REVIEWS | XBOX 360
Seventh generation | 2005-2016 | DVD, CD, digital
Games: 2,154 | Units sold: 84m
Microsoft’s highest-selling system overcame reliability issues with its early models (popularised as “red ring of death”) to outpace the PS3, thanks to a mix of excellent online play, well-optomised third-party software and its pioneering of achievements. In addition, the 360 saw the birth of exclusives Gears of War and Forza Horizon. Xbox Live Arcade helped champion indie releases, whilst Kinect Adventures, released alongside its innovative motion control device, would sell 24m units.
Games: 2,154 | Units sold: 84m
Microsoft’s highest-selling system overcame reliability issues with its early models (popularised as “red ring of death”) to outpace the PS3, thanks to a mix of excellent online play, well-optomised third-party software and its pioneering of achievements. In addition, the 360 saw the birth of exclusives Gears of War and Forza Horizon. Xbox Live Arcade helped champion indie releases, whilst Kinect Adventures, released alongside its innovative motion control device, would sell 24m units.