Microsoft: Xbox 360 news
#1241
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Originally Posted by WdnUlik2no
Yep! I got my premium last Thanksgiving for 299 after a rebate. I'll pass on the elite too, but will probably get the 120 GB hard drive eventually.
The harddrive alone is $180.... so $300 + $180 = $480. You're right back at the price of the elite...
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and the elite would come in black and w/ HDMI
#1243
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damn it!!! now I really need to buy a new tv with more HDMI inputs
#1245
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Originally Posted by BEETROOT
TV with more HDMI inputs? Do you run your 360's sound through tv speakers?
#1246
Arrrgh, damn Elite... I've seriously started considering getting an 1080p TV just so I could enjoy HD. Plus I have to constantly delete crap that I don't use on my hard drive, I mean even though I don't download much, it would be nice to have more room to play with.
Too bad I don't have a HDMI output on my laptop, cause I've got plenty of "movies" that I could move to the 360
Too bad I don't have a HDMI output on my laptop, cause I've got plenty of "movies" that I could move to the 360
#1247
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Originally Posted by is300eater
well, I figure one HDMI for cable box, if and when I get a PS3... I'll need another one, then... one for the 360 Elite
Sounds like you need an A/V receiver
#1248
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
Sounds like you need an A/V receiver
#1249
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Originally Posted by is300eater
I have a decent Onkyo... I think it's 2nd or 3rd from top of the line... I guess I don't know how to use it
#1250
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I'm going to have to figure this out...
#1252
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
Take pics, and explain your setup. I think you some stuff hooked up wrong Model numbers for your equipment would help.
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Originally Posted by is300eater
Okay, when I get home... but I'm gonna warn you right now... it's an ugly scene back there It's like tha Amazon of cables back there
#1254
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
what's your speaker setup like in the room? surround sound?
#1255
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
Take pics, and explain your setup. I think you some stuff hooked up wrong Model numbers for your equipment would help.
there's a picture gallery, and has a clear view of the backside...
edit: I just noticed... there is NO HDMI input
#1256
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I really don't understand why everyone is so nuts over HDMI. Its definitely better, but its advantages don't really seem worthy of all the attention it gets. Everything I've read says you need to be a very experienced videophile to be able to tell any difference in picture quality. I don't know of anything that uses the two way functionality either. I guess its nice to run one cable instead of 4, but is that it?
Can any of you guys honestly say you have noticed a difference in quality going from component + optical to HDMI? Looks exactly the same to me.
All the new LCD and plasma tv's make HDMI connections a big selling point... anyone running their audio through those 2 watt speakers is a fool...
edit: what would be nice, is if I could plug my dvd/xbox/etc into my receiver via HDMI and the receiver could figure out exactly what is on the other end, and what it can do.
Can any of you guys honestly say you have noticed a difference in quality going from component + optical to HDMI? Looks exactly the same to me.
All the new LCD and plasma tv's make HDMI connections a big selling point... anyone running their audio through those 2 watt speakers is a fool...
edit: what would be nice, is if I could plug my dvd/xbox/etc into my receiver via HDMI and the receiver could figure out exactly what is on the other end, and what it can do.
Last edited by BEETROOT; 04-10-2007 at 06:44 PM.
#1258
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I, actually, don't care for the black... kinda just reminds me of the ol' XBox
#1261
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I'll try and figure it out this weekend... got too much going on... thanks!
#1265
Bent = #1
I don't understand why people don't look around before going to Ebay.. Must be rich parents being desperate to buy an Elite for their kids.. I pre-ordered through CC and I hope that I can still get mine
#1266
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Bundle at Costco
Says its coming out the 29th
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11214460&search=xbox%20360&Sp= S&Mo=50&cm_re=1-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ns=P_Price|1||P_Sig nDesc1&N=0&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=All &Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=xbox%20360&Ntt=x box%20360&No=2&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topn av=&s=1
Says its coming out the 29th
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11214460&search=xbox%20360&Sp= S&Mo=50&cm_re=1-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ns=P_Price|1||P_Sig nDesc1&N=0&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=All &Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=xbox%20360&Ntt=x box%20360&No=2&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topn av=&s=1
#1268
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It comes to $600 after tax, shipping and my non-costco membership charge.. Blah I already cancelled my CC pre-order so now I don't know!! Do you think these are going to be hard to get once they come out?
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i think im going to save up for a nice TV and then get one of these
#1270
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Yeah I was just thinking that.. The TV I have doesn't have HDMI.. the Receiver I have doesn't have HDMI.. Although the bigger HD and I do like it in black makes it seem a lot better I just don't know.
I've decided to just try to get it when it comes out. I'll save $50 (no costco tax or shipping charges). Then I can use that $50 to buy a game or 2 used games
I've decided to just try to get it when it comes out. I'll save $50 (no costco tax or shipping charges). Then I can use that $50 to buy a game or 2 used games
#1274
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is today the release day?
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yea thought i was out on the 29th heh