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Xbox 360 Elite official; black is the new black? [UPDATE] photo

Stealing a cue from Johnny Cash, Microsoft has now officially dropped the Xbox 360 Elite, the much sexier, more experienced, black-clad older sister of that innocent, white console you've been smooching behind your parents' backs. People have been clamoring over this thing since it was rumored only a few short weeks ago, and it seems the wait is finally nearing an end. There's no official release date for it, and the details are nothing new, but it is nice to finally see a bit of official confirmation after these past few weeks of constant Internet tittering.

Was that sentence just a poorly planned excuse to use the word 'tittering'? Probably.

[Mad hearts, stars, horseshoes and clovers (but not blue moons), to our friend Trafalio for sending this our way.]

[UPDATE: Yeah, yeah, so after being bludgeoned with links, I will admit that the official release date is April 29th. I'm doing it under protest though, as saying I was once wrong goes against everything America stands for. An eagle weeps tonight, ladies and gentlemen.] 


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michiyoyoshiku's Avatar
michiyoyoshiku at 03/28/2007 00:02
it's the same thing just black with a Big Hard drive

not the great thing it was said to be

BULLSHIT

Buy the drive shut up this will be gone by christmas
SempraFi's Avatar
SempraFi at 03/28/2007 00:06
There is an official date.. Apr. 29th for $479.99. What's the deal Sony, why the fuck can't you kick us a god damn HDMI and or component cable, or a fucking headset?
sirmoosh's Avatar
sirmoosh at 03/28/2007 00:08
What an awesome announcement. I can't wait to not get one.
They better sell the 120 GB drives in gray though. Everything of mine must match.

I really want to know what the announcement set for tomorrow is though.
Some beta?
vgfreak30's Avatar
vgfreak30 at 03/28/2007 00:09
i will just buy the bigger hard drive and transfer my data to the new one. Then i will sell my old one. Fuck buying a new one, its not worth it.
tazarthayoot's Avatar
tazarthayoot at 03/28/2007 00:12
Tomorrow better concern Halo 3 or IPTV, or I don't care.

I was excited about the Black OPS360 for about 20 minutes and then I just started caring more about getting that hard drive.

I wonder if any trade shops will have specials for trading up to a 120 gig.
Brad Rice's Avatar
Brad Rice at 03/28/2007 00:14
@SempraFi:

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/catalog.aspx?WT.svl=nav

Do you see an official release date on there anywhere?



Love,
Nexy-poo.
Vesty's Avatar
Vesty at 03/28/2007 00:15
The information isn't new, but for some reason I just realized today what bullshit it is
AlexanderJ's Avatar
AlexanderJ at 03/28/2007 00:16
I'm not going to waste my time trading in my premium system. I don't see any reason I should besides a bigger hdd. And I agree with most, white looks so much better.
I do however like the option that ms is giving us. We have 3 different systems packages for 3 different kind of people they way I see it. And I live my options. Also it's funny going to joystiq and 360fanboy and reading all the comments. I love fanboys, the brighten my day.
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AlexanderJ at 03/28/2007 00:17
Oh, and I also heard the April 29 release date.
AlexanderJ's Avatar
AlexanderJ at 03/28/2007 00:20
April 29 Source

Don't know if it's "official" official, but thats where I got it from...
tazarthayoot's Avatar
tazarthayoot at 03/28/2007 00:22
That's where I read it from, as well. And as far as I know I'm pretty sure that's the official press release.
AlexanderJ's Avatar
AlexanderJ at 03/28/2007 00:23
Damn typos in first post. >.<
I demand a edit button!
Dennen's Avatar
Dennen at 03/28/2007 00:26
Meh, they charge $80 more and couldn't even give you a couple more months than usual on Xbox Live Gold?
sirmoosh's Avatar
sirmoosh at 03/28/2007 00:30
I'm sure they will be giving away a few things with whatever they are trying to sell. Maybe it will come with another game than Hexic too.
SourceDecay's Avatar
SourceDecay at 03/28/2007 00:32
*crickets*
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 03/28/2007 00:45
Now come out with the Elite bonuses, but on a white model, and I'm sold. Well, I'd be sold if I had the money.
MusashiX2's Avatar
MusashiX2 at 03/28/2007 00:53
you guys who mention buying the 120gb hard drive separately do realize that it costs $180, right?
moclippa's Avatar
moclippa at 03/28/2007 00:59
180 bucks for a hard drive is outrageous... guys that are planning on actually doing that should wait a few months, fill up their 20gig (take the effort to delete useless shit, and rent dvds instead of marketplacing them) then when they absolutely feel its necessary, they upgrade... by then hopefully the price will be less l33t and more realistic.

