[Engadget] Xbox 360 Jasper motherboard with 512MB storage hitting US stores

denrocks2 · Jun 17, 2009

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When the Jasper motherboards started showing up in Xbox 360 consoles late last year there was reason for excitement -- quieter fans, more efficient design, and 256MB of internal storage to set gamers free of overpriced memory cards. Now the systems are receiving an unannounced storage boost, with an XboxHacker forum member braza noticing that his Japanese Arcade model sported a 4GB 4Gb Samsung NAND chip. That's twice the size of the old one, giving the equivalent of a 512MB internal memory unit. That first system was manufactured in April, and they're starting to hit US Arcade units as well. As of now we're not sure if there's a way to tell from outside the box whether you have this beefier revision of Jasper, but we're sure your local retailer wouldn't mind if you just bought their entire stock of consoles and ripped them all open to see.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/17/x...ing-us-stores/

I don't know why they don't just put like 5gb's.

myerz635 · Jun 17, 2009

Really getting tired of all of these Xbox 360 revisions......getting ridiculous.

icy_tm · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by denrocks2

I don't know why they don't just put like 5gb's.

Then nobody would have to buy their overpriced hard drives.

justarealguy · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by myerz635

Really getting tired of all of these Xbox 360 revisions......getting ridiculous.

Revisions? Would you rather they stick with the initial very prone to fail launch console? Then you'd probably moan about it not being done.

This is a very welcome update. Who doesn't want 256 extra free memory?

Thanks for this. +1

denrocks2 · Jun 17, 2009

I can't wait until the 360 comes out that is supposed to be RROD proof.

nseaton1 · Jun 17, 2009

It still blows my mind people buy these broken xboxes. You lose so much functionality without a hard drive. I like my elite. I just wish you could upgrade it like the other black, shiny box.

sledgehammer1990 · Jun 17, 2009

Mine has been dead for while now. I just swapped out my mobo and put it in my friends xbox because he got the RRoD. Mine had many other issues. I just tossed it and I plan on getting another one later this year when I am off to college and I sell my desktop.

myerz635 · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by justarealguy

Revisions? Would you rather they stick with the initial very prone to fail launch console? Then you'd probably moan about it not being done.

I'd rather they do it right the first time. There shouldn't be a need for this many revisions.

mrtn400 · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by myerz635

I'd rather they do it right the first time. There shouldn't be a need for this many revisions.

Well they obviously didn't, so they could either leave customers in the dust or constantly try to improve it.

ElMikeTheMike · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by nseaton1

It still blows my mind people buy these broken xboxes. You lose so much functionality without a hard drive. I like my elite. I just wish you could upgrade it like the other black, shiny box.

All fanboyishness aside, this is something I've always wondered. Here you've got a product that's fairly well known for its failures and issues, yet people still buy them. If it were anything else, it would be avoided like the plague.

I give props to MS for weathering the RROD storm thus far. They really haven't lost a beat.

Licht · Jun 17, 2009

These revisions are depleting the point of consoles...

ryanrenolds08 · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by ElMikeTheMike

All fanboyishness aside, this is something I've always wondered. Here you've got a product that's fairly well known for its failures and issues, yet people still buy them. If it were anything else, it would be avoided like the plague.

I give props to MS for weathering the RROD storm thus far. They really haven't lost a beat.

Wow, nice post Mike.

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Originally Posted by Licht

These revisions are depleting the point of consoles...

They are small revisions. Would you call adding an 80Gb backup drive to your PC an upgrade or just a small revision? Its not like MS are upgrading processors or graphics chips. It is when that happens, that consoles will fail to exist.

RipperLord · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by justarealguy

Revisions? Would you rather they stick with the initial very prone to fail launch console? Then you'd probably moan about it not being done.

This is a very welcome update. Who doesn't want 256 extra free memory?

Thanks for this. +1

Actually the "prone to fail" X360s are done. I have a X360 20gb Pro R2 and works like a charm.

denrocks2 · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by RipperLord

Actually the "prone to fail" X360s are done. I have a X360 20gb Pro R2 and works like a charm.

Indeed, they keep on getting better and better.

Fear of Oneself · Jun 17, 2009

huh -_- it still sucks, i only bought a 360 for xbox live, why can't we get on xbox live from our computers? So Microsuck can sell more overpriced Crapsoles, curse them

Paradox me · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by Fear of Oneself

huh -_- it still sucks, i only bought a 360 for xbox live, why can't we get on xbox live from our computers? So Microsuck can sell more overpriced Crapsoles, curse them

It's Games For Windows Live, only a handful of games support it.

Spart · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by Paradox me

It's Games For Windows Live, only a handful of games support it.

That so Microsoft's fault too!

I jest of course.

lordikon · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by myerz635

Really getting tired of all of these Xbox 360 revisions......getting ridiculous.

Yes....damn them for fixing most of RROD issues and putting on-board memory onto the 360....I seriously wish they'd just quit improving the 360 all together....

Fear of Oneself · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by Paradox me

It's Games For Windows Live, only a handful of games support it.

With this 'Games for windows Live' can i at least talk with my friends on Xbox Live?

Bleached · Jun 17, 2009

They are bought since they are the cheapest HD gaming console. Now that there aren't as much PS3 exclusive titles people will stick to the cheaper alternative: a la xbox360. Why pay more for a system when they both play the same games and people don't see a difference.

Also the monthly fee is seen as a minimal amount of cost. As long as there is no large up front fee like the PS3 is then people are satisfied.

Firestorm252 · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by ElMikeTheMike

All fanboyishness aside, this is something I've always wondered. Here you've got a product that's fairly well known for its failures and issues, yet people still buy them. If it were anything else, it would be avoided like the plague.

I give props to MS for weathering the RROD storm thus far. They really haven't lost a beat.

that's something i've noticed as well. well put

Paradox me · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by Fear of Oneself

With this 'Games for windows Live' can i at least talk with my friends on Xbox Live?

If you own a GFWL game and you're signed in then you can send messages and voice chat with friends, but for some odd reason the standalone GFWL client has no community features as is solely for purchasing content from the Marketplace.

Fear of Oneself · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by Paradox me

If you own a GFWL game and you're signed in then you can send messages and voice chat with friends, but for some odd reason the standalone GFWL client has no community features as is solely for purchasing content from the Marketplace.

I have a hush hush version of Crysis, would that work?

denrocks2 · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by Fear of Oneself

With this 'Games for windows Live' can i at least talk with my friends on Xbox Live?

Download the game's for window's client.

Just google "games for windows client" it isn't available right now because the site is being worked on.

hokk · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by myerz635

I'd rather they do it right the first time. There shouldn't be a need for this many revisions.

So PS2 has like 8 revisions..........

Fear of Oneself · Jun 17, 2009

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Originally Posted by denrocks2

Download the game's for window's client.

Just google "games for windows client" it isn't available right now because the site is being worked on.

K thanks, im 'getting' GTA 4 and GOW right now and they both come with the setup for it

thanks

[Engadget] Xbox 360 Jasper motherboard with 512MB storage hitting US stores

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