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Xbox 360 slim HDD data transfer cable to retail for $20

Joystiq: A question you may be asking yourself: If I upgrade to an Xbox 360 Slim, how do I transfer the data on my current Xbox to the new one? It was revealed to us at Microsoft's Xbox 360 Slim unwrapping event that the new console will support the current data transfer cable (originally made for the Xbox 360 Elite). We also learned that the cables will be available at retail for $19.99 -- a very good thing considering how hard the cables are to find these days. The cables should be available when the new consoles hit the shelves (which should be any day now).

deadreckoning6665065d ago

Jesus Christ! All M$ thinks about is the money!

FordGTGuy5065d ago

They are a business.

Just like Sony and Nintendo.

-Alpha5065d ago

Yes they are, but what a, for lack of a better word, retarded concept. Why even change the design of the hard drive anyway?

Anorexorcist5065d ago (Edited 5065d ago )

but not all of them are so focused on predatory penetration pricing like Microsoft.

Crazy Larry5065d ago

Or you can just use any number of flash drives laying around your house. The 360 can do that ya know. Just tested one today. Data transfer is a piece of cake.

Reibooi5065d ago (Edited 5065d ago )

This is really stupid. I know it's not that much to pay for the cable and all that but based on the size of the new Xbox they could have used the old Hard drives if they wanted to which means they did this for the sole purpose of making those die hards who already own a 360 and are gonna buy a new one pay more money by needing to buy another cable they will only use ONCE.

It's just stupid.

Imtey5064d ago

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FordGTGuy5065d ago

Are you guys really saying that neither Sony or Nintendo are businesses and don't care about making profit?

Don't get me wrong I think its retarded that it costs $20.

Godmars2905065d ago

Does either one offer HDDs or other accessories that can only be used with their products? Nevermind the old issue of having to pay a subscription to pay online, or to have that in addition along with fees to Netflix for which MS is always talking up.

pippoppow5065d ago

It's undeniable MS gives the least but takes the most. Sure it's a business but there are companies who value their customers vs those that will bleed them dry. MS will continue to take advantage of their fanbase with little in return.

FordGTGuy5065d ago

Microsoft has only added to the Gold Service and has never increased the price of it.

If anything Nintendo gives the least and takes the most.

pippoppow5065d ago

Nintendo doesn't give much back but then their online service is free. Nintendo also has more true exclusives but I do think they could make more original games instead of the usual rehashes.

360 charges a fee for what? Apps. Some that have an extra fee. Where are the multi-player games that have 64-256 players. How about new IPs and more dedicated servers. Then there's the expensive add-ons (kinect the newest).

They give you a redesigned console which should cost less to make but MS want's to sell it at the same price as the PS3. Probably as to not convey any inferiority tech wise and of course greed. But they do have the ever popular timed exclusive DLC and full retail games along with fluffy apps.

SOAD5065d ago

Yeah? What should they think about?

Godmars2905065d ago

Giving some actual value for their product, not just seemingly worrying about how they can get more money out of it.

I mean, you buy a 360 w/o a clue, and you're paying for XBL just to get Netflix and LastFM, which you also have to pay for. Know what you're getting into and at best you're looking for cheaper than offered XBL points and subscription months.

Apply the same to Sony, and if you know what you're getting into, you're getting free movies and music off the web thanks to the browser. Buying BR movies if not getting them off Netflix or PSN if you want the quality stuff.

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josh143995065d ago

i bet the cable costs about 10p to make aswell

dizzleK5065d ago

i swear they used to be free, all you needed to do was call ms.

DARK WITNESS5065d ago

the keyword here is " use to be ".... use to be...

oh MS, Woe onto you !

SOAD5065d ago

Are these transfer cables also proprietary? Will a third party transfer cable work on this? If not, Microsoft is at it again.

SixZeroFour5065d ago (Edited 5065d ago )

should be an "extra" bundled, like the controller and headset...$20 just to transfer data from the hd that they basically made obsolete :S (cause i heard they are going to discontinue original xbox production soon)

EDIT: btw, just watched a different vid about the unboxing and reminded me of usb drives...couldnt you transfer data with 16gb usb drives? i would assume that there isnt a single file bigger than 16gb yet...yes, it would take ALOT longer, but if you already have one, you wouldnt need the cable, am i correct?

blumatt5065d ago

Yeah it's complete bullshit. All new slim 360s should come with a transfer cable for free.

SOAD5065d ago

It would also further the assumption that the only people who buy these redesigned 360s are people who own 360s already.

Microsoft is going to assume that most people who purchase this 360 won't need a transfer cable, so they're aren't going to go the extra mile for the people who do need it.

Bzone245065d ago

Yes it can be done with a flash drive. Transfer cable isn't really needed.

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Pacific Rim Pinball comes to Pinball FX

This could be fun as they make great tables. Go big or go extinct. Prime your senses for a neural handshake and step into the cockpit of a Jaeger. It is on you to cancel the apocalypse when Pacific Rim Pinball comes to Pinball FX on May 16.

