The 10 Best X-box 360 accessories

The Xbox 360 controller has wireless capabilities and removes the "black" and "white" buttons of its predecessor and in their place adds two "bumper" buttons, one above each trigger. he wireless version runs off two "AA" Batteries or a rechargeable battery pack. Microsoft has released a first-party "Play and Charge" kit which recharges the battery pack via a USB connection through the controller, though while connected the pad still communicates wirelessly

Let your fingers do the talking with the Xbox 360 Chatpad. Easily chat while you're playing, text with friends, redeem codes on Xbox LIVE—even connect with friends on Facebook® and be part of what’s happening on Twitter—as fast as your fingers can fly.* Plus it's compatible with Windows Live™ Messenger so it's easy to keep in touch with everyone.

Features

• Communicate quickly and easily with other gamers on Xbox LIVE®
• Great for Facebook and Twitter and compatible with Instant Messenger
• Update your profile, message friends or enter codes in seconds
• Snaps onto controller for easy use

Extend your vocal range and brighten your performance with Xbox 360® Wireless Microphones. Your inner rock star will bask in the lights that flash on each handle, plus the mic doubles as an effects studio for your own percussion solo.* You don’t want to be tied down, the wireless mic gives you more room to work the room.

Features

• 2.4GHz wireless technology with up to 30-foot range

• Responds to the singer’s actions for percussion accompaniments

• Only microphone with built-in light show to brighten your performance*

• Compatible with most Guitar Hero® and Rock Band® games. See Compatibility List for details, and check back for frequent updates

• Built-in motion sensors let you navigate the screen in Lips™

• Up to 15 hours of battery life for extended encores

 Here are a few feature highlights for the Quick Charge Kit: 

• The Quick Charge Kit, coupled with an extra rechargeable battery is the premium charging solution - there are no cords to stow after use, and it allows for continuous gameplay. 
  
  
• Gamers can recharge two rechargeable battery packs at one time. 
  
  
• The Quick Charge Kit includes a charging stand for two batteries, a NiMH rechargeable battery pack and an AC adapter. 
  
  
• The Quick Charge Kit charges a single battery in less than two hours, or multiple batteries in less than four hours. 
  
  
• The Quick Charge Kit has a user friendly lighting system - a red light indicates the kit is in "charging" mode and a green light indicates that batteries are "fully charged." Additionally, the Quick Charge Kit automatically powers down after each charge is complete. 

It can be used for in game voice chat, private chat, audio for video chat and in game voice recognition. Up to four wireless headsets can be used simultaneously on a single Xbox 360. The headset fits over either ear and comes with two sizes of removable earloops for a better fit. It uses the same 2.4 GHz wireless technology as the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, so it will work within 30 feet of the console

With no cords to tie you down, the Xbox 360 Wireless N Networking Adapter is your connection to the fun of Xbox LIVE. Quickly download or stream HD movies, TV episodes, game demos, game add-ons, and more. The dual band adapter offers fast speed and great range* and contains an extension cable for off-board placement.

*Range up to 2x that of a/b/g networks

• Connect to Xbox LIVE wirelessly with ease.

• Highest Wireless N technology standard and dual band for maximum speed, coverage and reliability

• The best solution for streaming and downloading HD movies

• Works great with existing 802.11g and 802.11b wireless routers and access points

The Xbox 360 Media Remote features the now-famous Xbox Guide Button, which allows gamers to access their digital movies, music, and games library without leaving the couch. The Xbox 360 Guide Button also allows for easy navigation of the Xbox Gamer Guide, the gateway to Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE online gaming, chat, and file sharing service.

The Xbox 360 Media Remote also functions as a universal remote control, allowing users to control their TV and Windows Media Center PC with the Media Remote’s mute, volume and up-and-down channel changing buttons.

In addition, the Xbox 360 Media Remote offers the following functions:

• Power your Xbox 360 system on or off without leaving the couch.
• The Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote includes control buttons for your music, pictures, and more.
• A, B, X, and Y buttons are included for basic control of your Xbox 360 system, even without a controller.
• Numbered and backlit keypad gives you full functionality, even in the dark.

Kinect for Xbox 360 brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways with no controller required. Simply step in front of the sensor and Kinect recognizes you and responds to your gestures. Connecting in a whole new way is as easy as a wave of your hand.

Kinect removes the last barrier between you and the experiences you love. Best of all, when Kinect arrives this November, it will work with every Xbox 360 console.

Features

• Easily hook up with friends with Video Kinect, no headset required
• Sign into your profile by just stepping in front of the sensor
• Kinect games give you the freedom to jump, duck, and spin your way through a unique adventure
• Kinect uses cutting-edge technology to provide a whole new way to play

Easily transfer all your data from the original Xbox 360 hard drive to the next. Compatible with Xbox 360 and Xbox 360 S* consoles, the Hard Drive Transfer Cable allows you to keep your saved data and game on.

Features

• Designed to transfer data from Xbox 360 hard drives to other Xbox 360 hard drives and/or Xbox 360 S hard drives.
• Usable multiple times.
• Does not transfer data from one Xbox 360 S hard drive to another Xbox 360 S hard drive.

Is your launch 360 feeling a little…full? Is there just not enough room for any more television episodes or expansion packs?

If you don’t want to have to worry about that again for quite a while, you may want to look into getting a 250GB Xbox 360 hard drive, now on sale at your local game shack or giant store for $129.99.

Clicking on Xbox.com’s link to the 120 GB hard drive automatically takes you to the page for the new one. And it even included a picture of the new one! (No, I didn’t just Photoshop in the 250 part.) So, I guess this is also confirmation that the days of the 120 are over. At least they’re selling the larger-capacity drive for the same price as the older model, and lowering the 120GB to $99.99. But I know which one I’d buy.