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The '''Xbox 360''' is a [[wikipedia:History of video game consoles (seventh generation)|seventh generation]] game console and is the successor to [[Microsoft]]'s [[Xbox]] video game console, developed in co-operation with [[wikipedia:IBM|IBM]], [[wikipedia:ATI Technologies|ATI]], [[wikipedia:History of video game consoles (seventh generation)|Samsung Electronics]] and SiS. Information on the console first came through viral marketing campaigns and it was officially unveiled on [[wikipedia:MTV|MTV]] on May 12, [[2005 (real world)|2005]], with detailed launch and game information divulged later that month at the prominent [[Electronic Entertainment Expo]]. 

Upon its release, the Xbox 360 became the first console to have a simultaneous launch across the three major regions, as well as the first console to provide wireless controllers as a standard. It also serves as the first entrant in a new generation of game consoles and is competing against Sony's [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]] and Nintendo's [[wikipedia:Wii|Wii]]. Microsoft believes that its push towards high-definition gaming, year-early head start and its [[Xbox Live]] online gaming service will help the console be successful. The Xbox 360 can also be [[System Link]]ed with other Xbox 360s as well as the original Xbox, allowing [[multiplayer]] games to take place much more easily among gamers.

There have been a few different types of the Xbox 360, including the Core, Arcade, Premium and the Elite. However, special editions have also been available with special console and controller designs such as the Halo 4 Limited Edition console.

By the end of the Xbox 360's life, it had sold 84 million units (sales numbers last counted in 2014){{Ref/Site|Id=X360Sales|URL=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2014/06/09/events-e3-2014-recap/|Site=Xbox News|Page=Xbox Delivers Winning Lineup of Exclusive Games for this Holiday Season|D=31|M=5|Y=2023}}. By contrast, its competitors—the PlayStation 3 and Wii, sold 87.4 million (last counted in 2017){{Ref/Site|Id=PS3Sales|URL=https://sonyinteractive.com/en/our-company/business-data-sales/|Site=Official Site for Sony Interactive|Page=BUSINESS DATA & SALES|D=31|M=5|Y=2023}} and 101.63 million units (last counted in 2016){{Ref/Site|Id=WiiSales|URL=https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nintendo.co.jp%2Fir%2Ffinance%2Fhistorical_data%2Fxls%2Fconsolidated_sales_e2303.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
|Site=Nintendo of Japan|Page=Excel file showing Nintendo hard/software sales|D=31|M=5|Y=2023}} respectively.

==''Halo'' media available for Xbox 360==
===Games===
Between 2007 and 2014, eight ''Halo'' games were released for the Xbox 360.
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{C|[[2007 (real world)#September|September 25, 2007]]}}
**[[Halo 3 Limited Edition|''Halo 3'' Limited Edition]]
**[[Halo 3 Legendary Edition|''Halo 3'' Legendary Edition]]
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{C|[[2009#March|March 3, 2009]]}}
**[[Halo Wars Demo|''Halo Wars'' Demo]]
**[[Halo Wars Limited Edition|''Halo Wars'' Limited Edition]]
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' {{C|September 22, 2009}}
**''[[Halo 3: Mythic]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{C|[[2010#September|September 14, 2010]]}}
**[[Halo: Reach Demo|''Halo: Reach'' Demo]]
**[[Halo: Reach Limited Edition|''Halo: Reach'' Limited Edition]]
**[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|''Halo: Reach'' Legendary Edition]]
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' {{C|[[2011#November|November 15, 2011]]}}
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{C|[[2012|November 6, 2012]]}}
**[[Halo 4 Game of the Year Edition|''Halo 4'' Game of the Year Edition]]
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' {{C|[[2014|January 31, 2014]]}}

===Other media===
*''[[Halo Waypoint]]''

