Gizmodo: microsoft xbox 360 elite

Xbox 360 Elite Sliced and Gutted for the First Time

Louis Ramirez — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:00:08 EDT

It's barely had any time to sit on store shelves and yet Microsoft's new Xbox 360 Elite has already been sliced open for the world to see. Unfortunately, the delicate surgeons who gutted the system couldn't confirm if the new 360 is packing an updated 65nm core or not. A 65nm core would mean the machine would run cooler and consume less power than the current 90nm core. Otherwise take a peek at the system's new hard drive, DVD drive, and sexy HDMI slot. – Louis Ramirez

Inside the Xbox 360 Elite [Llama via Gear Lab]

Trade Your Old Xbox for a 360 Elite

Louis Ramirez — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:28:56 EDT

Looking for a cheap way to get your hands on a new Xbox 360 Elite system? The guys at Gamestop are giving out some pretty good discounts if you're willing to part with your old Xbox (and I don't see why you wouldn't).

They'll give you $50 for an old-school Xbox, $200 for a Core Xbox (sans hard drive), and $250 for a Premium Xbox (with hard drive). Not a bad deal at all. – Louis Ramirez

UPDATE: We spoke too soon. Turns out that if you eBay your used Xbox 360 you might fetch a few extra bucks. GameStop has the better deal on the other systems, but you can sell your Premium 360 for $300-$400 on eBay (if you throw in some games). It's not as easy as bringing it to the store, but you'll get an extra Benjamin for going the extra mile.

GameStop Offering 360 Elite Trade-Ups [Kotaku]

Ga Ga Goo Goo: Microsoft calls Wii Fans Babies

Louis Ramirez — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:47:53 EDT

Now that their new Elite system is out, the boys at Microsoft are starting to feel a little high and mighty.

We don't feel like the Wii customer and the Xbox customer are the same thing. We think that as soon as the Wii customer turns 14 they want something else."

Ouch.
That was MS Group Product Manager for the Xbox, John Rodman, calling us all babies:
Gizmodo's breast gadget fixation aside, it's just not true. Perhaps MS hasn't realized that unlike the Xbox, the Wii is still impossible to find in major cities (I should know, I'm still trying). Let's see how hard it'll be to find an Elite two months from now. – Louis Ramirez

Microsoft: Wii Gamers Will Look to Bigger and Better Thing When They Grow Up [Daily Tech]

Rumor: Xbox 360 Elite to Debut This Week?

Louis Ramirez — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 22:35:46 EDT

After all the leaks, rumors, and Game Informer's now infamous magazine article, Microsoft is ready to make some "very exciting announcements" on Wednesday.

How exciting? The guys at Wired are almost "100% sure" it'll be Xbox 360 Elite kind of exciting. Combine that with the just-leaked production photos and it looks like Wed will be a big day for the Xbox fans indeed. We shall see.– Louis Ramirez

Microsoft to Announce Xbox 360 Elite on Wednesday [Wired]
Xbox 360 Elite Systems Spied on Chinese Production Line [Daily Tech]