Should we get ready to coin the GROD?
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Xbox 360 slim 17% smaller than original, incapable of RROD-ing
by Andrew Yoon 
on Jun 16th 2010 6:59PM
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Should we get ready to coin the GROD?
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Posted: Jun 16th 2010 7:43PM Karate Tortoise said
Im not interested in strapping it down in my living room, but retailers will make use of this, along with those places where you pay to play video games.
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Posted: Jun 16th 2010 7:45PM Baron Milton Von Crompton said
@wario2295 I actually think it's a good deterrent, seeing as some fair amount of phat 360's have been stolen in the past, from break ins and whatnot.
On another note though: I'm wondering if Kinect's overall cost (the rumoured $149 price tag) is a direct correlation to the fact that the device ships with an external power supply unit to accommodate phat 360 owners. Albeit at a marginal rise....
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On another note though: I'm wondering if Kinect's overall cost (the rumoured $149 price tag) is a direct correlation to the fact that the device ships with an external power supply unit to accommodate phat 360 owners. Albeit at a marginal rise....
Posted: Jun 16th 2010 8:34PM SoCoolCurt said
that's a pretty good idea acutally, adding Kensington lock support that is. the question is will people use it though? i bought a Kensington lock for my laptop when i lived on campus. i accidentally locked it though and never got a chance to use it. not one of my prouder moments.
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Posted: Jun 16th 2010 9:24PM mrmobius said
@wario2295
If I'm being honest, it's a good idea. The Wii at the youth club I'm involved with had the Wii stolen yesterday because someone forgot to lock/observe the area where the Wii was, and a kid took it. If the Wii had security, it could have at least not been worth stealing.
(I'm a Wii fan by the way so this isn't against the Wii)
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If I'm being honest, it's a good idea. The Wii at the youth club I'm involved with had the Wii stolen yesterday because someone forgot to lock/observe the area where the Wii was, and a kid took it. If the Wii had security, it could have at least not been worth stealing.
(I'm a Wii fan by the way so this isn't against the Wii)
Posted: Jun 18th 2010 9:53AM mellyahrobs said
@wario2295 Makes sense if you understand the chart. The real improvement that I can see with this is its connectivity with KINECT and an expandable storage capacity. And of course, the price of 299 :) Review. http://2su.de/Qjb
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Posted: Jun 16th 2010 7:10PM OptimisticTank said
@(Unverified)
At least we still have some burgers left......*looks at empty burger plate*
no.....NO......http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/
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At least we still have some burgers left......*looks at empty burger plate*
no.....NO......http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/
Posted: Jun 16th 2010 8:34PM Ballistic H said
Posted: Jun 16th 2010 7:04PM poopdedoop said
That information is nice and all, but the big question is, Will my HD-DVD drive work without problem?
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Posted: Jun 16th 2010 7:05PM syrik zero said
Incapable of RROD because there is no red lights. They're so clever. Haven't had that happen in so long anyway.
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Posted: Jun 16th 2010 9:00PM SmoothMarx said
@Grey
Not only that, but maybe because a new Elite may be underway, no?
I don't think the xbox can get any sweeter than this, hardware-wise, but I wouldn't want to be caught off guard for an extra $50 (or 50€ for me)
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Not only that, but maybe because a new Elite may be underway, no?
I don't think the xbox can get any sweeter than this, hardware-wise, but I wouldn't want to be caught off guard for an extra $50 (or 50€ for me)
Posted: Jun 16th 2010 10:53PM WiredKnight said
@Grey
They should call it the Green Ring Of INoperability.
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They should call it the Green Ring Of INoperability.
Posted: Jun 16th 2010 7:08PM ch3burashka said
Oooh... so tempting... must... spend... money...
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Posted: Jun 16th 2010 7:25PM Grey said
@Grey
Thanks Morgan for being a smartass :P I didn't bother looking it up because I thought it was some crazy complicated technological device inside the xbox hardware that I couldn't possibly understand and wanted someone on 'stiq to put it into layman's terms for me. Figuring out that it was just some dumb anti-theft device was pretty lame. Better than nothing I suppose :/
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Thanks Morgan for being a smartass :P I didn't bother looking it up because I thought it was some crazy complicated technological device inside the xbox hardware that I couldn't possibly understand and wanted someone on 'stiq to put it into layman's terms for me. Figuring out that it was just some dumb anti-theft device was pretty lame. Better than nothing I suppose :/
Posted: Jun 16th 2010 7:12PM mcwattersm said
Kinect Port - we don't need one of these do we? I mean it should just be USB right?
RIGHT?!
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RIGHT?!
Posted: Jun 16th 2010 7:17PM TheyDidItFirst said
@(Unverified)
No, you don't need one. The port is only special because it eliminates the requirement to plug the kinect into a separate electrical outlet. With an old 360 you have to plug the kinect into a USB port and an outlet, but the "kinect port" on the new 360 provides power as well.
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No, you don't need one. The port is only special because it eliminates the requirement to plug the kinect into a separate electrical outlet. With an old 360 you have to plug the kinect into a USB port and an outlet, but the "kinect port" on the new 360 provides power as well.
Posted: Jun 16th 2010 7:15PM shoan said
kensington lock support is like lap tops kinda a way to chain down your gear. What i want to know is the volume of the disk drive when spinned up with a game in it. I know they say whisper quiet during dvd playback but that is at 1x speed. I want to know what the dB is on this thing with the disk drive spinning at the speed it runs games at versus the old console dB. That is the sell point for me
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Posted: Jun 16th 2010 7:17PM redking315 said
@shoan all of the hands on have said it is just as loud.
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Posted: Jun 16th 2010 7:47PM Pirateogta said
@shoan The old 360s were already pretty quiet when you had a game installed to the hard drive, so the new 360s are probably practically silent when you have a game installed to the hard drive.
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Posted: Jun 16th 2010 7:47PM dean n91 said
@shoan
@ redking315
Erm don't you mean that all the hands on have said it's a lot quieter? Some review says it's a problem now it's so quiet because of the new ring of light being crappy, they don't know if it's on or not compared to the old version which still makes my room rumble.
Stupid comment system! :/
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@ redking315
Erm don't you mean that all the hands on have said it's a lot quieter? Some review says it's a problem now it's so quiet because of the new ring of light being crappy, they don't know if it's on or not compared to the old version which still makes my room rumble.
Stupid comment system! :/
Posted: Jun 16th 2010 9:16PM shoan said
@shoan i will probally go to gamestop and ask to hear it before i buy it. I just felt like they were trying to use symantics when talking about the drive noise I just don't trust that the drive is quieter. I belive that the console is quieter due to less fans but that is a whole other topic. In my heart I feel like the drive will suck just as bad and they are using PR speak to hide that it is just as bad.
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Posted: Jun 16th 2010 7:16PM Red Son Rising said
i love it.. it cant red ring! why? it doesnt have red lights! im lookin at an RROD 360 right now.. but, can i hold out till Kinect.. argh!
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