Xbox 360, PS3, or Nintendo Revolution

[Spiffyfast]

The XBox360 will still have 512MB or 256MB On-Board Flash Memory (CF type built in).

So the hard drive isnt a MUST to save games, nor are additional memory cards. The Hard drive would be used more for saving downloaded Emulator Profiles and other content.

wow, i hadn't read about that, thats really cool

 

[Jedi2016]

The XBox360 will still have 512MB or 256MB On-Board Flash Memory (CF type built in).

Odd.. that's the first I've heard of this. You think they would make more noise about it, since there are a great many Xbox fans pretty pissed off right now that if they buy the Core system, they'll be forced to buy a memory card. If what you say is true, then why are they making memory cards at all? Especially since the memory cards they are selling are only 64MB.

I think you're confusing the system's RAM with flash memory. They're two completely different things.

 

[Spiffyfast]

Odd.. that's the first I've heard of this. You think they would make more noise about it, since there are a great many Xbox fans pretty pissed off right now that if they buy the Core system, they'll be forced to buy a memory card. If what you say is true, then why are they making memory cards at all? Especially since the memory cards they are selling are only 64MB.

I think you're confusing the system's RAM with flash memory. They're two completely different things.

The memory cards would allow you to take it over to another xbox and load your saved games there, as would the external hard drive. An internal flash drive you would be forced to only play your xbox with all of your saves.

 

[WndrBr3d]

I think you're confusing the system's RAM with flash memory. They're two completely different things.

No, I wasn't confused in my statement.

This information has been around for months now. I think people just forgot?

http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=8948

 

[no man]

hmm ok, I never knew that.. I don't really trust 3rd party sites or information.. I trust the company thats producing it -in this case microsoft-.. how reliable is that site anyway.. 3rd party sites have a tendancy to.. stretch the truth and make up stories to gain popularity.. If the hard drive is seperate, I'll probably be getting the hard drive later.. 256mbs is good enough for the first month I own it, then I'll get it.. unless it costs more to get it sepereate than getting the console with it.. hmm

 

[WndrBr3d]

Well, this isn't exactly 3rd Party information. Back in April it was pretty much smeared across any "Gaming" news site.

There are LOTS of other sites that verify this:

http://news.com.com/2100-1043-5170899.html (for example)

Or look for yourself:

Google Search

 

[Spiffyfast]

From the pricing that came out yesterday that hard drive will be $100, so ya get the base system at $299, add the hard drive and you have the same price as the $400 package that comes with a lot more stuff.

 

[Tsunamii]

Spiffyfast, I am reading that there will be a keyboard and mouse for X360...

For the most accurate info id still stay with the offical sights..

http://www.xbox.com/en-us/xbox360/console.htm

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox360/xbox360console.htm

The memory cards are only 64...

 

[Spiffyfast]

Spiffyfast, I am reading that there will be a keyboard and mouse for X360...

For the most accurate info id still stay with the offical sights..

http://www.xbox.com/en-us/xbox360/console.htm

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox360/xbox360console.htm

The memory cards are only 64...

Thats awesome, probably means a web browser will either be included or downloadable...shame itll prolly be internet explorer, but maybe I can hack firefox onto it or something.

 

[Tsunamii]

Im sure there will be tons of hacks. I glad that it will not be meida center exclusive and that XP also will be able to talk, out of the box. I am waiting for a Microsoft rep now to talk about the porting of service (xbox live) for old customers to the gold level on 360. See if I can find any answers.
Hey Im testing a processor anyway its a wait and see so I may as well do this while I wait

 

[Spiffyfast]

Im sure there will be tons of hacks. I glad that it will not be meida center exclusive and that XP also will be able to talk, out of the box. I am waiting for a Microsoft rep now to talk about the porting of service (xbox live) for old customers to the gold level on 360. See if I can find any answers.
Hey Im testing a processor anyway its a wait and see so I may as well do this while I wait

what kind of computer setup are you using?

 

[Tsunamii]

At work, just a Dell GX260 or D610 depedning on what I am doing. Though most of my work is through terminal services, remote into servers etc, so it changes. Though I think I have a faster connection at home sometimes with the amount of firewall rules here.

 

[Tsunamii]

Oh Ya My Microsoft Rep said there is no offical word. Blah blah blah. You would think with billing cycles happening all the time they would release some info on what is going to happen, with the gold and silver levels for those who already pay.

 

[Tsunamii]

Update:
I found this leaked from them

2 Types Of Xbox Live:

Xbox Live Silver (no subscription required)
Xbox Live Gold (subscription benefits)
Features For Gold Service:
* = Also For Silver
# = Also for Offline
Seamless transition to Xbox Live account from Xbox to Xbox 360
Access to MMOs (additional fees may apply) *
Free Xbox Live weekends *
Multiplayer online gameplay
Avatar for gamer profile * #
Motto for gamer profile * #
Personalized look for Xbox System Guide * #
Offline achievements * #
Online achievements *
Access to other players' Gamer cards via Live *
Cumulative gamer score * #
Location/language profile * #
Reputation *
Enhanced matchmaking using above
Skill level matchmaking
Gameplay style profile (casual, competitive, etc.)
Recent players list *
Free and premium download game content *
Free and premium downloadable movies, music, tv *
Downloadable demos/trailers *
Micro transactions *
Custom playlist in every game * #
Play music from portable devices * #
View images from digital camera * #
Stream media from Windows XP * #
Interactive screen savers * #
Track info for CDs * #
Communication with voice, video or text *

 

[no man]

from what you've said so far, silver is pretty much the same, if you just play on weekends that is. there are only a few differences: enhanced matchmaking, skill level matchmaking, gameplay style profile, but those aren't all that important. You can still play online (weekends) and chat online...

 

[Tsunamii]

If it is the same cost as before Ill keep paying...

 

[no man]

it should cost the same, considering its the same network, just two different consoles

 

[no man]

Anyone know how much extra face plates are gonna cost and how many there are?

 

[Tsunamii]

• Faceplate ($19.99, 19.99 Euros, 14.99 GBP)
• Hard Drive (20 GB) ($99.99, 99.99 Euros, 69.99 GBP)
• Memory Unit (64 MB) ($39.99, 34.99 Euros, 22.99 GBP)
• Wireless Networking Adapter ($99.99, 79.99 Euros, 59.99 GBP)
• Wireless Controller ($49.99, 44.99 Euros, 32.99 GBP)
• Play and Charge Kit ($19.99, 19.99 Euros, 14.99 GBP)
• Rechargeable Battery Pack ($11.99, 14.99 Euros, 9.99 GBP)
• Controller ($39.99, 34.99 Euros, 24.99 GBP)
• Headset ($19.99, 19.99 Euros, 14.99 GBP)
• Universal Media Remote ($29.99, 29.99 Euros, 19.99 GBP)
• Component HD AV Cable ($39.99, 29.99 Euros, 19.99 GBP)
• S-Video AV Cable (US) ($29.99)
• SCART AV Cable (Europe) (24.99 Euros, 17.99 GBP)
• VGA HD AV Cable ($39.99, 29.99 Euros, 19.99 GBP

 

[Rock&Roll Ninja]

Damn, remember when consoles were for people who wanted a simpler option than a personal computer?

I don't think I'll be buying a X-Box360, way too much thinking.......