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CNET: Xbox 360 Slim review

Microsoft's Xbox 360 Slim fixes the major complaints CNET had with previous versions, reducing the fan noise and the size of the power brick. They also like the new design and touch-sensitive buttons. But most impressive of all is the fact that the new console offers really good value for money, thanks to its 250GB hard drive, and arguably the greatest offering of games on the market today. Add it all together and you have a machine that, while not perfect, currently offers the best bang for a gamer's buck.

If you're new to the world of the Xbox, this console is the best way to get started. There are also plenty of reasons to upgrade if you're already a devoted fan.

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ReBurn5449d ago (Edited 5449d ago )

I guess it makes sense that we're seeing a whole new slew of reviews for the console since it is just now launching in Europe.

SOAD5449d ago

The DVD drive could have been better.

MAR-TYR-DOM5449d ago

Funny 9/10 seems pretty damn high! *Looks at website* oh wait...... cnet and microsft.

MorganX5449d ago (Edited 5449d ago )

Missing Blu-ray isn't as big as it could have been, but still missing. Downloads, streaming, and $89 full featured players have made it not such a big deal and games haven't exploited it (except FF XIII and who cares).

No Blu-Ray also means no High Definition Audio. That's all that's missing.

EDIT: Though I think it's great and will trade-in my Elite to buy one, probably should have gotten 8/10. -1 for Proprietary Hard Disk. Sony set the standard with console storage.

FWIW Playstation gets 8.5/10, -1 for no rear USB ports, and -0.5 Bluetooth remote for Blu-ray, universal IR remotes useless.

BattleAxe5449d ago

The original Cnet review was an 8/10 for the new 360, what happened?

Jack Klugman5449d ago

Yup, this looks like the 360 to get. No better time to jump in!

MGRogue20175449d ago (Edited 5449d ago )

I've got an Elite 120GB.. So why would I need to get this one?

Also, I've noticed that if I do sell my current one & upgrade to this new Slim model, Then I will only have a 1 year warranty instead of 3 years.. lol looks like I'll be sticking with my ol' Elite, I guess :)

Qui-Gon Jim5449d ago

The 3 year warranty was because of the RRoD. The slim model supposedly eliminates that problem by shutting down before the system sustains permanent damage. You may not feel it's worth upgrading, but the slim is probably safer in the long run.

LexHazard795449d ago

man I wanted to buy the new one, but I couldn't pass up the arcade for $150..I already had a 60gb hdd from a previous console I sold..so it worked out great..Hopefully will grab a new Xbox s when Kinect launches..maybe in a bundle package.

SOAD5449d ago (Edited 5449d ago )

Why do you assume that they're marketing it to you?

Edit: Nvm. I just saw that CNET says that if you're a current 360 owner there are plenty of reasons to upgrade. Personally, right now I don't think it is the right time to upgrade. If your current 360 works, then continue to play it. One day, if it craps out, the 360S will probably cost a lot less than it does now, and it will be a worthy purchase then.

I still don't think that MS is marketing it for the current fanbase, though.

RacingLightning015448d ago

The 360 slim is definataly targeting PS3 Fanbase, by adding the stuff Sony took out of the PS3 slim(touch sensetive buttons, USB ports, Shiny Black good looks, ect.)And according to thier sales figures, it's working.

MorganX5449d ago

The extended 3-year warranty is ONLY for RROD. Anything else breaks and its out of warranty.

Hacker5449d ago

Innovation is the Key word here and that's what Xbox 360 Slim is PURE INNOVATION = Day 1 buy.

seij5555449d ago

Where is the innovation? The disk scratching?

Qui-Gon Jim5449d ago

This slim model was a really good move for Microsoft, but it's not exactly innovative. They put in a bigger hard drive, wi-fi, and reduced the risk of the hardware failing. Good? Yes. Innovative? Not to my view.

Pennywise5449d ago

If they innovated to look like a PS3, they did their job... Other than that?

Not trying to be a jerk, but it has the same hardware... The same bad disc drive. They might of added N Wireless, but it has been proven before that it isn't really needed... Please, tell me where this innovation you are talking about comes into play? We know it isn't from its DVD playback capabilities... so where?

SOAD5449d ago

You're right. I think people should just call this SKU for what it is, a reliable 360 with a couple of features that should have been standard a long time ago. That doesn't make this a bad SKU, but people are praising it so much as if it's new tech.

It may still be a worthy purchase for those gamers who were holding off on buying a 360 until they became more reliable.

