[BlueEew]

Hey. I have recently discovered that Microsoft as been planning the first upgrade of the Xbox 360. Apparently this newer console will be called the "Xbox 360 Elite" or something like that.

Basically what this console is, is a black versionb of the Xbox 360. It will also have alot more memory, even more then the Playstation three. I believe that it will have 120gb.

As anyone else herd this? Also any pictures or more information, please share and discuss the new console.

Thanks,
BlueEew.

[alex]

Pretty much what you've said but it also has an HDMI (Hi Definition Media Interface) connection for a larger palette of colour re-production on LCD tv's/ tft monitors.

Matt black, larger hdd, supposed to come with 3 months subscription to xbox live free.

But watch the price premium, due to it being 'limited edition' (nice marketing ploy that one).

[BlueEew]

Originally Posted by alex Pretty much what you've said but it also has an HDMI (Hi Definition Media Interface) connection for a larger palette of colour re-production on LCD tv's/ tft monitors. Matt black, larger hdd, supposed to come with 3 months subscription to xbox live free. But watch the price premium, due to it being 'limited edition' (nice marketing ploy that one).

Are these being released in the UK? I am not sure, dose anyone know. Also are these only limited edition?

[alex]

I'd be very surprised if it wasn't considering we're the 3rd largest market on the planet for consoles. I believe there were around 2million 360's moved in the uk.

Regarding it being limited edition, yup, wouldn't be surprised (again).

[Dave Hybrid]

Here's some info i dug up:

• 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).

[Dave Hybrid]

And a link to Microsofts site here: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x...te/default.htm

[BlueEew]

Thanks for that information, so that means there is another console coming out after the Xbox 360 Elite?

[Dave Hybrid]

Yep that's right.

[BlueEew]

Do you know the release dates for the United Kingdom? As if I have the money then, I may be intrested in buying one of these.

[Emrys88]

Ooo, i might buy one. Shame about not having a HD DVD drive in it though

[tastyguru]

looks good. maybe ill just mod my 360 and it should be the smae

[Dave Hybrid]

If I buy another console it will only be a PS3.

Saw Gran Turismo HD on holiday last week and it's borderline lifelike, that and no driver problems, crashing and what now may tempt me to play games again.