Halo 3 Special Edition Console
Halo 3 Special Edition Wireless Controller
Halo 3 Special Edition 20GB Hard Drive
Halo 3 Special Edition Wired Headset
Halo 3 Special Edition Gamer Pics and Theme (Exclusive download via Xbox LIVE)
Component HD AV Cable
Ethernet Cable
HDMI Port
Play & Charge Kit
Xbox LIVE Silver Membership
One-month Xbox LIVE Gold Membership
Halo 3 game not included—sold separately
"Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition Console: $399.99 "
*** Halo 3 sold separately
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Suprmallet
08-07-07, 02:08 AM
Bizarre that they offer the Halo 3 one with an HDMI port but the 20GB HDD. I'm sick of all these new SKUs. The system is less than 2 years old and they already have four different versions.
An4h0ny
08-07-07, 02:20 AM
Bizarre that they offer the Halo 3 one with an HDMI port but the 20GB HDD. I'm sick of all these new SKUs. The system is less than 2 years old and they already have four different versions.
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Jeremy517
08-07-07, 02:25 AM
Bizarre that they offer the Halo 3 one with an HDMI port but the 20GB HDD.
It increases the odds that the HDMI-on-all-SKUs-with-Falcon rumor is actually true, I think.
kiett_2000
08-07-07, 03:17 AM
So, if I bought the Elite last week, then I can get the price match for 110% right?
taffer
08-07-07, 04:10 AM
I'm sick of all these new SKUs. The system is less than 2 years old and they already have four different versions.
I don't think the Halo edition will be permanent though. There was a Halo edition of the original Xbox that was limited time. The Halo 360 console will probably just be a limited time thing too.
DJ_Longfellow
08-07-07, 08:32 AM
The Halo console is tempting just for HDMI. Although, I would rather get the larger HDD. I guess you are paying $50 for Halo 3 colors, HDMI and Play & Charge kit. Not a "bad" deal.
KurrptSenate
08-07-07, 08:34 AM
they probably don't give you the HDMI cable
PixyJunket
08-07-07, 08:42 AM
I got my premium new for $350 a month ago, but this is still good news. ;)
Chris_D
08-07-07, 09:18 AM
It would be against their practice up to now to not include the HDMI cable in the box. But anythings possible I suppose.
edstein
08-07-07, 09:27 AM
I'd really like to upgrade to the halo edition but the lack of 120gb hd is holding me back. I need to check www.xbox-scene.com about the hd upgrade hacks.
brianluvdvd
08-07-07, 09:51 AM
I'd really like to upgrade to the halo edition but the lack of 120gb hd is holding me back. I need to check www.xbox-scene.com about the hd upgrade hacks.
I would have likely bought it if it was a package deal that included Halo 3 & the 120gb. Just gonna wait and see for now.
darkside
08-07-07, 10:38 AM
I love my Halo Xbox1, but that 360 is an abomination. No way in hell I pay $400 for that thing.
Thor Simpson
08-07-07, 10:47 AM
It's obviously not for everyone but some people will like it and the price isn't bad, really.
I'll be going with the standard system unless someone can convince me that I'll get real benefits from HDMI vs Component. My TV has an available component connection but HDMI is full, so I'd actually prefer component unless there is a quality difference? I have no need for a 120GB harddrive.
lordwow
08-07-07, 10:51 AM
I love my Halo Xbox1, but that 360 is an abomination. No way in hell I pay $400 for that thing.
:rolleyes:
XROD
08-07-07, 12:21 PM
Suprmallet sez.. Bizarre that they offer the Halo 3 one with an HDMI port but the 20GB HDD. I'm sick of all these new SKUs. The system is less than 2 years old and they already have four different versions.........
In a recent issue of OXM, It was mentioned that instead of making the XBOX 720 in a few years....Microsoft may instead create a new upgrade once a year to extend the 360's life to about ten years....ofcourse, this year they are upgrading it 2x. The atricle made sense at the time and I know that I won't be able to afford the "720" when it comes out....What do you guys think?
.....XROD
redcat
08-07-07, 01:07 PM
It seems like from a marketing standpoint, Microsoft might want to put some effort into letting the public know that they've fixed the overheating problem (I'm assuming they have). Maybe I'm wrong - maybe the general public wasn't aware that they've had a high failure rate. However, the $1 billion repair solution was in the mainstream news, so it seems like people would know there have been problems now if they hadn't before, and that might make them more reluctant to choose the 360. A price drop alone doesn't seem like enough to me.
spainlinx0
08-07-07, 01:26 PM
It seems like from a marketing standpoint, Microsoft might want to put some effort into letting the public know that they've fixed the overheating problem (I'm assuming they have). Maybe I'm wrong - maybe the general public wasn't aware that they've had a high failure rate. However, the $1 billion repair solution was in the mainstream news, so it seems like people would know there have been problems now if they hadn't before, and that might make them more reluctant to choose the 360. A price drop alone doesn't seem like enough to me.
