Codename Zephyr: New 360 to come out in May? - Page 3

Gabriel013 · 02-27-2007, 02:18 AM

DOn't know about that psplayer.

The reason I have a problem is I have a few personal tracks to listen to in game and I have about 14 demos of which some are around the 1gb mark.

psplayer · 02-27-2007, 07:44 PM

I think it's safest to say that the least MS will do is out out a larger hard drive for the current 360 (probably 80 gigs, just to poke Sony), rather than put out a modified console, that way no one is really left out or excluded.

Mr. SunburnMan · 02-27-2007, 07:51 PM

They're doing an IPTV service. The bigger HDD is coming.

psplayer · 02-27-2007, 08:03 PM

I win.

Gabriel013 · 02-28-2007, 02:15 AM

What's IPTV service Sunny? Is this a way to transfer my old data to a bigger drive or am I being crazy-stupid?

Mr. SunburnMan · 02-28-2007, 05:43 AM

They haven't announced the specifics yet... But with the movie rental business and IPTV, it's clear that a 20 gigger is getting a bit thin...

Gabriel013 · 02-28-2007, 07:03 AM

ok, I get it now. I was indeed being crazy-stupid

Lefty Grove · 04-08-2007, 03:33 PM

It seems as if the "Zephyr" is actually a true product. Here are the updated details:

Quote:

We've confirmed with trusted sources that the black Xbox 360 is indeed coming (the image above is of the original 360 dev kit, FYI), and will be dubbed the Xbox 360 Elite. Here's what you need to know about it:

The Elite will be limited quantities only; that may be as much or as little as a couple hundred thousand.
The case, controller, and Live headset will all be black. It will have all new packaging.
Elite will cost $479, and will be a 3rd SKU; it will be sold alongside Premium and Core packs.
Eventually Elite hardware (in white plastics) will take the role of the Xbox Premium. That is to say, after the Elite is launched and sold out, future Xbox Premiums will have 120GB / HDMI.
We do not yet know exactly when 120GB / HDMI will become the standard for Premium, but it is loosely estimated to be late summer or fall.
Elite models run cooler than normal 360s, but they are not yet confirmed to have 65nm chips.
Prices may remain the same with the 120GB / HDMI hardware upgrade in the Premium Xbox, but we may still see a price cut on the line when 65nm chips start shipping.
The HD DVD drive will not be internal or bundled -- Microsoft never did or nor does not currently have plans to put an HD DVD drive in the 360.
There are no current plans to integrate WiFi into the Elite or future Premiums (although that can always change).

http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/20/x...d-120gb-drive/

Mista · 04-08-2007, 05:24 PM

Hmmm... not sure how I missed this thread but welcome to 3 weeks ago. I could and should have told you guys about this weeks ago. I had the info before the april issue hit stands and everyone thought it was a april fools joke.

(Just to clarify) I didn't read all of the replies, just Lefty's last post. Yes it is black, it has a 120 gb hdd with a HDMI port built in. No HDD drive is built in nor included, and the insides remain the EXACT same as the premium 360. Basically you get HDMI and a bigger hard drive right out the box. They are releasing the current accesories in black plus a new 512 card for $49.99, and 4000 point cards for $49.99. And for all you out there who already own a 360 you can get the 120 HDD for $179.99 that includes a transfer cable.

I knew there were 3 sku's. I knew about the black being limited in supply and it changing over to white eventually. I didn't hear it would phase out the original premium though...

Lefty Grove · 04-08-2007, 08:45 PM

Yeah, I was talking with my friend about him selling his 360, and I just remembered that "Zephyr" thread I made in February. I googled it to see if there were any updates, and there was one in March, but in case anyone missed it (like me) I just figured it wouldn't hurt to post it.

It's a good marketing idea, I must say.

