Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Elite

[Nitrous]

As previously reported, Microsoft officially announced on Wednesday (or Tuesday, depending on where you are) the Xbox 360 Elite edition; which incorporates a bigger hard drive as well as HDMI functionality.

* 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.

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 allows gamers to recharge their Xbox 360 Wireless Controller without interrupting their gameplay. it is sold separately for an estimated retail price of $19.99 (U.S.).

* Xbox 360 rechargeable battery (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.).

It has also been reported elsewhere that onces the BLACK edition sells out the colour will be once again white.

http://hardware.teamxbox.com/screenshots/screen/42902/Xbox-360-Elite/
Thats a picture link to the black Xbox360 and I got to admit... I don't like it from the image as it appears to be a "mat black" rather than a shiny black.

[The Driver]

Hmm...

There are quite a few people on the official Xbox forum disputing if its real or not. And that people who bought an original 360 are getting ''Shanked'' and will have to get the new ''Elite'' version.

Some people suggested in there that if you have an Original and want an Elite, you should be able to trade your old one and a cash payment ($100 i reckon, mabye a bit more) to get the Elite. I think this is a good idea.

[Nitrous]

No its for real now. As for people upgrading I honestly can't see the point for just the HDMI connection and the bigger Hard Drive. Anyone that wants to get the 120GB Hard Drive can buy it as a stand alone product anyway. I won't be upgrading anything thats for sure.

As for "shanked" Yea I kinda agree there.

[~Felly~]

I think the regular version looks better than the black version. It's basically the same thing as the white version, except for the HDMI connection and the bigger hard drive, as Nitrous said. I wouldn't buy it. Personally, I think anyone who upgrades is a complete moron and a greedy fat a*s.

[This post was not made to offend anyone at all. If anyone is offended, then I'm sorry.]