The Xbox 360 package offers a complete range of innovative and user-friendly accessories in order to enhance the user's gaming experience. Microsoft is constantly developing new and improved accessories in an effort to provide the latest and the best possibilities of gaming to its customers.

Here is a list of the various Xbox 360 accessories available in the marketplace:

XBOX 360 CONTROLLERS

Nine different types of Controllers, both wired and wireless, are supported by the Xbox 360 console. Xbox 360 console controller has the unique capability in its wired version to be used as a PC game-pad directly, without the need of any converters. This cross-platform PC connectivity also extends to the wireless version, though it requires an additional "Wireless Gaming Receiver" to use it.

WIRELESS GAMING RECEIVER

This device facilitates an Xbox 360 user to use his wireless controller, gamepads, racing wheels, and headset on to his Personal Computer. It enables up to 4 controllers and 4 headsets to be connected to the receiver simultaneously.

BATTERIES FOR THE CONTROLLER

The battery pack for the Xbox 360 Controller comes in a special Nickel Metal Hydride battery. It promises up to 25 hours of nonstop gaming for the wireless controller on a single charge.

PLAY AND CHARAGE KIT

This accessory enables the Controller to be recharged automatically while playing a game by connecting the controller to a USB port.

UNIVERSAL MEDIA REMOTE

The remote comes in two models from the manufacturer, and there are many unofficial models available from the market as well. All the remotes give the user the basic control over the games, along with navigation of the dashboard as well.

STEERING WHEEL

It is called the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel that comes with the standard game-pad buttons and a floor-mounted accelerator and brakes.

HEADSET

It facilitates voice chat, audio for video chat and in-game voice recognition for Xbox LIVE. With the help of a controller, the headset can also be used with the PC.

WIRELESS HEADSET

Up to four wireless headsets can be connected at the same time on one Xbox console. It comes with a built-in rechargeable battery.

LIVE VISION CAMERA

It has the capability of creating an in-game representation of the user in a particular RPG game. Currently there are 11 Arcade 360 games that support Live Vision Camera functionality.

DETACHABLE HARD DRIVES

These optional HDDs are available to enhance your units storage capacity and speed for games, music, videos and lots of downloadable content from Xbox Live.

MEMORY CARDS

These are portable Flash-based memory cards that facilitate the switching of saved games and other gaming data or profiles from one Xbox 360 unit to another. These memory cards are available in 64 MB, 256 MB, and 512 MB.

USB STORAGE DEVICES

The extra USB storage devices such as a thumb drive and a hard drive are compatible with the Xbox 360. They can be used to store and play music, videos and slideshows.

NYKO INTERCOOLER 360

It is a cooling device that is designed to cool down the internal temperature of the Xbox 360 operating system. This helps to enhance the life of the console. This device is connected externally, and requires no internal modification of the console.

SUMMARY: The Xbox 360 accessories are practical and useful in every way for the gamers. Those who have a desire to improve their gaming experience constantly, can benefit from adding on some accessories from time to time to their console unit.