xbox elite vs xbox premium, which on would u get?

[electrom27]

looking at getting an xbox 360, elite 499 or premium 399 or 349 if on special, with that price difference, which one should I get and which one would u get? thanks

[al3x89]

looking at getting an xbox 360, elite 499 or premium 399 or 349 if on special, with that price difference, which one should I get and which one would u get? thanks

The Elite has HDMI and a 120GB HDD.

The new premiums will have HDMI, but I'm not sure if they've been spotted in Canada yet. Premiums only have 20GB HDD

[npq]

The Elite has HDMI and a 120GB HDD.

The new premiums will have HDMI, but I'm not sure if they've been spotted in Canada yet. Premiums only have 20GB HDD

They're here, just bought one today. Wal-Mart anniversary sale, $347

[electrom27]

does the new cores have hdmi?

[xjohnx]

I would definitely get the Elite. With the larger hard drive, HDMI output and HDMI cable it makes it worth it.

One thing to do before you buy is look at the back of the 360 packaging to find the lot #.

* Lot #0723 or higher includes the new heatsinks.

* Lot #0727 or higher includes the new heatsinks and the new quieter DVD drives.

* Lot #0734 or higher includes the new heatsinks, the new DVD drive and the 65nm chips

With this then you want to look for Lot #0734 or higher to get the new chip.

[sfu_lifer]

No cores have HDMI just yet. According to the gamestop memo, the new Core bundles will also have HDMI (they're not out yet).
If you care about the optical out and won't go through your TV for sound via HDMI, then you might as well grab the Elite. MS doesn't include the optical out audio adapter on the Premiums but it's there for the Elite. The cable+HDMI adapter itself costs $50.

[xjohnx]

does the new cores have hdmi?

I believe brand new cores may have it, I know the newer premiums will. I think you have to look on the box as well to determine if it does.

[marcopolo85]

The only reason i had interest in the elite was because of hdmi, but now the premium has hdmi sooooooo premium all the way!

But it looks like ill be waiting a little bit longer looks like they are starting to pump out halo 3 360's with the 65nm. Ill wait for the premiums with 65nm so the 33% chance of rrod is reduced to 20% probably. Damn MS and their faulty ways.

[xjohnx]

The only reason i had interest in the elite was because of hdmi, but now the premium has hdmi sooooooo premium all the way!

But it looks like ill be waiting a little bit longer looks like they are starting to pump out halo 3 360's with the 65nm. Ill wait for the premiums with 65nm so the 33% chance of rrod is reduced to 20% probably. Damn MS and their faulty ways.

Look for the code name "Zephyr" if you want the premium with HDMI.

http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/microsoft/newer-xboxes-are-clearly-labeled-not-to-suck-288229.php

[ashs]

i got an elite just because there suppose to run a little cooler than their counterparts. thing is i don't care to play online or even need the bigger hard drive.

[Mgz]

as long as it has HDMI get it.

[Emancipated]

Any reports of the new 65nm getting RoD?

[electrom27]

is the hard drive used to saved games? if so typically how much space that a saved game need? What other uses is there for the hard drive as I try to determine the size I need. Thanks

[xjohnx]

is the hard drive used to saved games? if so typically how much space that a saved game need? What other uses is there for the hard drive as I try to determine the size I need. Thanks

hard drive is very useful -
* saved games, could be saves from 10K to 30MB or higher
* downloaded - demos, updates, XBL games, some expansions only available on XBL
* later on we may get TV shows, movies etc. for downloading

Without the expansion you *could* get away with a large memory card but in the end it's not worth it and if you purchase a hard drive separately you'll be paying a lot more.

[yatta]

wow am i like the only one who wants the elite for the colour? >:(
I think it looks sexy in black and it will match my "black/silver/gray theme" :lol:

oh and hdmi and 120 HDD is all bonus!

[Ahzuz]

I would definitely get the Elite. With the larger hard drive, HDMI output and HDMI cable it makes it worth it.

One thing to do before you buy is look at the back of the 360 packaging to find the lot #.

* Lot #0723 or higher includes the new heatsinks.

* Lot #0727 or higher includes the new heatsinks and the new quieter DVD drives.

* Lot #0734 or higher includes the new heatsinks, the new DVD drive and the 65nm chips

With this then you want to look for Lot #0734 or higher to get the new chip.


i dont see anywhere the lot number on my xbox.

[xjohnx]

i dont see anywhere the lot number on my xbox.

I don't think it's on the XBOX itself but the box it came in, on a white sticker.

[d1sc0veryy]

I got the elite
Just got it 'upgraded'

[Handa]

can you still play online after you go it "upgraded" ?

[JWL]

How about a premium with GRAW for $316?

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496795

[Ahzuz]

i have the lot 729.

[dumars]

Lot #0734 only comes with the 65nm cpus, no gpus yet and no word on when it will come out.