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Monday
Apr 7,2008

viewlogophp.gifThe Carphone Warehouse currently has a fabulous free gift offer for customers signing up on a pay-monthly contract. There are over 130 handsets that qualify for a free gift, which include:

PS3, Nintendo DS, ipod nano (80GB), Nintendo Wii, xBox 360 Arcade, HP Laptop Computer and many more.

Visit the Carphone Warehouse to take advantage of this fabulous offer.

Sunday
Apr 6,2008

41nijwj8zml_sl500_aa280_.jpgPlease note, all our price information is correct on the day that the article is published. Scroll down for product information.

Uh, well not really worth doing a full price comparison for this product, as just about every online stockist appear to be reluctant to drop below the current RRP of £159.99 - but there are always a few exceptions.

Tesco are the cheapest - at £148.71 - although Tesco Direct appears to be out of stock at present. In joint second place are Amazon and Play.com - offering this excellent premium console for £149.99 (with free delivery).

So those of you looking to save a pound or two, our advice is this; pop down to your local tesco store, or for an extra £1.28 - order from Amazon or Play.com

CLICK HERE to order from Amazon.co.uk or CLICK HERE to order from Play.com.

Sites offering this product at the current RRP of £159.99 include shopto, Gameseek, Game, Game Station and HMV.

Product Information:

  • Begin playing: Xbox 360 Arcade console is everything you need to begin playing right out of the box, including Family Settings that allow parents to restrict game access for younger players. Comes with a wireless controller, five arcade games, and a memory unit. This console includes an HDMI output, so you can experience your games in the highest definition possible, up to 1080p (HDMI cable sold separately).
  • Ring of Light and Xbox Guide Button: Featured on both the wireless and wired controllers, the Xbox Guide button puts you in control of your experience. In addition to bringing up the Xbox Gamer Guide and the Xbox System Guide, the Xbox Guide button lets you turn the system on and off without ever leaving the couch.
  • Xbox LIVE: Xbox LIVE is where games and entertainment come alive, the only unified place where you can play with anyone, anytime, anywhere. And the best just got better. Connect Xbox 360 to your broadband connection, attach a storage device (hard drive or memory unit) and get instant access to Xbox LIVE Silver. Express your digital identity through your gamertag and gamer card, talk with others using voice chat, and access Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
  • Xbox LIVE Marketplace: Keep your favorite games fresh with instant access to new content. Accessible to Silver and Gold members, Xbox LIVE Marketplace lets you personalize and extend your experience, on demand.
  • Games:Xbox 360 redefines what games look like, sound like, feel like, and play like to engage you like never before. Every Xbox 360 title supports 720p and 1080i high definition resolution or 480p standard definition resolution, in 16:9 widescreen, with anti-aliasing so you enjoy smooth, movie-like graphics and multi-channel surround sound. Vibrant characters display depth of emotion to evoke more dramatic responses, immersing you in the experience.
  • Digital entertainment: Amplify your music, photos, video, and TV. Watch progressive-scan DVD movies right out of the box. Rip music to the Xbox 360 hard drive and share your latest digital pictures with friends. Make the connection, and Xbox 360 instantly streams the digital media stored on your MP3 player, digital camera, Media Center PC, or any Microsoft® Windows® XP 2005 Edition-based PC.
  • Product Description
    The Xbox 360 Arcade System is everything you need to start playing. With a Wireless Controller, 256MB Memory Unit, Xbox LIVE Silver Membership and 5 Arcade Games, there?s never been a better time to jump in. Go play! Includes: 1 Wireless Controller, 256MB Memory Unit, Xbox LIVE Silver Membership and 5 Arcade games; UNO, Pac-Man Championship Edition, Feeding Frenzy, Luxor 2 and Boom Boom Rocket. Hardware, software, and services: Fusing powerful hardware, software, and services, Xbox 360 fully engages you in a gaming experience that is more expansive, dramatic, and lifelike, where the possibilities are limitless and your imagination knows no boundaries. Industrial design: A merger of form and function, Xbox 360 wraps powerful technology in a sophisticated exterior. Xbox Gamer Guide: The Xbox Gamer Guide is an entertainment gateway that instantly connects you to your games, friends, music, movies, and downloadable content. Personalized interface: Xbox 360 lets you create your own unique system and experience. Ring of Light and Xbox Guide Button: Featured on both the wireless and wired controllers, the Xbox Guide Button puts you in control of your experience. In addition to bringing up the Xbox Gamer Guide and the Xbox System Guide, the Xbox Guide Button lets you turn the system on and off without ever leaving the couch. Xbox Live: Xbox Live is where games and entertainment come alive, the only unified place where you can play with anyone, anytime, anywhere. And the best just got better. Connect your Xbox 360 to your broadband connection and get instant access to Xbox Live Silver. Express your digital identity through your Gamertag and gamer card, talk with others using voice chat, and access Xbox LiveMarketplace?all right out of the box, at no extra cost. Xbox Live Marketplace: Keep your favorite games fresh with instant access to new content.

    Featured site - Consoles & Gadgets

    Saturday
    Apr 5,2008

    consolegadgets120x60.gifConsoles and Gadgets are now 1 of the UKs biggest Game console accessories site with well over 1500 products. They specialise in the import and export of Playstation Mod Chips , Dreamcast mod chips ,Xbox 360 cases, Game-Boy Advance Roms , and DVD Mod-Chips . We also sell Ps3 and Wii accessories, Playstation , Dreamcast , and Nintendo games , and accessories . They aim to get all the latest products from Hong Kong and around the world before they are available in your High Street shops.

    Visit Consoles & Gadgets.