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Getting Netflix isn't that super of a deal on the 360. I have the service already and I can tell ya, the movies they have in Watch it Instantly are not that great. Yeah they do have a few good ones up but thats only about 10%. Rest is mostly crap or so-so movies. Also when you get to the TV series, many of them are incomplete. They'll have a certain amount of the episodes to watch but the others they force you to add the discs to your Q. Picture quality varies depending on the original copy's source. I'll probably use the Netflix on Live, but I wish their Watch it Instantly service was better.

Wonder if I can swap the casing around my 20GB with a new 60GB drive. Reason being is my 20GB goes with my Halo Edition console and a replacement wouldn't match .

Assuming the above is the old Apple CRT, it should be plenty, but a shame there's no plan mentioned to scale 4/3 to, say, 16x12. 10x7 is where I'm running my 19" at; 1280x1024 seems aspected to the 5/4 of LCDs. Jackal shields look ovoid at that res on the H3 calibration test. 1280x960 would also be nice.

Now shipping: Xbox 360 Pro 60GB

Microsoft's 60GB Xbox 360 Pro has hit store shelves a week earlier than expected, with reports of consoles being spotted at multiple brick and mortar outlets, and now Amazon lists the 60GB Xbox 360 in stock as well.

Just as a reminder, Jasper consoles are expected to begin shipping in August. This is the last major Xbox 360 revision before Microsoft is expected to roll out Valhalla in the fall of 2009.

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"Opus" Xbox 360s now shipping from Microsoft repair center

As any Xbox 360 owner that's well versed in the hardware can tell you, Microsoft has developed multiple revisions of the console over the course of the 2.5 years that it's been on the market.

There's the original Xenon design that plagued launch consoles, which was eventually replaced by "Zephyr", Microsoft's first 360 revision to include HDMI output. Last Fall Microsoft began shipping their "Falcon" Xbox 360s with 65-nm CPUs, and now everyone's anxiously awaiting "Jasper", which will mate a 65-nm GPU to go alongside the existing 65-nm CPU.

This particular revision is highly sought after as it's widely believed that the GPU is the culprit behind most Xbox 360 RRoDs.

If you're an early adopter that picked up a Xenon-based Xbox 360 and experience a hardware failure, you'll wait to keep an eye out for Microsoft's latest revision, "Opus", when you get your console back from Microsoft. Opus sports a 65-nm CPU, just like the Falcon consoles that are shipping today. The GPU on Opus remains 90-nm and the console lacks an HDMI output, so no free HDMI upgrade for the early Xbox 360 adopters,* but at least you'll receive a cooler-running, more energy efficient 360.     *{...sigh}

Opus will remain confined to Microsoft's Xbox 360 repair center in McAllen, TX. All consoles shipping today feature HDMI output, whether you purchase an Arcade, Pro, or Elite SKU. Opus will be used solely for Xenon Xbox 360 console owners who experience a hardware failure and are in need of a replacement console.

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Dell gets extremely generous with the Xbox 360 Elite

DailyTech hasn't covered hot deals in a while, but this one was simply too hot to pass up. Dell is currently offering the Xbox 360 Elite for the low, low price of $299.00 with free shipping.

Considering that the regular retail price for an Xbox 360 Elite is $449.99, this deal represents a huge savings. The Xbox 360 Elite of course comes with a 120GB HDD, Forza Motorsport 2, Marvel Ultimate Alliance Gold Edition, and two extra faceplates.

Dell Lists Microsoft's Xbox 360 Elite for $299

Xbox 360 Pro w/ Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 & The Orange Box for $300 at Canadian Best Buy stores only.

Officially unveiled across the pond.

Bigger hard drive introduced in standard SKU from August 15th for no extra cost

The standard Xbox 360 will now come with three times the hard drive capacity from August 15th, for the same £199.99 price point.

Microsoft’s new 60GB standard SKU will be introduced from this Friday (August 15th) as the platform holder steps up its battle with rival PS3.

“No one device offers the depth and breadth of entertainment that Xbox 360 can deliver and we know consumers need increasingly more and more space to store the amazing digital entertainment content we provide,” said senior regional director, entertainment and devices division at Microsoft Neil Thompson.

Microsoft unveils new 60GB 360

I haven't looked into it as deeply as I'd like, but it's intended to network with a PC. Don't know what the limitations are.

Digital entertainment: Amplify your music, photos, video, and TV. Watch progressive-scan DVD movies right out of the box. Rip music to the Xbox 360 Hard Drive and share your latest digital pictures with friends. Make the connection, and Xbox 360 instantly streams the digital media stored on your MP3 player, digital camera, Media Center PC, or any Microsoft® Windows® XP 2005 Edition-based PC.

Maybe you can find what you need, or a lead, in one of the the manuals.

Last edited by Bat (2008-08-11 10:11 pm)

Now Best Buy is on board. Leaked ads all point to 9/7 as the day, and $199/$299/$399 price points, Arcade/ Pro/ Elite. Pro has the 60GB HDD. Not surprised if this marks the coming of the Jasper mobo, too.

Oh, and the Fall Update is in November, likely timed for the release of GoW 2.

Last edited by Bat (2008-08-27 8:44 pm)