Xbox 360^TM For Dummies^?

by Brian Johnson; Duncan Mackenzie

• ISBN13: 9780470037539
• ISBN10: 0470037539
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2006-04-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Microsoft's Xbox now accounts for 37 percent of the game console market, and the new Xbox 360 is due out for the 2005 holiday season, months before Sony's PlayStation 3. When gamers take the new Xbox home, however, they'll soon discover that it's more than a just a game machine-it's a full-fledged home media hub with more power than most PCs. This friendly guide shows how to maximize both gaming and non-gaming features of this amazing machine. Topics covered include hooking up Xbox 360, taking advantage of HDTV and Dolby capabilities, using built-in digital video recording and wireless functions, storing media files, playing music, and displaying photos Shows how to have even more fun by taking an Xbox online for massively multiplayer gaming, instant messaging, and more Discusses the social potential of the Xbox, which people can use to make new friends, join groups and teams, and even throw fantastic parties Includes tips for securing the Xbox from online threats

Table of Contents

Introduction

Xbox

360 Out of the Box

Meet the Xbox 360

Setting Up Your Xbox 360

The Xbox 360 Blades

Dealing with the Dashboard

The Live Blade

The Media Blade

The System Blade

The Games Blade

Xbox

360 In Your Entertainment System

HDTV , EDTV, Plain Old TV

Getting the Best Audio Experience

Customizing Your Console

Pushing the Outer Limits

Parental Control

LAN Parties

Windows Media Center Extender

The Part of Tens

Ten Great Web Sites

More Than Ten Great Games

Ten Tips for Parents

Ten Ways to Make Friends

Ten Great Accessories

Appendix: Original Xbox Games

Index

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