So, if you want to go hi-def, you’ll need to either use the attachment from your previous system or fork over some money for a new one. While that’s a pretty decent package for $300, keep in mind that the bundle doesn’t include any games out of the box (unlike the company’s Elite and Arcade packages) and also doesn’t come with an HDMI cable.
The Xbox 360 Slim comes with the system, necessary A/V cables and power brick, a wireless controller and the 250 GB hard drive. No word yet on how this will affect the heat output, but we’ll find out soon enough. Furthermore, the system is also “ Kinect” ready, so you can attach the motion sensitive controller right to the system without the need of an additional power source. It’s nice to have it included in the system, and connecting to our network very easily. Before the release of the Slim, if you wanted to use Wi-fi, you needed to buy a separate connector for $100. The newer system also comes with built-in Wi-fi. If it gets too hot for its own good, the system will automatically shut down to avoid a “red ring of death.” While that’s something that saves you a costly trip to UPS to send the system back, it can also throw you off if you’re in the middle of a time-consuming game, like “ Final Fantasy XIII” or “ Gears of War 2.” To patiently wait for the system to cool down may be asking too much for more avid gamers. A new Valhalla chip set enables the system to run much quieter than earlier models, although it does tend to get hot on the top vent, so watch your hands. With the Xbox 360 Slim, such a danger is (almost) a thing of the past. Older systems managed to overheat, and when they got too hot, the system stopped and three red lights flashed on the front switch. Now, let’s discuss one of the bigger problems that has plagued earlier Xbox 360 models – the “red ring of death.” It also works with the new USB hard drives that Microsoft introduced a little while ago, which you’ll need to use since the new model doesn’t come with memory card slots.
The original console has three, so if you’re someone that likes to plug things in (like wired controllers, the Xbox Camera or a stereo headset) you’ll find plenty of room to do that here. Xbox 360 Slim comes with two additional USB ports. You simply need to plunk down $10 for the transfer cable.
Xbox 360 e vs xbox 360 s upgrade#
And, yes, once you upgrade to the Xbox 360, you can transfer data from one console to another. Rather than an oblong, silver-colored device that snaps onto the top of a console, it’s a tinier, 2.5-inch diskette-style hard drive that’s a little harder to remove. The hard drive included with the Xbox 360 Slim is much smaller than in previous models. Still, size makes a difference in some entertainment centers, so take that for what you will. It’s also shrunken down between one to two inches in size, and weighs a little less than the original brick. Then there’s the power brick, which was one of the bigger issues with the original Xbox 360 model. It’s a sweet feature that saves the console from wear-and-tear through repeated button mashing. The power and DVD drive buttons are also touch-sensitive, similar to the PS3.
Fortunately, you can wipe them off and go about your way (although they’ll be back, count on it.) While we like the shiny black look, it’s susceptible to fingerprints, just like the older model PlayStation 3 consoles. The unit is roughly about an inch and a half smaller in size, with a sleeker clear plastic build for its case.
TechNewsDaily managed to get our hands on one to test it out, and see if it’s any better – or worse – than the current Xbox 360 model.įirst off, it’s not entirely slimmer, just smaller. Microsoft has been planning it for some time, but we weren’t expecting it to launch so quickly, as it’s now available at (most) retail stores. One of the less surprising things to come out of the Electronic Entertainment Expo this year was the announcement of a new “slim” model of the Xbox 360.
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