120 GB, Black 360 with HDMI Official

[Addendum]

When I get my 360, I probably won't need a 120 gig hard drive for it.

I'd get the custom cases for the console and the controller (maybe the black or probably a chrome), and the hard drive will have the saved games and some Live Arcade games I want.

Hell, on my Xbox I haven't filled up that hard drive.

 

[uchiha_itachi]

there an official picture for this yet?

 

[Dr.Doom]

I was going to get a 360 tomorrow, but I think I'll wait.

 

[Spider-X]

all black...$600+...HD player...HDMI port...extra GBs of storage...PS3 anyone?

i'm not saying it's stupid...i'm just saying if you support this, think twice about giving PS3 crap about it's price. ok?

 

[Addendum]

But this is the third version of the 360, and completely optional.

And for about $50, you can essentially get an all-black console case and controller case for the 360, and BOOM an all-black 360.

Or perhaps you like chrome. They have those as well.

But this won't replace what's already on the market with regard to the 360. The other units will still be sold, as well as the additional hd-dvd player, and perhaps the 120 gig hard-drive.

So no, it's not the same.

 

[kal-el1990]

where can you get these cases for your 360? im in UK so i need a UK site or place. can you put them on yourself?

 

[Future Prez]

Once these are released, do you guys think a price-drop could occur for the Core package? I can see them leaving their pricing structure intact for now and after this new version is available, but come Christmas, especially if the Wii is still hot, I'd expect the price to fall.

 

[Addendum]

where can you get these cases for your 360? im in UK so i need a UK site or place. can you put them on yourself?

Modchipman's 360 cases

Xbox-modchips 360 cases

Then on the sites, you can find cases for your controllers.

They ship internationally

 

[Wolverini]

Yep. Looks official enough to me :

 

[L.A.]

Im just surprised M$ havent said anything about it.

 

[Papa Burgundy]

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6168182.html?action=convert&om_clk=latestnews&tag=latestnews;title;0

ill just get the 120 gb hard drive since you can buy it separate. but the 360 looks cool as hell in all black.

 

[Zenien]

This sku is the biggest ripoff they've done yet.

 

[Dark_Lord]

Its official:

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/xbox360elite/default.htm

 

[uchiha_itachi]

looks awesome, im defo gonan wait for this version of the console. if it comes out in the uk....

 

[Fran]

I'm probably just gonna buy the new Hard Drive, but I might consider just buying the new SKU overall.

 

[Fran]

This sku is the biggest ripoff they've done yet.

It would be a ripoff if they stopped selling the Core and Premium altogether, but this is their third SKU.

Speaking of SKUs, where have the 20 GB PS3's gone

 

[Jennifer Walters]

Eh, I'll just be buying the 120 GB HD.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Any one know what the 360 is going for when it comes to trade ins?? I really dont need the Elite, but damn, i want it.

 

[Kipobe]

Okay, yeh... I think I may get this version instead. If it becomes available on Amazon.com before my other one ships out, then I'm switching.

 

[Spidey-Bat]

Looks like a waste of money IMO.

 

[ProjectPat2280]

Looks like a waste of money IMO.

But its not like its mandatory. Its just another Xbox 360, much like the Core vs the Premium. This is a fantastic deal for someone looking to get a 360.

 

[Spidey-Bat]

No it isn't. Most of the stuff you get with this you will never need.

 

[SpiderFan17]

No it isn't. Most of the stuff you get with this you will never need.

Headset? Screw chat!
Ethernet cable? The internet is for *****es!
Component and composite cables? Tv is for little children!
HDMI cable INCLUDED? Oh sure, the cable is free, but you gotta buy an HDTV! Scam artists!!
120 gig hard drive? Storage is SOOOOOO passe!
Digital audio-out cable? Ooooh laa laa! Someone sounds fancy! Too fancy for gaming!

There, I saved you the trouble, since you don't seem to be a reasonable person. What accessories will you "never need" that this comes with? Again, this is just another configuration for the 360 new owners can get, kind of like how Sony wanted to give that option to people who didn't give a crap about wifi or memory card readers (of course, that whole thing is slowly being phased out as it is).

This sku is the biggest ripoff they've done yet.

