Rumor: Target selling 60GB Xbox 360 'Pro' early
by Randy Nelson 
{ Jul 28th 2008 at 11:30PM }
Someone obviously didn't get the memo. Joystiq tipster Vincent sent along a photo snapped at his local Target and ... what's that? The new Xbox 360 SKU that's not supposed to be on sale until "early August?" Sure looks like it. This wouldn't be the first time the retailer has broken the street date on new Microsoft hardware. Remember the 360 Elite slip? We've seen similar reports cropping up this evening, including this one on Penny College (via Engadget). Have you spotted MS's latest console repackaging at Target (or anywhere else)? Let us know in the comments!
[Thanks, Vincent!]
[Thanks, Vincent!]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
tmontana213 @ Jul 28th 2008 11:45PM
I wouldn't be surprised if this rumor is true. I remember going to target a week before MGS4 came out and running to the bank to get more cash in order to buy one of the many copies they had in the case. Thanks Target :)
eilegz @ Jul 28th 2008 11:52PM
Its this the version that it comes RROD free?
juju187 @ Jul 29th 2008 12:02AM
does your post come error free?
DangerMouse @ Jul 29th 2008 12:13AM
Of course not.
Jason @ Jul 29th 2008 12:22AM
rofl. Yes, this is that it version.
Ninjakamster (PS360 FTW!) @ Jul 29th 2008 12:24AM
I had read so many horror stories of the RROD and was afraid of buying a 360 and yet my PS3 broke down, I'm hearing many stories of it breaking down and no more problems with the 360.
My Falcon 360 is perfectly fine, even running for a while in a closed cabinet.
Now I have worries of buying a PS3 again and will wait until a new SKU is released, my first PS2s also had DRE and my slim PS2 is perfect.
John McPoop (PSN:johnnynumber5) @ Jul 29th 2008 12:32AM
OH BUUURRRNNN
ZZZZIIIIIIIIINNGGGGG
Ahem. The thoughtful and witty commentary was lost in translation.
Korova *of the highlands* @ Jul 29th 2008 12:34AM
srsly, if I see another "look, its a 360, it rrods" post, i will rape and kill
are you 12, a bully and havent had an original thought since 1999?
playwhutyalike @ Jul 29th 2008 12:46AM
May I suggest killing, then raping. It's so much easier that way.
Jakka (Not sure why he got banned?) @ Jul 29th 2008 8:14AM
Meh, now where's the fun in that?
Also, I don't understand this whole backlash towards this guy.He asked if 60GB is RROD free.Don't see no wit,don't see no sarcasm.All he did was ASK!
As a person who's never had a RROD,I can assure you that knowing every type of motherboard(Zephyr,Falcon) and it's RROD rates is a clusterfuck.You just don't give a crap about it unless it happens to your console.So MAYBE that guy was confused about it because he didn't own a 360 and heard you "RRODers" talking about a RROD-free one in the past.MAYBE he was curious about this new SKU and wanted to KNOW if it's a RROD free SKU.
THINK before you TYPE.Triple hearts you from insulting someone might boost your self-esteem,but you're not witty or smart - you're just an asshole.
@ Ninjakamster
Everybody and their dog appreciate the irony of your situation, but could you please stop mentioning your goddamn PS3 every time there are any RROD-realted news or comments? We feel sorry for you. - Now stop and let your PS3 rest peacefully in Hell where it belongs.
j.howlett @ Jul 29th 2008 8:32AM
i think its a valid concern. i saw something months ago saying wait till the jasper or whatever.
xFenixKnightx @ Jul 29th 2008 9:16AM
Wow, anybody can see that this guy was asking a genuine question here. To answer your question eilegz, yes I believe this new sku is 99.999999999% safe of rrod. Go ahead and 'Jump In' buddy.
Racingfreak92 @ Jul 29th 2008 12:32AM
This is Vincent, and yes Tmontana its real, i snapped that pic at Target yesterday. The 60GB was next to 20GB and was being sold for he same price so a employee probably brought it out accidentally.These 60s are coming out any day now though, so its not that big of a deal
bobartig @ Jul 29th 2008 12:34AM
I caN hAz DiskowNt on ELITE puleeZ? I want the black one, and extra big HDD.
Korova *of the highlands* @ Jul 29th 2008 12:36AM
Target misses the targeted release date. Yet again.
Keep practicing, target, Olympics are still 9 days away.
samfish @ Jul 29th 2008 12:43AM
I saw one in a case here in Cleveland today, actually. I didn't think anything of it, though, because I thought they were already on sale.
They had an arcade, too. Temptation overcame me and I briefly considered picking one up until I remembered that I have no money and am currently broke, anyway.
unboring @ Jul 29th 2008 2:25AM
samfish i think you should save your cash and get the new 80gb ps3 with ds3 controller. just generally because I want to see your princess peach fetish level. With my serious hat on tho, you buy a ps3 for LBP (which I remember your affection for) and I will buy a wii for Madworld~!
dont forget the seriously great PSN titles like FLOWER and FAT princess coming out , along with some mystical and magical level that some BBC reporter guy saw.
let me know if you get one! my psn id is my joystiq id
michas_pi @ Jul 29th 2008 4:42AM
Samfish lives in Cleveland? OH SHI-
This is welcome news.
Kye - Me_DF @ Jul 29th 2008 5:03AM
Ha Ha!
That money things happens to me as well sometimes.
It sucks being broke.
(says he who somehow recently afforded a HD TV)
xFenixKnightx @ Jul 29th 2008 9:14AM
Samfish
Ignore unboring, get a 360. Wii60 had been the winning combo since these next-gen console wars started and it still is.
TomCo @ Jul 29th 2008 12:09PM
No, get an Atari Jaguar. I was down at my local game shop the other day and they tons of classic titles on sale at discount prices, score!
I picked up Cannon Fodder for only €5!
Ninjakamster (PS360 FTW!) @ Jul 29th 2008 1:21AM
Now if only they could release the 60gb HDD now, I need it for my HDD less Arcade, no demos, nothing for me.
: (
WiiFTW @ Jul 29th 2008 1:40AM
Pop these suckers on eBay. It's not scalping since you're only breaking the release date instead of availability when it's released:P
michas_pi @ Jul 29th 2008 4:42AM
I just saw one at the Bedford, OH store yesterday. The price is $299.99 and the date of manufacture is July 18, 2008.
Ironically, the demo Xbox red ringed and I lol'd.
Nick @ Jul 29th 2008 12:15PM
Looks like GameStop is listing them as "now shipping"
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=75060
FSK405K @ Jul 29th 2008 12:22PM
It's just so unfair. Whenever I check Target for a game on its release day, they always, without fail, say to check back in a couple of days.
Kurow @ Jul 29th 2008 2:46PM
I have the same question and I don't think the question is stupid because the rumor about jasper in august have been out for months and maybe the 60 GB version includes jasper.
I think that at this point no body knows. I want to buy a 360 but just ONE not 2 or 3...
hq250 @ Jul 30th 2008 6:32PM
The 60 GB X360 was not street dated. Retailers may start selling the product as soon as they receive in store.