02-27-2007, 02:18 AM	#21
Gabriel013 ArchAngel Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sheffield, England PS3 Network ID: gabriel013 Xbox Live ID: Gabriel013 Posts: 6,597	DOn't know about that psplayer. The reason I have a problem is I have a few personal tracks to listen to in game and I have about 14 demos of which some are around the 1gb mark. __________________ \"...and he shall ascend from the fires of Hell...\" "everyone knows second hand squirrel kills." - Svosen 3 forum tokens

02-27-2007, 07:44 PM	#22
psplayer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hell Hole, California Posts: 679	I think it's safest to say that the least MS will do is out out a larger hard drive for the current 360 (probably 80 gigs, just to poke Sony), rather than put out a modified console, that way no one is really left out or excluded. __________________ When I was your age, Pluto was a planet.

02-27-2007, 07:51 PM	#23
Mr. SunburnMan I don't own a ps3 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,472	They're doing an IPTV service. The bigger HDD is coming. __________________

02-27-2007, 08:03 PM	#24
psplayer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hell Hole, California Posts: 679	I win. __________________ When I was your age, Pluto was a planet.

02-28-2007, 02:15 AM	#25
Gabriel013 ArchAngel Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sheffield, England PS3 Network ID: gabriel013 Xbox Live ID: Gabriel013 Posts: 6,597	What's IPTV service Sunny? Is this a way to transfer my old data to a bigger drive or am I being crazy-stupid? __________________ \"...and he shall ascend from the fires of Hell...\" "everyone knows second hand squirrel kills." - Svosen 3 forum tokens

02-28-2007, 05:43 AM	#26
Mr. SunburnMan I don't own a ps3 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,472	They haven't announced the specifics yet... But with the movie rental business and IPTV, it's clear that a 20 gigger is getting a bit thin... __________________

02-28-2007, 07:03 AM	#27
Gabriel013 ArchAngel Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sheffield, England PS3 Network ID: gabriel013 Xbox Live ID: Gabriel013 Posts: 6,597	ok, I get it now. I was indeed being crazy-stupid __________________ \"...and he shall ascend from the fires of Hell...\" "everyone knows second hand squirrel kills." - Svosen 3 forum tokens

04-08-2007, 05:24 PM	#29
Mista Floating on "Cloud 9" Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio PS3 Network ID: Mista_513 Xbox Live ID: Mista513 Posts: 1,263	Hmmm... not sure how I missed this thread but welcome to 3 weeks ago. I could and should have told you guys about this weeks ago. I had the info before the april issue hit stands and everyone thought it was a april fools joke. (Just to clarify) I didn't read all of the replies, just Lefty's last post. Yes it is black, it has a 120 gb hdd with a HDMI port built in. No HDD drive is built in nor included, and the insides remain the EXACT same as the premium 360. Basically you get HDMI and a bigger hard drive right out the box. They are releasing the current accesories in black plus a new 512 card for $49.99, and 4000 point cards for $49.99. And for all you out there who already own a 360 you can get the 120 HDD for $179.99 that includes a transfer cable. I knew there were 3 sku's. I knew about the black being limited in supply and it changing over to white eventually. I didn't hear it would phase out the original premium though... __________________ W3LCOM3 2 TH3 N3XT G3N3RATION! PS3: LittleBigPlanet, Fallout 3, Resistance 2, Killzone 2, MotoStorm:PR, BioShock (again) Street Fighter 4 & HD Remix, Final Fantasy XIII, White Knight Chronicles, Resident Evil 5. X360: Far Cry 2, GH: World Tour, Gears of War 2, Midnight Club: LA. Wii: ??? Selling it, even my girlfriend hardly plays it anymore. It was fun while it lasted. PSP: ??? Last edited by Mista : 04-08-2007 at 07:02 PM.

04-08-2007, 08:45 PM	#30
Lefty Grove Really a righty. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 859	Yeah, I was talking with my friend about him selling his 360, and I just remembered that "Zephyr" thread I made in February. I googled it to see if there were any updates, and there was one in March, but in case anyone missed it (like me) I just figured it wouldn't hurt to post it. It's a good marketing idea, I must say.

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