Microsoft: Xbox 360 news
Yup...
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/m...works-as-well/
I tried to post a new thread bout it, but AZ has been having server issues and I wasn't able to post the thread earlier today.
and I just bought an elite a few months ago.
Oh well, the lower price is only going to make it harder to get.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/m...works-as-well/
I tried to post a new thread bout it, but AZ has been having server issues and I wasn't able to post the thread earlier today.
and I just bought an elite a few months ago.
Oh well, the lower price is only going to make it harder to get.
I've heard of the so called "Platinum edition" and did some quick 
searches but couldn't find some detailed info.
The elite is the top of the line. Before I boguht the elite, is when I first heard of the platinum edition, and the listings I went through on eBay, pegged the platinum edition to be similar to the premium/pro bundle.
Care to shed some light on the platinum edition is300???
searches but couldn't find some detailed info.The elite is the top of the line. Before I boguht the elite, is when I first heard of the platinum edition, and the listings I went through on eBay, pegged the platinum edition to be similar to the premium/pro bundle.
Care to shed some light on the platinum edition is300???
Originally Posted by is300eater
I wasn't serious when I made that comment... well, everytime I run out and buy something (anything), they come out with a better version 6 months down the road... well they are working on an 80GB PS3 with the rumble controllers. Did you say you bout a PS3 not too long ago? 
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
well they are working on an 80GB PS3 with the rumble controllers. Did you say you bout a PS3 not too long ago? are you serious about the rumble? I can care less about the extra 20GB, I'll never need that much...
Originally Posted by is300eater
yeah, but I bought it from good ol' Costco :wink:
are you serious about the rumble? I can care less about the extra 20GB, I'll never need that much...
are you serious about the rumble? I can care less about the extra 20GB, I'll never need that much...
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/10/8...compatibility/
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/09/p...axis-with-rum/
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
the supposed Platinum, is suppose to be like the Elite but with HD-DVD drive built in. I buy my consoles from Costco, so its AAAAALL good.
Originally Posted by is300eater
so lemme get this straight... when I said "Platinum Edition" at the top of this page I was kidding and totally made it up... but you're saying that thet ARE actually having one???!!!
first there was my thread about increasing ticket fines, then VA did it,
another member had a thread about accidentally dating a relative, and then the
thread was startednow this, what next? quick everyone start a thread asking for a RWD Acura.
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hmmm, it's grey.
The fact that it's on the side with the core and premium makes you wonder because they have the elite all by it's lonesome on the other side of teh table.
could be builtin hd drive, could be using the 65nm processor, could be a 20GB version of the elite.
having the fourth model is crazy IMO.
they should have made the elite true to it's name and simply added the HD drive to it as well, and left the other two alone.
The fact that it's on the side with the core and premium makes you wonder because they have the elite all by it's lonesome on the other side of teh table.
could be builtin hd drive, could be using the 65nm processor, could be a 20GB version of the elite.
having the fourth model is crazy IMO.
they should have made the elite true to it's name and simply added the HD drive to it as well, and left the other two alone.
Last edited by Sly Raskal; Jul 10, 2007 at 01:32 PM.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/10/x...-release-date/
I don't know if I ever would get it, but
for a black one to match the black controllers in case I ever do.
I don't know if I ever would get it, but
for a black one to match the black controllers in case I ever do.
Another paint job! 
