Arreat Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/05/the-second-xbox-360-revealed-codename-zephyr/ Ever wonder why Microsoft hasn't released an HDMI cable for the Xbox 360, or whether the AV port was really capable of digital out? Well, here's your answer: we landed pictures of what appears to be the second Xbox 360 -- the Xbox 360 v2, if you will -- codenamed Zephyr. (The original Xbox 360, if you recall, was codenamed Xenon.) The long rumored about and awaited update to the console won't just feature a new, cooler 65nm processor, it's also finally added an HDMI port for full digital 1080p pleasure, as well as a 120GB drive, just what the doctor ordered. The 120GB drive may or may not come bundled with the kit, we don't yet know, just as we also don't yet know how much a Zephyr 360 is going to run (we imagine it'll go for the same price as currently so they can keep up a little on their expanding margin). But our very kind Xbox insider seemed happy to let us know we'd be able to get them "soon." ________________________________________________________________ Great, I thought my patience paid off by waiting for Boxing Day, but boy was I wrong. Now I've to get this one. Thanks ALOT MS. I just hope they don't price this at $400, I swear to god heads will roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWally Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Yes! Looks like my waiting is going to pay off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxStar Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 "Second" meaning revision. I realize that a bigger hard drive and an HDMI cable mean a lot. My Xbox is technically a newer version with a larger drive, but that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arreat Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 "Second" meaning revision. I realize that a bigger hard drive and an HDMI cable mean a lot. My Xbox is technically a newer version with a larger drive, but that's it. You're forgetting a smaller CPU, which can mean longer a longer lasting system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swphreak Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Hmm... depending on price, I might get this so called new revision, but I plan to make my current 360 last. Is this actually confirmed, or still a rumor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Master Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 OH DARN IT!!! I already bought the Xenon version of the X-box 360, and I had to work hard for it!! Now I will need to buy another one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Guys, guys, it's not like this is coming out tomorrow. I bet it's coming out more towards next christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerd_Annhilator Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Bongos right. I remember reading somewhere that they were changing the XB360 CPUs to a 60nm chip to improve cooling and such too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWally Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 OH DARN IT!!! I already bought the Xenon version of the X-box 360, and I had to work hard for it!! Now I will need to buy another one!! Why...? Why waste the money on another Xbox 360 when you already have one that works fine and is nearly as good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Master Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 BECAUSE I ONLY LIKE THE BEST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swphreak Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Why...? Why waste the money on another Xbox 360 when you already have one that works fine and is nearly as good? Because it's loud as hell. When the new version comes out, I'll either sell mine to a friend or give it to a family member. Unless of course it craps out on me before I get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupes. Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Couldn't they make it right the first time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Rhett Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I knew not being able to afford one early on would pay off! ...wait... I still can't afford one. Either way, this is awesome and I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerd_Annhilator Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Couldn't they make it right the first time ? Why would they do a silly thing like that?! They can make more money this way! Wankers, the lot of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Because they ran out of time? Too expensive initially? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWally Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Couldn't they make it right the first time ? 'Cause Microsoft is full of capitalist pigs who are always one step closer to taking over the world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I wonder if the price will be the same... My brother wants to buy a 360, I'll have to show this to him so he can decide whether he wants to wait for it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercid Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I already got a xbox360, so this to me is a complete ripoff. Unless they let you trade in your old xbox for the new one I am going to personally find Bill Gate's and cut him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxStar Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I already got a xbox360, so this to me is a complete ripoff. Unless they let you trade in your old xbox for the new one I am going to personally find Bill Gate's and cut him... Wow, it's just cooler (literally) and has native HDMI output. It's not like Microsoft suddenly made it 3x faster, it's just a small upgrade. 'Cause Microsoft is full of capitalist pigs who are always one step closer to taking over the world? Microsoft has said that the reason they didn't include HD DVD technology initially in the xbox 360 at launch time was because it would have been too expensive, hence the exernal HD DVD player one can purchase now. I assume the same logic can be applied to this revision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Groovy Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Meh. Wake me up when they make a handheld Xbox with two thumbsticks. I yearn for a portable Half-Life 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR-0927 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Woot! I want this. I've been waiting for this to happen, and...it's finally happened. Now the price needs to go down like it was supposed to... - PR-0927 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Woot! I want this. I've been waiting for this to happen, and...it's finally happened. Now the price needs to go down like it was supposed to...I agree, I'd love to see a price drop like they said there was going to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 'Cause Microsoft is full of capitalist pigs who are always one step closer to taking over the world? By selling game consoles and OS's? LAwL. Also, don't fret people, unless you have a TV that even supports 1080p don't start freaking out... Wonder if it will have HD-DVD built-in? Now I've to get this one. Thanks ALOT MS. I just hope they don't price this at $400, I swear to god heads will roll. Why not $400? $400 would seem very reasonable for the HDD. Are we talking USD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercid Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Wow, it's just cooler (literally) and has native HDMI output. It's not like Microsoft suddenly made it 3x faster, it's just a small upgrade. Right, sorry I just thought they were trying to make people who bought the xbox360 early lynch them. But I did a bit of research and found it isn't all that great. And it sounds like most people are happy about this because the price is going to drop down on the Xenon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Right, sorry I just thought they were trying to make people who bought the xbox360 early lynch them. But I did a bit of research and found it isn't all that great. And it sounds like most people are happy about this because the price is going to drop down on the Xenon. Early... right. It's only been out for a year. And it'll be more when this comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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