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Xbox 360 Elite a mistake?

Posted May 1, 2007 at 11:36PM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: DFC Intelligence, Elite, Microsoft, Sony

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Despite its decent welcome sales wise, the Xbox 360 Elite is getting it's fair share of criticism at the moment. Here's the latest from Next Generation and DFC Intelligence, which happens to be their most pertinent criticism: "With the word 'elite' Microsoft is implying that its existing users and all potential future Xbox 360 buyers that if they only spend $400 they are not elite. "

Next Generation goes on to say that the Xbox 360 Elite's target audience is "very niche, possibly imaginary." Next Generation says that the said audience are comprised of consumers that want to get a bleeding edge high-definition system, but oddly, wants to cut corners when it comes to video by using a "comparatively low-tech game hardware system."

It notes that the Elite doesn't even include an HD-DVD player or even built-in internet Wi-Fi. It's saying that this makes the Sony PlayStation 3 more cost effective in terms of video playback. It says that the Elite migrates the Xbox 360 towards a high-definition recorder/player.

Expounding on its Sony comparison, Next Generation notes that Microsoft basically slammed the door shut on the original Xbox and is now doing the same with its audience who purchased the Xbox 360. They say that Microsoft is saying that in order to get a true high-definition one must get the Xbox 360 Elite. This is in contrast to Sony, who continues to try to satisfy the PS2 consumer by continuing to release good content for the console despite the presence of the PS3.

For a product that's marketed as an elite toy for A/V connoisseurs, it seems a bit sad that an HD-DVD player is not bundled. However, Microsoft has made it known multiple times before that content might move from the physical storage (HD-DVD's and Blu-ray) to download distribution. Admit it: Microsoft is way ahead of other gaming companies when it comes to distributing movies, shows, and other media in their online service for their console.

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It's not really "Elite", it's just another SKU. Naming it 'Elite' was a pretty lame idea.

The matt black looks damn sexy, HDMI is a plus, personally i don't need the extra storage considering i can stream all my non marketplace video and audio through my PC. I'm glad they didn't bundle the HD-DVD drive. If you want HD-DVD by the addon, don't push the cost onto consumers that aren't interested in movies. It's a gaming machine.

I have no motivation to upgrade to this new SKU. If I didn't already own a 360 i would definitely buy an Elite though.

# and... — Guest 2007-05-02 01:53

the PS2's games are ridiculously better than the PS3's pathetic games. The resolution is higher, wow you have useless motion sensing, the games just aren't fun.

The PS3 is nothing but a step backwards in gaming.

# The writer of the news should be replaced — Guest 2007-05-02 02:24

Most of the 360 section news posts are always negative about the 360 and so called rumors, the news writers on the 360 section need to be replaced by writers who have and actually like the 360.

Have you also noticed how any BAD news for the 360 gets like a 100 jump it ups, but any PS3 bad news gets hardly any?, so who is jumping up bad news for 360 posts obviously not 360 users so is it PS3 owners who seem to think they are going to damage the 360 sales in some way by doing it?..

# DerDude (first poster) makes a big mistake — Guest 2007-05-02 02:30

Look at the latest news the PS3 in Australia and Japan is now failing so dont look like the PS3 is very next gen either then does it.

Wii sells all it can make

360 Elite sells out on day One

PS3 is available everywhere but no one is buying it and do you think typing crap like you have in your post is going to change anything?.

# what ever — Guest 2007-05-02 02:56

bad news what bad news ..the only people that say it is bad sre the ones looking for bad news on the 360 . i think the elite is a great idea gets people that do not have one thinking about getting one .the only bad news that i see nothing about is the failers in hardwear red ring of death . people right noe seem to complain about choice this cost to much that cost to much bla bla bla if you dont like the price do not buy it i did not hell it might become free later like the halo maps .all i know is i like what i got for the prce i got it so i am happy .and even if my box fails i will go get another call me a sheep but i like what i like .and you cant say i am wrong

# Elite looks amazing, I have ordered One — Guest 2007-05-02 03:14

I have the Elite on order, I ignore these pointless kind of news storys and just study the hardware facts and ask people who already have the hardware, every person I have asked with 360 have never had or even heard of the ring of death that only affected the first consoles anyway and of course it beat Sony out of the posts by One year, its only over the net you get the MR I have had 3 360s etc etc, they obviously have never had One but in their weird minds seem to think it is going to change the minds of people about getting a 360..

