No hard drive for Xbox 2 confirmed

[sdrotar]

Re: No hard drive for Xbox 2 confirmed

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The thing is, a 80 gig hard drive cost around 60 bucks... a 512 meg CF card is around 100 bucks so they would not be saving any cash.

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Absolutely right. On top of that, hard drives are reliable, tried-and-true devices as opposed to some sort of brand new flash system that's never been used before.

If the new flash device is one of those large (GB's large) HD replacements, then fine.
But if they remove the HD functionality for custom soundtracks, downloadable content, etc., then this is a major mistake, and I think the Xbox will go the way of the Dreamcast...

The Xbox must differentiate itself from the PlayStation - not simply provide an alternative. In the current incarnation, that means superior graphics and power, coupled with built-in Ethernet and a hard drive.

If Microsoft doesn't make a similar leap with the Xbox 2, there will be no clear technological edge over the ubiquitous PlayStation, and they won't stand a chance.

However, if this flash device is, say 2 GB or more, and provides the same functionality as the current HD with a smaller form factor - we'll all be excited about it.

It's too early to panic yet... I think...

[SPTO]

Re: No hard drive for Xbox 2 confirmed

I guess I will be buying a PS3 then....

NICE MOVE GATES!

[SPTO]

Re: No hard drive for Xbox 2 confirmed

I guess I will be buying a PS3 then....

NICE MOVE GATES!

[SPTO]

Re: No hard drive for Xbox 2 confirmed

I guess I will be buying a PS3 then....

NICE MOVE GATES!

[wco81]

Re: No hard drive for Xbox 2 confirmed

The thing is, if it's true that Xbox2 will be launching earlier than the PS3, it's almost certain that it will have inferior specs. How many Xbox owners went with MS because of superior specs?

The rumors are that MS is interested in cutting its costs (whether that also means lower prices for consumers remains to be seen) instead of having superior hardware.

Supposedly info. will be forthcoming at GDC, which is at the end of this month, or at E3. But while they have to lock the specs. so that developers can design for a fall/winter 2005 launch, an announcement at this time could hurt 2004 Xbox sales, especially if the other rumor is confirmed that Xbox2 won't be backwards compatible.

[wco81]

Re: No hard drive for Xbox 2 confirmed

The thing is, if it's true that Xbox2 will be launching earlier than the PS3, it's almost certain that it will have inferior specs. How many Xbox owners went with MS because of superior specs?

The rumors are that MS is interested in cutting its costs (whether that also means lower prices for consumers remains to be seen) instead of having superior hardware.

Supposedly info. will be forthcoming at GDC, which is at the end of this month, or at E3. But while they have to lock the specs. so that developers can design for a fall/winter 2005 launch, an announcement at this time could hurt 2004 Xbox sales, especially if the other rumor is confirmed that Xbox2 won't be backwards compatible.

[wco81]

Re: No hard drive for Xbox 2 confirmed

The thing is, if it's true that Xbox2 will be launching earlier than the PS3, it's almost certain that it will have inferior specs. How many Xbox owners went with MS because of superior specs?

The rumors are that MS is interested in cutting its costs (whether that also means lower prices for consumers remains to be seen) instead of having superior hardware.

Supposedly info. will be forthcoming at GDC, which is at the end of this month, or at E3. But while they have to lock the specs. so that developers can design for a fall/winter 2005 launch, an announcement at this time could hurt 2004 Xbox sales, especially if the other rumor is confirmed that Xbox2 won't be backwards compatible.

[Peter_OS]

Re: No hard drive for Xbox 2 confirmed

Prices will drop by then.

Also note Microsoft wants to cut down the size of the Xbox and removing the HD would only make sense here.

[Peter_OS]

Re: No hard drive for Xbox 2 confirmed

Prices will drop by then.

Also note Microsoft wants to cut down the size of the Xbox and removing the HD would only make sense here.

[Peter_OS]

Re: No hard drive for Xbox 2 confirmed

Prices will drop by then.

Also note Microsoft wants to cut down the size of the Xbox and removing the HD would only make sense here.

[jordan0386]

Re: No hard drive for Xbox 2 confirmed

i expect the size to be around the dimensions of a general instrument cable box



i hope everyone knows what that is

[jordan0386]

Re: No hard drive for Xbox 2 confirmed

i expect the size to be around the dimensions of a general instrument cable box



i hope everyone knows what that is

[jordan0386]

Re: No hard drive for Xbox 2 confirmed

i expect the size to be around the dimensions of a general instrument cable box



i hope everyone knows what that is

[Sidewindersca]

Re: No hard drive for Xbox 2 confirmed

Do you think they are dumping the HDD becuase of Mod chips out there that alow people to replace them with bigger ones and then copy full games on them?

[Sidewindersca]

Re: No hard drive for Xbox 2 confirmed

Do you think they are dumping the HDD becuase of Mod chips out there that alow people to replace them with bigger ones and then copy full games on them?