MicrosoftGeneration 7
Xbox 360
2005
AU Release
23 March 2006
AU Launch Price
$649 AUD
~$1050 today
Units Sold
84M
Technical Specifications
Processor
IBM PowerPC Xenon (3-core, 3.2 GHz)
Memory
512 MB GDDR3
Storage
20 GB HDD (launch)
Media
DVD-ROM / HD-DVD (add-on)
Best-Selling Xbox 360 Games
Global lifetime sales
Cultural Impact
The Xbox 360 launched a year ahead of the PlayStation 3 and Wii and used that head-start to build a massive installed base. It defined the era of online multiplayer with Xbox Live, making paid online gaming mainstream. Halo 3, Call of Duty 4, and Gears of War turned the 360 into the shooter's console. However, it was marred by the infamous Red Ring of Death hardware failure — an overheating defect that affected up to 54% of early units, costing Microsoft over US$1 billion to repair. Despite this, the 360 won the hearts of Australian gamers and remains fondly remembered.
Did You Know?
The 'Red Ring of Death' affected an estimated 23–54% of early Xbox 360 units, costing Microsoft US$1.15 billion to fix
Xbox Live on the 360 was the first successful paid online service for consoles, popularising the model
Halo 3 generated US$170 million on its first day — setting a record for entertainment launches in 2007
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