Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Elite is here, and this version of the sleek game console offers more than just cosmetic improvements. The unit’s bolstered specs–such as a 120GB hard disk drive and an HDMI 1.2 connector, perfect for today’s high-def TVs–mean more room to store digital content, and a better way to view high-definition content.
Though I don’t think this update of the current Xbox 360 makes sense for every gamer to upgrade to, the HDMI capability alone makes the Elite a more-appealing option if you’re planning on buying your first Xbox. The new console goes on sale Sunday, April 29, and will cost $480, although some sites are charging a premium.
My first impressions of this new iteration of Microsoft’s two-year-old game console are generally positive–particularly with regard to the dramatically improved integration of the optional Xbox HD DVD Player, and the improved image quality offered by HDMI (the differences are there, albeit not as striking as one might expect).
Source: PC World