Even though some information has been out there for a while, tonight we officially announced the Xbox 360 Arcade console. Here are some of the particulars :
Here is the the official press release which also includes news about the increase in family friendly content on the Video Marketplace.Edit: Added press release link.
Forget the new console... your new layout kicks ass.
Holy Crap! This new layout is going to be really cool when its done!! I like the gamercard with the comment post. Anyway, its cool the system is finally official.
Sooo, the 5 games are on disc, then you can play it off the disc and save your games onto the MU?
Love the new layout, looks like you need to fix the way the comments fit in though.
As for the system, finally, an upgraded core...
About time
All they need to do, is replace the Elite with the new HD-DVD drive + DVR enabled machine. Call it the ultimate?
Arcade... Regular... Ultimate
Sounds good to me.
Great news on the new console but what about the Fall Dash Update? It fell end of October last year & we had lots of exciting infomation on the lead up to it from you, got anything for us about this year's update. Thanks Major! (Site's new look is great!)
I have to echo Gooser....when will the broken DRM have a REAL solution- the ability to reauthorize content on another console? It just makes sense, Major, considering the failure rate of the initial design of the console...not to mention that DRM should be about protecting the rights of the legitimate consumer as much or more than protecting the rights of the content creator/distributor. This is the last major gripe many of us have about the 360...here's hoping Microsoft will rectify this issue promptly.
Was this just officially announced today? Cuz these have been in stores for a few days.
Love the new layout
The new layout is really cool!
I like the new layout a lot! Also good news about replacing the Core, it was getting old, something needed to replace it.
What a great deal to sweep those poor children this yr who can't get a wii because of shortage. Way to go microsoft. By the way major I like the new layout it looks awesome
so i guess the core is kaputz now?
Pretty cool.
And awesome new site!
I'm so glad the trial rumors were wrong.
Awesome layout!
woot
HDMI, but no Hard Drive. You almost had me......
Hey Major,
Love the new layout, although you might want to fix up the way comments are displayed i.e. the box that shows the text for the comment is too small, causing the comment to clunk together. :P
Oh and I'm pretty dissapointed that you never answered the long email I sent you. :(
Anyways, I'm glad this Arcade thing is coming out. I know it'll help out Japan alot considering Japan is into the family-friendly setting for consoles such as the Wii. And I know you guys will pull in more casuals.