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Looking Back At 2008, An Unbelievably Incredible Year Of Video Game Releases

Huzaifa from eXputer: "2008 was home to the likes of Call of Duty: World at War, Dead Space, GTA 4, Far Cry 2, Left 4 Dead, and many other hits, which is outright remarkable."

ChasterMies1d 7h ago

Some of these low paid video game “news” writers weren’t born before 2007.

just_looken1d 2h ago

Here here

Those that were around before 2000's i am sure are like me that think we entered a world of non readers or those that follow without question.

I can not wait to see fallout 3 a goty game even though it was about water with non content until you add the dlc/updates then you got the performance/crashing

CrimsonWing691d 18h ago

I don’t think anything can compare to 2023

lucasnooker1d 18h ago

1998 - the best year in gaming! Metal gear solid, crash bandicoot 3, medievil, half life, ocarina of time, thief, tenchu, resident evil 2, Spyro, tomb raider 3, oddworld abes exodus, banjo kazooie.

It was a different breed of a gaming era. You’ll never understand what it was like back then. The aura of gaming, it was different!

KyRo1d 18h ago (Edited 1d 18h ago )

I second this. Gaming was a lot more varied and fun than it is today. I'm 35 so getting on compared to some here but I got to see all the changes from NES up to now but I've never felt so disappointed in any generation than I have this current gen. I was expecting more from this generation rather than prettier versions of games that came before it. Game mechanics have become so refined that alot of games feel the same and has done for a while now.

Maybe it's time to have a break for a while. I love gaming but I don't feel I get much fun in the traditional sense out of it anymore.

CrimsonWing691d 18h ago (Edited 1d 17h ago )

Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2, Abe’s Exodus, and Ocarina of Time are the only things from that list that I liked.

Here’s the 2023 game releases that I personally liked… and big releases that I didn’t care for:

- Dead Space Remake
- Wo Long Dynatsy
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
- Diablo 4
- Fire Emblem Engage
- Hogwarts Legcay
- Street Fighter 6
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Like a Dragon: Ishin
- Octopath Traveler 2
- Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters
- Final Fanatsy XVI (actually ended up not liking this, but it was still a big deal release)
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
- Lies of P
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Starfield (Ended up hating this one, but big release)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (I’m an old-school Zelda fan, but didn’t really enjoy this game)
- Alan Wake 2

I mean, honestly I’ve never seen a year of major IP releases like that, ever.

Profchaos1d 14h ago (Edited 1d 14h ago )

Isn't it just a generational thing realistically.

I've been gaming since way back and I some of my favourite games go as far back as the late 80s for me each generation has a year or two of game changing releases one after another before an inevitable dry spell.

I kind of agree gaming had a different feel games hit different because we didn't have the internet nothing got spoiled and you really had to put in the effort to beat a puzzle which could set entire groups of people looking for a solution. But most importantly games were experimental and not as cookie cutter as today even basics like controls were not universal today r2 is shoot l2 is ads garunteed you can't deviate from that in a shooter back then it could of been square, R1 or R1 and circle nothing was standard.

But as time moves on a new generation picks up their controller they are going to be interested in different things that PS1 demo disc with the t Rex blew our primitive 16 bit brains back on launch but to kids today it's laughable.
The new gen of kids coming into to hobby seem to value different things to us there seems to be a huge focus on online play, streamers, gaming personalities, and social experiences, convience of digital downloads. To me I value none of that but that's ok like my parents not liking the band's I would listen to its just the natural cycle.

Gameseeker_Frampt1d 5h ago

Just about every year in the 7th generation was great and something we most likely won't experience again.

2009 for example had Assassin's Creed 2, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Dragon Age: Origins, Uncharted 2, Halo 3: ODST, Killzone 2, Borderlands, Bayonetta, and Demon's Souls to name a few.

just_looken1d 2h ago

It still amazes me we got over 7 rockstar games ps2/ps3 but 3 for the ps3/ps4/ps5

Dragon age 1-3 and mass effect 1-3 in 7ish years what a generation.

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6 Fun Games Where You Actually Play As The Bad Guy

While the mainstream media always sees things turning in favor of the hero, here are 6 games that own being a bad guy.

Profchaos2d ago

Pretty much all of these games listed are based around a morality system you don't have to be bad and you don't have to be good.

It seems to have left out some real amazing games like red dead redemption 1/2,ass effect and true crime la/ny

Tacoboto1d 23h ago

Armored Core VI?

Ok, I'm really missing something here. Just beat chapter 3 earlier this evening, unlocked A-rank Arena fights. I'm not seeing or sensing any branching paths or morality system and I've done every side mission and arena fight available to me up to that fight.

Is something big coming soon to branch the story?

banger881d 23h ago

No mention of Grand Theft Auto? Saints Row (original trilogy), Manhunt? Also The Suffering (depending on the ending you get).

ChasterMies1d 13h ago

Trevor in GTA 6 is a sadist and psychopath who dabbles in cannibalism. Should be top of the list. These game “news” sites should hire people that know games.