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Why aren't they just starting a new hardware cycle? Maybe Kinect would have a prayer of success then.
The more I look at it, the more I dislike this redesign. The forward leaning design makes my eyes hurt.
I like the new slimmer Xbox360, but Kinect is another story. I don't really know HOW to feel about that thing yet. I don't like any of the games, but I do like communicating with friends and family without the head set.
This design is ugly as shit, but if it doesn't die on me, then why not? I'd take a 360 with a lifespan that is ugly versus an aesthetically pleasing one that dies all the time.
It looks like something Alienware would design. But I'd much rather get one of these than one of the current models, if mine ever craps out.
But... What will we call teh new overheating/crashing/disk drive failure/hard drive failure/melting/power failure error if there's no ring to red, or no red to ring?
I hope that the Slim is able to recognize an external HD that's formatted NFTS and not FAT 32. My 500 GB is NFTS and neither my 360 nor my PS3 pick it up when I plug it in.
I dig the re-design, especially it being quieter and the extra exhaust release areas. I'm wondering though since it looks like they are going with an internal hard-drive, what if I want to upgrade?!? How will I be able to transfer my data from my current system to the new one? will I be able to via memory sticks? what about the dlc registry (like when your system red-rings, msoft transfers all your purchases to your new system) so you don't have to be logged into x-box live to play those games.
You forgot to mention how everything about the new 360's design is intended to make it look "more premium." All those things like the capacitive touch panels, extra USB ports, and glossy black finish that featured on the original PS3s.
SHOOOT HEEER!!!
Ahem.
I'm liking the new design for all the nice technical advantages it gives, and losing the memory cards is a good move. That said, I still think it looks like a mutated Wii and if it has to be used vertically, I'm basically screwed and can't use one. I'm liking most of the news that has come out about this (looks aside) but I'm holding out final judgement until we know whether it can be put on its side, whether it really does run as quietly as they're saying, etc.
Ahem.
I'm liking the new design for all the nice technical advantages it gives, and losing the memory cards is a good move. That said, I still think it looks like a mutated Wii and if it has to be used vertically, I'm basically screwed and can't use one. I'm liking most of the news that has come out about this (looks aside) but I'm holding out final judgement until we know whether it can be put on its side, whether it really does run as quietly as they're saying, etc.
This was the biggest news of the MS conference and yet they acted like it was a throw away. They should have spent more time on this and less on the jumping-up-and-down-like-an-idiot games thing.
No red rings on this model eh? So I guess the 2 year warranty no longer applies?? I wonder what the current warranty is (probably one year) and I wonder what the failure rate will be. I guessing by the size of those big vents that the overheating problem might finally be conquered.
I have to say that I'm a bit surprised that they didn't go to bluray though... if nothing else, for the video.
Still, overall I'm happy to see new hardware.
No red rings on this model eh? So I guess the 2 year warranty no longer applies?? I wonder what the current warranty is (probably one year) and I wonder what the failure rate will be. I guessing by the size of those big vents that the overheating problem might finally be conquered.
I have to say that I'm a bit surprised that they didn't go to bluray though... if nothing else, for the video.
Still, overall I'm happy to see new hardware.
I'm just glad I'd be able to swap over old game saves to one of these via a USB stick, if ever I pick one up. I forgot about that update; makes this new model all the more appealing to me.
wow. only had my elite for 7 months now and my 100 buck wireless adapter and both are already obsolete. good thing i got a 2 year warranty on top of the 1 year factory warranty. if my xbox dies i hope they send me a new slim
Memory Cards have already been phased out with the USB update. Will the HARD DRIVES be compatible with this one? That's the big thing that needs to happen here.
@pedrovay
The old hardrives won't work with the new slim model, the new har drives are a different shape (as seen in this unboxing video) But you can transfer all your data to the new drive and since it's the biggest hard drive they've made to date there is really no need to keep the old ones. Just make the transfer and sell the hard drive to gamestop or amazon.
The old hardrives won't work with the new slim model, the new har drives are a different shape (as seen in this unboxing video) But you can transfer all your data to the new drive and since it's the biggest hard drive they've made to date there is really no need to keep the old ones. Just make the transfer and sell the hard drive to gamestop or amazon.
I still wonder why they're abandoning the old Xbox design and hardware, and trying to push Natal everywhere, and refuse to do it as a new console generation.
If they waited three months to send out this redesign and lauched every one of these with one Natal unit and a new name, say, "PHONIEX", we could have a new console cycle.
If they waited three months to send out this redesign and lauched every one of these with one Natal unit and a new name, say, "PHONIEX", we could have a new console cycle.
@Hcapt - As a Phoenician i have to correct that very common error, it's spelled PHOENIX. Spelling aside I agree with your point.
@ Everyone - What is the over under on theses failing at the same exact rate as our dinosaur consoles?
@ Everyone - What is the over under on theses failing at the same exact rate as our dinosaur consoles?
I would say it's a big step up aesthetically over the original model. It's strange that they're keeping with the tray-loading disc drive though. I'm all about slot-loading, a slot slut if you will.
Crocy, it WILL recognize hubs. It has to otherwise a lot of shit gets messed up.
Removal of BOTH memory card slots pisses me off, I have a memory card and I happen to like it!
Removal of BOTH memory card slots pisses me off, I have a memory card and I happen to like it!
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