kotaku.com — Kotaku has recently posted pictures of the power source that is attached to the Xbox 360 development kits. Calling it a brick would be an understatement, because the power supply is about as big as the console. No report if this monster will find it's way onto the home versions of the upcoming console.
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ktorbeckSep 21, 2005
Our testing unit has a much smaller power supply. So I think the shipping model will be even smaller.
theraginasianSep 21, 2005
All of you that are busy worrying about something as trival as the power supply and having a "high electric bill" when you dont really have any knowledge of how one works, obviously the power supply will be smaller and built into the case. And if you think about it what is inside the Xbox case? Umm maybe a computer? And how big is a computer's power supply?
shuckerSep 21, 2005
It was "explained" by Dadger2020?? I don't think so. All he did is post his opinion, interlaced with personal, childish insults. He said, "It ==APPEARS== that the "brick" as the idiot put it is plugged into a 220v outlet. ==MORE LIKELY== the "brick" is a stepdown transformer."Please back it up with proof Dadger. The guy who posted the ORIGINAL article was actually there and saw what the XBOX was plugged into. He was sitting right next to it... so if I'm to take anyone's word for it, I'll take the guy who was actually there... not the one here spewing unfounded "facts" and unnecessary insults. However, if we're going to continue to give our opinions on the image, it looks to me like the cable is going INTO the power supply from the same cable that is in the wall socket (similar white lettering on the cable too). It's the same way many laptop power supplies work... using a cable just like the one plugged into the back of a PC. That plug looks like you're seeing the thinner side of the plug... and I don't see a 3 pin for grounding like you'd see in a powerbar.But that's my OPINION. You'll notice how simple it is to do that without being a dink to others.
Closed AccountSep 21, 2005
MGS4 will suck ass because Hideo Kojima is one ugly looking geek.
Closed AccountSep 21, 2005
Well you need a big power source for the most powerful console. The X360 has the best graphics, CPU..etc so ofcourse it will need a big power source. But this won't be how the final product is set-up, it's a very old prototype. Major Nelson has a recent one, and it does not have a power source like this one.Anyways, Xbox360 is alot better then the PS3.. so who cares?
psychomantisSep 22, 2005
Kind of looks like The Gamecube power supply but 2 times bigger. Must be because the system is going to be kind of like a DVD you turn it on and off a lot so you need a big power supply.
drunkendevilSep 22, 2005
That thing is huge, no way thats the final design...
thefist_of_funkSep 22, 2005
I smell fire!
elranzerSep 22, 2005
Then again, I can't imagine the kind of wattage the PS3 with its Cell SPE's are gonna consume.
shuckerSep 28, 2005
Unbelievable. You X-Box Fanboys, you act like you're the experts so now's your chance: Prove it's an early prototype and show us a smaller power supply on a more current machine. Otherwise, suck it up.
ericthexNov 2, 2005
"Screw Microsoft. The Revolution won't even come with a power supply. It runs on fairy dust and moon beams!"wow, a mature conversation here =/like niro said, I'm still getting it=K Not that I'm picky on x360, PS3, or NR, but it looks 4w3s0m3!!!!! Not to mention it's virtually a computer;) Besides, the adapter isn't larger than x360 itself in any way...like a lot of ppl said.