Smithmattj, I don't know that they will send you a new version of the Xbox... I know when I sent mine in they returned a overworked version that doesn't even work now... I am thinking about getting one of the Elite consoles. I figure, the enjoyment that I've gotten out of the 360 is worth another $400 : )

nice work

New chip must not have worked. Go to Amazon.com and read the reviews. It's 1/2008 and PS3 has taken over.

Good things come to those who wait!

Is the new chip out? I just sent in my 360 for the 3rd time, and was hoping Xbox #4 would have the new hardware. Definitely wait for the cooler-running chip before buying this thing.

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MAn, Why cant they add a more powerful chip and a direct x 10 card to make this an ultimate machine................

...and same here, as soon as they release the 65nm version in Europe I will buy a 360. I would like to buy one now, but I don't trust them there are sooo many reports of them breaking down (red ring.....)

Same here. As soon as the 65nm chips are wide released, I will buy an Elite.

Until then, no soup for you!!!

This needs to happen soon. It is the only thing keeping me from getting a 360 at this point.

And still, no new chip. *Sighs*

Microsoft hardware production = teh suck

Does anyone know when they'll be selling the 360's with the new chip.

65nm chip has been around for awhile now, why didn't they do this in the first place ? Were these chips the ones they (ibm) intended for Apple computers ?

Damn, when is this going to happen?!!! Hello??!! It's already SUMMER 2007!! I've been waiting for this ever since the Xbox 360 came out. Finally everything is starting to piece together.. price drop, new cpu, more hard drive space, and a BLACK 360.. I NEED this new cpu to come out before Christmas...

When is this gonna happen? It definitely didn't when the Elite got released...

Thanks for that price drop they'll make, I'll get a 360 even sooner.

All IBM and Microsoft care about is all of your money,not your gaming experience with a console that last forever.

I'm glad I waited to get a 360 - improvements/fixes to initial releases of new consoles seem to be turning into a regular thing now. Add that with price drops, and I think it's much better to just wait before getting a new console.

When will this be released?

Can a 360 owner get the new chip installed without having to buy a new system?

cool

No problems with my 360 at all...

The noise doesnt bug me and ive gone playing my 360 for 8+ hours without it over heating just getting a little slower on my oblivion load times. Anyhow its not worth replacing my pro if it ever winds up shipping.

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I hope it is on the elite....

I hope this will be used soon, its exactly one year since this article has been posted

has this happened yet?

"and cheaper chip production costs" This might be an indication of a price drop but i highly doubt that.

Yes Finally the Xbox is moving on up I just wish they at least give us something concrete as a release or production date.

omg i have to buy a nexxt gen console in 7 days i was going to buy the ps3 but omg whats the point of having a good system that has no good games and wont have them at all anyway i decided to buy the xbox 360 now i have to wait for the new one to come out a higher price same as the ps3 wtf is that omg that is just ridiculous im gonna buy the wii so that i can save myself from this game hell

Thank god i have held off buying the 360 lol. I will buy mid 2007 when thr new CPU is in place.

Yay! So when I go buy a 360, I won't have to buy a replacement.

these things always happen .. the difference is more the cost to MS than giving a better machine to the end consumer .. i think the Xbox went through loads fo these sorts of revision

Well I hope they replace, I dont feel liking buying a new one if they dont

I hope they replace the older 360s

Will the 360 have the same processing power

Great news for those of us who have yet to buy one, but bad for early adopters and everyone in between.

Great Idea Microsoft, I only wish you would've thought about us when you thought of this "idea". Us meaning: People who have already forked out the money for one of the existing consoles. You suck Microsoft!

I got a Nyko Intercooler to blow the hot air out. In the event that the xbox360 fails, then i'll get the newer one. Which might be a long long time away...

This is great news, as I don`t want my 360 to sound like it`s taking off into the sky. Also, lower prices (hopefully) and no heat problems sound really great.
I hope this improvement comes soon.

IMMA WAIT THEN FOR MINES

"dude you guys are tripping nothing is going to change only the heat problem will be different with the new cpu that's all, i don't think it will be like super awesome that there will be no problems at all... " Thats it, try to make it easier for yourself, there you go. Its okay, dont worry.

haha, just put on some music!!!!! As long as it dosen't freeze.....

Not to mention, Trevor, that they need to build fab plants for the 65 nm redesign. When it becomes economically wise to invest in such a transition, they make the move. As a result, there is mutual benefit between the two parties (i.e., Microsoft and consumers).

Who cares about the noise? It's not that loud, just turn the TV up a bit is all! Punks..

Bah, I can't wait; I have a deranged infatuation with Gears of War. Not to mention all this is going to do is make things cheaper, have a cooler unit, and maybe use a little bit less power. Big whoop for me really...

This settles it: I'm waiting to buy a 360 until the new chip comes out. I'll go with the Wii now.

why dont they hurry already with it... so i can buy one.

@Matt0ryan
"I don't like the fact that Microsoft didn't think of this before!"

It's not as simple as "thinking of it". If it were, we'd all be on 45nm or 30nm CPUs. Going from 90nm to 65nm requires a complete re-design of the chip to take advantage of the smaller process. (You can't just "shrink" the existing one!)

They've thought of it and planned for it. It just takes some time. The industry dictates what process is used, not Microsoft.
-T