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XBOX 360 Elite vs Classic

April 26, 2007 in Reviews comments 9

Engadget did a test of the Elite versus the Classic version of the console. After reading the article I must say it was rather disappointing. How is this Elite? it does not seem very "Elite" to me. Unless by "Elite" Microsoft means because it's black and sports a larger hard drive. However, I don't call that Elite and it does not justify the larger price tag.

Engadget found out that the audio was the exact same. Temperature wise and noise output were also the same. With the Elite you can take advantage of 1080p but you can barely tell the difference between 1080p and 1080i. They mentioned that the power button was a bit more "clickier".

So, there you have it Microsofts idea of "Elite" aka "Buy it because it's black, we'll charge you 2x as much, you can be just as cool". As Engadget mentions in the article, save your money and just buy a larger hard drive and install it yourself in your classic XBOX 360.

tekmosis via engadget.com »
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  • 0
    Gary Apr 27, 07
    Yeah seems like a bit of a rip off especially for those who already have a normal 360 like myself, not worth spending the extra cash on IMO.
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    Guticb Apr 27, 07
    It IS a ripoff. It's got an outdated HDMI port, an overpriced hard drive, and a new black color....
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      tekmosis Apr 27, 07
      Don't forget the more clicky power button! xD
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    Gotenks* Apr 27, 07
    And here I thought I'd get the Elite. Oh well I'll get the original!
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    weskraudaon Apr 27, 07
    It is a ripoff because everything sucks on it.
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      Dio Apr 28, 07
      We don't need your fanboy comments.

      Anyway, like I said from the beginning, the Elite isn't much different then the premium. If it would have included Wifi, ran cooler, and had a built-in HDDVD player, then it would of been worth it.
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    Storm* May 1, 07
    I agree with twilightprince. They should have done more to it, to fix the problems that the classic version has. M$ doesn't care, though, as that black color will most likely get people buying
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    Rinkydink May 8, 07
    Definitely not worth it with the price difference. They could have done much more than attempting to make the power button look like the main feature of the 360.
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    Tribulation May 8, 07
    Problem is I don't know how to install a *bleep*ing hard drive.

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