d21lewis on 08 December 2012
I don't think Forza and Halo prove that the 360 is a magical beast. I think the improved functionality over the years is the proof. When you look at the capabilities the Xbox 360 had in 2005 and what it has now, it's just amazing. Since launch, Microsoft has added:
- 1 vs 100 (Sadly taken away from us)
- Downloadable video
- Streaming movies via Netflix, Hulu, etc
- Last.FM music
- a great web browser
- Party chat
- Controller free motion control
- Achievements for every game
- Halo Waypoint
- Avatars
- Smart glass functionality
- Video chat
- Custom soundtracks
- Live TV
- Lightning fast updates
- Optional installs for improved performance
I'm sure I'm missing a lot of stuff. That's just off the top of my head. This from a gaming console that is nearly a decade old. It's an old dog with tricks that newer dogs couldn't even figure out how to do. Whoever designed this thing created a beast. When I got my 360 in 2007, I had no idea what the thing would be able to do. It's adapted with the times like nothing else.
