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News Xbox 360 Slim confirmed, priced

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by CardJoe, 15 Jun 2010.

  1. CardJoe

    CardJoe Freelance Journalist

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  2. Plugs

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    Its not called the Xbox 360 Slim, just the New Xbox 360
     
  3. steve30x

    steve30x What's a Dremel?

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    no its officialy called the Xbox 360 S*
     
  4. popcornuk1983

    popcornuk1983 Cake or Death?

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    It's worth it just for the noise reduction. Plus my xbox is almost 3 years old so I'm fecked if it RROD's on me! It would be a bit cheeky of them to call it slim snce it's only 15% shorter but the same width and thickness of the first one.

    Does anyone know if Microsoft or a retailer will be offering a discount if u hand over you existing xbox? If not eBay here we come!
     
  5. BentAnat

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    This is GREAT news for me, what with my 360 being broken again.
    See - the beauty now is that (with the way that shop warranties work), I could go buy an arcade, and then if that RROD's get a Slim, provided that the arcade is no longer available.

    Of course, If i can afford it, i'll still go for the slim... lower noise, seemingly lower heat, lower power consumption, Wireless.... life should be a bit better with that. ;)
     
  6. Cadair

    Cadair What's a Dremel?

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    I am hoping for some good trade-in deals, I quite fancy the 250GB HDD and bulit in wi-fi!
     
  7. cjoyce1980

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    will get one later in the year, when it will most likely to come with a 500GB HDD and Kinect
     
  8. perplekks45

    perplekks45 LIKE AN ANIMAL!

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    My Elite is running strong and proud for the last 18 months now. I'm fine, thanks.
     
  9. Flibblebot

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    You could try trading in your old Xbox at Game then using the credit against the new one.

    I don't find the noise t that much of a problem since the update that allowed you to install games to the hard drive. It's nothing that can't be cured by turning the volume up ;)
     
  10. Plugs

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    ah... well thats the name on the console.
    But that S doesnt mean Slim, could equally mean small, sleak, special, sport

    and MS are marketed it as "the New" rather than "S" yesterday
    only time will tell what sticks
     
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    Wow, I was thinking of buying a new 360 anyway since mine is on the way out, but now this has just really thrown me. For the price I was looking to spend, I could now get this. But then, the cheaper versions have just gotten even cheaper.

    Hmmm...
     
  12. Fabou

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    Why are they having such an hard time to get it small. Whereas it's already hot in there. A spacious with good vent's would be better I think.
     
  13. Instagib

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    Are the standard hdd compatible? I can't be bothered if i have to lose all my gamer data.
     
  14. cyrilthefish

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    Am i the only one who thinks the new design is horrible? :p

    They copied 2 of the things i hated about the PS3's design:
    -ugly (fingerprint-magnet) glossy black plastic
    -those touch-sensitive style buttons.

    The hardware revisions sound great, but IMHO they severely beat it with the ugly stick :blah:
     
  15. NuTech

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    No, they're not. But you can get a data transfer kit for $20.
     
  16. Blademrk

    Blademrk Why so serious?

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    or you can use a USB stick (since the last update) to copy your saves/games accross.

    I like the new design (I think, would have to see one up close).
     
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    Even the external power supply is smaller! lolz

    What a joke. 15% smaller yet it still requires external power for all that damn heat.
     
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    Looks better than the original, bit like a freeview box.
     
  20. Eggy

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    Don't like the look. Same styling as Alienware.
     
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