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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to us at Microsoft's Xbox 360 Slim unwrapping event that the new console will support the current data transfer cable (originally made for the Xbox 360 Elite).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).

deadreckoning6665058d ago

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

FordGTGuy5058d ago

They are a business.

Just like Sony and Nintendo.

-Alpha5058d 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?

Anorexorcist5058d ago (Edited 5058d ago )

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

Crazy Larry5058d 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.

Reibooi5058d ago (Edited 5058d 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.

Imtey5057d ago

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FordGTGuy5058d 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.

Godmars2905058d 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.

pippoppow5058d 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.

FordGTGuy5058d 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.

pippoppow5058d 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.

SOAD5058d ago

Yeah? What should they think about?

Godmars2905058d 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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josh143995058d ago

i bet the cable costs about 10p to make aswell

dizzleK5058d ago

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

DARK WITNESS5058d ago

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

oh MS, Woe onto you !

SOAD5058d ago

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

SixZeroFour5058d ago (Edited 5058d 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?

blumatt5058d ago

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

SOAD5058d 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.

Bzone245058d ago

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

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Ranking the Devil May Cry Series

VGChartz's Mark Nielsen: "Upon finally finishing Devil May Cry 5 recently - after it spent several years on my “I’ll play that soon” list - I considered giving it a fittingly-named Late Look article. However, considering that this was indeed the final piece I was missing in the DMC puzzle, I decided to instead take this opportunity to take a look back at the entirety of this genre-defining series and rank the entries. What also made this a particularly tempting notion was that while most high-profile series have developed fairly evenly over time, with a few bumps on the road, the history of Devil May Cry has, at least in my eyes, been an absolute roller coaster, with everything from total disasters to action game gold."

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VersusDMC3h ago

First to last for me...3,4,5,1,2.

VersusDMC1h ago

Me leaving it out should be telling of my thoughts on it. Better than 2 as a DMC game.

Still a good game though.

Friendlygamer2h ago

3,1,4,5 to me, never played 2. 5 gameplay is amazing but level design was really disappointing to me, just a bunch of plain arenas, the story felt like a worse written rehash of the 3rd and the charater models looked weird ( specially the ladies ). Another problem with 5 was that there was not enough content for 3 charaters so I could never really familiarize with any of them

monkey6022h ago(Edited 2h ago)

2.
Dmc.
4.
5.
1.
3.

God DMC2 was an awful game.
And in case this isn't obvious it goes worst to best

Yui_Suzumiya16m ago

1 and DmC. The rest are unimportant.

DarXyde8m ago

Order changes depending on your focus. I tend to focus on gameplay/fun factor, so...

5, 3, 1, 4, 2.

I really didn't like 4 but commend Dante's weapon diversity. The retreading of old ground was pretty unacceptable to me.

But even then... Still more enjoyable than 2 for me

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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Has Appeared On The Xbox Store

Activision and Raven Software's 2006 action role-playing game, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, has found its way to the Xbox Store.

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LG_Fox_Brazil8h ago

Used to love this one, but X-Men Legends 1 and 2 will always be my favorites, especially Rise of Apocalypse. Would pay some good money to play it today with online multiplayer, back then I had no way to get a modem

ZeekQuattro7h ago

I remember buying them dirt cheap on the PS4 and then a few days later I read they were delisted. I was wondering why the bundle was price so low and got my answer when that happened.

Knightofelemia5h ago(Edited 5h ago)

Sad to say this is one game franchise next to the Xmen that needs a sequel. I use to play the hell out of Xmen Legends and Marvel Ultimate Alliance. Was great when my cousin had the OG Xbox play with four other people and then playing online. Great games glad to see it reappear even though I own the discs love the mechanics of this game.

Terry_B5h ago

It got a sequel..but for dumbass #reasons as a switch exclusive.

shinoff21835h ago

It looked so horrible to. They should've kept it similar to the first two.

Asplundh4h ago

Because Nintendo funded it, they did the same for Bayonetta.

Knightofelemia4h ago

I totally forgot about the Switch sequel.

jukins5h ago

Misleading. This page is whats available for people who owned the game prior to delisting.

Abnor_Mal4h ago

The first game was the best imo.

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10 Weirdest Video Games of All Time

Plenty of unforgettable games have completely messed up their players throughout the years, all the way back from the PS1 days to the dark recesses of the modern internet.

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JonTheGod1d 7h ago

Why are the Katamari games not on the list??