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Great product

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024

The Xbox 360 Slim 250GB Console is a gaming marvel. From the moment I plugged it in, I was immersed in a world of entertainment like never before. Its sleek design caught my eye, and the performance exceeded my expectations.

With a vast library of games to choose from, I found myself lost in the gaming universe for hours on end. The graphics were crisp, and the gameplay was incredibly smooth. Whether I was battling monsters, racing through exotic tracks, or solving puzzles, the Xbox 360 Slim delivered an immersive and enjoyable experience every time.

One of the standout features for me was the generous 250GB storage capacity. It allowed me to download and store a multitude of games, music, and movies without worrying about running out of space. Plus, the console's built-in Wi-Fi made it a breeze to connect to the Xbox Live community, where I could play with friends and discover new content.

The Xbox 360 Slim 250GB Console truly transformed my gaming and entertainment experiences. It's a product I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking for a top-tier gaming console that offers a vast gaming library, excellent performance, and ample storage space. It's a gaming companion I cherish, and it has brought countless hours of joy into my life.

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Luv one

Quit working

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023

We plugged this in. Placed disc. Played maybe 10 minutes, assumed over heated or surged and quit working. Spouse went gamestop spent 300 on refurbished zbox one. Working great..

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Sergej M.

Great product

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024

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Leslie Harmon

Quality

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024

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My son purchased this and I was nervous the shape it would be in. Very impressed. Works great and in perfect condition. We would buy from the seller again.

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C. S.

Still a must-own for most gamers

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2012

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My five-year-old Xbox needed replacing. It wasn't because of a failure with the console itself (I'd already gone through the red-rings a few years back, and the console was repaired under warranty, and worked fine), but the attached hard drive was slowing down/wearing out, causing lag in multiplayer and error messages during video streaming. Because my Xbox was an older non-Slim model, I couldn't buy a new hard drive for it, and the "refurbished" drives that Gamestop sells (really not refurbished any more than simply wiped of data and re-sold) were as old as my hard drive, or older. Thanks to Microsoft using a proprietary hard drive format, I was having to replace a working console.

For cost reasons, my preference was just to wait until the next-gen Xbox. With Halo 4 coming out, and the prospect of missing out on multiplayer with friends, I decided to buy a new Xbox.

Fortunately, Amazon had cut $50 off the price, and I was able to get the machine on this page before Amazon sold out. Because I selected Super Saver Shipping, Amazon sat on the order for a week, then shipped it in two days (go figure). As much as this new Xbox was a grudge purchase, I have to say the Slim model is a treat to use after the old white model I have.

First, I can't hear it under my desk. The white model sounded like a hair dryer, and the noise alone pushed me to use my PS3 more often. Now, the Xbox Slim and the PS3 are equally pleasant to use. Also, the smaller form factor of the Slim is appreciated. In a world where an iPhone makes headlines for getting a few mm thinner, it's also nice that consoles are shrinking.

The Slim's design looks like it was made by a hardware company, finally, and not a software giant that reaches for white plastic as a case solution. Since it is wise for console owners to keep their machines in well-ventilated areas due to the heat these things generate (I have mine out in the open), how the Xbox looks is relevant, even though it is simply a game machine.

What is most enjoyable about this new Xbox Slim, for me, I am now certain that any lag in function, either online, or with the Xbox dashboard, is due to my internet connection, or to the Xbox software, and not an aging console or hard drive. Having confidence in your hardware, especially when playing multiplayer games online, is a bonus, since lag or slow write speeds impact the performance you're striving for in a multiplayer environment. If I were just playing single player games, for example, I would have ridden the white Xbox until it literally broke down.

Moving from older hardware to the latest version also gives me perspective on what Microsoft has failed to improve on. The Xbox dashboard is laggy, and has been since before Xbox avatars were introduced. It's not a deal-breaker, especially given Microsoft's advantages, including an excellent chat feature that "just works" every time you use it, but you would think Microsoft could tap into some hardware acceleration, to give later-model users a bit faster load times on the dashboard. The same complaint could be levied against the DVD-ROM drive, which takes just as long to install a game to the hard drive as my five-year-old machine did. It's a moot point now, as Microsoft is undoubtedly focused on the next-generation Xbox, but if these small advantages had been implemented when the Slim was designed, it would have given upgraders like myself, forced upgraders some of us, a little bit of extra value. (I realize every Xbox needs to have the same performance capabilities in online settings, to keep a level playing field. It may have been problematic, but the Xbox still feels needlessly slow to use.)

If you find yourself with an Xbox you don't trust anymore, or are tired of the loud noise of an older model, there is still a year before the next-gen machine arrives, at least. A multiplayer gamer will get a lot out of a new Xbox, especially at $249. I went back and forth on it, but now that I upgraded, even this late in the cycle, I find the Slim just good enough to justify the expense.

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David Mendoza

Not modded just a regular 360

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024

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First thing first every thing came in perfect working fine just can't hook up to Wi-Fi and not modded at all

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Luv one

Quit working

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023

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We plugged this in. Placed disc. Played maybe 10 minutes, assumed over heated or surged and quit working. Spouse went gamestop spent 300 on refurbished zbox one. Working great..

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William F.

Shop with these Folks!

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2023

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I ordered an Xbox 360 unit from these folks. It was listed as 'used - like new'... What I got exceeded my expectations. The console arrived packed Exceptionally well to protect the item. What I received was indeed 'like new'... I play-tested it for a week or two and it has been good so far. SO = I have to say that these folks had the best list price, and the item was indeed 'like new'. Thank you Folks = You put a smile on my face.
Shop with these Folks, I'm very pleased with my interaction with them. 5 Stars ~

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Andy B

System did not function.

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024

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I hooked up the system and after approx 5 minutes the system shut down. I tried again about the same. I switched the plug from the power strip in the entertainment console to a wall socket. The power down happening quicker now, I noticed the power supply is really hot.
I check with site to swap out the power supply but Amazon says it's a return all or keep it. So I am sending it all back and looking somewhere else, maybe I will just get the x series.

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daniel brockitt

The condition of the Xbox 360 system and everything.

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2021

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The Xbox 360 controller is the real deal instead being made very cheaply, the controller weight is the correct weight.

The Xbox 360 system looks well love and very good taking care of, and I also looked over the system case it looks great and I also notice the system did came with the 250 gb hard drive already in the system.

I have also notice in the front where a person can put in a thumb drive or a usb wired controller the door open and close without a problem, the door spring is also do not stick.

The power brick is the right weight instead of a cheap knock off, also I have notice at the bottom of the power bick is the real Mircosoft sticker is real deal.

The power cord that goes to the power brick and the power outlet is the right weight and the HDMI cable came in a sealed bag.

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Judy Murray

Console works great but had a problem with the power adapter

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023

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The power adapter didn’t work. When I lifted it I could hear pieces rattling inside it. I went to a game store to have the console tested to make sure it worked and it did, but I still had to buy a new adapter to use it.

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Jeff

It's okay be wary though

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024

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The one I bought is really dirty so that's disappointing it also cannot connect to the Wi-Fi I need the Wi-Fi adapter
It also had some account on there so that's not good

I can't tell if that's rust or what but this is not a product that should have been sold if it had rust in it I mean to have to replace parts

In this park said it was cleaned it wasn't very disappointing

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