They can't really announce that while claiming there were no design flaws in the first place, which they are currently doing.
cerial442
08-07-07, 01:28 PM
they probably don't give you the HDMI cable
They did with the Elites, so I'm sure they will with this one too.
KurrptSenate
08-07-07, 01:31 PM
is there any noticeable difference in quality between HDMI and component/VGA?
cerial442
08-07-07, 01:38 PM
I wouldn't get a new XBox just for HDMI, unless you are getting the HD-DVD add on or didn't already have an XBox 360.
redcat
08-07-07, 02:15 PM
They can't really announce that while claiming there were no design flaws in the first place, which they are currently doing.
I didn't realize they weren't admitting a problem. I just kind of assumed they had done that when they announced the $1 billion repair plan/ three-year warranty extension. Seems foolish to me. At this point, I think they should admit they had a serious design flaw, they're spending a lot of money to correct it cost-free for the consumer (including refunds to those who already had theirs repaired), they've lowered the price, and people can have confidence if they didn't before.
DJ_Longfellow
08-07-07, 02:35 PM
is there any noticeable difference in quality between HDMI and component/VGA?
Apparently, not much, if any. I cannot say for sure though. I would like one just so I can fully utilize my 1080p TV
KurrptSenate
08-07-07, 02:37 PM
Apparently, not much, if any. I cannot say for sure though. I would like one just so I can fully utilize my 1080p TV
agreed, but I'm only aware of the slight increase in upscaling DVDs
taffer
08-07-07, 03:09 PM
In a recent issue of OXM, It was mentioned that instead of making the XBOX 720 in a few years....Microsoft may instead create a new upgrade once a year to extend the 360's life to about ten years....ofcourse, this year they are upgrading it 2x. The atricle made sense at the time and I know that I won't be able to afford the "720" when it comes out....What do you guys think?
That makes no sense. You can't upgrade things like the graphics card, RAM, processor, etc in a console like you can in a PC. No console has ever lasted 10 years, and neither will the 360. The 360 will look pretty dated in 10 years. The next-gen Xbox and PS4 will both be out in 3-4 years. Technology stands still for no one.
cerial442
08-07-07, 03:29 PM
Yeah but according to Sony, they have a 10 year plan for the PS3. Of course no one knows what that 10 year plan is though.
taffer
08-07-07, 03:50 PM
Yeah but according to Sony, they have a 10 year plan for the PS3. Of course no one knows what that 10 year plan is though.
Sony always mentions a 10 year plan. They did so with the PS1 and PS2 as well. All it means is that they will keep making the hardware for 10 years, it does not mean they will keep supporting the hardware with software however.
The PS1 hardware was manufactured for 10 years (or close to it). Up until just a few years ago, you could find a new PS1 in stores. PS1 software died off long before that, about when the PS2 came out.
The PS2 is in the same boat. PS2 software has died off. I don't think there are any big name releases still coming. Sony is still making the hardware though, and they will continue to do so for several more years.
The PS3 will be similar. When the PS4 comes out in 4 years or so, developers will stop making PS3 software, but the hardware will continue to be produced for some time.
Draven6593
08-07-07, 03:56 PM
:rolleyes:
Why the eye-roll? I'm with the poster that said that thing is ugly. I understand looks are subjective, but the colors are those of appliances from the 1970s.
KurrptSenate
08-07-07, 03:59 PM
basically, you're paying 50 bucks for an HDMI slot
pretty darn stupid tbh
Michael Corvin
08-07-07, 04:18 PM
The play and charge kit is $20 so you are paying $30 for HDMI and a paint job. Not unreasonable.
Yeah but according to Sony, they have a 10 year plan for the PS3. Of course no one knows what that 10 year plan is though.
It means by 2016, the PS3 will finally be below the $300 threshold.
KurrptSenate
08-07-07, 04:25 PM
i thought you always got that with the wireless controller
parrotheads4
08-07-07, 05:08 PM
Is launching the same day as the game?
jeffdsmith
08-07-07, 07:19 PM
They did with the Elites, so I'm sure they will with this one too.
