The Xbox 4GB Console has a built in Wi-Fi that is used for easier connection to the entertainment world on Xbox LIVE. The TV stream and HD movies can be seen in an instant. The 4GB is ready for controller-free experiences of Kinect. This console is super-quiet and sleek and also comes with a matching wireless controller.
Understanding the Different Versions
The 250GB version is one that improves on the original and has a sleeker design with better connectivity. It has a curved design which is in sleek black. This appearance is one that is considerably upgraded and is more energy efficient and is also quieter. The 250 GB makes you forget all about issues that deal with hard drive save-space. This console allows you to play all your favorite Xbox 360 and Xbox titles, you are also able to connect to the Internet as well as compete against others through a subscription to Xbox Live. You can also enjoy older titles by way of the Xbox Live Arcade.
Key Differences
The following are the differences between the Xbox 4GB console and the 250GB Xbox console:
1. The versions of the systems is a major difference between the 4GB and the 250GB systems. The 250GB allows you more space for downloading videos, movies and any other rich content as well saving the contents as compared to the 4GB console. However, to make the 4GB console save slightly more contents, you will need to buy some external hard drives to the box.
2. The 4GB has a size limitation which poses problems like the inability to install video games which require more than one disc to play, impossibility in downloading DLC content overtime , freezing of games that have been played overtime and have scratches as well as problems which happens when it comes to storing media files with time and the regular updates that are released by Microsoft to help in patching the box reducing the hard drive space available for use. These limitations do not occur in the 250GB.
3. When it comes to design, the 250GB has a slim built-in hard drive which has a smooth shiny, black finish. This has a disadvantage in that it can become dirty quickly whereas the 4GB version is a matte black case which does not easily become dirty.
4. For casual users of the Xbox live, buying the 4GB version may be a good idea the only problem that will occur will happen in case a user would like to download DLC contents or install games to the hard drive.
5. The 4GB Xbox is incompatible with some games as compared to the 250GB.
6. The 250GB has a hard drive and the 4GB has a flash memory. Flash memory may be better in some aspects than hard drives like faster read rates, low noise, low power consumption and no heat generation. However, the main disadvantage of the flash memory is its price.
Finally for the Xbox users who need a lot of storage space, the 250GB would be the best option and for those who need the Xbox just to play and do not need storage space, then the 4GB will be a better choice.