering for the Xbox 360, as they only add great opportunities to an already impressive console.