From what I've read online, the Halo edition does not include the HDMI cable.
For those asking if its important to have a system with HDMI, its really only important if you have a 1080p TV, otherwise the difference between HDMI and component is little. The HDMI cable enables full 1080p output from the 360. Also worth considering is if you have the HD-DVD drive, etc.
SterlingBen
08-08-07, 02:15 AM
Hopefully it will look less like that pukish green from that pic and more like this
http://news.filefront.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/halo3xbox360.jpg
Chris_D
08-08-07, 06:18 AM
Actually, I only recently bothered to look at pics of the Halo 360, and after hearing all the bashing it's got, I quite like the colour combination.
aktick
08-08-07, 10:08 AM
So the new prices start today...any deals, free game, whatever?
Kicker_of_Elves
08-08-07, 10:53 AM
Check Speedy's threads in the bargain section.
aktick
08-08-07, 11:53 AM
For the big retailers, it's either Table Tennis bundled (CC and maybe BB) or Burnout Revenge (Walmart). How's Burnout Revenge online? I've got it, but if it's good online it would be better than nothing.
Still debating whether to just get this now or wait until the "new and improved" systems are confirmed to be on shelves...
eatntae
08-08-07, 12:03 PM
So the new prices start today...any deals, free game, whatever?
The new prices were effective yesterday at my local Target. I didn't see any cores, but there were a couple of Elites and Premiums.
Jeremy517
08-08-07, 12:12 PM
So the new prices start today...any deals, free game, whatever?
Free Table Tennis at Circuit City.
Jeremy517
08-08-07, 12:16 PM
BTW, supposedly every console with a lot number of 0728 or higher has the 65 nm chips. Who knows for sure though.
PixyJunket
08-08-07, 12:20 PM
Gaming "blogs" are reporting rumors that new stock of Core and Premiums may have 65nm AND an HDMI port.. but that they probably wouldn't hit retail shelves until the end of August or early September. I have to admit, it might be a bit wasteful, but I'll probably buy one for those two reasons.. as I've got a buyer to take my current 360 for $300, if I get one online to avoid tax it's just a $50 upgrade. Now there's just that pesky bit about transferring my XBLA titles over the new unit without crippling them to be "online only," or whatever the case was.
kakihara1
08-08-07, 01:14 PM
Just keep your HDD pixy :)
redcat
08-08-07, 01:24 PM
For the big retailers, it's either Table Tennis bundled (CC and maybe BB) or Burnout Revenge (Walmart). How's Burnout Revenge online? I've got it, but if it's good online it would be better than nothing.
Still debating whether to just get this now or wait until the "new and improved" systems are confirmed to be on shelves...
I would definitely just wait and possibly save yourself some hassle. It has now been six days since I called service, and I'm STILL waiting for the "coffin" to arrive. God knows how long it'll be after that until I see my 360 again.
The Bus
08-08-07, 01:53 PM
Burnout Revenge online is really good and it was a favorite among players here upon its release. But I can see EA turning off servers in a year or less.
Michael Corvin
08-08-07, 05:27 PM
no need to call for service anymore. It can all be done via the Xbox website (http://service.xbox.com/servicesignin.aspx)
Jeremy517
08-08-07, 05:28 PM
Saw this on the xbox.com forums: http://picasaweb.google.com/jonathus/Xboxen
It appears to be picture of Premiums with HDMI ports, as rumored.
aktick
08-08-07, 05:36 PM
Saw this on the xbox.com forums: http://picasaweb.google.com/jonathus/Xboxen
It appears to be picture of Premiums with HDMI ports, as rumored.
Where's the optical out? And you'll no longer be able to use component?
XavierMike
08-08-07, 05:36 PM
If that's the case then the Halo 3 version is an extra $50 for a play and charge and the new colors. :thmbsdwn:
ChrisHicks
08-08-07, 05:38 PM
Where's the optical out? And you'll no longer be able to use component?
if it's like the Elite you'll get an A/V plug that offers analog/optical that plugs into the standard A/V jack that can be used if you can't use HDMI for audio.
and you'll sstill be able to use component out.
both will use the A/V slot next to the HDMI out.
aktick
08-08-07, 05:44 PM
both will use the A/V slot next to the HDMI out.
Yeah, my bad, I was thinking that slot above the HDMI was something different.
Did the person who posted those pics buy this unit?
Jeremy517
08-08-07, 05:50 PM
Yeah, my bad, I was thinking that slot above the HDMI was something different.