In other news, the 360 Black announcement was a little obvious... but theres another exclusive announcement coming out tomorrow, any guesses as to what it could be?
Danzuke's Avatar
Danzuke at 03/28/2007 01:16
Halo beta
kassatsu[Matlock]'s Avatar
kassatsu[Matlock] at 03/28/2007 01:20

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:2
The new Xbox 360 Elite console is expected to begin arriving in U.S. stores on April 29.


-From the press release
kassatsu[Matlock]'s Avatar
kassatsu[Matlock] at 03/28/2007 01:23
http://on10.net/Blogs/tina/exclusive-video-first-look-at-the-xbox-elite/

Albert Penello says 4/29 here as well

love,
kassatsu
moclippa's Avatar
moclippa at 03/28/2007 01:24
Well Danzuke... Crackdown has started advertising a mysterious new download available that doesn't exist when you check the downloads section...

Gets me thinking its an early Halo Beta release as well... but it could just be a random bunching of coincidences mixed with a firm dose of wishful thinking.
jimjo's Avatar
jimjo at 03/28/2007 01:24
im just glad it aint limited
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bleep at 03/28/2007 01:34
They forgot to mention that a 120 gig HD is perfect for Americas favorite pastime on the Internets....PRON
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ArrestedDeveloper at 03/28/2007 01:35
April 29 is when it is coming out, Microsoft's Official Blogannounced it in a video on their main page. That $180 drive is a huge ass rape for consumers but when the only profit you make on a console is the drive I understand why they do from a companies point of view.
fasaani's Avatar
fasaani at 03/28/2007 02:01
Oh I thought the profit comes from the consumers so of course it makes sense to 'ass rape' us
glg20decoy's Avatar
glg20decoy at 03/28/2007 02:17
I hate to say it but im getting one. At least for the HDMI.
Gemsi's Avatar
Gemsi at 03/28/2007 03:04
Anyone got an idea on the UK/EU release data, I've been holding off getting a 360 due to the rumours and this on coming, and it would be nice to know when I have to spend some money.
Turbostraw's Avatar
Turbostraw at 03/28/2007 03:41
Is there any information regarding a possible 65nm processor?

Because its not that the XBox 360 ain't great or anything but its jet noises really negates the whole point of watching HD content on it.
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Burnt Meatloaf at 03/28/2007 03:55
Right on, Turbostraw. If it ain't 65nm, then no sale.
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some_dude at 03/28/2007 04:37
Cripes, I don't see a lot of people dropping $180 on that hdd. M$ really needs to drop the price on the 20GB to around $70-80 and phase it out real quick so they can drop the price on the 120GB to something reasonable (like $129.99, but I think it will be a while before it hits that price). If the rumors are true that the elite will turn white eventually and become the new premium system (with the current premium becoming the new core), there's no way people will pay $180 for that drive down the road. To be honest, I don't see it selling too well right now.
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908peruvian at 03/28/2007 06:22
i'm probably getting one too.
when i play Burnout my system can't handle it...
mostly for co-op system link ( gears,crackdown, halo 2 etc) and in preparation for halo 3

does HDMI make a big difference in games?
someone should make side-by-side video comparisons
William's Avatar
William at 03/28/2007 07:41
Don't you think this is bad for people who just bought a Xbox 360? This will waste a bunch of money, and a black controller reminds me of the old Xbox. White is great, don't ya think? :)
MusashiX2's Avatar
MusashiX2 at 03/28/2007 07:48
@Turbostraw and some_dude

the elite is not gonna have a 65nm chip, and all 3 SKUs are here to stay.

http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EEZVpyEVpEmChrbnZJ.php

@908peruvian
i am pretty sure that any difference between HDMI and component is not that big. prolly hard to notice at all if there even is a difference. although, i imagine it is nice to just have one connection for audio/video instead of the usual 3-5 on composite or component. that seems really nice and convenient.

concerning the 120gb hard drive... i think they should have just ditched the 20gb and sold the new one for $100. it would be flying off the shelves i bet, but oh well.
ShinAmano's Avatar
ShinAmano at 03/28/2007 07:48
I am a big MS fan*, but this was a stupid move. The right move would have been to drop the core move the premium price to 299 and sell the Elite for 399...

