Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite Review - HDMI and boosted storage for new flagship Xbox

[mstpblog]

For

• Improved storage
• HDMI support and included cable
• Small price premium over standard 360

Against

• No Wi-Fi as standard
• HD DVD drive still an add-on extra

Verdict

An attractive and well-priced option if you're a first-time buyer, but if you already own an Xbox 360, there's not enough reason here to upgrade




After nearly two years on sale in the UK, Microsoft today launched the first major update of the Xbox 360. The Elite is slicker, it's snazzier, and it's a little more expensive at £299. But is it any better?


Of course, we could forgive Microsoft for not bothering to update the Xb


It's in that context that the Elite arrives to recharge the Xbox 360 range.


In architectural terms, the Elite is not a major departure from the existing design. But it does sport one or two upgrades that enhance the 360's digital media cred. And there are also rumours that it addresses some of those niggling hardware issues.


Physically, the Elite is a dead ringer for the standard 360. Well, barring the all-black colour scheme which extends to the matching wireless controller and headset, that is. Consequently, it's much the same Xbox 360 we know and kinda love.


Still, the new look is purposeful and certainly jives better with the hi-fi and AV kit with which Xboxes inevitably share shelf space.



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[entrana]

cool im getting the elite, cuz of the hdmi port only

[iMav]

Originally Posted by sourabh

Completely ripped off from here, just like your other posts on this forum.

Digit forum needs to implement stricter guidelines against such means to drive traffic to other new websites. Hmm...

mstpblog: Consider this a final warning. Another one of these and your account on this forum will be banned forever.

this time its a rip off from here:

http://www.tech.co.uk/home-entertain...0-elite?page=1

[QwertyManiac]

Even the basic systems (Arcade or Core, what is it called now?) now come HDMI enabled too.

[entrana]

its ok hes a newb

[Harvik780]

Originally Posted by entrana

its ok hes a newb

@entrana have u changed ur mind as u were going for the GFX(8800).

[entrana]

im going for both, im going for xbox360 as well as a new pc as well as a new hdtv and as well as a new phone so that sums up my list of the year from santa claus

[azzu]

tuje lottery lag gayi kya???

[entrana]

no its just a yearly basis that i get stuff i consider myself lucky^_^

[iMav]

u sure know 1 rich santa

[entrana]

my santa isnt fat though and he doesent have a beard and doesent wear little gay red costumes