XBOX 360 E User Guide

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The Official User ’s Guide
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Raymond M. Padilla
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FOREWORD
Most of us in the game industry have been playing video games for most of our lives. We have spent
countless hours trying to finish one more level, complete another row, save the princess, rebuild a city
block, capture a flag, and explore a new universe. We have grown up with this new form of entertainment,
and we have experienced its evolution every step of the way. Not only were we improving our hand-eye
coordination, but we were solving difficult problems, participating in fantastic...

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Coming Full Circle—
The Xbox 360
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FULL CIRCLE
Ever wonder why the Xbox 360 is called “360”? Why not Xbox 2 or Xbox Next? Believe it or not, it’s a name that
evolved just as the system evolved. The creation of the Xbox 360 name, sphere logo, Ring of Light, and even
packaging is an interesting story about the organic evolution of your Xbox 360.
Problem Solved
Early in development, the Xbox 360 team knew that it
would have to be wireless ready, from wireless Internet
connectivity to the very controllers that you have come,
or will come, to...

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Coming Full Circle—The Xbox 360™
“Powered by Human Energy”
Keep in mind, though, that you are at the core of your own community. You’re at the heart of your little sphere—
you’re at the heart of the Xbox 360 sphere. That makes you the power. A common theme used around the
Microsoft offices is that the Xbox 360 is “powered by human energy.”The Xbox 360 would be nothing without its user. That is why the user is simultaneously the center of the sphere
and the power harnessed within. Pretty cool, no? In a...

Out of Box Experience
The experience doesn’t
begin with the power but-
ton. Nope. It begins the
moment you pick up an
Xbox 360 box. The very
weight of the Xbox 360’s
tiny packaging makes the
power contained within a
tangible experience. You
can feel the power inside,
even though it’s a small,
sleek package. Once it’s open, the
immediate impact is felt.
Large as life, there it is.
The Xbox 360 is the first
thing you see. That’s not
an accident. It being the very first thing after opening the box keeps...

Power Restrained
Perhaps the most commonly asked question is, Why does the Xbox 360 look like it’s bent?That is called an
“inhale” design. Take a deep breath and hold it as long as you can. Go ahead. Try. Chances are, within seconds
your mouth will burst open in a gasp for air. Powerful, isn’t it? That is the same idea behind the Xbox 360’s
unique design. Whereas the original Xbox’s design was an overt expression of hulking power (its case seemed
to be ready to burst as the X on top looked like it had...