PorscheThunder
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So, Dean Takahashi is saying that the 65nm processors will come in the fall? I'll wait until then.
pooteeweet said:Everyone seems to making the assumption that if MS sticks to 2 SKUs either the Core or the 20GB Premium will go away. I question whether they really need to bundle a 120 GB HDD. The 20 GB HDD is probably good for 80% of the public, and those wanting to upgrade can buy it seperately with the Core if its priced appropriately. Why not have a $199 Core and a $299 Premium? Consumers interested in the "Elite" could have it for $380 (Core + HDD sold seperately). MS would crush Xmas 07 at those prices.
PorscheThunder said:So, Dean Takahashi is saying that the 65nm processors will come in the fall? I'll wait until then.
I already did.Not a Jellyfish said:I don't know if anyone else posted this in here but ver interesting. http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/13092/Microsoft-Accidentally-Confirms-Xbox-360-Elite/
Do you know anything else?Kobun Heat said:The announcement's on Wednesday, by the way.
http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/03/microsoft_to_an.html
PorscheThunder said:So, Dean Takahashi is saying that the 65nm processors will come in the fall? I'll wait until then.
Takahashi adds that the new 360 will habe IPTV capabilities, something I suggested would make sense, and that the new design will also implement the a chip redesign, shifting from 90 nanometer to 65 nanometer, resulting in a significant drop in cost to Microsoft.
If the new SKU has it, then I'm cool.pooteeweet said:I read the article as this new SKU will have 65nm. It's not clear when the current SKUs will switch to it.
http://www.addict3d.org/news/80342/More Xbox 360 Elite Details Float Up
PorscheThunder said:I already did.
Kobun Heat said:The announcement's on Wednesday, by the way.
http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/03/microsoft_to_an.html
Since you're getting an interview with the hardware manager, please make sure to pound him on the 65nm question.Kobun Heat said:The announcement's on Wednesday, by the way.
http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/03/microsoft_to_an.html
Forgive me, but what's the issue?GhaleonEB said:Since you're getting an interview with the hardware manager, please make sure to pound him on the 65nm question.
Graphics Horse said:Here's what I think will happen before Christmas:
Premium gets replaced by Elite spec, remains at ~$399.
20GB add-on is phased out, replaced with 120GB add-on, for ~$180.
Core drops to ~$220.
Not an issue, just a question. Is the Elite SKU using 65nm?Kobun Heat said:Forgive me, but what's the issue?
Kobun Heat said:Forgive me, but what's the issue?
Not IF but WHENSS4Rob said:want to know if eventually current Premium and Core SKUs will move to the 65nm core.
SS4Rob said:IAWTAP. Which is probably why I will wait on the Elite to turn into the new Premium, and hopefully it will be 65nm at that point.
Oh yeah, I'm one of those fence sitters, heh.
neptunes said:Not IF but WHEN
MaX_PL said:i dont expect them to announce anything for fall just yet. that will come at gamepro expo.
if they announce a price reduced premium now, their current supply wont sell as people wait for the better hardware later on.
maybe the current premium will get a price drop now until inventory is gone, and the elite will take over in fall?
Manp said:maybe someone already noticed it, but 479 (ok, in not $) was the price of the first Xbox when it launched in Europe... and it bombed...
Actually,I don't know if he'll want to answer that, that is unless it's happening as soon as possible.SS4Rob said:Fixed. Heh.
I'm hoping we'll see those dates as well, at least Forza 2 through Blue Dragon. If the price really is $480 then it's an indication the price on the existing SKUs won't drop until the late summer/fall. Which is a BAD IDEA.Jtyettis said:I agree, they're going to drum up support for this thing while being quite about the fall as far as hardware. Hopefully, they have some other announcements on top of this, maybe some price reductions on accessories or something, who knows though, all just speculation on my part. And drop the first party lineup dates already MS.
Jonsoncao said:so the new SKUs will still not be equipped with the 65nm chips?
or the opposite?
see u guys' discuss, a bit of confused
MaX_PL said:i'm confident in saying this new sku, the limited edition one, will have 65nm cpu.
wouldn't thae be the hook though?Jtyettis said:Wow you got a source on that or is that pure speculation, because that would certainly make my purchase all the more worthwhile.
Dr-L337 said:Well Luke Smith just said in reference to a way of transferring saves "Just wait" so there is obviously going to be some solution. Ideally, saves would temporarily be stored on Microsoft's servers, but such a solution would not help unconnected 360 owners (who paradoxically have no need for a 120gb drive).
Jtyettis said:Wow you got a source on that or is that pure speculation, because that would certainly make my purchase all the more worthwhile.
Fusebox said:Its the 65nm SKU that will make it quieter right?
MaX_PL said:no, the drive is what makes the noise.
the cpu makes little to no sound.
Piper_AZ said:The question is, will MS put in the HDMI interface on all of their SKUs? I think that should be done (how much does it cost them to do it anyways?).
MaX_PL said:no, the drive is what makes the noise.
the cpu makes little to no sound.
pooteeweet said:The fan makes quite a bit of noise too, the thought is the new chips will run cooler and therefore require less fan.
pooteeweet said:1) The price hasn't been confirmed.
2) It's likely $479, but it's also likely a limited run which if true WILL sell out.
3) It may or may not be available in Europe.
MaX_PL said:no, the drive is what makes the noise.
the cpu makes little to no sound.
Fusebox said:Its the 65nm SKU that will make it quieter right?