It don't get much more official than this folks. It seems someone purchased an Xbox 360 Premium system from an Atlanta Target today, only to find out that it includes an HDMI port (confirming the rumor we posted just today). Shacknews has confirmed with Microsoft that Xbox 360 consoles will now include HDMI ports and that are gradually finding their way into retail outlets. Microsoft is currently mum on whether or not the HDMI port will make it into the Core System (then again, why would it be if the Core is on the way out, right?). Also unknown is if the inclusion of HDMI also means users can expect the new 360s to have the smaller, cooler 65nm chips. Considering the magnitude of the addition of HDMI, the 65nm chips would definitely make sense. If the above image is any indication, the port should appear on consoles manufactured on July 4th or later. If anyone out there is willing to check for the 65nm processor, be sure and send the proof our way.
[Via Joystiq. Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
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8-08-2007 @ 7:08PM
russny said...
I would love to know if these new 360's will have the 65nm chips. Someone please confirm :D
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8-08-2007 @ 7:09PM
WTangoFoxtrot said...
good to hear !
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8-08-2007 @ 7:11PM
Project Ekim said...
if your 360 3 red lights on ya will ya get this back.
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8-08-2007 @ 7:22PM
russny said...
#3,
(from Anchorman)
"Can I ask you a question?"
"Sure"
"You are electric"
"That wasn't a question..."
"....You are ELECTRIC?"
:D
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8-08-2007 @ 7:30PM
Deezul said...
A friend who bought a BB extended warranty went to return it due to RROD. Best Buy said they are not taking those returns anymore. He had to say his hard drive was bad. He didn't have anything on it he didn't mind losing though. So it looks like extended warranties from BB are worthless, since the most likely problem you're gonna have is a RROD. And I was gonna take my old school Premium back say it's broken to get one of the new hotness.
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8-08-2007 @ 7:37PM
Knight Marquise said...
Deezul~
I just figured out BB was worthless. I purchased a motorola smart phone from them, and considering the damn thing cost over $500.00, I bought the 3 year extended warrenty. Well, windows mobile keeps crashing, and the phone quits picking up calls, so I took it back. NO CAN DO. I have to call their 800 number send it in, and wait for a refurb replacement.
Needless to say, I'm rather sorry I purchased my Elite from them, as well as the extended warrenty on it. Best Buy is off my list now.
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8-08-2007 @ 7:46PM
vash429 said...
I got my console day one. After Christmas I had problems and went through 7 different consoles. The new one has started giving me the E74 error, but it goes away after turning it off. I would love to send it and grab the new one, especially because when my console is on it sounds like a chopper is lifting off. Anyone got any advice?
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8-08-2007 @ 8:07PM
boomh4u3r said...
put a pillow over it? RRoD and take it back?
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8-08-2007 @ 8:08PM
russny said...
@7,
Turn on the AC if you have one in the room; it's just barely loud enough to drown out the 360. That's what I do :D
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8-08-2007 @ 8:35PM
Alex said...
so anyone that gets a replacement console from Microsoft (increasingly common instead of repaired) getting one with an HDMI port in it? I assumed the replacements are older refurbs since that is probably faster than fixing a console for a waiting customer.
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8-08-2007 @ 8:45PM
mikey said...
so will there ever be an hdmi adapter for those (like me) who bought the older version with n hdmi port. also, would it be possible to take mine back to say, best buy, say it's broken and get a new one like this?
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8-08-2007 @ 8:51PM
tobin92 said...
So, If my Xbox 360 is being sent in for repair a day or two from now.....What are the chances of me getting the HDMI Xbox 360 with the lovely 65nm core if I asked the supervisor if the tech support for the newest console possible.
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8-08-2007 @ 8:54PM
Chris said...
Great now all I have to do is wait for my 360 to give the red light of death and sue MS for an new 360 (hopefully with HDMI), no I joke, suing others doesn't tend to do much.
But I am annoyed they couldnt include this in the first wave of 360s =(. This is as bad as the DS lite.
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8-08-2007 @ 8:55PM
Tony said...
I actually got a replacement made on July 17th and it doesn't have that port at all... so I don't know.
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8-08-2007 @ 9:01PM
russny said...
Microsoft's official statement:
"Yes, we are offering an HDMI port for Xbox 360 simply as another choice in Xbox 360 owners' games and entertainment experience. Retailers are gradually introducing HDMI-enabled Xbox 360s into the channel to meet demand."
(via Engadget)
No word on the 65nm chips though.
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8-08-2007 @ 9:01PM
Jared said...
@ Alex and tobin92: I'm in this boat as well. On Monday I tried to confirm the 65nm AND new heat sink in my replacement (which will be #5) before this news came out today (it was just speculation before the photographic evidence).
My normal agent was off until Wednesday (today) so I had to pose the question to her back-up who told me that since I was getting essentially a brand new build that everything that is being put in the new 360's will go in mine. That's all he could confirm.
NOW, I just left a message with my Agent to see if she can tell me if I'm getting the HDMI out or not (I'll re-post here if she can confirm or deny). If she can't tell me yay or nay, I should be getting the box back on Friday or Saturday (I live about 5 hours drive-time from the repair facility) so I'll post on whatever comes back.
Sorry for the scatter-brained nature of the message.
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8-08-2007 @ 9:02PM
russny said...
Also:
"How do you know if your new $350 Xbox 360 will have HDMI out? Simple enough: according to Microsoft PR, the applicable systems will now sport an HDMI logo, so keep an eye out for that and you'll be all set."
(via Engadget)
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8-08-2007 @ 9:19PM
Eric said...
I'm guessing it doesn't come with the HDMI cable? Hmmm?
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8-08-2007 @ 9:20PM
MYPS3KilledMy360 said...
meh ill be happy when the say new 360 will be bug free. HDMI meh.
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8-08-2007 @ 9:24PM
Tim said...
This is the first thing that makes me (slightly) regret early adopting. My tv does sport an HDMI port that is unused for now and I just bought the HD DVD drive. But then I realize I wouldn't trade all that wonderful 2 years of gaming experience for a mere HDMI port.
Launch console still running perfectly for roughly 6 hours every day btw.
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