# rediculous article — Guest 2007-05-02 03:47

Despite the fact that this article only sums up someone else's article, and doesn't actually have any substance...

"Xbox 360 Elite a Mistake?" (headline)

"Despite its decent welcome sales wise" (1st sentence)

Doesn't the first sentence answer the headline?

# .. — Vietone 2007-05-02 04:10

Downloadable movies will never get as big as MS hopes. Until people can commonly afford fiber optic connections, then downloading movies will not get big.

Fact is, the HD movies on Xbox Marketplace are not even close to the versions of HD DVD and Blu-ray. It looks slightly better then an upscaled DVD.

Not to mention the Elite doesn't support the high def audio formats makes it a sub-par video playback device. The elite only sold well because of the fact that most people were waiting for its release when Microsoft announced it a couple months ago. This will hinder MS as well since people will not buy the Core or Premium and just wait for Elite stock.

# 360 — Guest 2007-05-02 04:14

well out of 8 of my friends 6 of thenm have had problems and one ms even lost his xbox all this has happened in the last month all of them are going to go out and get the elite no because they ar ms whores but because it gives them what they want .even with the problems .and 2 of them went though 3 ps2's . i love my 360 and i got mine on the first day out i have had a few problems as well but hat is the only bad news and if you can get it fixed or replaced it is all good .

# My thoughts exactlly... — Shatterdome 2007-05-02 04:36

I'm not sure why they rag on MS so much. It's highly obvious this SKU was released to make movie marketplace a more viable option....but if you don't have XBLAMM (ie. all countries except US) then there is really no reason to get this.

These additions and even wi-fi and HDDVD would just make the console more expensive, and do nothing for gaming....like some other machine I know of...

# ? — Guest 2007-05-02 04:59

You're just upset PSN's movie downloads suck.

Fact is, you always talk out your ass about the XBOX 360 you don't own, and you always act like some kind of quality expert when you don't have the 360 to compare it to.

"The elite only sold well because of the fact that most people were waiting for its release when Microsoft announced it a couple months ago."

Why were people waiting for it? Because they want a HDMI option and bigger hard drive maybe? Maybe they buy it for the games and not the movies?

So I wouldn't listen to your "expert opinion" on anything.

# its funny.... — Guest 2007-05-02 05:00

to "Shutup Fantard ", "DerDude is just a little jealous ":

Its so freaking funny how you (so I assume from your both's posts) M$ XboX Fanboys always start bragging about the PS3 if you ONLY see the words "next gen".

DID I say ANYTHING about PS3 in my post?? No

If you wouldnt have sold your brain cells to M$ for probably the latests accessiories or a trade in for an elite called pille of *****, you all would notice this:

PC > CONSOLE

PC > CONSOLE

PC > CONSOLE

PC > CONSOLE

PC > CONSOLE

PC > CONSOLE

Even for consoles who pretend to be a pc

# Haters — Guest 2007-05-02 06:02

Who needs wifi for gaming? LOL, its just not needed when it comes to gaming. And who needs a blue-ray or hd-dvd player when you can download high def movies/ etc etc from the market place. Games can also be distributed via download, look at steam for pc. I dont need a freaking rom for *****. All i need is an internet connection and a place to download my games and my media. The xbox 360 whether elite or not allows me to do all i want, its that simple. I hate all the haters complaining about the xbox this and that bs. Bunch of haters, Once you start downloading media (movies, games, tv shows etc) you will realize you dont need a blue ray player or an hd-dvd player). Microsoft is doing things the right way, providing people with choices. people that hate on xbox360 dont know anything about the future of media and technology. All consoles are great so quit your hating on them, if you dont like them dont buy them. Honestly the 360 does everything for me and more.

