Xbox 360 slim hardware thread
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FireGoblin
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Am I the only person who's noticed that the 'RRoD' is officially, and permanently, fixed.....
Well, the PS3 is going to get another shrink anyway because they don't call the current PS3 slim the PS3 slim! However it depends on how aggressive Microsoft wants to be with die shrinks and whether they run into a wall in regards to IO circuitry / integrating DRAM into the central processor etc.
I'm fine with the size as I never had a problem with the original PS3 or X360.
I care more about the bigger HDD and HDMI port as I have a launch 20GB model--glad I waited as I was going to pick up an Elite. Wireless (won't use it), additional USB ports and a quieter drive wasn't that big an issue for me, but I guess it could be considered a bonus.
I care more about the bigger HDD and HDMI port as I have a launch 20GB model--glad I waited as I was going to pick up an Elite. Wireless (won't use it), additional USB ports and a quieter drive wasn't that big an issue for me, but I guess it could be considered a bonus.
It's not terrible, just... not what I wanted.
I'm OK with OG system. Gotta have something big enough to support the PS3 Slim afterall. >_> <_<
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Damn. Yes, I bought the 120GB drive. It has served me well with all the bloody Rock Band DLC and installing games.
Wonder why they wanted to increase the number of USB ports. I mean, even if you use the 360 controller charge cable or the 360 wireless headset charge cable........
dragonelite
Veteran
Maybe because of the 2 usb(16gig) support in case of a arcade version?
Thats a good question, although you will have one new USB peripheral soon.
In case you connect:
*headset charge cable
*kinectit
*HD-DVD drive
You cannot insert another USB stick on the older Xbox, lets say with your favourite songs, or acting like a MU.
Actually I think adding more USB ports its not much more expensive, and can be another reason for some to upgrade.
You can actually currently get an Arcade for 99 bucks. Wal Mart has a $50 GC -149.99. Two games included.
But yeah, I feel ya.
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Because MS has lost billions and needs to start recouping some of it?
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Thanks for the Gamestop trade in info. Looks like my launch 360 is getting replaced.
Silent_Buddha
Legend
Probably to make it run cooler and at the same time with less noise? So large CPU/GPU heatsink + large low RPM fan. That's just my guess until there's a teardown of the system.
I really doubt we'll get much smaller this generation. Heat is much more of a factor than last gen. So I think at this point for both Sony and MS, it's about a compromise between heat dissipation and noise levels.
Scary thing is, next generation the heat problems are only going to get worse.
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SB
Rockband 3...?
Inventory flush for older Sku's. I expect a proper price drop in fall. Likely only $50 for the Elite though. $179 arcade and $249 Elite with a $299 Kinect+Elite bundle would be a good lineup, I think.
Don't see anymore price drops this year myself. If what we were told earlier is right, there won't be anymore Elites or Arcades once inventories are gone. A new SKU will come in at $200. Maybe it will have Kinect or maybe it won't. But I seriously doubt they will add Kinect to all SKUs & seriously doubt they will add Kinect to the new 360S for the same $300. Maybe the only bundle with Kinect is priced at $250? Wii did it.
Tommy McClain
You mean launch day pricing - $100?
Tommy McClain
What are you talking about, the Core was available at $299