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How so? Its 80 bucks more for 60 more gigs and HDMI. How is that any worse than 100 bucks more for wifi, 40 gigs, and memory card readers? As well, Microsoft at least has the decency to include an HDMI cable, instead of trying to trick non-savvy consumers into buying a 60 dollar cable. Even then, they're still including component/composite cables. Something that Sony was, again, too cheap to do. I'm sorry, but I didn't spend 600 bucks to view the PS3 in standard definition. If it weren't for an 8 dollar HDMI cable I got off monoprice (which, if it cost me 8 bucks, how much would it honestly have cost Sony to throw in?) I wouldn't be watching Casino Royale or playing any games, because that money would have gone towards cables that SHOULD have been included in the first place.

 

[DIRECTOR]

What the ****?
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/mar07/03-27Xbox360ElitePR.mspx

March 27, 2007 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the upcoming availability of Xbox 360™ Elite, a new model of the video game and entertainment system that will include a 120GB hard drive, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, a high-definition cable, and a premium black finish for the console, wireless controller and Xbox LIVE® headset. Xbox 360 Elite has enough space for a library of Xbox LIVE Arcade games and thousands of songs, as well as downloadable high-definition TV shows and movies available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. The new 120GB hard drive also will be sold as a stand-alone accessory to give current Xbox 360 owners greater choice and flexibility in their games and entertainment experience. Additional Xbox 360 Elite accessories, such as the black Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, Xbox 360 Play & Charge kit and the Xbox 360 rechargeable battery, will be available separately. The Xbox 360 Elite and its accessories are expected to begin arriving in U.S. stores on April 29.

“Today’s games and entertainment enthusiast has an insatiable appetite for digital high-definition content,” said Peter Moore, corporate vice president for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. “Xbox 360 Elite’s larger hard drive and premium accessories will allow our community to enjoy all that the next generation of entertainment has to offer.”

Distinguished by its black finish and signature metallic detailing, Xbox 360 Elite will have an estimated retail price1 of $479.99 (U.S.) and will come packed with components and accessories for the ultimate high-definition entertainment experience:

• Xbox 360 Elite console. The console is equipped with a premium black finish and three powerful core processors capable of producing the best in HD entertainment (up to 1080p), 16:9 cinematic aspect ratio, anti-aliasing for smooth textures, full surround sound, HDMI output and DVD playback with upscaling capabilities right out of the box.

• Xbox 360 120GB hard drive. The 120GB detachable hard drive allows gamers to save their games and store television shows, movies, music, pictures, trailers, levels, demos and other content available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.3 The hard drive is sold separately for an estimated retail price of $179.99 (U.S.).

• Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (black). This award-winning, high-performance wireless controller, now in black, features the Xbox® Guide Button for quick, in-game access to friends and music. It has a range of up to 30 feet and a battery life of 30 hours on two AA batteries. It is sold separately for an estimated retail price of $49.99 (U.S.).

• Xbox 360 headset (black). Now available in black, the headset lets gamers strategize or trade taunts while playing games and send voice messages to friends on Xbox LIVE.

• Xbox 360 HDMI cable. New to Xbox 360, HDMI allows consumers to get HD video (up to 1080p) and multichannel surround sound, all from one cable.

• Xbox LIVE Silver Membership. With this, gamers can chat with friends online, collect achievements and gamerscores, send and receive voice and text messages, and access Xbox LIVE Marketplace content such as game demos, HD movies and TV, as well as the best in downloadable games from Xbox LIVE Arcade.

• One-month subscription to Xbox LIVE Gold. An Xbox LIVE Gold Membership provides a complete online entertainment experience. Those who subscribe to this premium service can engage in competitive online multiplayer matches, tailor their matchmaking via feedback and accomplishments, chat with more than one person at a time, and take advantage of unique privileges in the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and Xbox LIVE Arcade.

 

[Spidey-Bat]

Headset? Screw chat!
Ethernet cable? The internet is for *****es!
Component and composite cables? Tv is for little children!
HDMI cable INCLUDED? Oh sure, the cable is free, but you gotta buy an HDTV! Scam artists!!
120 gig hard drive? Storage is SOOOOOO passe!
Digital audio-out cable? Ooooh laa laa! Someone sounds fancy! Too fancy for gaming!

There, I saved you the trouble, since you don't seem to be a reasonable person. What accessories will you "never need" that this comes with? Again, this is just another configuration for the 360 new owners can get, kind of like how Sony wanted to give that option to people who didn't give a crap about wifi or memory card readers (of course, that whole thing is slowly being phased out as it is).

Headset, Ethernet, component/composite cables all come with the Premium. Most people don't even own HDTV's let alone play their games on. 120GB isn't necessary, I've yet to hear of anyone with a 20GB HDD say they have no more room. IDK what Digital audio-out is but I don't have it and I can play my games still so it's obviously unnecessary.