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[Fiery Phoenix]

At their presentation yesterday (June 14th), Microsoft revealed the new Xbox 360 model, which I'm sure you've all seen by this point. Apparently, the new model is completely redesigned, going as far as including a built-in WiFi device. It also has a 250GB hard drive. Us Mass Effect fans especially care about our saves for obvious reasons, so if we happen to upgrade to the new model, whose hard drive cannot be replaced with the original HDD's (not compatible), how can we transfer our data to the new 250GB? I was worried about this, until I stumbled across the following link after some painful research: 

http://www.joystiq.c...tail-for-19-99/

So, I'm thinking, is anyone even considering upgrading to this model at any one point? Note that ALL the older 360 models have officially been discontinued now. This means in about a year or so, once the current consoles have run out of stock, the only 360 model available will be the slim model, at approximately $300. 

This video takes a closer look at the new system: 

 

Also, it's funny; because I upgraded to a 120GB hard drive just recently. And now Microsoft gives us this? I should've known.

Thoughts, anything? Discuss.

Modifié par FieryPhoenix7, 15 juin 2010 - 07:51 .

[Dethateer]

I might just cave in and buy one for all the exclusives. Parents ain't gonna be happy about this...

[Kohaku]

I think I said yesterday I'd get one. The transfer cable is where I'd have to go. Some of my games don't want to transfer to my memory card for the 360. I'm not losing my Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom saves!

[SarEnyaDor]

I have mixed feelings, it looks nice, but aside from the wi-fi and the ability to connect to kinect it seems like a step backwards with the HDD being built in - that was a really nice feature especially when the RRD struck, knowing everything was in your hand still and you just had to reauthorize once your baby (or a look-alike they claimed was your baby) came home....

I obviously won't be getting one for a long while as I already have the 250 HDD and no interest in Kinect yet ... I tried In the Movies - we even draped our livingroom with a blue sheet to try to get it to work better, and it was horrible. So motion-capture interactivity has no special place in my heart.

Modifié par SarEnyaDor, 15 juin 2010 - 12:38 .

[Loerwyn]

@SarEnyaDor, the new HDD is also removable, but it's not like the PS3 in that you can add any HDD in that form factor (is it 2.5"? I forget).

Either way, I think it's a good move by Microsoft. It's about time the 360 got a facelift, and hopefully this model will be more reliable than the older one. The fact that Kinect doesn't need a separate PSU with this model makes me wonder if they've managed to cut power usage down in some way, which would imply less heat and therefore less prone to overheating.

[Khayness]

FieryPhoenix7 wrote...

Us Mass Effect fans especially care about our saves for obvious reasons, so if we happen to upgrade to the new model, whose hard drive cannot be replaced with the original HDD's (not compatible), how can we transfer our data to the new 250GB? 

Ah yes, Microsoft and backward compatibility, we have dismissed those claims. Oh wait.... Surely my eyes are decieving me!

[Mister Mida]

Khayness wrote...

FieryPhoenix7 wrote...

Us Mass Effect fans especially care about our saves for obvious reasons, so if we happen to upgrade to the new model, whose hard drive cannot be replaced with the original HDD's (not compatible), how can we transfer our data to the new 250GB? 

Ah yes, Microsoft and backward compatibility, we have dismissed those claims. Oh wait.... Surely my eyes are decieving me!

I'm sure they'll figure out something... I hope.

[Rubbish Hero]

My pc is still better.

[Oldenglishcdr]

My brother owned an XBOX-360 prior to us both getting a PS3 and I still like the XBOX controllers and menu system better than PS3s. I'm just curios as to the power consumption and if the power brick still exists with this new XBOX, otherwise I quite like the look of it and if I had the money would be tempted to purchase it. Also any mention of it's European release?

[boomgosthedino]

something that can overheat even faster...

[Kohaku]

I hope to hell not. My current one gets hot enough to cook on. That power brick is insanely big as well.

[Fraevar]

I might get this for winter when I get back from studying abroad. I can offload my old 20GB Premium model to my brother for $30 or so, he's curious about what this Xbox thing is all about.

All in all, it's a nice feature set but I can't help but notice how this seems to be MS rushing to immitate Sony's PS3 redesign. But this will finally put the two consoles neck and neck at $299, at which point the games and the defining features will be the deciding factor. For people without broadband, I suspect the PS3 will win out because of the Blu-Ray drive, whereas if you live in a broadband-covered area in the US, you get access to the Xbox Live video rental services.

Now if only MS could have managed to make the power unit internal, like in the PS3 and I'd say this was a truly awesome redesign. As it is, it's just a decent one.

[boomgosthedino]

I sold my old Xbox. and still don't miss it. It is nice though that they finally start to give it a new look though, but is a few changes really worth spending money on a new one?

[Loerwyn]

Mister Mida wrote...

Khayness wrote...

FieryPhoenix7 wrote...
Us Mass Effect fans especially care about our saves for obvious reasons, so if we happen to upgrade to the new model, whose hard drive cannot be replaced with the original HDD's (not compatible), how can we transfer our data to the new 250GB? 

Ah yes, Microsoft and backward compatibility, we have dismissed those claims. Oh wait.... Surely my eyes are decieving me!

I'm sure they'll figure out something... I hope.

I've not looked into it too much, but I did see mention of some form of cable or otherwise to transfer your data.

[Chuvvy]

Have an abortion of a press conference

Expect bad reviews

BUT WAIT YOU ALL GET A FREE XBOX



Buying off the press live? Well played Microsoft.



Also the new Xbox? It eats games. http://video.destructoid.com/#165121

[Loerwyn]

Slidell505 wrote...
Also the new Xbox? It eats games. http://video.destructoid.com/#165121

Yawn.
With the type of disc tray the 360 has (it goes for other products using that style), moving it with a moving disc inside is a no-no. The D.toid guys weren't gentle with that console at all, so really that's a bit of a slanderous video.
Yes, MS should have really done with a different disc drive, but either way they (D.toid) clearly did what they're not supposed to and as such caused a problem.

[Tooneyman]

If I could afford it I would. Just not right now. It looks sweet and I like the fact its smaller.

[jtheplay]

it looks great, if you have an old 360 like me, i want one

[Ghost Lightning]

Does anyone know if you will be able to port game saves from your "old" 360's hard drive to this one's? If not, I will be very disappointed.

[Funkcase]

Ghost Lightning wrote...

Does anyone know if you will be able to port game saves from your "old" 360's hard drive to this one's? If not, I will be very disappointed.

the old HDDs won't be compatible with Xbox 360 Slim but you'll be able to transfer data using a USB device or Xbox 360 Hard Drive Transfer kit.



I dont know if that comes with it or not though.

[Funkcase]

Oldenglishcdr wrote...

My brother owned an XBOX-360 prior to us both getting a PS3 and I still like the XBOX controllers and menu system better than PS3s. I'm just curios as to the power consumption and if the power brick still exists with this new XBOX, otherwise I quite like the look of it and if I had the money would be tempted to purchase it. Also any mention of it's European release?

July 16th in Europe

[Ghost Lightning]

@Funkcase  Thanks. I wil be getting one in that case.

Modifié par Ghost Lightning, 15 juin 2010 - 05:04 .