Xbox 360 Arcade Review

Xbox 360 Arcade, the game you can find in every store, is a prefix that has become popular at the time of release. It's no secret that players use not only computers. Prefixes are also in great demand. However, some gamers are still interested in some issues. For example, whether to give preference to the Arcade, what are the characteristics of the device, its pros and cons, feedback on the operation of the device. About all this - later in the article.

Description

The prefix Xbox 360 Arcade (feedback on it we will provide further) was released by Microsoft. On the market, it appeared in 2007. Although the model has already been removed from production, the device is still popular with players. Why?

The prefix has its own distinctive features. The manufacturer decided to install free games into the device's memory. It also has a memory card and an HDMI type port. Many buyers in the reviews describe the capabilities of the device, emphasizing that it is best used in the family. In addition, the settings provide for parent options, for example, access restriction.

Equipment

Many consumers note that the console has a good set. What does it include? The owner in the box will find a joystick, a cable for connecting, a memory card, a headset and a special disc with games. In general, nothing special, but it suits the users.

Characteristics

Before you start or install games, you need to know the characteristics of the device. What are the indicators of the prefix? It works with a 3-core processor, the frequency of each is 3.2 GHz, there is 512 MB of RAM and 10 MB of video memory.

The manufacturer has provided an opportunity to work with a memory card, supports headsets, gamepads (including wireless ones). From the outputs there are the following: AV, USB, HDMI, Ethernet. It supports work with discs, music and photos. In the kit there are five games. The weight of the console is 3.5 kg. It can not be said that the device is powerful, but for a comfortable game without frills suits.

pros

In the reviews often write the positive side of the console. What is singled out separately? The control is more than convenient, you can work with different types of disks, supports Full HD resolution. The model is easily reflashable, you can install many different games.

During the process, the prefix does not brake. You can play simultaneously 4-m players. The cost is low. These are not all the positive sides of the console, but the most frequent ones mentioned by buyers. It should be noted that even with the fact that the device is morally obsolete, it still can offer the owner a good holiday.

Games

Of course, when you purchase the Xbox 360 Arcade - Games (games), then what they pay special attention to. Now on this model you can play old, but interesting and "legendary" applications. Users claim that you can download various games in the store, which you can run even on your computer. But, of course, the cost of them definitely will not please anyone. This is the problem of absolutely all consoles.

Most users prefer to reflash the device to allow the use of CDs and DVDs of type. To date, for gamers to change software and "unlock" the device - an easy task. Games that are downloaded from the torrent, go on the console is wonderful. Unfortunately, for this model the applications are not released anymore, but there are more than enough.

Re-Flashing

In order to reflash the device, you need to install "Fribut". How to do it? About this a little later. It is necessary to focus on what the owner receives after completing this action:

• It can work independently with all the games that are recorded in the device's memory.
• You can write them from any media, for this you do not need a hard drive.

To install the program "Fribut", you need to have special tools for opening the device, the cable for the installation, the programmer. Only after all the components have been collected, you can proceed with the installation. It should immediately be clarified that people who do not have any skills in reflashing, it's better not to do it yourself.

What should be done:

1. First, you need to disassemble the case: remove the side mounts, dismantle the wireless connection module, disconnect the case and all its panels, then - remove the top panel.
2. Next, remove the device, followed by the motherboard.
3. It is necessary to heat the soldering iron and install the chip on the latter. Its location is the lower part.
4. After this, conduct a wire from the contacts that are located on the chip, to the motherboard.
5. The programmer should be soldered to be able to work with the internal memory of the device.
6. After the process, remove any remaining flux that remains on the device.
7. Now you need to connect the programmer to the computer.
8. After collecting "Nanda" should remove it from the board, if necessary - change the thermal paste, and then collect the device.

The process may seem rather complicated, but it seems so only at first glance. But if there is no experience in this, it is better to turn to specialists. Also a good solution is to buy a console from your hands, often, such devices have already been repainted.

Results

After reading this article, everyone can already understand what the device is holding in front of him. This console is available and very convenient to use. It can be used in a small company of friends. And most of the buyers are most satisfied with their choice.

If you need to make the Xbox 360 Arcade (the characteristics described above) more powerful, then you should pay attention to the cooling system and software. If you update them, the device will be more susceptible to modern games.