The appropriately-named HowStuffWorks has delved into the Xbox 360 and produced a summary explanation of how it works. While it's a bit skimpy on the technical side, it does provide a useful overview of the console from inside out, covering topics from the multi-core processor to the Xbox Live subscription tiers.The appropriately-named HowStuffWorks has delved into the Xbox 360 and produced a summary explanation of how it works. While it's a bit skimpy on the technical side, it does provide a useful overview of the console from inside out, covering topics from the multi-core processor to the Xbox Live subscription tiers.