Did the person who posted those pics buy this unit?
The guy I saw found the link elsewhere. I don't know where it first came from.
Jeremy517
08-08-07, 06:47 PM
HDMI on premiums, but not on cores (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/48351), according to one Microsoft rep.
aktick
08-08-07, 07:15 PM
HDMI on premiums, but not on cores (http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/48351), according to one Microsoft rep.
Well, that's one of the 2 things I want confirmed...now if we can get confirmation that the newly manufactured (July-ish and newer) units have the 65nm, I'll jump on a new one.
jiggawhat
08-08-07, 07:18 PM
I think when people open the Halo 3 edition and find that there is no Halo 3 in the box; they are going to be pissed.
Mr. Cinema
08-08-07, 08:04 PM
Well, that's one of the 2 things I want confirmed...now if we can get confirmation that the newly manufactured (July-ish and newer) units have the 65nm, I'll jump on a new one.
Are we to assume the new Halo editions will have the 65nm? It seems like they would be. I don't care what the 360 looks like. If the chance of RROD is almost non-existent, I'll take one.
mbs
08-08-07, 08:09 PM
Are we to assume the new Halo editions will have the 65nm? It seems like they would be. I don't care what the 360 looks like. If the chance of RROD is almost non-existent, I'll take one.
Most of the RRODs were unrelated to heat, which the smaller die will help with. Rather, there was a problem with the heat-sink x-clamp. So a 65 nm CPU won't necessarily fix the RROD problem.
That said, I would guess since they said the problem has been addressed that the newer HDMI consoles have resolved the issue. But then again, who knows...
Jeremy517
08-08-07, 08:37 PM
Are we to assume the new Halo editions will have the 65nm? It seems like they would be. I don't care what the 360 looks like. If the chance of RROD is almost non-existent, I'll take one.
Yes. They'll have the 65 nm chips, the extra heatsink, the epoxy, and the quieter DVD drives. All the new consoles made from now on will.
PerryD
08-09-07, 09:19 AM
Yes. They'll have the 65 nm chips, the extra heatsink, the epoxy, and the quieter DVD drives. All the new consoles made from now on will.
This is good news, although a $100 price drop would have made this perfect. I assume because of all of the above, the new unit will be quieter than before, or are the fans still the same?
PixyJunket
08-09-07, 09:26 AM
So far the only thing CONFIRMED is the HDMI port and the new heat-sink. There's no confirmation on 65nm yet.. and I think the confirmation on the new heat-sink is simply word from MS that all units manufactured after July will have them, I don't think we've seen anyone open them yet to verify.
Jeremy517
08-09-07, 10:04 AM
So far the only thing CONFIRMED is the HDMI port and the new heat-sink. There's no confirmation on 65nm yet.. and I think the confirmation on the new heat-sink is simply word from MS that all units manufactured after July will have them, I don't think we've seen anyone open them yet to verify.
You can see the new heatsink if you shine a flashlight through the ventilation on the back. Lots of people have seen it, both on new units and units shipped to them from the repair center.
The changes made for the 65 nm chips are supposedly what allows HDMI on premium, so it seems likely that the HDMI premiums will indeed have the 65 nm chip.
KurrptSenate
08-09-07, 10:09 AM
The changes made for the 65 nm chips are supposedly what allows HDMI on premium, so it seems likely that the HDMI premiums will indeed have the 65 nm chip.
If this were the logic, the elite would HAVE to have a 65 nm chip considering they have the HDMI port....
which they do not
PixyJunket
08-09-07, 10:23 AM
You can see the new heatsink if you shine a flashlight through the ventilation on the back. Lots of people have seen it, both on new units and units shipped to them from the repair center.Okay, very nice. :)
The changes made for the 65 nm chips are supposedly what allows HDMI on premium, so it seems likely that the HDMI premiums will indeed have the 65 nm chip.Oh, wouldn't the Elites have 65nm then? I'm sure there'd been a big to-do about that if they did..
Jeremy517
08-09-07, 11:26 AM
If this were the logic, the elite would HAVE to have a 65 nm chip considering they have the HDMI port....
which they do not
No. The Premium and Elites have always had different motherboards.
