The combination of the new XBox 360 and PGR3 is absolutely awesome. I don't consider myself a "gamer" and have never previously owned a game console but I've always loved racing, including high quality PC based racing games that challenge your skill as a racer. THIS product combination blows the doors of anything I've previously seen or experienced. In the Online Mode, connecting with others who want to race and race clean is a snap. However, once you're there, you are into the most realisic environment imaginable. The graphics are crystal clear with shadows, reflections off of the car paint, and realistic engine sounds matched to the cars that you and the others are driving. And it is down and dirty white knuckle racing that is as hard and as challenging as you and your opponents can make it. It is unusual indeed to end a race without scratches on the side of your car, and dented rear wing, or a mirror dangling loose. The great part is that any damage done is cosmetic only, so the ability to press your opponents lasts until the bitter end. Generally, I've found the style of most opponents to be fast and clean. By the way, you can talk to the others you are racing against before, during, and after each race. Chances are that you may all be located on different continents; however, due to the wonders of broadband, you would think that they were all right there in your living room. If you don't have connectivity, Standalone Mode is extremely good as well and worth t.