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Ever wonder why Microsoft hasn't released an HDMI cable for the Xbox 360, or whether the AV port was really capable of digital out? Well, here's your answer: we landed pictures of what appears to be the second Xbox 360 -- the Xbox 360 v2, if you will -- codenamed Zephyr. (The original Xbox 360, if you recall, was codenamed Xenon.) The long rumored about and awaited update to the console won't just feature a new, cooler 65nm processor, it's also finally added an HDMI port for full digital 1080p pleasure, as well as a 120GB drive, just what the doctor ordered. The 120GB drive may or may not come bundled with the kit, we don't yet know, just as we also don't yet know how much a Zephyr 360 is going to run (we imagine it'll go for the same price as currently so they can keep up a little on their expanding margin). But our very kind Xbox insider seemed happy to let us know we'd be able to get them "soon."
Ever wonder why Microsoft hasn't released an HDMI cable for the Xbox 360, or whether the AV port was really capable of digital out? Well, here's your answer: we landed pictures of what appears to be the second Xbox 360 -- the Xbox 360 v2, if you will -- codenamed Zephyr. (The original Xbox 360, if you recall, was codenamed Xenon.) The long rumored about and awaited update to the console won't just feature a new, cooler 65nm processor, it's also finally added an HDMI port for full digital 1080p pleasure, as well as a 120GB drive, just what the doctor ordered. The 120GB drive may or may not come bundled with the kit, we don't yet know, just as we also don't yet know how much a Zephyr 360 is going to run (we imagine it'll go for the same price as currently so they can keep up a little on their expanding margin). But our very kind Xbox insider seemed happy to let us know we'd be able to get them "soon."
Assuming this is true:
Why is Microsoft still skimping out on the HD? 120GB is nothing. According to their own estimates, 120GB would translate into 24 HD movies. Twenty-four may sound like a lot, but that leaves no room for TV shows, not to mention all the actual GAME related stuff on the HD: demos, etc. Granted, you lose the movies after 14 days (realistically, they will probably be taken off the HD by the user after the first 24 hours, since it costs more money to play them after a day), but still. The article acts like the HD may come separate, so maybe there will be other sizes to choose from?
Also, is it technically impossible for MS to put an HD-DVD drive into the 360 itself, and still be able to play DVDs and 360 games? Are the game discs so different from their HD successor, that this is impossible? (I'd think so, given MS' past decisions, but who knows?)
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