Update: Elsewhere on Joystiq, you'll find the first technical details on the new hardware.
Xbox 360 slim shipping today for $299; 250GB HDD, built-in Wi-Fi
by Ben Gilbert 
on Jun 14th 2010 3:07PM
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Update: Elsewhere on Joystiq, you'll find the first technical details on the new hardware.
Reader Comments (227)
Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:07PM mikeymilkshake said
i just redringed, i'll gladly take one of those off your hands :)
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Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:21PM tonyprince said
@mikeymilkshake Joystiq, you might want to get rid of the "SLIM" out of the new xbox because they never mentioned it as SLIM. It's a redesign. and this is both hurting Sony and Microsoft.
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Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:39PM Steve XBL SteveM NZ said
@mikeymilkshake Sorry Mikey, Can I hijak your post? Thanks.
Some details:
The rear of the console now has optical out, and a weird aux port (Next to the ethernet port), likely related to Kinect.
Front USB Ports are a go. Flap in the front of the console reveals these.
Hard drive is accessed via a flap in the bottom of the console. These are replaceable. Next hard drive looks different to new ones, so obviously won't be backward compat.
Power supply is now confirmed to be within the console, rather than an external powerblock.
Elite and arcade both drop in price as a consequence of this launch.
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Some details:
The rear of the console now has optical out, and a weird aux port (Next to the ethernet port), likely related to Kinect.
Front USB Ports are a go. Flap in the front of the console reveals these.
Hard drive is accessed via a flap in the bottom of the console. These are replaceable. Next hard drive looks different to new ones, so obviously won't be backward compat.
Power supply is now confirmed to be within the console, rather than an external powerblock.
Elite and arcade both drop in price as a consequence of this launch.
Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:08PM No Kill Tayler said
Looks like i'm gonna have to buy me a new xbox
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Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:34PM Jeff Goldblum Fan said
@Hoxnr The shininess isn't a good thing though. The white matte of the 360 was good because it didn't collect dust and fingerprint and scratches like the PS3 does. But now the answer to everything is BLACK. MORE BLACK.
How much more black can we make this? The answer is none. None more black.
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How much more black can we make this? The answer is none. None more black.
Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:08PM Grand Kerfuffle said
Definitely liked the "slim" hiding in the original.
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Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:08PM TheBrainninja said
Word. Been dragging my heels on getting one, the time is now right.
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Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:19PM DerickDBrown said
@Blaggers
I liked the matte black of the elite. Shiny black means fingerprints and I don't need that.
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I liked the matte black of the elite. Shiny black means fingerprints and I don't need that.
Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:12PM Nintendo Tim said
I'm grateful there's more on the back. I've kept my HD-DVD attachment purely as a USB hub.
But, right next to the ethernet jack, is that a firewire port I see?
And built-in digital audio? Thank god!
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But, right next to the ethernet jack, is that a firewire port I see?
And built-in digital audio? Thank god!
Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:13PM Wyvernlink said
@Daman09
Yah looks like it, unless they have more usb slots now.
On another note are there any memory card slots?
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Yah looks like it, unless they have more usb slots now.
On another note are there any memory card slots?
Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:18PM Daman09 said
@Daman09
It also has an AUX port in the back, WTF??
http://www.flickr.com/photos/majornelson/4700188445/sizes/o/in/set-72157624274842982/
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It also has an AUX port in the back, WTF??
http://www.flickr.com/photos/majornelson/4700188445/sizes/o/in/set-72157624274842982/
Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:20PM Steve XBL SteveM NZ said
@Daman09
Adam Greenberg confirmed in the GTTV post show that there are front based USB Ports.
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Adam Greenberg confirmed in the GTTV post show that there are front based USB Ports.
Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:33PM Mazrael said
@Daman09
http://www.joystiq.com/screenshots/xbox-360-slim/3076472/#/2
from top..
3 USB
USB (with higher power output) and ethernet - hopefully gigabit
Component/audio adapter like on old 360 cables, HDMI port, hopefully 1.3 so it turns on your TV like the PS3 does
Optical port for audio
power port
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http://www.joystiq.com/screenshots/xbox-360-slim/3076472/#/2
from top..
3 USB
USB (with higher power output) and ethernet - hopefully gigabit
Component/audio adapter like on old 360 cables, HDMI port, hopefully 1.3 so it turns on your TV like the PS3 does
Optical port for audio
power port
Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:42PM Steve XBL SteveM NZ said
Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:12PM Shadowbender said
@Joeybeast That was pretty generous of them. I guess they owe it to us after that lame 2/3rds of the conference, with the exception of Star Wars breaking up the monstrosity of shovelware and cheap acting.
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Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:10PM MystileArmor said
Dibs!!
I'll trade ya a suitcase full of money for that baby!
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I'll trade ya a suitcase full of money for that baby!
Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:10PM Shadowbender said
Looked like Steve Ballmer karate-chopped a 360 Elite on both sides.
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Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:17PM BananaBoat said
@xkaosu9x -
On second glance at the low res screenshot, I do see a mystery port underneath the Ethernet port.
E-Sata wouldn't make much sense though. They don't allow third party HDD's (unless they plan to market their own...which would be bizarre)
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On second glance at the low res screenshot, I do see a mystery port underneath the Ethernet port.
E-Sata wouldn't make much sense though. They don't allow third party HDD's (unless they plan to market their own...which would be bizarre)
Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:18PM Steve XBL SteveM NZ said
@xkaosu9x
I See the one your talking about - next to the Ethernet connector right? I would think that would be for Kinect, but could be wrong...
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I See the one your talking about - next to the Ethernet connector right? I would think that would be for Kinect, but could be wrong...
Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:11PM Dance Love Pop said
Out this week even?!? Wow, definitely going to have to try and pick one up, though I'll probably wait until Octoberish when Rock Band 3 and Fable III are out. If Summer of Arcade turns out some hot titles I'll definitely jump on it sooner though, can't afford to miss out again.
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Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:11PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
Well everyone, I'm sold.
Getting one later this week when I can get my hands on one. :)
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Getting one later this week when I can get my hands on one. :)
Posted: Jun 14th 2010 3:16PM TheBrainninja said
@Ezio Auditore da Firenze I have to wait for my next paycheck >.> Damn bills and auto repairs, sappin' mah checkbook.
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