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/m...ition-console/
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/...lo3console.htm
It does look cool as hell though.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/m...ition-console/
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/...lo3console.htm
Look for this new console in September. This new Special Edition contains these components:
* Halo 3 Special Edition Console
* Halo 3 Special Edition Wireless Controller
* Halo 3 Special Edition 20GB Hard Drive
* Halo 3 Special Edition Wired Headset
* Halo 3 Special Edition Gamer Pics and Theme (Exclusive download via Xbox LIVE)
* Component HD AV Cable
* Ethernet Cable
* HDMI Port
* Play & Charge Kit
* Xbox LIVE Silver Membership
* One-month Lbox LIVE Gold Membership
* Halo 3 game not included—sold separately
* Halo 3 Special Edition Console
* Halo 3 Special Edition Wireless Controller
* Halo 3 Special Edition 20GB Hard Drive
* Halo 3 Special Edition Wired Headset
* Halo 3 Special Edition Gamer Pics and Theme (Exclusive download via Xbox LIVE)
* Component HD AV Cable
* Ethernet Cable
* HDMI Port
* Play & Charge Kit
* Xbox LIVE Silver Membership
* One-month Lbox LIVE Gold Membership
* Halo 3 game not included—sold separately
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^^That 360 looks like shit. Literally. Like a cow laid a huge turd and Bill Gates somehow molded it into a console. That's probably the worst color combo ever that you can choose for a console... would rather have the Gamecube purple than that. 
Sorry, horse-turd green, cow-shit brown, matte grey and 350Z orange just doesn't do it for me.
and I recently picked this up....
With the aid of Forza 2, this has awaken my 360 from its deep sleep, now I'm not going to put it down.
Sorry, horse-turd green, cow-shit brown, matte grey and 350Z orange just doesn't do it for me.and I recently picked this up....
With the aid of Forza 2, this has awaken my 360 from its deep sleep, now I'm not going to put it down.
Microsoft shows off new Xbox 360 controller for casual gamers
Microsoft shows off new Xbox 360 controller for casual gamers
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/10/m...casual-gamers/
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/10/m...casual-gamers/
Microsoft plans on slashing 360 to "mass market price point"
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/12/m...t-price-point/
If MS slashes their prices by more than $100, It'll severely hurt PS3 sales for now, but once more games come out for the PS3, it'll be an even playing field IMO.
As for competing with the Wii, xBox hasn't got anything on that IMO. The interactivity of the Wii is what's driving sales, not just the prices.
Hot on the heels of Sony's well received PS3 price drop and various rumors to this effect, Microsoft's Shane Kim has admitted in an interview that Microsoft needs to cut the 360's price to lure casual gamer types that are currently falling for the Wii. "We need to compete effectively for that customer and part of that is getting to the mass market price point for the console," said Kim. "We definitely are working on that area." He also mentioned that no such announcement will be made at E3, and there's always that hairy little problem of "profitability" that Microsoft's games unit has contended with for ages. Luckily, that new Falcon chipset should ease the pain a little bit. Kim also mentioned in the interview that Microsoft "feels very good with where we are at right now," and doesn't feel the heat from Sony's price cut, but we'll see how long that optimism lasts.
As for competing with the Wii, xBox hasn't got anything on that IMO. The interactivity of the Wii is what's driving sales, not just the prices.
Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
^^That 360 looks like shit. Literally. Like a cow laid a huge turd and Bill Gates somehow molded it into a console. That's probably the worst color combo ever that you can choose for a console... would rather have the Gamecube purple than that. Sorry, horse-turd green, cow-shit brown, matte grey and 350Z orange just doesn't do it for me.
and I recently picked this up....
With the aid of Forza 2, this has awaken my 360 from its deep sleep, now I'm not going to put it down.
Sorry, horse-turd green, cow-shit brown, matte grey and 350Z orange just doesn't do it for me.and I recently picked this up....
With the aid of Forza 2, this has awaken my 360 from its deep sleep, now I'm not going to put it down.
Xbox 360 getting $50 price break in August?
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/25/x...eak-in-august/
We've been around the block a few times on this rumor, but The Hollywood Reporter is citing an unnamed source that seems to think the Xbox 360 is going to get a $50 price drop in August, so we might as well give it another go. The Hollywood Reporter is saying the pending price drop is because of the traditional sales doldrums that time of the year, and our friends at Joystiq point out the convenient proximity to a certain "Halo 3" being launched in September, but we're sure it's because Microsoft is just sick and tired of making so much dang profit on these here Xboxen. Either way, August isn't far off, so we'll be solving this little mystery right quick.
