When the Xbox game console was launched in 2001, many people were immediately interested in the new gaming platform from Microsoft. And with its success, the console has evolved and been updated over the years. There have been new online platforms, new games and new accessories that have changed the gaming experience. Two of the company’s popular consoles, the Xbox 360 and Xbox One, are icons in gaming and you can often find them along with many games here on Tradera.
Xbox 360 – How the game console works
This highly anticipated console was released to gamers worldwide in 2005 and changed the gaming market. On this platform, it wasn’t just video games that were the main feature. With the ability to listen to music, view pictures and movies, it gave the user several exciting ways to broaden the experience. When the Xbox 360 Elite and Xbox 360 Slim were released a few years later, the console was also given a sleeker design, a larger hard drive and HDMI output.
Together with the download function Xbox Live, Microsoft created the possibility to download many different games to the platform itself, while it was also of course possible to buy the games on disk in stores. Today, many of the Xbox 360 games are available for purchase here on Tradera, and many sell a larger collection of games. Some popular titles that have become successful among users include Halo, Gears of War and Call of Duty.
Here are the accessories you need for your Xbox 360:
- Do you want to download games? Then you should bear in mind that you may need to connect an external hard drive for storage, as some of the models have limited space.
- To make the gaming experience more personalized, there is a wide range of hand controllers associated with different games. A fun and easy way to update your device!
- Some games require more advanced and specific equipment. For example, a wireless microphone or a guitar for music games. There are also full racing chairs and racing controllers available for those occasions when you need to play racing games – something you might be lucky enough to find second-hand.
This is Xbox One
The subsequent game console from Microsoft was called Xbox One, which in recent years has also been updated to Xbox One X and Xbox One S. The consoles have become immensely popular, among other things for the ability to play many games from both Xbox 360 and the original console. The fact that there are several games that are exclusive to Xbox users makes the consoles sought-after products on the gaming market. The One X variant has an advantage in that it supports 4K, which provides a very good resolution on the televisions that have that capacity. Therefore, a really good screen can be an investment well worth the money.
Here are the accessories you need for your Xbox One:
- A good pair of gaming headphones is an advantage if you really want to shut out the world and get into the gaming experience. Keep in mind that there are wireless headphones that can be connected directly to your device.
- Xbox One also offers a wide range of bundles with different types of Xbox One controllers in different colors and designs – such as Minecraft-inspired controllers or the popular Elite pro controller. Find out what suits your gaming and style best.
- If you want to have a lot of different games on your device, you may want to transfer them to an external hard drive. This can make your gaming experience faster and smoother.
- There are external and portable displays to attach to the Xbox One device that allow you to take the console with you and play elsewhere. Practical and useful!
- A smart and functional accessory released by Microsoft in 2018 included a hub that makes gaming easier for those with limited mobility.
Kinect – the accessory for both Xbox 360 and Xbox One
Kinect is an innovative accessory launched in 2010 that allows the user to interact with the game thanks to motion sensors. Unlike the Nintendo Wii, the player doesn’t have to hold a controller, which gives greater freedom – perfect for the popular games Dance Central or Just Dance. The sensor’s voice recognition also allows you to talk directly to the console or game. As Kinect devices are available for both Xbox 360 and Xbox One, it’s important to look at how your device and game work together, as they are not always compatible. Microsoft stopped making Kinect in 2017, but you can still find the device for sale here on Tradera. Just keep in mind that the games you buy must be Kinect compatible.
Amanda Blennborn, freelance journalist
