Xbox 360 – controller and accessories

Xbox 360 is as earlier mentioned a gaming console with a wider spectrum than just games and besides a few additions that any console couls use ther are also a fre unsual accessories. The most interesting and most useful one though is the controller which has been heavily debated. Especially whether the controller swould be wireless or not, which now is pretty obvious. Xbox 360’s controller is wireless and that is without having to sacrifice the force feedback effects. The controller can be connected with an USB-cablw which also works a rechargee for the controller when you play.

 

Another interesting function of the controller is the “the ring of light”. The gray logotype in the middle. This is in fact four buttons in one that will take you to your favourite functions such as Xbox Live!, movies, music or anything similar. At Gamespot they’ve managed to get their hands on the new controller and published a preview which you can find at their their homepage.

A clear indication for Xbox 360’s multimedia features is the remote that that has many similarities with Microsoft’s Media Center Edition remote. The controller supports except for several function for Xbox 360 aldo universal codes for TVs and Microsoft’s Media Center PC.

Below you can find an extensive list of accessories Xbox 360 will support at the launch.

Faces
Unlike any console before, Xbox 360 puts gamers at the center and gives you the freedom to personalize your gaming experience however you see fit. Xbox 360 Faces make it easy and fun to change the face of your console. Change your Faces whenever you like to match your personality, your mood, or your wild side. So flip it, switch it, or leave it be, and express your unique sense of style.

• Interchangeable faceplates allow you to express yourself and create a one-of-a-kind system.
  
• Find cool, customizable, cutting-edge designs that are fun to change.
  
• Faces are highly versatile, with multiple designs to choose from.
  
• Faces are designed for easy switching. 
  
• Maintain full functionality of your system, regardless of which Face you choose.
  
• Pick up copies of the collectable limited-edition Faces.

Memory Unit
Further enhancing the gaming experience, Xbox 360 Memory Units allow you to save your in-game achievements and unique gamer profiles. The Memory Units are easily portable and enable quick and easy access to previously established benchmarks, putting you in control of your games and your lifestyle. You can save your games, your Xbox Live™ profile, and more with Xbox 360 Memory Units.

• Transport your Memory Unit in the portable carrying case that fits on your keychain.
  
• The Memory Unit (64 MB) requires no setup. Just plug it in, and you can save your favorite games.
  
• Xbox 360 holds up to two Memory Units, so you can easily upgrade to more storage space.

Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote
The Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote was engineered to serve as your integrated control center for the entire Xbox 360 experience. Enter a new world of digital entertainment with the touch of a single button. Play DVD movies and music, plus control your TV and your Media Center PC with one controller. The centralized, glowing Xbox Guide Button gives you quick access to your digital movies, music, and games library, and backlit buttons make the keypad easy to see in a darkened home theater. So kick back, relax, and enjoy the ride.

• Power your Xbox 360 system on or off without leaving the couch.
  
• The Xbox Guide Button allows for easy navigation of the Xbox Gamer Guide.
  
• The Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote includes control buttons for your music, pictures, and more.
  
• The Xbox 360 supports progressive-scan for DVD playback functionality, including a control for opening and closing the tray.
  
• The remote supports universal TV and console functionality, including volume and mute buttons and up-and-down channel changing.
  
• Windows® XP Media Center Edition Button and Media Center Edition functionality are featured.
  
• A, B, X, and Y buttons are included for basic control of your Xbox 360 system, even without a controller.
  
• Numbered and backlight keypad gives you full functionality, even in the dark.

Peripherals Designed Specifically for Xbox Live

Xbox Live Camera
The Xbox Live Camera for Xbox 360 opens up a new world of gaming and entertainment on Xbox Live, the world’s premier online video games service. With the Xbox Live Camera, video chat and video messaging with your friends becomes more than just a feature set; it is an integrated part of the Xbox Live experience. Connect and communicate while playing the same or different games, watching movies, listening to music, and more.

The Xbox Live Camera also takes personalization to a whole new level and allows you to customize your gaming experience by putting your face on characters in your games, all while being able to video chat with your friends as you play online. And with next-generation online motion-detection-enabled games, the Xbox Live Camera puts you entirely in the game and in control of the on-screen characters over Xbox Live.

• High-end online camera supports up to VGA 640×480 video at 30 frames per second and takes 1.3-megapixel still photos.
  
