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New information on the Xbox 360 price drop detailed in the Toys 'R Us and Wal-Mart ads this weekend. Circuit City is bringing out a full two-page layout with price cuts of $50 for the Premium, $30 for the Elite, and $20 for the Core. Yes, this means all those rumors of the Core getting canned are probably false. So you're looking at a final price lineup of $279, $349 and $449 if you pick up an Xbox 360 starting August 12. [Joystiq]
Xbox 360 Price Cuts: $50 off Premium, $20 off Core, $30 off Elite
New information on the Xbox 360 price drop detailed in the Toys 'R Us and Wal-Mart ads this weekend. Circuit City is bringing out a full two-page layout with price cuts of $50 for the Premium, $30 for the Elite, and $20 for the Core. Yes, this means all those rumors of the Core getting canned are probably false. So you're looking at a final price lineup of $279, $349 and $449 if you pick up an Xbox 360 starting August 12. [Joystiq]
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Apparently Microsoft has started adding extra GPU cooling to new retail Xbox 360 elites in order to stave off overheating problems (and the three red lights) the units may be having. These added heatsinks were only previously found in refurbished Xbox 360s in Europe, which meant we were pretty much SOL. Ben Heck dismantled a new Xbox 360 and found a new heat pipe and new materials, but still thought that the cooling was a bit weak because there are no fans directly on any of the components. [Ben Heck via Evil Avatar]
Microsoft Adding Extra GPU Cooling to Retail Xbox 360 Elites
Apparently Microsoft has started adding extra GPU cooling to new retail Xbox 360 elites in order to stave off overheating problems (and the three red lights) the units may be having. These added heatsinks were only previously found in refurbished Xbox 360s in Europe, which meant we were pretty much SOL. Ben Heck dismantled a new Xbox 360 and found a new heat pipe and new materials, but still thought that the cooling was a bit weak because there are no fans directly on any of the components. [Ben Heck via Evil Avatar]
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Xbox Hard Drive Transfer Cable Free
Just a reminder to those of you who purchased an Xbox 360 Elite already. If you fill out a migration kit order form included with your machine, Microsoft will send you a cable free of charge. More »
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The rumors of Microsoft's Xbox 360 CPU going to a 65nm manufacturing process have been bouncing around for months, but we haven't heard much about the GPU yet. However, Digitimes (who also said the 65nm CPUs were delayed until mid '07) reports that Chinese-language paper Commercial Times claims the upgraded GPUs are coming in the fall and will be manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.
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Xbox 360 GPU Goes 65nm this Fall
The rumors of Microsoft's Xbox 360 CPU going to a 65nm manufacturing process have been bouncing around for months, but we haven't heard much about the GPU yet. However, Digitimes (who also said the 65nm CPUs were delayed until mid '07) reports that Chinese-language paper Commercial Times claims the upgraded GPUs are coming in the fall and will be manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.
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Xbox 360 Elite on Sale Today
Just a quick note reminding you that the Xbox 360 Elite is on sale today from EBGames and Gamestop. They have them in stores, but technically their website should have them as well (even though there's still a message telling you to check back April 29). And if you're still on the fence about whether the black, HDMI, and larger hard drive are worth upgrading to, check out our extensive test. More »
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Fully Tested: The Xbox 360 Elite's HDMI Video is the Best
When the Elite showed up earlier today, I decided to cut to the chase and test the only thing that matters on it: the HDMI output. It's not a new console. Almost everything about the Xbox 360 in white stands true for the Elite: It theoretically doesn't run cooler, or quieter, or faster, and you've already seen the beauty shots, videos, guttings, and more weeks ago. More »
1:45 PM on Fri Apr 27 2007
By Brian Lam
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An Xbox 360 Elite 2.0 Wish List for Home Theater Geeks
Because its official date is less than a week away, I've been thinking a lot about the Xbox 360 Elite. By and large, the gaming press doesn't really get it, but that's because its not for them. An alternative name for it could have been Xbox 360 Home Theater Nut Edition. More »
4:54 PM on Mon Apr 23 2007
By Brian Lam
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Xbox 360 Elite Sliced and Gutted for the First Time
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. More »
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Trade Your Old Xbox for a 360 Elite
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). More »
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Hillary, Caught in a Grimace, Might Not Approve of Video Games
Apparently Hillary Clinton doesn't approve of Grand Theft Auto. Or maybe it's that PS2 she's getting sick of playing, longing for a PS3, Wii or maybe even an Xbox 360 Elite. More »
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Best Buy's Xbox Elite Street Date - Accessories For Sale Early
A tipster just sent in some details on Best Buy's sale of the Xbox 360 Elite. The street date will be April 29, and all stores are mandated to hold all stock until that date. Of course you'll get the one or two who "forget," but that's pretty much when you'll be able to get it. More »
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Xbox Elite is Really Just OK
With more details emerging about the Xbox Elite, we're finding that the provided HDMI isn't quite the Holy Grail—at least according to one AVS forums Microsoft "insider." More »
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Ga Ga Goo Goo: Microsoft calls Wii Fans Babies
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. More »
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Take a look at on10's video with Albert Penello, Director of Global Marketing for Microsoft's Xbox 360. Some good views of the new Xbox 360 Elite, and also of sweet gaming journalist Tina Wood. After you watch, read our interview with Penello, where we actually ask him some real questions. More »
Xbox 360 Elite: The Video
Take a look at on10's video with Albert Penello, Director of Global Marketing for Microsoft's Xbox 360. Some good views of the new Xbox 360 Elite, and also of sweet gaming journalist Tina Wood. After you watch, read our interview with Penello, where we actually ask him some real questions. More »
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100% Official: Xbox 360 Elite Moves from Fanboy Wet Dreams to Reality [Updated Photos]
Microsoft officially announced the Xbox 360 Elite, a black version of its gaming console that has an HDMI port, a 120GB hard drive, as well as a black wireless Xbox 360 controller and a black Xbox live headset. Most of this, faithful readers, you already knew about as we chased the rumor all the way from start to finish. But isn't it nice to hear it straight from Redmond? Of course, not all rumors are right, or complete. More »
2:00 AM on Wed Mar 28 2007
By Charlie White
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Latest by tonyshinoda: unless microsoft bring some sort of transfer cable theres going to be alot of 360 elites with the outdated 20gig harddrive which wouldnt be too bad if they werent the colour of a 101 year olds skin (i've still preordered more »
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Xbox 360 Elite: Interview with Microsoft's Albert Penello
Just before today's launch announcement, we interviewed Albert Penello, Director of Global Marketing for Microsoft's Xbox 360, and asked about the processor inside the Xbox 360 Elite, upcoming partnerships for the Marketplace Live download service, and future plans for IPTV. More »
2:00 AM on Wed Mar 28 2007
By Charlie White
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26 comments
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