[Dark Drakan]

Originally Posted by Albion Knight

Rumors still kicking around

Xbox 360 major revision on the horizon?

Still majorly optimistic then

[Albion Knight]

Keeping the dream alive

Xboxic » Xbox 360 Premium takes Core place at 299?

Before continuing, let us emphasize that, pending Microsoft confirmation, the information below is strictly rumor territory. However, we wouldn’t post it unless we had some good reasons for believing the info to be authentic, so here it is: the Core pack will be canceled, the Premium will drop to 299 euro, the black HDMI-supporting 360 will be launched this May, and finally Halo 3 will hit stores right before Christmas 2007. Too good to be true? Read on!

Babelfished for your Engrish pleasure:
From reliable sources we experienced now that Microsoft plans release of a new Xbox 360 version in May 2007. The new Xbox 360 will that already admits black model to be, which has an HDMI exit and a larger non removable disk (120 GB). The price of the new Xbox 360 will lie between €350 and €450, an exact product name is not present, the internal code name Zephyr is rather improbable as sales designation

“Microsoft does not comment on rumors or speculation” which usually means it’s true. However, we at Xboxic also have some deep throats in the Redmond Giant’s ranks, who suggested the Xbox team has some tricks up its sleeve for the next week, with the impending European release of arch rival PlayStation 3 on March 23rd. Putting A and B together we wouldn’t at all be surprised if an Xbox 360 pricedrop was officially announced somewhere this month

AK says: IF you are thinking about getting an Xbox wait at least until the PS3 Launch in the UK

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... just to keep todd's paranoid juices flowing...



Xbox 360 Elite: new, black limited edition Xbox with HDMI and 120GB drive - Engadget

Originally Posted by gamepro

The validity of this story has so far been met with particular reservation due to the fact that this information is contained within the April issue, therefore opening up the possibility that it may be an April Fool's prank. Still, Game Informer senior editor Matt Helgeson assures Kotaku that it's not, claiming that, as a rule, GI does not post fake news within the month of April.

Engadget, Game Informer unveil "Xbox 360 Elite" with HDMI ,120 GB HD | Xbox 360 News | GamePro.com

[Albion Knight]

YAY I will be camping out for one of these

[Albion Knight]

Black XboX 360 Elite to Hit store on April 7th
'First' Xbox Elite Pics - Confusion Reigns - News at SPOnG.com
Could be to soon seeing Microsoft hasn't even said that there would be an upgrade.

[Dark Drakan]

Originally Posted by Albion Knight

Black XboX 360 Elite to Hit store on April 7th
'First' Xbox Elite Pics - Confusion Reigns - News at SPOnG.com
Could be to soon seeing Microsoft hasn't even said that there would be an upgrade.

Still fueling the speculation then Todd, fingers crossed?

nice find

[Albion Knight]

Seems like the rumor mill is in high production

Takahashi, the author of behind-the-scenes books about both the Xbox and the sequel, wrote in his San Jose Mercury News column Saturday night that the new console will go on sale soon for $479 and will feature some new, more advanced tools.

Microsoft to unveil higher-end Xbox 360 | News.blog | CNET News.com
Free publicity for Microsoft. If they are really only making a limited supply then they won't need to advertise just announce it to the press and stand back.


Xbox 360 Elite – More 'Information'

$479, HDMI-enabled, 120GB hard drive, IPTV capability

The ever-reliable Dean Takahashi over on The San Jose Mercury News this weekend stated that his (still anonymous) sources at Microsoft have confirmed all of the above, stating, “It’s true that Microsoft is preparing to announce the Xbox 360 Elite, a version of the game console with black plastic and advanced features. Several sources confirmed Microsoft plans to add this box to its product line. The new box will go on sale in limited quantities soon for $479 (£245)… I believe it will have an HDMI connector so that you can connect at the highest speed to a high-definition TV. It will come with a 120-gigabyte hard disk drive and will have IPTV capability.”

Xbox 360 Elite to be Announced on Wednesday?

Meanwhile, in the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Australian newspaper The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Microsoft Australia will make on Wednesday a "major announcement" to coincide with the first birthday of the Xbox 360 in the Land Downunder

This site sums up the pieces of the puzzle pretty well.
Gaming Bits - More Sources On The Rumored Xbox 360 Elite Say Official Word Coming Soon

XBL going down Tuesday Night. Major announcement Wednesday. Certainty on the part of those with inside knowledge as well as an article in a major game magazine.

[Dark Drakan]

Another link i came across today:

Black Xbox 360 Elite: Strongly rumoured - Crave at CNET.co.uk

[Darg]

A brand spanking new black 360? To me, it doesn't seem like the original 360's been out for all that long, though if you really look at it, it's been around a about year now.

[Dark Drakan]

Originally Posted by Darg

A brand spanking new black 360? To me, it doesn't seem like the original 360's been out for all that long, though if you really look at it, it's been around a about year now.

Its a rumour at the minute but quite a solid rumour and more and more details are pointing towards truth. More an upgrade to entice people from PS3 again and would be an excellent marketing move

[Albion Knight]

We won't have to wait long if that Wednesday announcement is true.

The "Brand new XboX" is the same in terms of the games it can play just better hardware and HDMI and IPTV and ...

[Albion Knight]

Xbox 360 Elite spied in production

A forum member over at the China's TGFC has managed to sneak some shots of the Xbox 360 Elite in production, and it sure is looking... black and silver

There is no way Microsoft would let a false rumor like this run amuck if it weren't true. They would end up looking really bad and it would seriously hurt sales.

[Dark Drakan]

Originally Posted by Albion Knight

There is no way Microsoft would let a false rumor like this run amuck if it weren't true. They would end up looking really bad and it would seriously hurt sales.

Those pictures look pretty authentic to me, nice find!

[Dark Drakan]

Guess this was the news you had been waiting for Todd

Microsoft finally unveils Xbox 360 Elite (for the US)

European version to be discussed later this morning & release date will be spoken about some time soon.

[Albion Knight]

So how sure are you know
I posted an article on the home page
The release date is April 29th which is a Sunday. Good for camping out
Europe isn't getting at the same time
Here's a good Q&A that I put on the home page Totally360.com - News - Xbox 360 Website