So I've had the 360 for a few days now. Figured I'd do the same as I did with my PS3 and give some impressions:
Setup: No trouble at all. Plugged in the HDMI and the power and I was good to go. Took a few minutes to get through basic setup stuff. I do think it is a bit confusing though. They don't really explain that creating a profile won't let you use that profile with XBL, and you need to have an XBL profile separate from the regular one. So I ended up with two... still can't figure out how to delete the old one. Overall it was very quick to set up though, and I was playign games within 15 minutes of opening the box.
Interface: I hate the blades. I really don't like these things. I'm also very confused by the profiles. I can't figure out how to delete my offline profile that I made before realizing I could retrieve my old forums live profile. On the other hand, the way the in-game interface works is much better than the in-game XMB on PS3. It's not nearly as intrusive, and can be done easier with less hassle. I like that I can play music off it so easily as well. Overall I'm alright with it, but the NXE needs to come out soon.
XBLA Store: Basically identical to the PSN Store in any functional way. It works, and that's all it needs to do. I do wish they would just list things in cash instead of in stupid points though (this goes for you too Nintendo, although Wii points are easier to translate).
Controller: I've said it in the past, but the 360 controller is the best standard gamepad ever made in my opinion (unless it's for a game best played with a d-pad). However, for some stupid reason when I bump the battery pack on that wireless controller it randomly disconnects. This happens frequently, and is annoying. I hope it's just with this controller. I have a wired controller that I'm using most of the time instead right now (had it for my PC).
Games: I bought LO with the system. It's a fun RPG that takes no chances. Pretty solid all around. Somewhere around FFX in quality (that may be a high compliment to some of you but it's not really to me). Bought Blue Dragon and Kameo later. Blue Dragon is IMO much better than LO, and although not to the quality of DQVIII somewhere around the quality of DQVII. A very good RPG. Kameo so far is not worth the $8 I paid for it. The system also came with 5 XBLA games and Sega Superstars Tennis (WTF?) none of which I have even touched.
Overall I'm very satisfied with my purchase. I'm sure I will be much more once I get my hard drive in the mail and get into some of my more anticipated XBLA games. Even thinking I'll probably buy Nuts & Bolts after the TGS walkthrough. I'm happy to have completed my system collection this generation, and I look forward to getting a lot of fun out of all 3 of my platforms throughout the remainder of this generation.
Hope you guys liked my impressions... obviously this will be the last one unless someone releases a new console soon. I try to be honest and straightforward. If you wish to add me as a friend on any of the systems I own or on Steam all my IDs and Codes are in my profile, which is also up to date on the games I own for the modern consoles. Game suggestions are always appreciated.
