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Microsoft today confirmed the existence of the sleek black Xbox 360 Elite, the third model of the consolem, with a 120gb hard drive, HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) output. High definition TV shows wil be downloadable through Xbox LIVE, and the the 120gb hard drive will also be sold separately for Core and Premium console owners.
The Xbox 360 Elite should be available in the US from 29th April, retailing for $480.
Just a couple of days before the PS3′s European Launch, the new black Xbox 360 ‘Elite’ has been unearthed. With a 120GB hard drive and HDMI output, this is not a ‘new’ console, but rather a third version to sell alongside the existing Core and Premium 360s. However, this will be a limited edition SKU.
The case, controller, and Live headset will all be black, along with new packaging. The Elites will run cooler (heat is a big problem amongst 360s), but there is no confirmation on new 65nm chips. To the disappointment of many fans, there are still no plans by Microsoft to integrate an HD DVD drive.
Also, the hardware made for the Elite will be available (in white) to upgrade your Core or Premium Xbox. However, when all the Elites are sold out, its components will become standard in the Core and Premium packages later this year, with no price change – although a decrease is expected when 65nm chips are implemented. Supposedly retailing for $479 (£244) in late April, Microsoft have not yet confirmed its existence.
Sony have announced the official specifications of the Playstation 3 for Europe, which (apparently) differ from the existing US/Japan specs.
The main difference here is the software. Most of it will be an amalgamation of firmware updates, but there seems to be the suggestion that backwards compatibility with PS2 games will be restricted in the European PS3. For the UK, it’s £425 on March 27th.
