Microsoft Launches Super Glossy Xbox 360 Slim
Microsoft spent most of its E3 keynote talking about Kinect but it did save a few minutes at the end to cover the launch of its brand new Xbox 360.
Dubbed the Xbox 360 Slim, the new console is quite a bit smaller. Redmond actually revealed the Slim by hiding it inside the casing of an old Xbox 360. We're estimating it's about 60 percent of the size, but we could be totally wrong on that one.
As previous reports suggested, it comes with a 250GB HDD, built-in WiFi and an angular design that is quite a departure from the old, curvy model. It's all glossy, all black (which means all fingerprinty) and shipping to retailers today. It should hit stores next week and it's carrying a price tag of $299.
Engadget reports the launch of the Slim will see the old Elite's price hit $249 and the Arcade's price drop to $149.
Who's interested?
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I'm interested that the Elite's dropping to $249.
Might be time to get an arcade.
ooow Shinny about time they got wifi still no bluray?
i like
Humm, interesting. They should think about a Kinect bundle with this.
Next thing you know, the Wii Slim will come out too at $200.
Really this late? My PC is litterly laughing at this outdated garbage! You can paint a terd shiny it's still a terd! It's about time for new round of consoles isn't it so I can jump 2 more generations ahead hardware wise and laugh at all the jaggies.
They should have added blu-ray. HDDVD Lost the war.. time to move into the next generation already.
I dont like it. Looks cheap to me. Glad they finally put wifi in though. Not that I care. I have it wired up, and before that I bought a wifi router and turned it into an access point for 30bucks, instead of the 100 they wanted.
The real news is the Arcade dropping to $150 and the Elite to $250.
Really? That is their "big" announcement that they touted as being bigger news than last years Natal announcement? Advancing technology always allows for smaller form factors of older technology. That's not an announcement that is an axiom that is universally known and expected.
I'm going to get it.
250GB hard-drive ($150 by itself), Wifi adaptor ($80 by itself) and now support for HDMI (mine doesn't have it) + being quieter? That's up to $230, plus Best Buy said they'll give me $80 for my old one.
That's $310!
Never owned an XBOX before, don't know if I will now. PC for life and PS3 for Blu Ray
Oh snap, why did they have to go the glossy way? Guess I'll stick to my old Elite for a while then.
should have included wifi from the get-go
And it is a crap, at least they could ship it with blu ray.
But... now it's ugly. And probably still over-heats.
I want one... but I don't want to spend $300 for it.
well its about time. but i think it looks a little cheap and flimsy
Wow what a bunch of hypocrites. Greenberg quote from last holiday season-
When asked about the PlayStation 3 Slim and whether Microsoft would ever consider such a redesign for its console, Greenberg said, "We feel great about the hardware that we have in the market today and our focus has been on great bundle and doing things like the holiday bundle, and not on going back to the drawing board on a console."
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/105/1054276p1.html
Hmmm, well first that wasn't exactly true, as this link proves clearly-
http://www.gamespot.com/news/62163 [...] lt;title;0
Now this. Funny how they still have a lead at all when they've been playing technology catch-up to Sony all generation.
Wow what a bunch of hypocrites. Greenberg quote from last holiday season-When asked about the PlayStation 3 Slim and whether Microsoft would ever consider such a redesign for its console, Greenberg said, "We feel great about the hardware that we have in the market today and our focus has been on great bundle and doing things like the holiday bundle, and not on going back to the drawing board on a console." http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/105/1054276p1.htmlHmmm, well first that wasn't exactly true, as this link proves clearly-http://www.gamespot.com/news/62163 [...] lt;title;0Now this. Funny how they still have a lead at all when they've been playing technology catch-up to Sony all generation.
That's not being hypocritical, they were trying to 'hide' what they were doing. Is that really surprising?
How is it funny? Gaming consoles is about the games and features, not just the technology. Apparently to the minds of the majority of gamers, Microsoft has the games.
I however, am a PC gamer, and I'm just waiting for y'all consoles to get an update already.
I'm going to get it. 250GB hard-drive ($150 by itself), Wifi adaptor ($80 by itself) and now support for HDMI (mine doesn't have it) + being quieter? That's up to $230, plus Best Buy said they'll give me $80 for my old one. That's $310!
Microsoft has brainwashed you! The xbox should have come with those things to begin with.
We are not going to see Blu-Ray in a Xbox for two reasons.Apple and Sony, two major competitors to Microsoft are members of the Blu-ray Disc Association.Bit of a conflict of interest there.
Hmm smaller console, does that mean smaller HSF too ?? not that the existing HSF in the standard xbox can cope with heat problems. RROD is still a sizeable problme for MS
Should have chosen non glossy or matte.
$299 is good.
I kindof want one, but I can't think of any games that are only available on 360 that I must have. Most of them are on both systems. So.. I think I'll stick with my PS3.
Wifi, meh. If its far enough away from your router to want to use wifi, its probably not going to get a strong enough signal to get lag-free streaming/gaming.
Agree that this is not big news, just inevitable, expected progress.
Wow what a bunch of hypocrites. Greenberg quote from last holiday season-When asked about the PlayStation 3 Slim and whether Microsoft would ever consider such a redesign for its console, Greenberg said, "We feel great about the hardware that we have in the market today and our focus has been on great bundle and doing things like the holiday bundle, and not on going back to the drawing board on a console." http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/105/1054276p1.htmlHmmm, well first that wasn't exactly true, as this link proves clearly-http://www.gamespot.com/news/62163 [...] lt;title;0Now this. Funny how they still have a lead at all when they've been playing technology catch-up to Sony all generation.
Its not funny. Sony packed too much into their console and tried to charge an arm and a leg for it. Microsoft didnt and is now adding it when the tech is cheaper. Therefor cheaper consoles. Also maybe if sony would have developers make a crap ton of decent games for it Microsoft would be in last place.
Humm, interesting. They should think about a Kinect bundle with this.Next thing you know, the Wii Slim will come out too at $200.
Lol the Wii slim...
Microsoft has brainwashed you! The xbox should have come with those things to begin with.
Like sony and then charge 600bucks for it? No thanks I'm not a moron I can crimp my own cable. Hack a WD hard drive, and stream my movies. Even stream my blueray rips. That way no discs. So I'm good.
Should have chosen non glossy or matte.$299 is good.
Not to be a dick, but what is the difference between non glossy and matte? Just asking