Microsoft confirms 512MB X360 Arcade News
Xbox 360 News by Tom Bramwell
Update: Microsoft has confirmed to Eurogamer that Xbox 360 Arcade models are now shipping with 512MB of onboard memory as standard.
"The Xbox 360 system software uses some of the included 512MB memory; less storage will be available to users. Additional storage (sold separately) may be needed for game saves, Xbox LIVE Arcade games, content downloads, personal file storage, and additional enhanced functionality. A hard drive is recommended for LIVE, and is required for some features," the company said in a statement. "We want to offer consumers a bit more memory at the same low price so they can enjoy more experiences on Xbox LIVE."
Original story: Eagle-eyed modders have uncovered what appears to be a Jasper-based Xbox 360 Arcade with 512MB of onboard flash memory rather than 256MB.
According to Xbox-Scene (thanks GameSpot), the previously 2Gbit NAND is replaced with a 4Gbit alternative on the Japanese model pictured there. (Gigabits are roughly equivalent to 125MB.)
Microsoft hasn't said what the extra memory is for, or whether it's standard on new Arcade models. The previous 256MB was introduced to allow for storage of files relevant to last November's New Xbox Experience upgrade.
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Psychotext
18/06/09 @ 08:54
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An odd revision. Maybe they were able to buy the 4gbit variants for a better price.
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Wastelander
18/06/09 @ 09:08
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Probably just cheaper for the factories to punt out 512s these days...
Either that or it's where the store the MIND CONTROL code :O |
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GamesConnoisseur
18/06/09 @ 09:21
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So my old launch model running NXE market place and games files update so slowly... is that the reason? I had assumed it would be to due to large footprints I carry with 4 years of gaming on X360 and 50k gamerscore rather than the lag on XBL. As when I switched to different profile NXE runs quicker.
So if we get the larger onboard flash memory that would helps? |
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spitfire1945
18/06/09 @ 09:40
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Even an 16Gbit (2GB) NAND is worth a couple of cheap bucks these days... I don't see why they wouldn't fit those instead of these sorry 512MB?!?! Probably because they wouldn't sell those standalone 20GB HDD anymore!
They upped the MB limit for DLCs but not the memory to contain them! What a bunch of cheap asses!!!
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BiffTanner
18/06/09 @ 12:32
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I dont think so. BF 1943 will be 550Mb so it would be too large to store in there.
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"I dont think so. BF 1943 will be 550Mb so it would be too large to store in there"
So does that mean that xbox 360 arcade players will be unable to play the game at all? or will they just get an inferior experience to the xbox with hdd? If it is the former then it really does rubbish claims that xbox is much cheaper than ps3, at least there you get an overpriced hdd and wireless and unlimited online play included in the astronomic sony price, rather than buy a cheap version of the 360 and add a ridculously overpriced hdd an insanely priced wirless card, and then pay a subscription so you can play a game (which still comes out at an astronomic price just like the ps3) If it is the later, fair enough then. |
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Ashen-Shugar
18/06/09 @ 13:28
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"If it is the former then it really does rubbish claims that xbox is much cheaper than ps3"
This is one game out of thousands. Exaggeration FTW! "overpriced hdd" True. It's about time MS released an empty HDD caddy. "insanely priced wirless card" False. You can pick up wireless adapters for around £15. You dont need an MS branded adapter. |
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designerheadache
18/06/09 @ 14:33
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A hard drive is recommended for LIVE
Funny they originally pitched this as the console model that didnt need a hard drive, and the Live games were apparently so small it wouldn't be a problem. ...and then proceeded to put anything down an internet pipe that would fit. |
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dirk_aircool
19/06/09 @ 09:41
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does anybody know what difference this will make ? . I cant even find the memory refrenced on the dashboard . will it actualy make any difference to anything?.
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One_Vurfed_Gwrx
20/06/09 @ 18:57
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My Japanese 360 I purchased in mid-April (was a brand new model at the time as shop had to get new stock in for my order) had the "384MB" free memory, but the box was still marked as 256MB so these have been around for a while, but I just assumed MS were underselling the RAM amount rather than saying 512MB if tat wasn't all usable.
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