Massive game library- Plays all the same games as the later versions.
Easily removable hard drive- The hard drive can be popped off and moved to another Xbox 360 very easily.
Less reliable- The original Xbox 360 had a high failure rate, so look for one with revised hardware.
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No built-in Kinect support- Requires an adapter to use a Kinect.
Louder than other versions- The disc drive in particular makes a lot of noise.
No built-in Wi-Fi- Requires a wired Ethernet connection or a Wi-Fi adapter to play online.
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Other versions of the console may or may not include the HDMI port.
Later revisions of the hardware are less prone to the widespreadred ring of deaththat can render an Xbox useless.
Xbox 360 S
Built-in Wi-Fi- Play online without an adapter or a wired Ethenet connection.
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Redesigned shell- Smaller and smarter looking than the original Xbox 360.
Redesigned hardware- Less likely to overheat than the Xbox 360.
Built-in Kinect port- Doesn’t need an adapter to use Kinect.
Digital Sound- Includes an S/PDIF audio output built right in.
Aside from the visual retooling, the Xbox 360 S also has some other important differences.
It includes a built-in Kinect port, so you don’t need an adapter to use a Kinect.
Built-in Wi-Fi- Play online right out of the box.
Kinected- Includes a built-in Kinect port.
Additional audio output- Has a 3.5mm audio jack.
No A/V port- The A/V port was removed, so you might’t connect it via component or composite.
The only video output is HDMI.
No S/PDIF audio output- The S/PDIF output introduced on the Xbox 360 S was also removed.
The Xbox 360 E is an even more pared-down version of the Xbox 360 hardware.
In addition to a visual redesign, the Xbox 360 E also omits some connectors.