MorganX5449d ago

"but it has been proven before that it isn't really needed"

It has? Proven? Proven?

Pennywise5448d ago

Do a little reading Morgan. It is overkill for 99% of the people with high speed internet.

lh_swe5449d ago

It's great looking and it might have reduced failure rates along with awesome WiFi but not in any way innovating, it's an awesome redesign but NOT innovating.

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PshycoNinja5449d ago

*Looks at CNET* (facepalm)

Not these retards again.

The Lazy One5449d ago

dude. CNet is one of the best tech sites around.

thebudgetgamer5449d ago

i think i'll stick with my elite, i only wish they would drop the price on the wi-fi.

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XBLA Classic 'A World of Keflings' Is Coming to Steam, and There's a Demo

"Back in the innocent days of 2010, A World of Keflings was a fairly popular successor to A Kingdom for Keflings. I even wrote about it a few times in 2012! But the world of humans moved on, and NinjaBee's city-building/adventure game was last seen on the ill-fated Wii U in 2014. Fast-forward to the dark year of 2025, and not only is A World of Keflings coming to Steam, but there's already a playable demo! Perhaps the cheerful, no pressure gameplay that the Keflings bring is just what we need nowadays," says Co-Optimus.

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It Has Been Over 2,500 Days Since The Elder Scrolls 6 Was Revealed

It's been officially over 2,500 days since The Elder Scrolls 6 was revealed, and fans are still waiting for more than a logo and a mountain range.

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jznrpg1d 12h ago (Edited 1d 12h ago )

It will come out in another 1000-2000 days or so. I’d rather they remake Morrowind. After they added quest arrows, sprint button, making stats lesser and the big nerfs to spells Elder Scrolls has been too simplified. They could change that with ES6 but I don’t have much faith in modern Bethesda. I would love to be wrong

clevernickname23h ago

Wait until he hears about Star Citizen...

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Halo: Combat Evolved Remake reportedly planned to release in late 2026

Xbox Game Studios' Halo: Combat Evolved Remake is reportedly planned to release in late 2026 to celebrate 25 years of Xbox.

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Goodguy013d ago

Dear God it's been 4 years since infinite and no official update on anything lol.

Tacoboto3d ago

No official update on anything?

They replaced studio leadership
They changed the studio name
They announced the change to UE5
... all while supporting Infinite

The support to Infinite isn't what it originally should have been but they've still been providing tons of official updates over the years, and as recently as two months ago added a brand new weapon.

GamerRN2d ago

I think remaking Halo Combat Evolved, and going to 2 and 3 again, will help give the studio an idea of how to make a Halo game feel like Halo again

Tacoboto2d ago

Infinite did feel like Halo, that's not what the complaints were...

The complaints were almost literally everything else. Monetization, netcode and desync, the campaign structure, story, and single biome, the weaker-than-expected post-launch content.

InUrFoxHole2d ago

Gotta agree. Infinite felt like halo.

Profchaos3d ago

Dev times in modern days 4 years of silence isn't unheard of when things are running smoothly.

And around 6 months ago 343 did show a tech demo of ue5 using halo assets so it's not radio silence.

Given all the shake ups i am more surprised we're getting anything next year at all.

RaidenBlack3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

They coulda started with Halo 3 remake ... I know Halo CE remaster was not proper with the art style but still, remaking after a remaster seems dull, when Halo 3 and Reach have started to show some age.

PhillyDonJawn3d ago

Yeah I hate they used Halo reach artstyle. Hope this remake feel authentic yet fresh

--Onilink--3d ago

Probably the simplest to work around with. They are reportedly doing it in UE5, so its just as much an Anniversary thing, as its probably the studio getting familiar and setting up their tools and processes in the engine with an actual game, to facilitate the development of the next Halo

Profchaos3d ago

I'm guessing combat evolved has a smaller scope in general the later half of the game features a ton of backtracking and reused assets making it a easier game to remake on a deadline

Its also a better choice if this is the first game to be multiplatform mind you I think it's pretty much a given that anyone with a passing curiosity has played this by now in some way be it pc or brought a used console for a few bucks

darthv723d ago

This will likely come to PS5 at the same time. 25 years of XB.... shared with PS.

Obscure_Observer2d ago

It´s gonna be among best sellers on PS Store next year regardless.

raWfodog2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I would love to see Lost Odyssey come over to PS5. I would definitely buy that again. That was the first game that I played on my 360. Loved the story and battle system. One of the best JRPGs of all time in my opinion.

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