# Pffft — Guest 2007-05-02 06:10

Wow your a retard. You dont call the Xbox Live Marketplace next gen or the fact that you can download movies from it wow you know nothing.

# all consoles..... — Guest 2007-05-02 06:34

are still infants give them time

# . — Guest 2007-05-02 06:45

Have fun with compatibility issues and having to upgrade or replace your hardware every year, while spending double or triple for it, DUDE!

That's why people buy consoles for games. Well the 360 anyway...

# Who cares? — Darth Manson 2007-05-02 07:25

I have loads of cash & absolutely did'nt mine buying one. I might sell my premium on ebay, or I might even use it for a door stop. Elite is for folks w./ the green to buy PS3's but don't wanna & need a little more in the AV dept. than Wii offers. New skus happen all the time, sure it sucks that it happened so fast but nobody twited my arm into getting one. premium owner really should'nt be upset. The elite REALLY only adds value to people who own 1080p sets which tend to be people how have more expendable income. See the cycle?

# Give next gen time — Guest 2007-05-02 07:30

you are all in a hurry to rip eachother apart remember that next gen really hasnt started yet home isnt here halo isnt here devil may cry isnt here metal gear solid 4 isnt her super smash not here metroid nope so chill people this generation is off on a slow start give it time

# s**k d x box 360 — pumpum 2007-05-02 07:48

just words for yaa! suck it {x}

# Come on QJ... — Guest 2007-05-02 08:07

Ok... Its called elite, because it is the most elite of the other Xbox 360 consoles on the market. Now, I feel that QJ only reports on the downfall or bad out-coming of the Xbox 360 and when posting bad about ps3, they do it very unwilling like "Unfortunatly the ps3 looses more titles" But when they post about Xbox 360 "The xbox 360 is a mistake!" We need more bloggers open minded to all the console's situations.

# ... — Vietone 2007-05-02 08:18

Why do I need to download movies on PSN if I can watch the superior Blu-ray. Same reason people who own the HD DVD drive probably dont download inferior movies of the Xbox Live marketplace.

Statistics are proof enough that people were waiting for the Elite and not purchasing the premium and core. As soon as rumors were out, sales of the system went down with forums were flooded with elite topics.

People were hoping the elite would fix the problems plaguing current Xbox360s because the fact is, all the consoles before the Elite were low quality.

# To the atroticity that is a person above me — Guest 2007-05-02 08:42

Upgrades to PCs are simple. I suppose you fall in the bracket of consumers known as 'Morons' with IQs smaler than their shoe sizes. Hard drives cost pennies nowadays, RAm is cheap and graphics cards are just luxuries over £100. Console are good, but even your xbox needs upgrading, but only microsoft limits you to one proprietry hard drive that is 2x the cost of other SATA drive.

# afllll — Guest 2007-05-02 08:48

I dont think the Elite is a mistake at all. You can get a premium console for $400, and for an extra $80 you can get 100GB more of HD and HDMI outputs. Whats so wrong about that? Its still better than a PS3

# to that dumb a with the cheap computer — Guest 2007-05-02 09:14

umm when did hard drives cost pennies? and when did memory(quality memory) cost 50 bucks? and when did a graphics card worth a flip cost 100 bucks? umm try more like 500-1000 for one that you can brag about...STFU you IDIOT

# i agree — Guest 2007-05-02 09:26

all i ever see on here is bad 360 news. and a lot of hatin on the elite. dont hate on the damn elite. just let it be. if you dont want it..dont get it. if you have a 360 premium then your good to go just shut the F**k up. i heard the elite was coming out so what did i do? i sold the damn permium and got my damn elite cause i wanted it. if you dont need it then just ignore the damn thing and stop hatin. my point being is that it sounds like most of the haters are just people that are salty cause they dont have any money to get the elite. just let it go....just let it go and accept it.

