HORIZON XBOX 360 DOWNLOAD CNET FREE

The Games blade is where the 360 keeps a running record of a user's gaming achievements both on and offline. Rounding off the buttons list are two trigger buttons, left and right shoulder buttons and a small sync button (for wireless connections) on the top side of the controller.

It can also be pressed during gameplay to bring up the Xbox 360's much improved dashboard (more on this below). The guide button has four green lights which communicates to the gamer which number controller it is. The Start and Select buttons flank a glowing Xbox guide button in the centre of the controller. All of the original controller's buttons have been kept - there are the four colour-coded face buttons, the two joysticks and the D-pad. The wireless controller particularly has a nice, solid weight which doesn't become a strain even after extended play sessions. The Xbox 360's controllers are slightly smaller than Xbox 1 units, and generally feel more comfortable to hold. The console's controllers have also undergone a style overhaul from the original bulky versions. The 360 can be laid flat or stood on one side, similar to a PS2. It's similarly sparse at the back - there's a power slot, A/V slot, Ethernet port and another USB 2.0 port. The front features the disc tray (in silver), two slots for memory cards, the glowing Xbox button and a hinged slot which hides two USB 2.0 ports.

HORIZON XBOX 360 DOWNLOAD CNET FREE

The console's design is also the height of simplicity - the entire unit is clutter free on all sides. That said, the 360's colour is fairly innocuous - it's not a standout, but it won't jar with anything else in your living room setup at the same time. The 360 is finished in a beige-like colour - an odd decision on Microsoft's part considering most other home entertainment gear nowadays tends to go for silver, black or white as a finish. It's certainly smaller than Xbox version 1, but it's nowhere near the micro size of the current slimline PlayStation 2. The 360 is all smooth curves and minimalist style, although in the flesh it's not quite as petite as one might think from looking at photos. If the original Xbox was a big, black tank of a console, then consider the Xbox 360 its svelte Ferrari-like cousin.

Horizon xbox 360 download cnet