• The camera includes a microphone that connects to the controller, so everyone in the room can chat online with their friends.
  
• The camera supports built-in video chat and video messaging on Xbox Live.
  
• Your face can be imported into games and can also be placed next to your name on leader boards for even more recognition or fame.
  
• Chat with your friends while you play online in Xbox 360 games as well as in the Xbox Live Arcade.

Xbox 360 Headset
The Xbox 360 Headset heightens the experience of the unprecedented online gaming community, Xbox Live, allowing you to strategize with teammates, trash-talk opponents or just chat with friends while playing your favorite games. You can record and leave short voice messages for friends or family through the free Xbox Live Message Service or connect with buddies online using the headset in place of the phone. Turn it up or turn it down, and experience the most intense gaming experience possible.

• Boom microphone can be adjusted for optimal sound quality.
  
• In-line volume control and mute switch let users adjust the headset volume or switch mute on and off easily.
  
• Noise-canceling microphone improves game response to voice commands, and provides crisp and clear voice communication.
  
• Lightweight, over-the-head design enables comfortable use.
  
• The headset plugs directly into either the Xbox 360 Controller or Xbox Wireless Controller for easy use.

Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter
Designed for versatility and ease, the Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter enhances your Xbox 360 experience in the digital home, seamlessly synchronizing with the Xbox 360 system. You can easily transfer videos and music to your Xbox 360 system from your Media Center PC, chat with your friends, play games via Xbox Live, and more—all without the clutter of wires.

• The Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter is highly versatile and supports 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a.
  
• The Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter is powered seamlessly by your Xbox 360 gaming console, so there’s no external power adapter to plug in.
  
• You can transfer high-definition video and CD-quality music from your Media Center PC to your Xbox 360 via 802.11a wireless media support.

Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
High-performance wireless gaming is here! Using optimized technology, the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller lets you enjoy a 30-foot range and up to 40 hours of life on two AA batteries—and when they run low, you’re given ample warning so you can connect a Play & Charge cable for uninterrupted play. Plug the Xbox 360 Headset into the controller for full duplex voice communication: a wireless first. With quick access to Xbox 360 features including DVDs, music, pictures, and more, along with the ability to support four wireless controllers simultaneously, gamers can experience wireless freedom, precision, high quality, and performance for endless gameplay.

• It’s cordless—no cables to plug in—with a 30-foot wireless range.
  
• The controller features integrated 2.4GHz high-performance wireless technology.
  
• New and improved ergonomic design enables maximum comfort and endless gameplay.
  
• New left and right shoulder buttons are designed for ease of use.
  
• Two analog pressure-point triggers, two vibration feedback motors, and one eight-way directional pad are included.
  
• Experience an unprecedented level of Rumble Control. Set the Rumble Control to Full, Medium, Low, or Off to match your personal preference.
  
• The Xbox Guide Button at the center of the controller gives you quick access to all your favorite Xbox 360 system activities, such as watching movies, listening to music, contacting friends on Xbox Live, and customizing your gaming experiences. Easily jump to the Xbox Gamer Guide or Xbox Live Marketplace.

Xbox 360 Controller
Based on the acclaimed design of the Xbox Controller S, the Xbox 360 Controller features an extended nine-foot cable and an improved ergonomic design. The centralized, glowing Xbox Guide Button grants you quick access to your digital movie, music, and games libraries. The ultimate in gamer flexibility, precision, control, quality, and comfort are all yours.

• New and improved ergonomic design enables maximum comfort and endless gameplay.
  
• New left and right shoulder buttons are designed for ease of use.
  
• Six analog buttons have 256 levels of sensitivity.
  
• Two analog pressure-point triggers, two vibration feedback motors, and one eight-way directional pad are included.
  
• The controller includes a nine-foot (nearly three-meter) break-away controller cable.
  
• Experience an unprecedented level of Rumble Control. Set the Rumble Control to Full, Medium, Low, or Off to match your personal preference.
  
• A port for your Xbox 360 Headset is included.
  
• The Xbox Guide Button at the center of the controller gives you quick access to all your favorite Xbox 360 system activities, such as watching movies, listening to music, contacting friends on Xbox Live, and customizing your gaming experiences. Easily jump to the Xbox Gamer Guide or Xbox Live Marketplace.

Source: Gamespot, Xbox.com