SterlingBen
08-09-07, 04:30 PM
I hope that there will be some sort of combo deal with the Legendary Ed, I just cant justify 530+8.5% tax for a system and 1 game.
mugwump
08-09-07, 05:11 PM
I just got back from Target with one of the new Premiums with HDMI. It has a build date of 2007-07-06. I can't identify the DVD drive as it doesn't match up with any of the three previous versions I've seen. It might be quieter but it's still pretty loud. As for new chipsets, heatsinks, etc. I have no idea. Just thought some you would like to know that yes they are out in the wild now.
parrotheads4
08-09-07, 05:23 PM
I just got back from Target with one of the new Premiums with HDMI. It has a build date of 2007-07-06. I can't identify the DVD drive as it doesn't match up with any of the three previous versions I've seen. It might be quieter but it's still pretty loud. As for new chipsets, heatsinks, etc. I have no idea. Just thought some you would like to know that yes they are out in the wild now.
I did want to know. Thanks. Too bad it's still loud. That's disappointing.
aktick
08-09-07, 05:28 PM
I did want to know. Thanks. Too bad it's still loud. That's disappointing.
Yeah, me too. Thanks. And I agree about the noise - other than them dying, it's the 2nd most annoying thing for me behind the heat.
And mugwump - where abouts are you located?
mugwump
08-09-07, 05:30 PM
If just outside of Seattle about 10 miles from Redmond. That may have something to do with my Target having the new versions already.
aktick
08-09-07, 05:37 PM
If just outside of Seattle about 10 miles from Redmond. That may have something to do with my Target having the new versions already.
Thanks. I wonder if there's a way to tell if they have the new 65nm chip...people are claiming it does NOT.
Do me a favor? Check on your box in the product identifier area for the word "Zephyr." Apparently that is the motherboard that is in the Elites (not 65nm). Like this - http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/wonderkins/Barcode.jpg
Appreciate it.
ChrisHicks
08-09-07, 05:48 PM
Thanks. I wonder if there's a way to tell if they have the new 65nm chip...people are claiming it does NOT.
Do me a favor? Check on your box in the product identifier area for the word "Zephyr." Apparently that is the motherboard that is in the Elites (not 65nm). Like this - http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w50/wonderkins/Barcode.jpg
Appreciate it.
would this only apply to the Premiums? my Elite box shows "Elite" in the product area where it shows Zephyr in the pic.
aktick
08-09-07, 05:55 PM
would this only apply to the Premiums? my Elite box shows "Elite" in the product area where it shows Zephyr in the pic.
Good question. :p I really don't know, as I'm basically stealing these questions from other sites.
But it could be that this is just their code for that same motherboard - maybe calling it an "Elite" motherboard was their initial idea, and changed it to avoid confusion? No idea.
Basically just trying to figure out if the new HDMI Premiums have the 65nm. Is this something that will be obvious to a techy once one gets opened up?
professor chaos
08-09-07, 06:01 PM
The Premium is selling for $329.99 at Amazon.
mugwump
08-09-07, 06:34 PM
Yep, it says Zephyr on the box.
fumanstan
08-09-07, 06:52 PM
Yep, it says Zephyr on the box.
I think that just made a ton of people happy.
MWB
08-09-07, 07:31 PM
Zephyr was Microsoft's internal code name for the Elite.
I believe "Falcon" is the code name for the 65 nm 360s. . .
aktick
08-09-07, 07:39 PM
Zephyr was Microsoft's internal code name for the Elite.
I believe "Falcon" is the code name for the 65 nm 360s. . .
Right, so it still doesn't tell us if it's 65nm...but I don't remember if it was just internet rumors, or from MS, that supposedly all new units manufactured from July on would have the 65nm?
silentbob007
08-10-07, 05:27 PM
I saw some premiums with HDMI at my local Target as well. It was labeled as having HDMI outputs on the side of the box.
aktick
08-10-07, 05:47 PM
Sounds like the ones w/HDMI coming on shelves now (that say "Zephyr" on the box) probably don't have the 65nm. I think I'm just going to wait this out until September once things are more clear.
If I get real antsy I might grab one, but keep things together so I can return it if the 65nm ones are confirmed within a month.
Robert
08-19-07, 11:25 AM
Picked up a premium w/HDMI at Best Buy yesterday. It has the improved BenQ drive and was manufactured in July of 07. comparing it with my brother's 360 which was purchased last Christmas; mine is significantly less hotter than his.
Thor Simpson
08-19-07, 11:30 AM
Mine doesn't seem to be putting out a terrible amount of heat either, but I don't have another previous system to compare it to. I also haven't played for any really long sessions.
discostu1337
08-19-07, 12:37 PM
i grabbed an HDMI as well last night...seems to be a bit quieter, then again i threw so many controllers at my other one its a miracle it still worked :)
SterlingBen
09-18-07, 03:31 PM
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