The new Xbox 360 250 GB
On 14 June 2010, Microsoft announced an updated version of Xbox 360 console. Simply called the Xbox 360 250GB. The redesigned console is slimmer than the previous Xbox 360 model. It has larger internal hard drive and Wi-Fi onboard.
The most immediate difference is the look of the machine. The design of Xbox 360 250 GB has a more angular look compared to the curvy design of the previous model. It’s a pretty console. The only complain would be the fingerprints – the glossy finish, like the Black Wii and first PS3, will be covered in your gamer grease within minutes.
Other aspects of the design are the presence of touch sensitive buttons instead of the mechanical buttons for the power and disc eject functions.
Microsoft has also replaced the two smaller fans with single larger fan for lower noise during game play. This new model is significantly quieter than the older one. For those who don’t know, the older Xbox 360 was criticized for its higher noise levels during operation.
The Xbox 360 250GB comes with a 250GB HDD inside it. It is incompatible with the older hard drive though and it seems you cannot just use any laptop hard drive as you can on the PlayStation 3. You also cannot use older memory cards of the Xbox 360 with the new console.
To transfer data from the old console to the new one, you can use a 16GB flash drive or the hard drive transfer cable.
The new model features a lot more connectivity options than before. You get five USB 2.0 ports, two of which are up front under the sliding panel and three are on the back. There is an AUX port for connecting accessories such as the Xbox 360 Kinect. An HDMI port is standard and so are the optical audio out and the proprietary AV connector found on the older consoles. And finally there is Wi-Fi 802.11n (the PlayStation 3 has 802.11b/g) built right in.
The power brick is much smaller compared to the older model. Its size sliced down to a fraction of the previous model’s, lighter and smoothly clipping into the back of the console.
The new Xbox 360 250GB has already gone on sale in U.S. and is available for $299.
Posted: June 15th, 2010 under Gadget, Xbox.
Tags: Xbox, Xbox 360
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