Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Elite [CONFIRMED BY MICROSOFT]*PICS*

[Son Of LA]

LINKS:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/...ox360elite.htm

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x...em/default.htm
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x...te/default.htm
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x...GB/default.htm
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x...ck/default.htm
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x...ck/default.htm
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x...ck/default.htm




Newsflash:
Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Elite



Redmond, Washington—Microsoft Corp. today announced the upcoming availability of Xbox 360™ Elite, a new model of the video game and entertainment system that includes 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.

The sleek Xbox 360 Elite is a digital entertainment powerhouse.

The sleek Xbox 360 Elite is a digital entertainment powerhouse.

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 Pack, 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 price of $479.99 (U.S.), and comes 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 lets you save your games and store television shows, movies, music, pictures, trailers, levels, demos, and other content available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace. 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 you 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 you to get HD video (up to 1080p) and multichannel surround sound, all from one cable.
* Xbox Live Silver Membership: With this, you can chat with friends online, collect achievements and gamerscores, send and receive voice and text messages, and access Xbox Live Marketplace content such as gme 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. Subscribe to this premium service and engage in competitive online multiplayer matches, tailor your 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.

The following accessories for the Xbox 360 Elite console will only be sold separately:

* Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit: Complete with a charging cable and a black rechargeable battery pack, the Xbox 360 Play & Charge kit lets you recharge your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller without interrupting your game.it is sold separately for an estimated retail price of $19.99 (U.S.).
* Xbox 360 rechargeable battery pack (black): The rechargeable battery pack provides more than 25 hours of gameplay per charge. It is sold separately for an estimated retail price of $11.99 (U.S.).


479,90 € is the EURO PRICE for console [from one gaming site..mayby not true]

[.Capo Statuz.]

Black>White

[Son Of LA]

White Power!!!!

[Lieutenant]

wow........


Fact: If this was the PS3, XBOX fanboys will be like "OMGZ! This proves how desperate they are! They had to release THIS just so they can compare with the xbox sales! 360 > ____......"


or some gay shit like that. But hey, let the companies do whatever the fuck they want and leave the playing to us.

[Bathing Ape]

Either way, it's good news for gamers as we're gonna get better products

[Tuniman]

props man looks fucking sic

[loyaltothegame]

i dont no about anyone else, but if i spend hundreds on a system whether it is 360 or ps3, even wii.... and a year later they released a better version that i could have gotten. i would be pissed, i dont get why ppl are happy. even if you trade in you 'old' 360 you still get ripped off from whereever you trade it in at......

but for those who havent gotten a next gen console yet, this is good news

[Bathing Ape]

Originally Posted by loyaltothegame

i dont no about anyone else, but if i spend hundreds on a system whether it is 360 or ps3, even wii.... and a year later they released a better version that i could have gotten. i would be pissed, i dont get why ppl are happy. even if you trade in you 'old' 360 you still get ripped off from whereever you trade it in at......

but for those who havent gotten a next gen console yet, this is good news

that's true, i only picked up my 360 in January and it's quite disappointing but that's just the way it is

saying that i paid £260 for my ipod 2 years ago (the red and black U2 special edition) and not long after the ipod video came out at the same price and larger memory hahaha

[Kunnin']

Originally Posted by loyaltothegame

i dont no about anyone else, but if i spend hundreds on a system whether it is 360 or ps3, even wii.... and a year later they released a better version that i could have gotten. i would be pissed, i dont get why ppl are happy. even if you trade in you 'old' 360 you still get ripped off from whereever you trade it in at......

but for those who havent gotten a next gen console yet, this is good news

Yea I'm so pissed off. The HDMI port is meant to give one hell of a better picture, don't really give a shit about the hard drive though. Fucka Microsoft

[MrShifty]

Originally Posted by loyaltothegame

i dont no about anyone else, but if i spend hundreds on a system whether it is 360 or ps3, even wii.... and a year later they released a better version that i could have gotten. i would be pissed, i dont get why ppl are happy. even if you trade in you 'old' 360 you still get ripped off from whereever you trade it in at......

but for those who havent gotten a next gen console yet, this is good news

yeah..