(The Elite is the only Xbox with a black finish.) On the front panel you will find a large on/off button, an IR receiver, a loading tray for DVDs and games, and two slots for memory cards. In fact, except that its profile is thinner because it lacks a hard drive, it looks almost exactly the same as any other white Xbox 360. Microsoft didn't stray very far from its original design with the Xbox Arcade (12 by 3 by 10 inches, HWD).
This lack of hardware limits game-play options, but the Arcade is a outstanding media center once you install Microsoft's New Xbox Experience (NXE) OS. Unlike the other two consoles in the Xbox 360 line, the Xbox 360 and the Xbox 360 Elite, the Arcade ships without a headset, a network cable, or a hard drive. Microsoft's new Xbox 360 Arcade ($199.99 list) is a stripped-down version of the game console that hits the pricing sweet spot that consumers are looking for in a dismal economy. The Xbox 360 was one of the top gifts of the holiday season back in 2006 and could be again this year. Barely enough storage to upload the new OS, let alone download games from Xbox Live Marketplace.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.