In-Depth: Microsoft Xbox 360

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Ben, Atlanta, GA

"I want to get a 360, but it's a little beyond my means right now. The $400 package is definitely the way to go, though. It's so much more expensive to buy all the extras separately. I like the look of Elder Scrolls, and I've been a DOA fan since the second one on the Dreamcast, so I want those. King Kong is cool to look at, but after I played the demo I think it'll be too easy. "

Tim, Fresno, CA

"I won't be picking up an Xbox 360 in the near future. I'm waiting to see what franchises come over and see if the price comes down. Online play isn't a big draw for me, but backward compatibility is pretty important. I have an Xbox and older games, and I'd like to keep playing them. The PS3 is a more likely purchase for me, but I probably won't buy at launch, because the price will be so high."

Loki, San Mateo, CA

"I'm interested in Xbox 360, but I haven't preordered one yet. I played the first Xbox and I really love it. If it's as hype as they say it is, then I'm definitely going to buy it. And besides, I want to keep up my complete collection of game systems -- they go back to the NES. Honestly, I have more anticipation for the new Nintendo Revolution. I've always been a Nintendo guy."

Terry, Barborsville, WV

"It doesn't look like a bad system so far, from what I've seen. I won't get one until the price drops -- I already have an Xbox and a PS2. And I have such a large library at the house, I don't have room for any more games! I'm waiting for the backwards compatibility to catch up, so I can throw out the Xbox and replace it with a 360, like I did with my PS1 and PS2."

Buc, Atlanta, GA

"I don't play online -- it's all graphics. I'm really a PS2 guy, never got an original Xbox, but when I came in here and saw the demo, man now I want one. If I can get past the first level of this Call of Duty 2 demo, I'm definitely going to get the 360. And I've got an HDTV, so it'll look great on that."

Josh, Redwood City, CA

"I'm not a big gamer, but I'm starting to get into it more now. I have an Xbox and I'm getting more games for it. I'll hold off on an Xbox 360 right after it comes out, but will probably get one later, after it slows down a little bit. I'm not really looking forward to the PS3 -- I'm more excited by Xbox 360. I've heard the graphics are insane. I like the online component, so I can play with my friends."

Dwight, Atlanta, GA

"I want to wait and see what everybody has to offer. This looks good, but I remember when I got my GameCube I thought it looked way better than the PS2, and I figured it would be the best. See what happened there? I want to see what Sony and Nintendo are going to show first, and see what early problems everyone has with the 360, since new consoles always have bugs at first. But I've got all three consoles now, so I'll probably get a 360 eventually."

Robert, Long Beach, CA

"I haven't preordered an Xbox 360 -- I've got a pretty good computer at home and games are ultimately going to be better on the PC. I might eventually buy the 360 and Quake 4 would be my pick. I enjoyed Quake 3 a lot, especially online."

1: Video Preview
Our editors go hands-on with the Xbox 360 in this special video segment

2: What Does it Do?
Media options; Xbox Live; The hardware itself

3: What's in the Box?
The core and premium packages

4: Launch Games Line-up
A rundown of all the launch titles

5: Editor Bites
What do the Yahoo! Video Games staff have to say?

6: Gamer Feedback
Words from gamers around the country on Xbox 360

7: Zero Hour, Day 1
Day 1 of Microsoft's massive desert launch party

8: Zero Hour, Day 2
Day 2 of Microsoft's massive desert launch party