While this move will not hurt MS the move i would have made would have been the death blow to Sony...

*I also own the other two systems (PS3/Wii)
my nama B0rat's Avatar
my nama B0rat at 03/28/2007 08:13
wow...check out the seperate hard drive purchase info:

"Microsoft said Tuesday it will also sell a 120 gigabyte hard drive for $180 that can be added to the two existing versions of the Xbox 360: the basic Core System for $300 and the $400 Pro."
from the Seattle Times- http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2003639166_xbox28.html
DigitalD562's Avatar
DigitalD562 at 03/28/2007 08:14
the HDD price is the biggest rip off in the world. you can get a 120 GB drive for under $100. I was regretting my 360 last month but Im not now seeing as the only plus is the HDD.
my nama B0rat's Avatar
my nama B0rat at 03/28/2007 08:15
wow...check out the seperate hard drive purchase info:

"Microsoft said Tuesday it will also sell a 120 gigabyte hard drive for $180 that can be added to the two existing versions of the Xbox 360: the basic Core System for $300 and the $400 Pro."
from the Seattle Times- http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2003639166_xbox28.html
SgtBilbo's Avatar
SgtBilbo at 03/28/2007 08:33
HDMI doesn't make THAT huge a difference. The only thing it allows is 1080p without the VGA cable. Beyond that, there's really not a ton of difference in the image quality.
Matthew Mac's Avatar
Matthew Mac at 03/28/2007 08:42
Sooo, people bitch about not having HDMI and a bigger HDD, MS actually gives it to them, and people are still bitching? Wow.

Seriously, if you didn't expect it to cost more, you're stupid. And with the 20 gig HDD going for $100 already, what did you expect?

I didn't realize that somehow MS went into everyone's homes and disabled featues on current X360s; that what it seems like for some of the complainers, since that's the only way MS could screw current owners.
BluDesign's Avatar
BluDesign at 03/28/2007 08:47
I'm puzzled why MS thinks that 120 GB HDD's are worth $180.

I MIGHT have paid $150 for it, but $180, well shit, I can buy a whole stack of games for that. And it isn't like you can just double the drive space and justify the same exponential expense at retail. You can buy off the shelf 120 GB HDD's and slap them into a PS3 for $60. Granted, I'm on the 360, but it's a really dicky move to ask triple the going retail price for a HDD in a fancy schmancy case. I hope someone's able to crack the drive firmware so we can start putting our own drives in there soon.
MusashiX2's Avatar
MusashiX2 at 03/28/2007 09:35
@dvddesign

exactly! i have been waiting for the ability to put bigger hard drives in the 360 from the beginning. i cant wait for them to crack it so i can slap a 250gb hdd on there........ and rip games onto it. ^_-
youngteam's Avatar
youngteam at 03/28/2007 09:54
I guess the only good news is they aren't requiring consumers to buy an HDMI cable....

...

...

...yeah.
waynethepain's Avatar
waynethepain at 03/28/2007 10:57
Thank you for standing by our president Nex. Now please remove your pants and bend over and our president will be with you shortly.
GonzoJoe's Avatar
GonzoJoe at 03/28/2007 13:00
The difference between HDMI and Component isn't necessarily that huge, but there is a key difference insofar as component cables still carry an analog signal that the has to be converted back to digital before it's displayed in HD resolution. HDMI cables let you forgo this conversion and thus the signal is truer and less compromised. At least, that's what I'd tell you if you were trying to decide between a component and a more expensive HDMI cable at my Radioshack store. Truth is, Component is fine. I've seen component and HDMI side by side, and I wasn't able to tell the difference.
ExpertPenguin's Avatar
ExpertPenguin at 03/28/2007 13:10
I was totally expecting a captain obvious photo on this one..
icarus's Avatar
icarus at 03/28/2007 15:59
the real question is... when can i preorder one.
Ling Ling's Avatar
Ling Ling at 03/29/2007 11:04
i'm just wondering if once I go black can I ever go back?
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dasdbxvbzfcz at 04/26/2007 10:09
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