arstechnica.com— One of my questions yesterday was about the ability to move your data from your existing 360 to the upgrade. Then this lands on my desk, and while rumor, it gives me hope.
Mar 21, 2007View in Crawl 4
so...they're expecting a bunch of people to want to 'upgrade' to a new black 360 after less than 2 years just because it's black and has a bigger hard drive? >hah, that just reminded me of the black macbook ad spoof< I mean, if I were to want to buy a 360 for the first time, or if mine happened to break down, then I'd get this 'upgrade.' But, to spend another $500 for basically the same system would make one a douche nozzle. This 'data retention cable' is stupid.
If you want HDMI and were an early adopter of the 360 you still fall into the problem of having to pay twice for the 360.You're going to get people who don't care about features like HDMI and complain that the PS3 "needlessly" forces it on you and trumpet the 360's ability to 'choose' even though the 360 forces you to use only 360 gear. Because the PS3 was designed to be able to do everything you could ever want you can throw anything in the PS3 but again these are things that one can deem "expensive bells and whistles" or great features depending on perspective. You're also going to see people who wanted the HDMI port but still bought into the 360. Now this comes out and if they want HDMI well tough for them...they get to buy another. Were they cheated? No, they paid for what they got. You will see people saying that with the PS3 you get everything at once and thats the way it should be and yeah it costs more but you won't need to buy an updated version later and blah blah.On a side note. How many are really going to re-buy a 360 for the HDMI. The only reason is the HD-DVD drive and that would mean you spent $680 on 'cheaper' format. Just man up, put aside the fanboyism, and get a PS3 if you want HD content and already have the 360.side note two: I don't see how a patch cable would be useful unless you were expected to already have a 360. Unless it provides power and blugs directly into the new drive it just doesn't make sense.
Why could you not just use an ethernet cable? A firmware update coule potentially allow you to transfer the data togehter via the ethernet cable, right?
Is the new 360 model more silent, or does it still sound as something designed by International Harvester? It is impossible to watch a DVD/HD movie on an XBOX 360 and enjoy it. It's so f** LOUD!/Rec**kilous
@ turpenineOh, I didn't realize that if I did that I would be doing something that you don't think is politically correct. How dumb of me to think that. Sorry if I offended you. Seriously though, my 360 has locked up a couple times, so why not take advantage of the warranty that I paid for and exchange it for a new 360 before my warranty expires, and it really starts locking up a lot?? To me it would also make sense to pay the extra $80 and get the one with the bigger HDD, limited color, and HDMI output, and possibly the new 65nm processor.
mojo4126Mar 21, 2007
April Fools prank anyone?
imthedarkcydeMar 21, 2007
click your desktop, press f1, and search for migratei know windows vista has windows easy transfer
ascalonxMar 22, 2007
so...they're expecting a bunch of people to want to 'upgrade' to a new black 360 after less than 2 years just because it's black and has a bigger hard drive? >hah, that just reminded me of the black macbook ad spoof< I mean, if I were to want to buy a 360 for the first time, or if mine happened to break down, then I'd get this 'upgrade.' But, to spend another $500 for basically the same system would make one a douche nozzle. This 'data retention cable' is stupid.
eezzzzMar 22, 2007
Bless their hearts...
jayd16Mar 22, 2007
If you want HDMI and were an early adopter of the 360 you still fall into the problem of having to pay twice for the 360.You're going to get people who don't care about features like HDMI and complain that the PS3 "needlessly" forces it on you and trumpet the 360's ability to 'choose' even though the 360 forces you to use only 360 gear. Because the PS3 was designed to be able to do everything you could ever want you can throw anything in the PS3 but again these are things that one can deem "expensive bells and whistles" or great features depending on perspective. You're also going to see people who wanted the HDMI port but still bought into the 360. Now this comes out and if they want HDMI well tough for them...they get to buy another. Were they cheated? No, they paid for what they got. You will see people saying that with the PS3 you get everything at once and thats the way it should be and yeah it costs more but you won't need to buy an updated version later and blah blah.On a side note. How many are really going to re-buy a 360 for the HDMI. The only reason is the HD-DVD drive and that would mean you spent $680 on 'cheaper' format. Just man up, put aside the fanboyism, and get a PS3 if you want HD content and already have the 360.side note two: I don't see how a patch cable would be useful unless you were expected to already have a 360. Unless it provides power and blugs directly into the new drive it just doesn't make sense.
dangeresqueMar 22, 2007
Why could you not just use an ethernet cable? A firmware update coule potentially allow you to transfer the data togehter via the ethernet cable, right?
watershipMar 22, 2007
But the new one is a different COLOUR. Oh wait, we're not nintendo fans and we're not required by oath to buy all the colours right?
recockilousMar 22, 2007
Is the new 360 model more silent, or does it still sound as something designed by International Harvester? It is impossible to watch a DVD/HD movie on an XBOX 360 and enjoy it. It's so f** LOUD!/Rec**kilous
mrmuffmeatMar 22, 2007
@ turpenineOh, I didn't realize that if I did that I would be doing something that you don't think is politically correct. How dumb of me to think that. Sorry if I offended you. Seriously though, my 360 has locked up a couple times, so why not take advantage of the warranty that I paid for and exchange it for a new 360 before my warranty expires, and it really starts locking up a lot?? To me it would also make sense to pay the extra $80 and get the one with the bigger HDD, limited color, and HDMI output, and possibly the new 65nm processor.
Closed AccountMar 24, 2007
I love stuff like this (cool utility cables/accessories included to make life easier) - hope it turns out to be true!