Are you upgrading your home theater or home entertainment center this Christmas? A great addition to any HDTV is Microsoft’s Xbox 360.

First and foremost, the gaming is outstanding. With all games required to output a minimum 720p, you’ll be gaming in an environment that rivals the crystal-clear imagery of high-definition television. And if you opt for the “Elite” unit (pictured), you’ll also be able to hook up via HDMI and gain the ability to go all the way to 1080p with certain content.

In addition to gaming, the Xbox 360 lives up to its name by providing a “360-degree” entertainment experience. From operating as a Media Center extender to online movie and TV series rentals to playing both standard and high-definition DVDs (with optional HD DVD drive) to the IPTV service they have announced for later this year, there’s little that this system can’t provide to suit your entertainment needs. All at a current MSRP of less than $450.