The redesigned Xbox 360, which had been technically dubbed the Xbox 360 S, is now avaialble in South African stores. The ‘S’ has been dropped and the devices will simply be referred to by harddrive size – the Xbox 360 4GB and Xbox 360 250GB.
The revised systems feature a redesigned motherboard layout, which conserves space, and affords the console a smaller footprint. The CPU has been shrunk to a 45nm fabrication process. One large fan replaces the two smaller fans of old models, and the vent slots have been redesigned. The new console is expected to run more quietly than previous models.
Wi-Fi and optical audio have been integrated into the device, which now sports five USB ports (three on old models). A custom USB port supports Xbox 360 peripherals such as the Kinect. The old memory card slots are gone, replaced with a USB flash drive system. The power and DVD drive buttons have been replaced with touch sensitive counterparts. Finally, the 4GB will feature a matt black finish, with the 250GB featuring a gloss black finish.
The console will be available in two versions. The 4GB will carry a recommended retail price R2399 and the 250GB will cost R3199. The Kinect motion capture input device will sell for R1999 as a stand-alone product. A bundle containing the Xbox 360 4GB and Kinect should go for R3699. Of course, prices will vary among retailers.
Confirmed Kinect launch games include Kinect Joy Ride, Dance Central, Kinect Adventures, Kinect Sports and Kinectimals. There will be at least 15 titles supporting the Kinect launch.
The new Xbox 360’s will be on display at rAge this weekend, along with Kinect.
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