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Article: STANLEY A. MILLER II; Beyond the games; Multimedia options swirl around Xbox 360
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- November 29, 2005
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When you set up the Xbox 360, it might take a few days before you
stop playing games to see what else it can do, like exploring the
multimedia features it brings into the living room.
Microsoft's next-generation system, which went on sale last week
with much fanfare, combines high-definition video, games and DVDs
with digital photos, music and online services.
The quickest and easiest way to see the Xbox 360's media features
is to plug in USB devices such as digital cameras and music players.
The console quickly recognized an Apple iPod, Sony PlayStation
Portable and Pentax Optio S4 digital camera, allowing me to browse
their contents on my 56-inch high-definition television.
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