You may have heard that Microsoft has released a new Xbox. Some call it the Xbox 360 “Slim”, while others call it the Xbox 360 S; however, as all older versions are being discontinued, this “new” Xbox simply bears the name of its predecessor on its packaging: the Xbox 360.
The knowledge of the redesign of the older Xbox 360 was officially released on June 14, 2010, the same day it became available in US stores. (This is not really much advanced notice these days, though rumors had been circulating for a while anyway.) This model replaces the Xbox 360 Elite, and will cost $300 for the 250 GB model, for starters at least. So, what makes this new Xbox worth our while?
The “Xbox 360 S” is smaller than all of the previous models and has a much sleeker design (hence its name). This model is also said to be much quieter that the previous models, running at a mere “whisper,” perfect for watching a movie without sound interference. A redesign of the infrastructure is said to allow 30% more space on the motherboards than the most recent Xbox 360. It also boasts five USB 2.0 ports, while the older version only had three. The official Xbox Web site boasts “Oh, and don’t forget it comes ready for Kinect right out of the box.” Additionally, Wi-Fi is built into the system. Certainly, the 250 GB storage has something to do with the steep price. This size is perfect storing HD movies, games, and music. This internal hard drive is replaceable, but it is not compatible with other models of the Xbox 360. It has been said that a cheaper model will soon be available with less memory.
The release of this new model also signifies the discontinuation of all older models. If you don’t need the smaller physical size, the quieter running sounds, and the larger memory that this newer model offers, you might considering going out to buy any of the older models, which have been seeing drastic price cuts in recent times. However, if you do indeed want the benefits of this newer model, it seems to be quite worth the $300.
