StandingInAlley Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 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." Source - Engadget.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrunt1990 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 If this is true, AWESOME, thank god i waited :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Get ready for the backlash of about 7 million people who bought the original! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+primortal Subscriber² Posted January 5, 2007 Subscriber² Share Posted January 5, 2007 great, hope MS would offer some type of trade up for us folks that already own a 360. I don't feel like shelling out another couple of hundred bucks for v2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad.C Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 If this is true.. Why oh why did I not wait.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StandingInAlley Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 (edited) Get ready for the backlash of about 7 million people who bought the original! You mean 9 million + I wish they come out with some offer where paying 100$ or more can fetch you the new one and the old one gets exchanged. Its kind of sad because not only the old xbox360 produces a lot of heat but doesnt even have an HDMI port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabian- Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 If this is true..Why oh why did I not wait.. tell me about it...I got mine like a month ago:(:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+StevoFC MVC Posted January 5, 2007 MVC Share Posted January 5, 2007 I'll be so ****ed if this is released... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.KICK Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 120GB Hard drive as well, somehow I can't believe this??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DELTETHISACCOUNT Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Microsoft wouldn't really screw us v1 owners in... ...would they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StandingInAlley Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 I am 100% sure that the 120GB HDD wont be bundled, this will just shoot the price of the xbox360. A bigger hdd was very much expected because the existing one is not enough to leech content, especially when these days TV and Movies stuff can also be downloaded easily from Xbox Live service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjb1118 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 If it's true, it could be a huge mistake. I just hope Microsoft have got something worked out for people that own the original Xbox 360, and want to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheppard Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Oh dear oh dear oh dear, if Microsoft do this im selling up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thagame Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 sweet. ill just give mine to my friend that drools over mine everytime hes here and buy the v2 if this is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boktai1000 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 well ive been waiting for the 65nm version but this... is even better im so happy i waited =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smigit Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I call BS. If this is true MS will have to do so in a way so that other users can access HDMI or they are going to have a very unhappy 10+ million user base. For this reason alone I don't believe it. And why does their photo have to be "taken" in the dark too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabian- Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 120GB Hard drive as well, somehow I can't believe this??? I don't think the 120GB drive will come bundled with the new version....probably it'll be released around the same time but as Prince17 said, it will shoot the price of the premium package. I hope it comes with a quieter DVD drive too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitronix Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Oh stop complaining! Technology moves on! Microsoft need to do something to update the 360 now the ps3 is nearly out properly, do remember the 360 has been out a year or so now. How many of you would have complained if they put a hdmi port in the console on realese and added a extra $100 to the price tag? Somethings just cant be fixed with a firmware update, just think about the amount of problems that will have been fixed. Improvment is good, not bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReaperMan Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 yeah but what if you got a 360 for xmas and they bring this out at the end of jan, you would be peed off no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheppard Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Yes but giving new users something that 9.5million 360 owners should have had from the start a year in after everyones paid a lot of money is suicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mx Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 If they do this, I might be forced to kill someone. Wait wait, or "break" my current 360 and get it replaced under warranty at the local store where I bought it from. But no doubt, when it is released, they will "merge" it with existing lines, so it will be lucky dip to which one you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Teej Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 (edited) Aaaaaaand this is why I waited! :D EDIT: I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft released this at the same time as an HDMI cable and a 120GB HDD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabureiru Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 If this is true, AWESOME, thank god i waited :p Agreed, I guess it will be out just in time for the release of Halo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexx Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 How dare Microsoft do this. *goes back to playing DSLite* :shifty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMDMEFX-55 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I am fine with it. I don't use HDMI never will. I just hope I can put that new HDD in my XBOX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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