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Old 03-17-2010, 11:05 PM   #1
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Xbox 360 "Slim"?
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Rumor: Xbox 360 'Slim' Motherboard Photos Leaked


Is Microsoft trimming the fat off its console?


by Jim Reilly

March 17, 2010 - Is a new Xbox 360 console on its way?

Images appeared on Chinese tech forum A9VG last night showing what looks to be a trimmed down Xbox 360 motherboard. Is it real? Well, there are a number of factors to consider.

With the launch of Natal this fall, Microsoft has the perfect opportunity to re-launch the Xbox 360 brand with a all-new look to its console. The company also probably wants to get rid of the console's dreaded "three red lights" error as it looks to penetrate the casual market. There has also been loose talk from Microsoft executives before about a "new Xbox 360" coming in 2010.

The pictures below indicate that both the CPU and GPU processors have been combined into one chip, allowing for less heat to be generated and, of course, a nice cost reduction for Microsoft.

Perhaps it's just a coincidence, but Microsoft is also hiring for a Motherboard Design Engineer for the Xbox console, which is responsible for "aggressive cost reduction of the console throughout the life of the product."

Microsoft, as usual, said it doesn't comment on rumors or speculation. If there is a Xbox 360 Slim in the works, you can probably guess we'll hear about it this summer, perhaps even at E3.

Thoughts?

This is kinda like when the PS3 slim was leaked and I wouldn't be surprised if this was legit also.
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Old 03-18-2010, 12:51 AM   #2
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i see they finally picked up on the design i sent them
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Old 03-18-2010, 12:55 AM   #3
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Old 03-18-2010, 01:29 AM   #4
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Would literally pay $400 easy for an Xbox that was silent and had a sleep function. Realistically would pay close to $600 for it. Someone make microsoft listen to me instead of the world.
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Old 03-18-2010, 01:53 AM   #5
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Old 03-18-2010, 01:55 AM   #6
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Some 360 spokesman mentioned the possibility of other configurations a while back. I think most people assumed it meant a 360 with Natal built in, but this easily fits into that.

I don't care too much. My 360 works fine when it's not in the shop, so I'll wait and see what this potential new deal offers.
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Old 03-18-2010, 07:04 AM   #8
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Would literally pay $400 easy for an Xbox that was silent and had a sleep function. Realistically would pay close to $600 for it. Someone make microsoft listen to me instead of the world.
Yeah, guys like you and me with their 360s on a lot need shit like that.
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Old 03-23-2010, 01:16 PM   #9
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Old 03-23-2010, 05:32 PM   #10
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Yeah, guys like you and me with their 360s on a lot need shit like that.
Yeah I leave mine on all the time.

I utilize the turnoff feature it has, but that is after 6 hours of inactivity. They really ought to have given options there. Why not allow for lesser time?

Reason being, I always watch Netflix through my 360 before I go to bed. I always leave it on, along with my TV and just use the power off/sleep features.
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Old 03-23-2010, 10:47 PM   #11
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They really do need a variable sleep feature. Especially since we've had background downloads for ages, there's literally no excuse now.
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