Xbox 360 Premium Consoles Getting HDMI
Thu Aug 9, 2007 3:24PM EDT
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The newly discounted Premium version of the Xbox 360 console is getting an HDMI port, bringing it in line (at least in terms of video outputs) with the pricier Elite model, Microsoft has confirmed.
Opposable Thumbs is reporting that the HDMI-equipped Premium bundle is being "gradually" released in stores; an HDMI label will be on the box so you can make sure you're getting the latest model. No word on whether the bottom-of-the-line Core console will get an HDMI port as well.
The original Premium 360 console had only composite and component video-out connections, which won't deliver a full 1080p picture from the add-on Xbox HD DVD drive (you can, however, play games in 1080p over component, provided you have a TV that accepts a 1080p signal via component). The all-black Xbox 360 Elite model, which was released last March, came with a HDMI port along with a 120GB hard drive (versus the 20GB hard drive that's bundled with the Premium console). Owners of the older Premium consoles could always get an optional VGA cable to watch HD DVDs in full 1080p; however, many VGA users reported washed-out colors and annoying video anomalies.
A couple of other issues that Opposable Thumbs has yet to nail down concern rumors that the updated Premium consoles would include quieter DVD drives (the drives in current 360 consoles roar like jet engines) along with smaller, cooler CPUs that might cut down on the Xbox's spiking failure rates. Both improvements would be great news; we'll have to wait and see if Microsoft reveals any more details.
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2 Posted by iseechill on Thu Aug 9, 2007 3:56PM EDT Report Abuse
This isn't any better than releasing only the Elite with HDMI. People STILL have to buy a totally new system to get the HDMI. (and 65 nm chips, if the rumor is true)
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3 Posted by pluckyduck_22 on Fri Aug 10, 2007 4:31PM EDT Report Abuse
I love my 360 despite its flows, and I'm really satisfied with the way Microsoft has handled Live. However they are getting really rediculous with the multiple system types. It is really discouraging trying to figure out which 360 is the best when Microsoft is going to come out with another one every 6 months.
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4 Posted by donovangray6 on Sat Aug 18, 2007 1:31PM EDT Report Abuse
I refuse to buy a 360 until I know for sure that it will not crash on me. I don't want to have to deal with sending it in for 2 weeks, and waiting to get it back. It's ridiculous that it has a 33% failure rate.
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5 Posted by rtdekkoexperience on Sat Aug 18, 2007 5:10PM EDT Report Abuse
I've had a 360 since launch, as well as a Wii and a PS3 and, despite my 360 having broken four times it is the only console I am left with due to selling both the PS3 and Wii due to a lack of decent games. The 360 has hardware problem, no-one can deny that but it is a superior machine because of the titles out and due out and also because of the accesibility of Live which truly is next-gen gaming by creating a real community of people playing together. HDMI is just an added bonus & you can take it or leave it if you want, the same as the stand alone HD-DVD.
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1 Posted by matt_archbold2002 on Thu Aug 9, 2007 3:49PM EDT Report Abuse
Sounds like microsoft is trying to heal the wound now instead of just putting a bandaid over it with the extended warranty. I'll gladly wait until there is more info about these updated consoles with the cooler CPU's before i buy one.