Microsoft confirms 256MB internal storage in Xbox 360 Arcade units (flag)

www.xbox360fanboy.com — Filed under: News As if all the images and videos weren't enough evidence, we've now received official confirmation from Microsoft that new Xbox 360 Arcade units do come with 256MB of internal storage. Speaking with us, a Microsoft spokesperson said quite simply, "We are constantly updating ...

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New Xbox Arcade units to pack 256MB internal storage
Engadget — ... Now that the New Xbox Experience has been mostly-successfully pushed out, with its avatars, new interface, and updated marketplace, Arcade owners with less than 128MB of storage have been left out in the cold -- and the big M's "solution" of ...

New Xbox 360 Arcades Sports 256MB Internal Storage [Xbox 360]
Gizmodo — ... A Microsoft spokesperson told Xbox360 Fanboy that they constantly update the console's 1700 plus internal components and that the Xbox 360 Arcade was moving to internal memory. New buyers (of which there were many) can download content and save games right out of the box. Old users... well, you probably already got the external memory anyway, right? Not like you could return it now. Try not to get too hung up on buyer's remorse. [Xbox360 Fanboy] ...

New Xbox 360 Arcades Sport 256MB Internal Storage [Rumor Confirmed]
Gizmodo — ... A Microsoft spokesperson told Xbox360 Fanboy that they constantly update the console's 1700 plus internal components and that the Xbox 360 Arcade was moving to internal memory. New buyers (of which there were many) can download content and save games right out of the box. Old users... well, you probably already got the external memory anyway, right? Not like you could return it now. Try not to get too hung up on buyer's remorse. [Xbox360 Fanboy] ...

Xbox 360 Arcade 256MB Flash Memory > Big In The Game
Gadgets @ GadgetHeat — ... is kind of a swings and roundabouts offering from Microsoft. On the one hand, you now have everything in one unit, ready to go straight out of the box and no chance of you losing andyof your game saves etc.. On the other hand, if you want to take any of that information anywhere, you are still going to have to buy an external memory card which is a reduction in functionality, depending on how often you take your xbox 360 data on walkabout. source ...

Microsoft Xbox 360 Arcade internal memory confirmed
SlashGear — ... Microsoft have confirmed that the Xbox 360 Arcade consoles will from now on be shipping with 256MB of memory fitted internally.  In a statement made to Xbox 360 Fanboy, an unnamed Microsoft spokesperson described the move as part of “constantly updating” the console’s hardware, confirming that the new internal storage is the same size as the external memory cards that were previously supplied. ...

Xbox 360 Arcade: New units feature 256MB internal storage
PR News: — ... we are moving to internal memory for the Xbox 360 Arcade. The physical internal memory is the same size as the previous external memory units – 256MB.’ So while you’ll be able to save all your games and download content straight away, you will still need to purchase an external memory unit if you plan on saving games elsewhere. At least its a good sign that Microsoft are working hard on upgrading their hardware after so many problems. Let us know what you think. Source: Read

More value for your dollar: Xbox 360 Arcade now has 256MB of internal storage
CrunchGear — ... The entry-level Xbox 360, the Xbox 360 Arcade, now officially has 256MB of internal storage. (How could something unofficially have 256MB of storage?) That means those of you who spring for the $199 360 won’t have to shell out an additional $50 for a memory card. All your saves and downloaded content, as much as you can fit on 256MB, will forevermore be stored internally. It does, to be sure, increase the value of the Arcade SKU. ...