# to BS tone — Guest 2007-05-02 10:27

you got crush'd. crush'd!!

# Just — Guest 2007-05-02 10:42

Buy what you want who cares about ps3 or 360 or wii let em go buy what you see fit case no one cares whos is better it will only matter fall 08/09 when good games come out for all the systems so get a life go outside, (on my psp outside) or some where other then in your home. Its sad... it really is...

# hd download wouldn't work — Guest 2007-05-02 10:53

why first you're going to need a very good connection

second say you download plenty hd movies and run out of space, that means you have to go buy another hdd. it's just more money

cmpanies wouldnt want this as it would mean more piracy, p2p filesharing and hacking others computers or simply copying all videos onto another drive.

most people like to go to the shop and buy a movie, they don't trust or feel safe give their credit card details over the net

pc's do not have 50"monitors

stolen money crooks virsus, keyloggers

need to buy things separtely its too much of a hassle, need a 100gb internet, not everyone has or can afford,

at least 20" clear monitor 1080P without sideaffects like when you look at an angle the screen changes colour

good speakers 7.1 a system that supports 7.1 channels

and pc with all the other parts

Too many big companies that make dvd's cd's bd's and hd-dvd's discs and players and TV's

# . — Guest 2007-05-02 11:26

lol lol common xbox fans dont get a heart attack now!!

Its been so long that everybody and everything in the entire globe were bashing the PS3 and now that finally something bad came out for the 360 lol lol is like a NUKE went off!!!!

Common get real, catch a breath and everything will be alright...well obviously for the elite it wont but what the hell its just a bump on the road for the all mighty Microsoft right?......

# to this guy above me.. — Quixand 2007-05-02 13:06

just like to point out that the PS3 sold 36,000 in the first month of release here in OZ (yes im in Australia) inspite of the limited games and 1000 bucks pricetag...

the 360 is at 180,000 and it has been out for a year and a half... you can do the math urself if you like...

comparatively the PS3 is not failing in Australia... infact a lot of people are just saving up for it.

# PCs with Huge Moniters — Guest 2007-05-02 14:28

It's called HTPC (Home Theather PC). Lots of people these days hook up their PCs to their 50" LCDs, or the more common 40" LCDs nowadays.

# Hm? — Guest 2007-05-02 14:46

So, when is Sony going to catch up to Microsoft? What games do you guys play? Motorstorm? I'll be playing Forza 2 in a bit.

# 1 game — Guest 2007-05-02 15:46

GT5 can't be beat

# To fhgdh — Guest 2007-05-02 19:35

Lol, um no. They may be luxuries when they're over $200 (about the equal of 100 pounds) but to run PC games as well as a 360 you'd need to spend at least as much as for the entire 360, just on a graphics card. Are PCs still that much better?

# resolution and graphics — Guest 2007-05-02 20:22

1st and last time I will post. I own both systems and I will say this, the PS3 has 1080P out the box standar not a firmware update like 360 did. At the moment only 2 games worth playing on PS3 Fall of Man and Motorstorm. I only play FFXI online on my 360 and thats cause Its the only game I really want to play on 360 besides Lost Planet which i finished and traded back to Gamestop. But when it comes to resolution and graphics PC users have it made no matter what. Also If u all fan boys could stop fighting in blogs and just play games it be a lot better cause at the end of the day wether you win or lose in a blog you still talking ***** on the net. Just go and play games period cause It seems to me you all gamers so stop typing ***** and go play games no matter the console.

# .....? — Guest 2007-05-03 00:05

Did it not cross the authors mind that the reason a HD-DVD drive isn't in built is so thar MS have their options open if blu ray takes off, or if HD-DVD wins out? where as sony have nailed themselves to Bluray, which aint doing all that great in the UK. Sonys PS3 exclusives are diabolical, and the rest u can get on the 360. Also the word Elite thing at the beggining of this is just being either ridicoulsly picky, or uber fanboyism on the biase of sony. Not a very good article at all infact, it's biased towards sony from step one...

