New 360 version CONFIRMED - info, specs, name - late April

[Imadogg]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/20/hd...april-for-479/
http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/20/x...d-120gb-drive/

We've confirmed with trusted sources that the black Xbox 360 is indeed coming (the image above is of the original 360 dev kit, FYI), and will be dubbed the Xbox 360 Elite. Here's what you need to know about it:

* The Elite will be limited quantities only; that may be as much or as little as a couple hundred thousand.
* The case, controller, and Live headset will all be black. It will have all new packaging.
* Elite will cost $479, and will be a 3rd SKU; it will be sold alongside Premium and Core packs.
* Eventually Elite hardware (in white plastics) will take the role of the Xbox Premium. That is to say, after the Elite is launched and sold out, future Xbox Premiums will have 120GB / HDMI.
* We do not yet know exactly when 120GB / HDMI will become the standard for Premium, but it is loosely estimated to be late summer or fall.
* Elite models run cooler than normal 360s, but they are not yet confirmed to have 65nm chips.
* Prices may remain the same with the 120GB / HDMI hardware upgrade in the Premium Xbox, but we may still see a price cut on the line when 65nm chips start shipping.
* The HD DVD drive will not be internal or bundled -- Microsoft never did or nor does not currently have plans to put an HD DVD drive in the 360.
* There are no current plans to integrate WiFi into the Elite or future Premiums (although that can always change).

Soooo, if you're planning to get a 360 one day, and can wait... perhaps late April is the time.

Questions, comments?

[TheBBallinLegend]

That's fantastic, I'm still getting a Ps3 though. Looks alright, I like the white 360 better.

[bankrupt.]

I don't really see the advantage of putting out another package. I think it's the realisation that they really rushed their launch. HDMI is a great addition, I feel so sorry for the people who've missed out on this. It's like they're gyping 10 million current 360 owners of a future proof media interface.

The black is cool, doesn't look as nice as the white though. 120GB HDD, nice.

Other than that, I'm not really seeing any benefit or point to this, perhaps just to slow the progression of PS3's 'technological advancement' over the 360. Take some wind out of the Sony hype machine.

[Imadogg]

Originally Posted by bankrupt.

I don't really see the advantage of putting out another package. I think it's the realisation that they really rushed their launch. HDMI is a great addition, I feel so sorry for the people who've missed out on this. It's like they're gyping 10 million current 360 owners of a future proof media interface.

The black is cool, doesn't look as nice as the white though. 120GB HDD, nice.

Other than that, I'm not really seeing any benefit or point to this, perhaps just to slow the progression of PS3's 'technological advancement' over the 360. Take some wind out of the Sony hype machine.

Well I don't care about HDMI or color at all, just the HDD. I might buy it separately.

And yea of course you know they just want to take attention away from the PS3.

[bankrupt.]

You got a HDTV? HDMI makes a nice difference, especially sound wise if you have a sound system.

[ipodmini]

I knew it! Black Box?
Anyway i don't like the look of the black.. Does anyone know the prices, release date etc. for Australia?

[Flightlevel 23]

Black makes it look lame. Thank god i bought the first release white looks better.

[Imadogg]

Originally Posted by ipodmini

I knew it! Black Box?
Anyway i don't like the look of the black.. Does anyone know the prices, release date etc. for Australia?

Hehe I posted about the "zephyr", or the new black version of the 360, a whiiile back...

Sorry

[Fad416]

they can keep it, i bought my 360 to play games, not chat with millions while watching a movie or something dunst like tht

[lilballer72]

So since the Premium will be gone then that means the elite will go into my warranty if my 360 has to be replaced??

And you guys are crazy for thinking white looks better than black. Black looks so much sweeter than white...