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Microsoft confirms new Xbox 360 Arcade systems are bumped to 512MB
Engadget —
... There wasn't much doubt that Xbox 360 Arcade systems equipped with 512MB of on-board memory were now shipping, but Microsoft has now come out and confirmed as much to Eurogamer to put any last bit of doubt to rest. For those not familiar with the ...
Microsoft confirms Xbox 360 Arcade models shipping with 512MB of memory
CrunchGear —
... 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.”
Eurogamer
Xbox 360 Arcade Now Ships With 512 MB of Internal Storage [Xbox 360]
Gizmodo —
... 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." There you have it. [Eurogamer via CrunchGear]
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Microsoft now shipping Xbox 360 Arcade with 512MB storage
Tech Ticker —
... with 512MB storage. Though acknowledging the fact that the console software also uses the included memory, they are giving it so as to enable users to “enjoy more experiences on Xbox LIVE” at the same price. Microsoft however, has not divulged if this move is region specific or will affect all the Xbox markets.
The news initially broke out when an Xbox-Scene forum member ripped apart his Japanese Xbox 360 SKU to find a 4Gbit NAND, which is equivalent to 512MB.
[Eurogamer via Electronista]
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