# Buncha morons on here... — Guest 2007-05-03 01:23

To all the people who DEFEND MS for making such a jacktard decision to NOT include Wi-Fi, saying I quote, "Which doesn't help gaming anyway"...You guys just don't get it DO you? WTF can I do with "XBOX LIVE" if I can't connect to the F@#$!ng internet. You know SOME people just can't get access to the Web through the wall (Like me). I have a PSP, which cost $250 back in 05', and I have a better Wi-Fi card in their than in some computers. I honestly don't think it would take MICROSOFT much out of their way to put at least a mediocre W-Fi- card in their "ELITE" Xbox 360 model, and not charging $100 just to have that capability. THAT is one of my reasons for buying a PS3 (The second being MGS4). The cold truth is, the PS3 and the 360 are roughly the same price (Probably even more) when you add the Wi-Fi and HD-DVD add ons to the 360 to make it "Equal" to the PS3's Hardware. And the PS3 just plain looks better, inside and out (and so do the games).

# idiots — Guest 2007-05-03 01:32

you guys dont realize the xbox 360 is a stepping stone . microsoft is just trying to see how sony reacted.thats why they didnt add an hd-dvd player because sooner or later it wont matter because developers use the hard drive in all the games believe it or not. And seriously just think microsoft has the money to buy of sony at any time but why waste their time sony is not really worth it.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

# lol — Guest 2007-05-03 02:59

u lot suck

how does ps2 games have higher res then ps3 games?

ps2 games 480i/576i

ps3 games 720p and 1080p

huge diffrance

motion sensing is brill u r just saying its crap coz u r a 360 fan fact

elite sold out because each big store only received 25 consoles

so my guess it u lot love to talk bull crap

# lol — Guest 2007-05-03 03:02

forza2 only has gd car detail thats it

gt hd has gd car , track and background detail and its not even a full game

# lol — Guest 2007-05-03 03:04

i cant c how developers will use the hdd function in the 360 as the core 360 doesnt have a hdd.

developers r useing the hdd on ps3 games as every ps3 incl a hdd

# Bigger LOL — Guest 2007-05-03 03:46

And of course PS3 developers are stuck to 20(around 14 gig free) on the PS3 as they also have to cater for 20 gig users like core users who dont want to upgrade.

# M$ cannot just buy out Sony — Guest 2007-05-03 04:21

Sony made more money last year on movies than Microsoft is worth. They had the number one selling TV for three years in a row. Plus their gaming division made a bundle of profits, unlike the entertainment division of Microsoft, who lost their asses last quarter.

# you're retarded — Guest 2007-05-03 08:06

your mom sucked the glass ***** when she was pregnant with you...do some research and stop smoking crack you *****ing idiot.

# because your mom smoked crack — Guest 2007-05-03 08:08

you're an idiot.

# About the Xbox 360 — Guest 2007-05-04 17:45

The Xbox 360 is already known for High Definition gaming since it first came out.I won't need Elite because I have the premium.The elite has the same color as the original Xbox,PS2 and PS3.I just don't understand why there's an elite version of the same system all of the sudden.It seems like the 360 hasn't been here that long and now they have the elite version of the system.Oh well it's Microsoft's decision on what they want to do.Xbox 360 is still a better system in my opinion.When it comes to HD gaming it doesn't matter rather you have an PS3 or an Xbox 360 you'll still get HD gaming either way.

# Why? — Guest 2007-05-12 12:05

Why we got to debate whos better than who here? This article said MS 3600 Elite had problems still. Face it! im not being a fan boy here but just bout everyone here is an XBOX fan boy. Get over it there system far from perfect. Just like the others out at the moment.

# i cant wait to get.. — Guest 2007-05-15 19:39

the elite version of the red ring of death

gooooo microsoft =]

# game 4 play — Guest 2007-05-20 05:57

the elite system is the best...couse of it's name see..xbox elite meaning is the best of all......quit hating on ms u haters.

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