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Xbox Slim: The Console Microsoft Didn't Slow Down to Make
After Microsoft launched the Xbox, they didn't have any intention of releasing an Xbox Lite or Xbox Slim. Instead, they went straight for the next generation with the 360. Meanwhile, one modder, caught in retro Xbox fandom, had to create a fantastic Xbox Slim of his own. Reduced by almost 2 inches in length, width and height, the Xbox Slim has a total reduction in volume of around 60%. But that's just the start of it. More »
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Microsoft Unveils Three New Xbox Bundles (Two You Might Want)
Microsoft has just unveiled three new Xbox 360 bundles, each featuring Netflix advertising on the front and a free game or two inside. The Pro and Elite bundles are basically the same, each coming with Lego Indiana Jones and Kung Fu Panda. The Arcade version comes with, uh, Sega Superstar Tennis. And no hard drive, if you'd somehow forgotten that, which is especially crappy since the New Xbox Experience requires at least a 256MB memory card to work. So yeah, just avoid that Arcade system at all costs. The other two bundles aren't too bad if you're into, you know, Kung Fu Panda. More »
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The New Xbox Experience Requires 256MB Storage Card, Minimum
It's no surprise that The New Xbox Experience will squeeze within a memory card—Microsoft wants to make the software upgrade fit on removable flash storage for Xbox 360 Arcade users who lack hard drives. But the company has made it clear that Arcade users looking to upgrade will need a 256MB storage card, not the smaller 64MB model. So in other words, not every user will find themselves able to make the upgrade free. But this sort of situation is exactly why you shouldn't buy a 360 without a hard drive. [Xbox360Fanboy]
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The New Xbox Experience is ready to go live soon as part of the Xbox fall update, and after getting some quality face time with the UI and it's new features, I'm pretty impressed. The update addresses the core Xbox software on two levels: most notable is that the design of the UI received a complete overhaul, (mostly) eschewing the blades for a more immersive, intuitive, Media Center-like experience. Secondly, it adds new functionality, allowing for Netflix streaming, group-based gaming, heavily customized avatars, ripping games straight to HDD and an all new quick menu that comes up when you hit the home button.
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Hands On With The New Xbox Experience
The New Xbox Experience is ready to go live soon as part of the Xbox fall update, and after getting some quality face time with the UI and it's new features, I'm pretty impressed. The update addresses the core Xbox software on two levels: most notable is that the design of the UI received a complete overhaul, (mostly) eschewing the blades for a more immersive, intuitive, Media Center-like experience. Secondly, it adds new functionality, allowing for Netflix streaming, group-based gaming, heavily customized avatars, ripping games straight to HDD and an all new quick menu that comes up when you hit the home button.
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The New Xbox Experience Cometh on November 19
Microsoft's New Xbox Experience, the upcoming dashboard system that'll let you create avatars and social network, now has a set date for its worldwide launch—November 19. The guys from Redmond showed a completed version of the NXE at the Tokyo Game Show, and included a little Xbox-avatar Bill Gates announcing that he's "a PC." Cute. More »
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Xbox 360 DVD Vs. Hard Drive
The New Xbox Experience will provide 360 gamers with the option to preload entire games onto the system's hard drive. Because of its faster data transfer rate, this should translate to faster load times, especially for earlier generation titles. In this clip, we see a side-by-side of GTAIV loaded on DVD vs. the hard drive. The result? The game loads, according to our unscientific counting, about 12 seconds faster from the hard drive. If you've got the space, we're guessing it's worthwhile. But our 20GB model only has about 3GB free at a time. [via Maxconsole]
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Fanatec RennSport Wheel Stand Hangs On Tight While You Drive Like a Maniac
Racing wheels have come a long way, featuring excellent accuracy and realistic force feedback. But they're still quite awkward, requiring a properly positioned table or precarious lap placement. The RennSport Wheel Stand by Fanatec solves these positioning problems, holding the wheel, pedals and even stick shift in the perfect, adjustable spot for each player. More »
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Dealzmodo: $80 Off Xbox 360 Elite
Remember that deal from last week where you could save $50 on a new Xbox Elite at Dell? Well, I really hope you didn't listen to us. Because this week—today only, actually—you can save $80 on an Elite at Dell. Enter the code 'NP?CKPRH$KTWLL' at checkout and knock the price down to $320 (with free shipping). If you did listen to us last week and paid a bit more for an Elite, make sure to hop in your time machine and punch us in the face. It probably won't prevent anything but it might make you feel a bit better. [Dell via eDealinfo - Thanks Polo!]
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