Xbox 360 Elite Officially Announced

The Xbox 360 Elite features a black chasis with 1080p HD output on the new HDMI interface. Additionally, there is a 120GB HDD that is available for $179.99. A black headset, black wireless controller and Xbox live membership are part of the $479.99 package.

Here’s more info. from Engadget:

• The Elite will be limited quantities only; that may be as much or as little as a couple hundred thousand.
• The case, controller, and Live headset will all be black. It will have all new packaging.
• Elite will cost $479, and will be a 3rd SKU; it will be sold alongside Premium and Core packs.
• Elite models run cooler than the original 360s, but they are not yet confirmed to have 65nm chips.
• Prices may remain the same with the 120GB / HDMI hardware upgrade in the Premium Xbox, but we may still see a price cut on the line when 65nm chips start shipping.
• The HD DVD drive will not be internal or bundled — Microsoft never did or nor does not currently have plans to put an HD DVD drive in the 360.
• There are no current plans to integrate WiFi into the Elite or future Premiums (although that can always change).

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