Microsoft redesigns Xbox 360 based on Xbox One

 

Microsoft has launched a redesigned Xbox 360 console. The new console uses the same design language as the recently announced Xbox One console. This updated console will be available straight away to US customers but there is no price cut right now, the MSRPs remain the same as with the previous range of consoles.

The new Xbox 360 is said to be smaller and quieter than any previous version of the Xbox 360. A quick gander at the main picture below will confirm the Xbox One design similarities to you. The shiny and matt textures side by side and the simpler black shape borrow a lot from the next generation console design.

No price cuts

This latest version of the Xbox 360, originally launched in November 2005, will not bring with it a cut in MSRPs. The 4GB model is to be US$200 and the 250GB or 4GB-with-Kinect models are US$300. These redesigned Xbox 360s are available from today in the US.

Commitment to the Xbox 360

Microsoft SVP of Marketing Yusef Mehdi said the company is committed to supporting the Xbox 360 for years to come. Several big name new games were announced for the 360 including; Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Grand Theft Auto 5, Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Dark Souls II, Final Fantasy XIII: Lightning Returns, World of Tanks and Batman: Arkham Origins.

Microsoft also announced some sweeteners for Xbox Live Gold subscribers; from 1st July two free games will be available for download including titles such as Assassin's Creed II and Halo 3.







 The ultimate, all-in-one entertainment system

After this introduction and first glimpse at the Xbox One and the new controller Microsoft’s Yusuf Mehdi took to the stage to use the console.  He says “Xbox On” and it turns on, recognising his voice and logs him into his profile automatically. The interface is pretty similar to what users know from the Xbox 360. The first screen you will see is a grid of your favourite apps called “My Pins”.

E3 for Xbox One and PS4

Full details and lots more games for the Xbox One will be revealed at E3 which starts on 10th June. Also during Microsoft’s event Sony’s official PlayStation Twitter account announced the official hardware reveal of the PS4 for 10th June 6.00 Pacific time.

We will update you on any more details regarding the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 as they are revealed. Particularly I think there will be some good quality videos coming out from this initial Xbox One reveal event.