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
Another paint job!
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/m...ition-console/
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/...lo3console.htm
It does look cool as hell though.
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/m...ition-console/
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/...lo3console.htm
It does look cool as hell though.
although i think they should include Halo 3 with the package!!!
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Originally Posted by CLpower
man, this is making things tough for me, I may have to buy an xbox w/ the price drop 
Xbox 360 HD DVD player now just $179
http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/26/x...-now-just-179/
Although, I'm still waiting for a black matte one to match my elite
Xbox 360 HD DVD player now just $179
The already nicely priced Xbox 360 HD DVD player just got slashed to $179. The new US-only, retail pricing also includes 5 free HD DVD flicks when purchasing the player between August 1st and September 30th -- you know, the same time period 300 and Heroes goes on sale in HD DVD format. Unfortunately, the free titles must be made from a selection of just 15 pre-selected films which Toshiba considers "popular." Nevertheless, the $20 price cut makes the Xbox 360 HD DVD player all the more enticing as an easily hacked, USB-player for HD flicks on your PC.
The already nicely priced Xbox 360 HD DVD player just got slashed to $179. The new US-only, retail pricing also includes 5 free HD DVD flicks when purchasing the player between August 1st and September 30th -- you know, the same time period 300 and Heroes goes on sale in HD DVD format. Unfortunately, the free titles must be made from a selection of just 15 pre-selected films which Toshiba considers "popular." Nevertheless, the $20 price cut makes the Xbox 360 HD DVD player all the more enticing as an easily hacked, USB-player for HD flicks on your PC.
Although, I'm still waiting for a black matte one to match my elite
Originally Posted by cmark
just bought mine a month ago
Some of the stuff I've sold on eBay, i've sold for more than what they could have got it for from the product manufacturer. Go figure!
Though I got the drive for $199 and 2 free movies.
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Everyone who is interested check out the slickdeals.net frontpage.
BB is selling the HD-DVD player and 5 HD movies for $150 through BB. It says in-store only since they are sold out online.
BB is selling the HD-DVD player and 5 HD movies for $150 through BB. It says in-store only since they are sold out online.
Originally Posted by hornyleprechaun
Everyone who is interested check out the slickdeals.net frontpage.
BB is selling the HD-DVD player and 5 HD movies for $150 through BB. It says in-store only since they are sold out online.
BB is selling the HD-DVD player and 5 HD movies for $150 through BB. It says in-store only since they are sold out online.
I dunno if the $30 price cut is that big of a deal for me. I think I still want to hold out in hopes that they make a black one to match the elite.
Originally Posted by asloudasitgets
so does anyone know if another xbox is comming out with the hd-dvd drive bulit in?
I understand why they didn't, they wanted to be able to keep the cost of the unit down and let people choose if they wanted that feature or not. that is what helped 360 sales. If they added the drive, and up the cost of the 360 by about $75-100, it would have hurt sales for a while. eventually it would have picked up though.
Just think of all the games that could have used all that extra space on the disc for graphics though.
Last edited by Sly Raskal; Aug 1, 2007 at 01:22 PM.
Originally Posted by asloudasitgets
well now since they have 3 and maybe 4 models they actually have th hd dvd built in? microsoft are idiots, bring out an elite with no hd dvd.
Originally Posted by asloudasitgets
well now since they have 3 and maybe 4 models they actually have th hd dvd built in? microsoft are idiots, bring out an elite with no hd dvd.
A fifth would be stupid on their part. Even 3 is crazy!
They should have never released the core
They should have made a 360 with a 60GB hard drive to begin with priced it at $399 and later add the elite version with built in HD DVD and a larger Hard Drive for $550. That's 2 SKU's right there. That's all they should have done.
The fact that they went from a 20GB hard drive in the original xBox to the same size hard drive in the 2nd gen was stupid IMO.