Bart G. Farkas is the author of more than 90 books, most of which are strategy guides for computer and video games, but he has produced a reasonable catalog of technology books as well, such as Secrets of Podcasting: Audio Blogging for the Masses, The Nintendo Wii Pocket Guide, and The BlackBerry Pearl Pocket Guide. A former registered nurse, pilot, musician, and petroleum transfer technician, he spends his time writing fiction and nonfiction books in the idyllic climes of Cochrane, Alberta, in the company of his wife, three children, and two cats.

Here is your essential companion to Microsoft's Xbox 360 video game console. The Xbox 360 Pocket Guide steers you through how to

• Set up the Xbox 360 and hook up components.
• Discover and learn about the most popular games.
• Play with friends on Xbox Live, chat with other players, and purchase Microsoft Points.
• Make your way around the Xbox Live Marketplace.
• Pick the best Xbox controllers and other accessories.
• Turn your Xbox 360 into a home media center.
• Use older Xbox games on the 360. popular.

Publisher: Pearson Education
Distributor: Pearson Education
Publication Date: 11-26-2007
Pages: 176
Measurements: 7in X 5in X 0.37in X 159gr