So, are you starting to get confused by all the different Xbox 360s out there? Let's see, we've got the Core, Premium, and Elite. That's pretty easy. Then there's the Halo 3 Xbox 360. Oh, and if you want a Premium with HDMI, you'll have to do some more digging, too. Let's not forget the Xbox 360 Arcade, which probably means there won't be a Core anymore. See, getting confusing, right? Look out then, because there just might be another SKU joining the mix. According to Stuff.tv, some unidentified GameStop employees have uncovered a new SKU dubbed 360 Ultimate. So, what's in the package? A built in HD DVD drive and a 320GB hard drive. That's it actually. Some are guessing that this is the rumored Xbox built with IPTV in mind, though we're not convinced that Microsoft would launch yet another new Xbox 360 anytime soon. Take it with a grain of salt, and start bugging Microsoft for some details on IPTV while you're at it.
[Via 360WTF]
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8-21-2007 @ 4:36PM
Neeko said...
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm i say FAKE.
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8-21-2007 @ 4:38PM
KilgoreTrout XL said...
zOMG! Alf!?! Sony is teh doom3d.
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8-21-2007 @ 4:44PM
Velorium said...
alf is part of the SKU, it's gotta be legit.
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8-21-2007 @ 4:48PM
Project Ekim said...
Greatest Picture evar
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8-21-2007 @ 4:49PM
RandomHero said...
Well not so fast to call it FAKE! I call a 75% chance and here is why. Microsoft is one to be out done and paramount just move to HD DVD but the tipping factor that took it over 50% for me is this fact, UT2k? aka UT3 is shipping on bluray for the PS3 and 2 DVDs for the PC so that is the ONLY way I can see it logically having the HDDVD Drive.
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8-21-2007 @ 4:52PM
Freeze said...
Well, I already have the elite. BUT if this is true, you better bet your chick I WILL be picking this up.
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8-21-2007 @ 4:53PM
Intentless said...
that .5 headset is sweeet.
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8-21-2007 @ 4:54PM
THA1icarus said...
This will come out the same time as Duke Nukem Forever...
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8-21-2007 @ 4:57PM
xenocidic said...
BestBuy.ca has an "Ultimate" offering of the 360
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=BDL10001264&catid=23383
it's the xbox 360 pro with forza 2
wireless network adapter
xbox 360 hd-dvd drive
wireless controller
play 'n' charge kit
rechargable battery pack
wireless headset
12-month xbox gold sub
2800 ms points card
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8-21-2007 @ 5:04PM
Killer said...
Oh my god....a 320 gb harddrive?
Price tag to buy seperately...350 dollars?
I'm sorry but this logically makes no sense. So right now I say its fake. 170 for the hd dvd player that and 320 gb harddrive is going to cost a sh1tload. Another thing...they shipped it to gamestop already? And no proof (pics of paper, etc) Take this with a little grain of salt as possible.
Whats next? The console has a 24k gold coating and prints money?
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8-21-2007 @ 5:07PM
Killer said...
@xenocidic
Now, that's something that would make sense! Nice find, man!
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8-21-2007 @ 5:11PM
Killer said...
Damn, Canada gets ripped off in pricing. Seriously, the US. Dollar and Canadian Dollar almost at par. I go up to canada every year on vacation and I've always noticed this. Just it's getting to the point of milking a certain market when the exchange rate is almost no difference.
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8-21-2007 @ 5:11PM
Phour ZwanZig said...
Sorry RandomHero, but MS has said 2 things about HD-DVD in the past that come to mind that makes me think this would be fake.. Well sorta.. Xenocidic has hit the nail on the head I think..
1. MS stated that it would never integrate the HD-DVD into the 360, seein theres a war goin on..
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2. MS stated that they would never release a game on HD-DVD, forcing those to purchase the Addon..
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8-21-2007 @ 5:19PM
refinedsugar said...
All these SKUs are getting confusing ... and you don't wanna confuse consumers. Have options, accessories, but they gotta condense this all down to something manageable.
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8-21-2007 @ 5:34PM
GamerGuyX said...
lol. Why not a hard drive with 360 gb?
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8-21-2007 @ 5:41PM
TravistyOJ said...
Adding Alf to a bundle is going to really piss off early adopters. Way to go M$!
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8-21-2007 @ 5:49PM
djSyndrome said...
Have fun with that 2.5" 320GB hard drive. You know, the one that doesn't exist yet at *any* price.
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8-21-2007 @ 6:09PM
zackiyp said...
Photoshopped!
All jokes aside, don't get too excited about IPTV. It's Microsoft, so it's going to be extremely overpriced.
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8-21-2007 @ 6:14PM
Magic Whiskey said...
'Project Shumway' is a GO!
Richard, sign me up for the 'St Olaf 360' that comes with ashes of Estelle Getty, an 85GB HD, a neutered pet from Betty White, a Bea Arthur 360 faceplate, a disturbing red nightie that may or may NOT have been worn by Rue McClanahan and a coupon good for one cheesecake.
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8-21-2007 @ 6:32PM
insane_cobra said...
Rubbish. The rumor started on NeoGAF about a week ago, it mutated slightly in the meantime. At least nobody over there took it seriously.
In other words, not happening.
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