Does the Xbox support HDTV?
Can I play DVDs on the Xbox console?
Does Xbox support Dolby Digital?
What is the Xbox dashboard?
Can I make custom soundtracks on Xbox?
Why do I need a memory card if Xbox has an internal hard drive?
What type of graphics card does Xbox have?
Can I use the console with my computer?
What do I need to play multiplayer games?
When will the Xbox online service be available?
What equipment will be required to connect my Xbox to the Internet?
In what cities will the Xbox online service be available?
Can I play Xbox games online before the official service is available?

 

Does the Xbox support HDTV?

Xbox was designed with high-definition TV support specifically in mind. Xbox supports HDTV and TV resolutions up to 1920x1080 with the purchase of the High Definition AV Pack. The High Definition AV Pack supports HDTV RGB video and your choice of RCA Audio or Digital Audio over optical cable.

Can I play DVDs on the Xbox console?

The Xbox console can play DVD movies and compact discs that contain the official Compact Disc logo. You can turn your Xbox video game system into a DVD movie theater with the purchase of the DVD Movie Playback Kit. The kit includes the required infrared receiver and a remote control designed for DVD playback.

Does Xbox support Dolby Digital?

The Xbox video game system features a theater-quality audio experience, the best ever heard in a video game console. It has 256 simultaneous audio channels, 3D positional audio, and real-time Dolby Digital audio encoding.

What is the Xbox dashboard?

The Xbox Dashboard appears when you turn on your Xbox console without a disc in the disc tray. The dashboard will let you adjust system settings, including audio, video, language and memory management. It also lets you save games and create soundtracks.

Can I make custom soundtracks on Xbox?

With Xbox you can create soundtracks from your own CD collection and play the music you want to hear during your favorite games. Xbox is not compatible with CD-R, but most CD-RW will work.

Why do I need a memory card if Xbox has an internal hard drive?

The memory card allows you to save a game that is in progress and play it on another Xbox console.

What type of graphics card does Xbox have?

The Xbox contains an NVIDIA graphics processing unit (GPU), delivering superior performance with a beefy 250 megahertz processing chip. Xbox also offers support for HDTV, DVD movie playback, and TV resolutions up to 1920x1080. Xbox game interactive displays in video game retail stores let you try out these great games for yourself. That's the best way to choose your favorite games, and to check out the superior game play performance, look, and sound of the new Xbox titles.

Can I use the console with my computer?

The Xbox console is a dedicated video game console. Its sole purpose is to provide you with the best video game experience available on the market while connected to your television. You can also use Xbox as a DVD home theater system if you purchase the DVD Playback Kit

What do I need to play multiplayer games?

All you need to start playing games with multiple players are extra controllers and a game designed for multiplayer use. The game will appear via a split screen on one television. No multitap is required. If you have extra Xbox systems and televisions, you may network them together, and play certain games that support this feature. Maximum number of simultaneous players is built into the game. As an example, HALO will support 4 Xbox systems and 4 players per Xbox, for a total of 16 players.

When will the Xbox online service be available?

Microsoft will be announcing the specific details, including the availability of this service in early 2002.

What equipment will be required to connect my Xbox to the Internet?

You will need an Xbox gaming system, and a broadband connection to play games online. Xbox.com will share specific details for sign-up when the service launches. Some users may chose to build a home network using their PC, but this is not required. You need to have a broadband connection (DSL or Cable) to use the Xbox online service. Microsoft made this decision to deliver a significantly better gaming experience than can be achieved over dial-up.

In what cities will the Xbox online service be available?

The Xbox online service will be available anywhere in the US where broadband connectivity is available.

Can I play Xbox games online before the official service is available?

Yes, With GameSpy Arcade and GameSpy Tunnel, you can play your Xbox system link games online. The GS service is free and currently supports Halo, Tony Hawk 2x, and Nascar Heat 2002. Once you're set-up head over to JK's xbox station - The "official" "unofficial" League hosting site for Xbox. To get the GameSpy Tunnel download click here.