Post: 360 Slim 'Is Coming'
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05-03-2010, 09:47 AM
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Caspa
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<P>Michael Pachter, a gaming research analyst, predicts there is a 360 Slim in the works, and that it will be bundled with Project Natal, but it will remain the same price as a regular 360 now. </P>
<P>Speaking on GameTrailers Pach Attack show, he went on to say "it will probably have a different graphics card and processor, and if it does exist they will save around $20/30 on each unit."</P>
<P>He also said "They won't cut the price on this unit. Instead they will bundle it with Natal and perhaps a 250GB HDD for $299, see if they can get 8-10 million units out there and make Natal their future platform."</P>
<P>Obviously, he predicts Microsoft won't name it the 360 Slim either, as Sony have already taken that title for the PS3 Slim. </P>
<P>Well for me, this has been predicted for a very long time. We all knew a 360 Slim was coming our way soon, and if it isn't announced at E3, I'll be very surprised. I think the bundle with Natal is a good idea, but the price tag may put some people off, considering the price drop the PS3 received when it went Slim. I guess it all depends on how bad you want Project Natal.
</P><P>Michael Pachter, a gaming research analyst, predicts there is a 360 Slim in the works, and that it will be bundled with Project Natal, but it will remain the same price as a regular 360 now. </P>
<P>Speaking on GameTrailers Pach Attack show, he went on to say "it will probably have a different graphics card and processor, and if it does exist they will save around $20/30 on each unit."</P>
<P>He also said "They won't cut the price on this unit. Instead they will bundle it with Natal and perhaps a 250GB HDD for $299, see if they can get 8-10 million units out there and make Natal their future platform."</P>
<P>Obviously, he predicts Microsoft won't name it the 360 Slim either, as Sony have already taken that title for the PS3 Slim. </P>
<P>Well for me, this has been predicted for a very long time. We all knew a 360 Slim was coming our way soon, and if it isn't announced at E3, I'll be very surprised. I think the bundle with Natal is a good idea, but the price tag may put some people off, considering the price drop the PS3 received when it went Slim. I guess it all depends on how bad you want Project Natal.
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05-03-2010, 11:43 AM
#11
Cpt Obvious
Captain...obviously
I would probably only get one once my current one breaks
05-03-2010, 12:10 PM
#12
-Smurf-
Are you high?
Originally posted by jbot
I don't see why the title insists on calling it a slim, just to actually make fanboys think they're superior. Its all about money they don't care about you haha. Great find Caspa, hopefully Project Natal and the new xbox 360 model come out great. I don't really want to see them cheapen the quality of the graphics card though.
the graphic card is worse than the ps3 already soo if they do make it worse there could be a lot of people switching. unless natal is awesome
05-03-2010, 12:27 PM
#13
jbot
Vbux are Worthless
Originally posted by datguy
the graphic card is worse than the ps3 already soo if they do make it worse there could be a lot of people switching. unless natal is awesome
Actually watch these video's and you'll see that the xbox has a better gpu than the ps3 :p So im sure nobody will switch even if the graphics are worse.
[ame=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEXro9yZpZs&feature=related]YouTube - Xbox 360 vs. PS3: Round 5[/ame]
05-03-2010, 12:45 PM
#14
schaffinosx
To and fro the island.
While this isn't something I'll be buying due to my current ownership of an Xbox 360 Elite, I do think that this a great move made by Microsoft in terms of business. While saving $10-$20 per unit might not seem like much, it definitely will save Microsoft some money in the time to come.
I do think, like Caspa said, that they may have some trouble with the price tag. While those who are interested in Natal and are wanting to get in on the action, then the price tag probably seems fair, but to those who are not looking forward to Natal, which is quite a few people as is the same with the Playstation Move, will likely see it as a scam, or simply something that they're not interested in.
More than anything I'm curious to see what it'll look like. Obviously it'll be the basic design of an Xbox 360, but it'll be interesting indeed to see it in its not, well, over-sized form.
Also, if the new slim comes with a new processor and graphics card, that could be a sign that Microsoft is going to try to expand the limits of the Xbox 360, ending the criticism towards the console claiming that Microsoft had "maxed out" the Xbox 360, and that it would not be able to improve further in terms of gaming content.
I do think, like Caspa said, that they may have some trouble with the price tag. While those who are interested in Natal and are wanting to get in on the action, then the price tag probably seems fair, but to those who are not looking forward to Natal, which is quite a few people as is the same with the Playstation Move, will likely see it as a scam, or simply something that they're not interested in.
More than anything I'm curious to see what it'll look like. Obviously it'll be the basic design of an Xbox 360, but it'll be interesting indeed to see it in its not, well, over-sized form.
Also, if the new slim comes with a new processor and graphics card, that could be a sign that Microsoft is going to try to expand the limits of the Xbox 360, ending the criticism towards the console claiming that Microsoft had "maxed out" the Xbox 360, and that it would not be able to improve further in terms of gaming content.
05-03-2010, 12:53 PM
#15
toophat2fly
Hurah!
TBH, they would need to sort out the cooling as the foremost item if they are remodelling the 360.
The amount of rrods I have fixed this year alone is insane! Once you open a 360 up the first thing you notice is all the available space in there, but this is due to the size of the two heat sinks in there to try and keep the chips cool.
I have both systems so I really cannot knock either, I was a 360 fanboy untill i got my PS3 and now I am a major fan of both, it will be good to see the 360 go slim, but they will really need to address the overheating probs first.
The amount of rrods I have fixed this year alone is insane! Once you open a 360 up the first thing you notice is all the available space in there, but this is due to the size of the two heat sinks in there to try and keep the chips cool.
I have both systems so I really cannot knock either, I was a 360 fanboy untill i got my PS3 and now I am a major fan of both, it will be good to see the 360 go slim, but they will really need to address the overheating probs first.
05-03-2010, 02:42 PM
#16
-Smurf-
Are you high?
Originally posted by jbot
thats just one video the ps3 has a more powerful processer than most pcs, and don't forget all the games are blue-ray and xbox, well i dunno r they still HDdvd cos they stopped producing them. but yeah i'm not really a fan boy but have had both .the ps3 lasted me twice as long and i think the graphics are slightly better
05-03-2010, 03:12 PM
#18
born2destroy
Banned
Originally posted by datguy
thats just one video the ps3 has a more powerful processer than most pcs, and don't forget all the games are blue-ray and xbox, well i dunno r they still HDdvd cos they stopped producing them. but yeah i'm not really a fan boy but have had both .the ps3 lasted me twice as long and i think the graphics are slightly better
Standard DVD discs. PS3 has a better HDMI and is a way more powerfull system the graphics card is more suited and acutally producers much clearer images. UNcharted2, heavy rain etc xbox has no games near this on a graphics comparison.
Also its still gona have a brick of a power supply it didnt fit in the orignal xbox so no chance for a slim
05-03-2010, 03:15 PM
#19
Louis_-_95
Error… Cat invasion!
for me to get a 360 again they need 2 make sure it doesnt over-heat you can play xbox games not just some without having online
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