Back in black.

Cryptin · 02-18-2007, 04:44 PM

Appears that MS may be releasing a new version of the Xbox 360 codenamed Zephyr. It has a 120gig HD, HDMI interface and a it's black. MS hasn't confirmed it yet but alot of retailers has the SKU for it. The retail date is May 1st 2007 for $479.00.

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This rumor has been floating around for a while but with the SKU that some stores have it may be true. Just wish MS would of released this version a year ago.

RiskyChris · 02-18-2007, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cryptin

Appears that MS may be releasing a new version of the Xbox 360 codenamed Zephyr. It has a 120gig HD, HDMI interface and a it's black. MS hasn't confirmed it yet but alot of retailers has the SKU for it. The retail date is May 1st 2007 for $479.00.

Link

This rumor has been floating around for a while but with the SKU that some stores have it may be true. Just wish MS would of released this version a year ago.

Time to find a way to pawn off the brand new premium I JUST FUCKING BOUGHT at $50 cost to myself... =(

Vorph · 02-18-2007, 05:45 PM

Well shit, if they're making it in black, I can finally seriously consider buying a 360.

Lyenae · 02-18-2007, 06:23 PM

This version a year ago would have costed $600 easily.

Ronne · 02-18-2007, 06:51 PM

Man, if only I had waited a few more months I wouldn't be stuck with the shitty old hat system.

Hafner · 02-18-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lyenae

This version a year ago would have costed $600 easily.

Why? Adding the HDMI port to the 360 would have cost MS very little, and if the 120gb HDD MS is putting in can be fit on 1 layer like a 20gb HDD, it should only cost them a few extra bucks to manufacture it.

Personally I think this is a dumb move if it turns out to be true, and I just can't see it happening. Whenever people trash the PS3 it's always about the price. Doing this would essentially be saying buy our PS3-like priced console. Because honestly, who buys the core system anyway?

It almost makes you want to feel sorry for the people who recently bought their 360. This shit really makes you devalue your decision in buying the thing.

Lyenae · 02-19-2007, 05:02 AM

I only find it devalued if you use your Xbox360 largely, or primarily, as a media platform (HD-DVD and want HDMI, you purchase media content online and need the space, etc.)

As far as gaming goes, none of the features on the upgraded Xbox360 improve the gaming experience to any noticeable degree.

Soriak · 02-19-2007, 05:37 AM

So, with a HD-DVD drive (would seem like a logical purchase, why else worry about HDMI?) it costs $679 - more than the PS3?

That seems odd, especially since you'll be dependant on the HDDs for MS and can't just plug in a random external HDD with a couple hundred GBs.

Kildace · 02-19-2007, 07:03 AM

heh, I bought a Premium system for $250 used a month ago and this doesn't make me regret it at all. I'd never have paid 200 more for a bigger HDD. $479 is pushing it, it should be retailed for $400.

Braen · 02-19-2007, 07:46 AM

I would hope they would sell the 120 gig HD seperately as well.

Lyenae · 02-19-2007, 02:15 PM

There are more rumors that Black Zephyr may be accelerated to be near or slightly after the European PS3 release, so far as to directly compete with it.

02-18-2007, 04:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cryptin ^ X-box live gamertag and PSN ID Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 617 -9 Internets	Back in black. Appears that MS may be releasing a new version of the Xbox 360 codenamed Zephyr. It has a 120gig HD, HDMI interface and a it's black. MS hasn't confirmed it yet but alot of retailers has the SKU for it. The retail date is May 1st 2007 for $479.00. Link This rumor has been floating around for a while but with the SKU that some stores have it may be true. Just wish MS would of released this version a year ago. __________________ The greatest trick the devil ever played was convincing the world he didn't exist.

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Vorph Never Go Full Retard Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hell Posts: 5,365	Well shit, if they're making it in black, I can finally seriously consider buying a 360. __________________

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Braen Watches the Watchmen Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dallas Posts: 3,808 -2 Internets	I would hope they would sell the 120 gig HD seperately as well. __________________ Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn - In his house at R'lyeh dead Cthulhu waits dreaming "That is not dead which can Eternal lie, and with strange Eons even death may die" - H. P. Lovecraft

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02-18-2007, 06:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lyenae Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,914 -10 Internets	This version a year ago would have costed $600 easily.

02-19-2007, 05:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lyenae Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,914 -10 Internets	I only find it devalued if you use your Xbox360 largely, or primarily, as a media platform (HD-DVD and want HDMI, you purchase media content online and need the space, etc.) As far as gaming goes, none of the features on the upgraded Xbox360 improve the gaming experience to any noticeable degree.

02-19-2007, 05:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
Soriak Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 4,404 +20 Internets	So, with a HD-DVD drive (would seem like a logical purchase, why else worry about HDMI?) it costs $679 - more than the PS3? That seems odd, especially since you'll be dependant on the HDDs for MS and can't just plug in a random external HDD with a couple hundred GBs.

02-19-2007, 07:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
Kildace Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Paris Posts: 1,077 +0 Internets	heh, I bought a Premium system for $250 used a month ago and this doesn't make me regret it at all. I'd never have paid 200 more for a bigger HDD. $479 is pushing it, it should be retailed for $400.

02-19-2007, 02:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lyenae Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,914 -10 Internets	There are more rumors that Black Zephyr may be accelerated to be near or slightly after the European PS3 release, so far as to directly compete with it.