Xbox 360 - Microsoft (Second Generation)

Microsoft’s HD-era powerhouse defined online console gaming with Xbox Live, Achievements, Marketplace/XBLA, and seamless party chat. Packing wireless controllers, 720p/1080p output (HDMI on later units), and a robust multimedia suite, the 360 evolved through key revisions—Core/Premium/Arcade, Elite (120 GB), the quieter Xbox 360 S (2010, built-in Wi-Fi), and the streamlined Xbox 360 E (2013)—plus accessories like the Kinect sensor. Partial backward compatibility with select original Xbox titles and standout services made it a favourite for players and collectors alike.

A legendary library cemented its legacy: Halo 3/Reach, Gears of War series, Forza Motorsport 3/4, Mass Effect, Fable II, Crackdown, BioShock, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Red Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto IV, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and a golden age of Xbox Live Arcade hits (e.g., Braid, Castle Crashers, Limbo).