Settling this Elite Xbox Argument

Ok look I've been reading some post, and there are a lot of weird lies and excuses going around so I'm going to organize this post.

The Elite Xbox is 480$ (includes 120GB, HDMI)

The Lower model PS3 is $500 (includes 20gb, HDMI)

The High End model Ps3 is $600 (includes 60gb, HDMI)

Now let me set one thing straight about the GB. You will end up hurting yourself if you really believe that 120GB is worth around 180$. The 1-up podcast talks about this very issue, of gouging the customer.

This is essentially ripping off the customer. It has no Wi-fi or high definition player within the elite model.

1. Wi-fi is essential for bigger houses, so as to not have to deal with setting up the ethernet cable in another room. An inconveniece

2. The HD-DVD player is 200$ for the Xbox360, and without HDMI, your picture will be put down to 480p.

Now here comes the hard part for people to understand. You WILL need to get the Elite version or your picture will be downgraded to 480p. This is because the other models way of handling the HD WILL BE LOCKED OUT. You WILL NOT get the better picture once this standard regulation goes into practice. This is essentially why MS released this new model, but decided to gouge (it's true, it's a pure rip-off to the early adopters) That is UNLESS MS has a plan with High Def movies onto your Hard Drive to keep the picture. But essentially all those HD-DVD player adopters are screwed unless they have the elite model.

Ok look I've been reading some post, and there are a lot of weird lies and excuses going around so I'm going to organize this post.

 

The Elite Xbox is 480$ (includes 120GB, HDMI)

The Lower model PS3 is $500 (includes 20gb, HDMI)

The High End model Ps3 is $600 (includes 60gb, HDMI)

 

Now let me set one thing straight about the GB. You will end up hurting yourself if you really believe that 120GB is worth around 180$. The 1-up podcast talks about this very issue, of gouging the customer.

This is essentially ripping off the customer. It has no Wi-fi or high definition player within the elite model.

1. Wi-fi is essential for bigger houses, so as to not have to deal with setting up the ethernet cable in another room. An inconveniece

2. The HD-DVD player is 200$ for the Xbox360, and without HDMI, your picture will be put down to 480p.

Now here comes the hard part for people to understand. You WILL need to get the Elite version or your picture will be downgraded to 480p. This is because the other models way of handling the HD WILL BE LOCKED OUT. You WILL NOT get the better picture once this standard regulation goes into practice. This is essentially why MS released this new model, but decided to gouge (it's true, it's a pure rip-off to the early adopters) That is UNLESS MS has a plan with High Def movies onto your Hard Drive to keep the picture. But essentially all those HD-DVD player adopters are screwed unless they have the elite model.

thedarkomen

Ok look I've been reading some post, and there are a lot of weird lies and excuses going around so I'm going to organize this post.

The Elite Xbox is 480$ (includes 120GB, HDMI)

The Lower model PS3 is $500 (includes 20gb, HDMI)

The High End model Ps3 is $600 (includes 60gb, HDMI)

Now let me set one thing straight about the GB. You will end up hurting yourself if you really believe that 120GB is worth around 180$. The 1-up podcast talks about this very issue, of gouging the customer.

This is essentially ripping off the customer. It has no Wi-fi or high definition player within the elite model.

1. Wi-fi is essential for bigger houses, so as to not have to deal with setting up the ethernet cable in another room. An inconveniece

2. The HD-DVD player is 200$ for the Xbox360, and without HDMI, your picture will be put down to 480p.

Now here comes the hard part for people to understand. You WILL need to get the Elite version or your picture will be downgraded to 480p. This is because the other models way of handling the HD WILL BE LOCKED OUT. You WILL NOT get the better picture once this standard regulation goes into practice. This is essentially why MS released this new model, but decided to gouge (it's true, it's a pure rip-off to the early adopters) That is UNLESS MS has a plan with High Def movies onto your Hard Drive to keep the picture. But essentially all those HD-DVD player adopters are screwed unless they have the elite model.

thedarkomen

Please elaborate on your "downgrade to 480p" rationale, because it makes no sense.bman784

[QUOTE="bman784"]Please elaborate on your "downgrade to 480p" rationale, because it makes no sense.thedarkomen

[QUOTE="bman784"]Please elaborate on your "downgrade to 480p" rationale, because it makes no sense.thedarkomen

[QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="bman784"]Please elaborate on your "downgrade to 480p" rationale, because it makes no sense.bman784

[QUOTE="bman784"]Please elaborate on your "downgrade to 480p" rationale, because it makes no sense.thedarkomen

Games will still be in 1080p, and that's what matters the most.

[QUOTE="bman784"][QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="bman784"]Please elaborate on your "downgrade to 480p" rationale, because it makes no sense.thedarkomen

[QUOTE="bman784"][QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="bman784"]Please elaborate on your "downgrade to 480p" rationale, because it makes no sense.thedarkomen

[QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="bman784"][QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="bman784"]Please elaborate on your "downgrade to 480p" rationale, because it makes no sense.theboxmike

[QUOTE="bman784"]Please elaborate on your "downgrade to 480p" rationale, because it makes no sense.thedarkomen

[QUOTE="theboxmike"][QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="bman784"][QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="bman784"]Please elaborate on your "downgrade to 480p" rationale, because it makes no sense.thedarkomen

Serouisly how dumb are you? i dont care if i get banned but you sir are dumb..........and a noob

[QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="bman784"][QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="bman784"]Please elaborate on your "downgrade to 480p" rationale, because it makes no sense.bman784

Dude clever comeback but it will fall on the deaf ears of a blind fanboy so... ah well

Anywho, what do you people think the 120GB is for? Storing porn? Ofcourse the Elite is a great option fo IPTV users and wow IPTV is coming out maybe Q4 or Q3 and they are releasing this just now, hmmm must not mean a thing lol 

[QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="theboxmike"][QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="bman784"][QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="bman784"]Please elaborate on your "downgrade to 480p" rationale, because it makes no sense.theboxmike

Serouisly how dumb are you? i dont care if i get banned but you sir are dumb..........and a noob

[QUOTE="theboxmike"]

[QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="theboxmike"][QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="bman784"][QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="bman784"]Please elaborate on your "downgrade to 480p" rationale, because it makes no sense.thedarkomen

Serouisly how dumb are you? i dont care if i get banned but you sir are dumb..........and a noob

[QUOTE="theboxmike"]

[QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="theboxmike"][QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="bman784"][QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="bman784"]Please elaborate on your "downgrade to 480p" rationale, because it makes no sense.thedarkomen

Serouisly how dumb are you? i dont care if i get banned but you sir are dumb..........and a noob

Why do you think microsoft would release a dvd player for $300? jeez my iq just droped 50 reading you're posts.

Gee, that cantt be right...

I tested out the HDdvd here the othere day* and i got 720p nicely with the standard Component cable.

* had to see/hear if it was as noisy as people say (and yes, yes it is).

[QUOTE="thedarkomen"][QUOTE="bman784"]Please elaborate on your "downgrade to 480p" rationale, because it makes no sense.theboxmike

Putting wi-fi in the elite would be a big mistake.

Wi-Fi should only ever be an option. 

1. Some houses have wired networks built in.
2. Wi-fi has dead spots.
3. Wi-fi can have interference.
4. Some people have there console next to the router so it is much cheaper just to plug it in with a cable.
5. Wired networks are faster in most cases.

Only a arrogant console manufacturer would burden the customer with paying for something that is not wanted.

Same goes for blu-ray.

Also the 20gb version of the PS3 is not availble in Europe and other regions so you can not compare it in all cases. You can only buy the $800 60gb version with emotion engine chips removed.