===Backward-compatible Xbox titles===
{{Main|Backward compatibility}}
The following titles were available to play on the Xbox 360 via backward compatibility. Notably, ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' could be purchased on the Xbox LIVE marketplace. A hard drive was required for backward compatibility.
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack]]''

===Continued legacy===
[[File:Xbox 360 Halo Sunsetting.jpg|thumb|350px|Impact of Xbox 360 online service sunsetting on the ''Halo'' games.]]
The [[Xbox One]] was released as a successor to the Xbox 360 in 2013. At launch, the Xbox One did not support backward compatibility, meaning games released for the Xbox 360 could not be played on it. As such, a port known as ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' was created, aiming to bring ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 4'' to the platform updated to run at 1080p and 60fps - alongside a newly-remastered ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. ''Halo 3: ODST'' was later added to the collection in early 2015, and ''Halo: Reach'' in 2019 alongside the collection's launch on PC. The titles were released in succession throughout the following months, with all Xbox and Xbox 360 ''Halo'' titles available on PC as of November 2020.

In [[2017]], all Xbox 360 ''Halo''s were made backward-compatible on Xbox One consoles, with ''Halo 3'' later given Xbox One X enhancements. In the summer of 2017, all Xbox 360 ''Halo'' [[downloadable content]] was made permanently free.

On December 18, 2020, 343 Industries announced that in around one year, all Xbox 360 ''Halo'' online services would shut down. At the time of this announcement, digital sales of Xbox 360 titles were halted (though DLC still remains available).{{Ref/Site|Id=shutdown|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sunsetting-halo-xbox-360-game-services-in-2021|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Sunsetting Halo Xbox 360 Game Services in 2021}} Originally planned for December 2021, the shutdown was completed on January 13, 2022.<ref>[https://support.halowaypoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/360054131591'''Halo Support:''' ''Xbox 360 only- online services were reduced or disabled for Halo 360 Games on January 13, 2022'']</ref>

==''Halo'' on the Xbox 360 Dashboard==
In the 360 dashboard, the user can apply  Halo-themed backgrounds, one of which came preloaded on the original version of the console, while others must be downloaded. There are also  Halo gamer pictures available; three of which were preloaded on the original 360, with the rest downloadable. The Limited or Legendary Edition ''[[Halo 3]]'' disc two included codes to download more ''Halo 3'' themes for the 360 console, such as a [[Bungie]] theme, [[Red vs Blue]] theme and the [[This Spartan Life]] theme. Every other theme must be purchased.

==''Halo''-themed editions==
[[File:Xbox-360-halo-reach-edition.jpg|thumb|The ''Halo: Reach'' special edition Xbox 360 S.]]
A ''[[Halo 3]]'' edition of the Xbox 360 was released on September 16, 2007. The console included a copy of the game, a green wireless controller with a play-and-charge kit, a wired ''Halo 3'' headset, as well a code to download the ''Halo 3'' dashboard theme.

Though no special edition was released with ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', a ''Halo 3: ODST Collector's Pack'' was made available alongside the standard version. This included the game itself, along with a limited edition UNSC-style Xbox 360 controller.

A ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' special edition Xbox 360 S was released on September 14, 2010. It features a Xbox 360 S Edition, a copy of the game, two controllers, and a wireless headset, all of which are based on the game. Colored silver gray, the console is based on an in-game [[Archive Reader T4|archive reader unit]] and [[M70|associated controller]] used by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. The console actually [[Halo: Reach Xbox easter egg|appears in the game]] in [[Catherine Halsey|Halsey's]] [[Tribute Room|lab]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=27385 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Unboxed'']</ref> The controller and headset were also released individually. The disc eject button emits a Spartan energy shield recharging sound, and the power button emits the spawning sound of a Halo 3/Reach multiplayer powerup.

