Core Xbox 360 with HDMI port imminent?

via Computer and Video Games


Microsoft is shortly to release an updated version of the Xbox 360 Core model, it's rumoured.

Reported on Ars Technica, the new model is described as a "new version of the system" which sports and HDMI port. It features in a new pack including a 256MB memory card, a wireless Xbox 360 controller and XBLA games Pac-man, Uno, Feeding Frenzy, Luxor 2 and Boom-Boom Rocket on disc.

A release date of late October is given along with a US price point of $279.99. If true, presumably the new model will launch on these shores before Christmas.

We've put a call in to Microsoft for comment on this report and it said: "We cannot comment on rumour and speculation".

It's additionally rumoured that Microsoft plans to launch a new Xbox 360 Pro bundle pack and Elite bundle pack next month - in the US at least. Both packs will come with Marvel Ultimate Alliance and Forza 2, sticking with existing price points.