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Microsoft's game theory

Hardcore gamers have a new date to mark, Sunday, April 29, when Microsoft Corp. will unleash its latest iteration of the Xbox 360 game console.

What makes the new version, called the Elite, so special compared to its 16-month-old siblings is a 120-gigabyte hard drive, which is six times the capacity of the Premium model, and an HDMI video output, which theoretically could allow for higher resolution videos than earlier models. The new model will put gamers back $479 - $80 more than the old top-line Premium (seen at right).

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soldier sean6235d ago

....and i will sell my premium once i get my hands on a transfer cable ....anyone know if i can just network both my xbox 360's (premium and elite) in order to transfer the info like games and all that? or do i have to wait for that cable to come out separately?
thanks in advance.
anyone thats planning on buying one should state so right here , this is your space hardcore gamers...im just interested in talking about this dope new piece of hardware were about to get in a month.

fjtorres6235d ago

He seems to think that Apple *invented* multi-tiered product pricing (AKA, "good, better, best" pricing).
Somebody tell him about the varying versions of Windows (since 1995) like XP Basic, Home, and Pro.
Or going back before he hit puberty, GM's old strategy of folks moving from starter Chevys to mid-range Buicks and high-end Caddys...

Sheesh, get out more guys!

MS isn't copying anybody; they just figured that if somebody wanted to throw money at them for a black case and an extra 100GB of drive space they really don't need, they'd be stupid not to take them on the offer.
Frankly, the more folks buy the Elite, the quicker they'll be able to drop the price of the Core.

soldier sean6235d ago

im not buying the elite for its space as much as im buying it for its 65 nm chip that will give me piece of mind. All xbox owners should have that .

nicodemus6235d ago

The Elite does NOT come with the 65 nm chip. They haven't announced when they'll switch to 65 yet (though probably by the end of the year). But if you're getting the elite for the new chip, DON'T! It uses the same 90 nm as the 360s from launch day.

Just didn't want you to make an expensive error!

Check the 3rd to last paragraph:
http://www.1up.com/do/newsS...

soldier sean6235d ago

thanks nico , even though you kinda bummed me out with the news...now that i know that it wont include that chip i feel as if my purchase might not justify all the money im puttin down. , but i still take advantage of the other 2/3 features....the hdmi and the bigger hdd...and it doesnt hurt that it looks cool in black....but damn then again , that was a big blow you gave me but i appreciate it...and i know that the source you gave is credible since i listen to almost all of 1up's podcasts and videoshows so i know that luke wouldnt bullshit when it comes to things like this....now if it wouldve been that tool shane bettenhausen writing up that article , i wouldve tooken it with a grain of salt.

im still gonna get it though, its already preordered and ive set up a buyer for my premium....i guess i will just have to transfer my old 2 year warranty if the let me (they might make me put down a little more money).
thanks.

BoneMagnus6235d ago

Good example of good community behavior! We need more here like you! - Have some positive feedback.

razer6235d ago

Is not the quiet Benq-Q drive. All the pictures that have been posted upon close inspection seem to be the same Hitachi drives that are in the current "Premium".

What's lame about this is if the early adopters just want the HDD space they will be paying more than the Elite and you still don't have HDMI. They should of made the drive for less and balanced the cost of both. But they already have those people's money so why bother?

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kewlkat0076235d ago

Nicodemus,

Thanks for the great news..grr

Ok I'll wait no biggie..I'm getting a wii this week. Their virtual Console gaming and Zelda is pulling me in.

I heard super Mario RPG is suppose to come on there..so that means the greatest RPG of all time must be close..

Xtrm L1481L1TY6235d ago

Somebody give that mother f*cker a Twinkie!

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Essential Video Games Everyone Needs To Play At Least Once

Video games are no longer just a simple past time. Today's games are evolving into true works of art. Offering intriguing narratives, cinematic setpieces, and profound messages, games can entertain us for hundreds of hours.

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Chard12h ago(Edited 12h ago)

I never got around to mass effect - I’m skeptical that it would hold up if I were to try it now

Furesis11h ago

I would say it does. The combat is a bit shit for todays standards but everything else is great.

anast9h ago

It's worth a play through today.

gold_drake2h ago

the first one is abit the odd one out but after u finished it, believe it it gets tremendously better and better

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El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron - Coming Back for a New Generation

Originally launched in 2011, El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is coming to Nintendo Switch, so It's time to look back at the original.

jznrpg1d 5h ago

Still have my ps3 copies. Bought it at launch and another one when I found it cheap and in perfect condition about 10 years ago. I wouldn’t buy it on Switch but if they made a PS5 version I would. I still have one of my PS3 Fats hooked up so good to go either way.

darthv721d 5h ago

Id play it again on the switch. I wished my 360 version was bc but this is still a good way to play.

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Fallout 3's Reveal Led To Death Threats And Bethesda's First Security Guard

The artist behind Fallout 4’s Deathclaw reveals just how bad things got back when Bethesda took over the series

anast1d 7h ago

People are stupid I get it. No one should feel unsafe,

But I think they need to talk about why they cut so many corners during the development process and why none of their games ever look current. And why they think all of this is okay while they charge full price.

LucasRuinedChildhood1d 6h ago

As much as Bethesda deserve criticism, that's not really relevant to the reveal of Fallout 3 in 2007.

VenomUK1d 4h ago

The default angle Kotaku always go for is to highlight the worst in gaming.

I would’ve focused on the creative.

anast9h ago

The game went downhill at Fallout 3's release. This is when they started to cut corners.

gold_drake1d 2h ago

there is no "but". the hell lol
you dont send death threats, period.

anast9h ago

Usually, you have good comments but this isn't one of them. It just rides the mob. We can do both condemn the actions and not let them use it for other things.

I can say I received a death threat and everyone needs to shut up. People are not honest and will use horrible things to their advantage.

Armaggedon22h ago

Not all games “look” current.

anast9h ago

Their games always look like the gen before it.

Armaggedon33m ago

Yeah, but thats not the result of laziness, incompetence, or a bad engine. Thats what happens with their type of open world games. Its hard for people to find a point of comparison because no one makes games like Bethesda does.

gold_drake3h ago

mh ok thanks, i still think ur wrong in this mate.

anast2h ago

No problem. I'm not here to convince you. I'm only stating an actuality. What your words do if we look at them like events.

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