A ''[[Halo 4]]'' version of the console was released alongside the game on November 6, 2012. The special edition console also includes a copy of the game, two special-edition controllers, and a wired headset. It also includes Xbox LIVE tokens for exclusive in-game and avatar marketplace downloadable content (FOTUS armor avatar costume, in-game FOTUS Spartan Armor, avatar [[Promethean Crawler]] prop, in-game [[Lightrifle]] Skin, and in-game unique Unicorn [[emblem]]).<ref name="Bulletin 7/25/12">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/07/25/The-Halo-Bulletin-72512.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' ''The Halo Bulletin: 7.25.12'']</ref> The console and controllers feature a blue-white geometric pattern on a translucent, black body; the ring of light on the console and controller guide button (normally green) feature blue lights to match the overall color scheme.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/07/14/Xbox-360-Limited-Edition-Halo-4-Console-Bundle-and-Accessories-Revealed-at-San-Diego-Comic-Con-.aspx '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 4 Console Bundle and Accessories Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con'']</ref> The buttons on the console emit electronic sounds when pressed.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35_pXjNsDUY&feature=channel&list=UL '''YouTube:''' ''Halo 4 Flag Stabbing and Spartan Cosplay - Comic-Con 2012'']</ref> An alternate ''Halo 4'' controller featuring the UNSC emblem on a translucent, dark grey body, was made available individually on October 21, 2012, and includes an Avatar T-shirt as exclusive downloadable content.{{Ref/Reuse|Bulletin 7/25/12}} The controller also features a transforming D-Pad.<ref>'''Halo 4 Limited Edition Wireless Controller Package Contents'''</ref>

==Trivia==
*All three original Xbox ''Halo'' discs are backwards compatible on Xbox 360; ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Multiplayer Map Pack|Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack]]''.
**''Halo 2'' however features a bug that causes screen burn-in to appear during select missions or cutscenes. When this happens, it can only be resolved by quitting to the title screen, or restarting the Xbox 360 altogether.
*As of April 15, 2010, the Xbox LIVE service for all original Xbox games (including Halo 2) was discontinued. It was possible to play ''Halo 2'' online on the Xbox 360, but was not possible if the person did not play ''Halo 2'' on Xbox LIVE for the original Xbox. The person needed to have the map packs in order to play LIVE for ''Halo 2'' on the 360.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Xbox360.jpg|The original Xbox 360 console.
File:Halo3-360.jpg|The Xbox 360 ''Halo 3'' special edition console.
File:Spartan c.jpg|The Xbox 360 ''Halo 3'' special controller with an image of Spartan-IIs.
File:Brute Controller.png|The Xbox 360 ''Halo 3'' special controller with an image of a Brute Chieftain.
File:Microsoft-xbox-360-elite.jpg|The Xbox 360 Elite console.
File:Xbox 360 arcade.jpg|The Xbox 360 Arcade console.
File:ODST Collector's Pack.jpg|The Collector's Pack edition of ''ODST''.
File:Xbox 360 slim.jpg|The Xbox 360 S.
File:Haloreach_side1.jpg|The ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' special edition console.
File:Halo Reach controller.jpg|''Halo: Reach'' limited edition Xbox 360 controller.
File:Reach headset.jpg|''Halo: Reach'' limited edition wireless headset.
File:Halsey's Xbox.jpg|A stack of Xbox 360s featured within the [[Tribute Room]] in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Halo 4 Xbox 360.jpg|The ''Halo 4'' special edition console and controllers.<ref>[http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/game/ps3/xbox-360-320gb-halo-4-console/668077 '''JBHiFIonline.com:''' ''Xbox 360 320gb Halo 4 Console'']</ref> 
File:H4-Controller-UNSC.jpg|The alternate ''Halo 4'' special edition controller.
File:HINF Illusion XboxConsoles 2.png|An Xbox 360, along with two controllers and an Xbox, in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' map [[Illusion]].
</gallery>

==Notes==
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==External links==
*[http://www.xbox.com/en-US/ Official website]
*[http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=484726&st=0&p=3213514&# Xbox-scene.com Forum]

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