Xbox 360 Elite in white box turns up on Amazon, still $399

A couple of flyers and an in-the-wild shot (not to mention some discounted Pro models) not enough to convince you of Microsoft's apparent dual-SKU strategy? Then how about a fresh new listing of a white-boxed Xbox 360 Elite on Amazon? Unfortunately, the console is still listed at the usual $399.99, but it is clearly designated as the "newest version," and it's in stock right now. Of course, it may not be the worst idea to wait a bit longer for the seemingly inevitable price cut, or at least consider the also-in-stock Spring 2009 bundle with Halo 3 and Fable II for the same price if you just can't hold out another day.

[Thanks, Billy Bono]

[badasscat Posted Aug 24th 2009 5:56PM]

Eh, it only has 2 1/2 stars, it can't be that good.

[rph718 Posted Aug 24th 2009 6:15PM]

It's not just good.. IT'S GRrREAT!!

[ushman Posted Aug 24th 2009 6:22PM]

Does anyone know if they still come with the data transfer cable?

[xnifex Posted Aug 24th 2009 6:26PM]

just got back from Frys Electronics in Phoenix. They have the white box @ $399.99 too

http://i32.tinypic.com/1564pow.jpg

[MRCUR Posted Aug 24th 2009 7:01PM]

WHY ARE THE BOXES ALWAYS MESSED UP!? I've yet to find a 360 box that wasn't horribly dented or smooshed on the edges. I understand UPS/FedEx/whomever treats the boxes pretty badly, but the PS3 boxes seem to hold up a heck of a lot better.

[xnifex Posted Aug 24th 2009 7:47PM]

because the dudes who unload the trucks &stock the shelves don't care about packaging. they just throw that stuff everywhere.

[snacky Posted Aug 24th 2009 11:35PM]

Did you notice if the white box Elite has the Jasper power supply?

[xnifex Posted Aug 25th 2009 1:46AM]

I couldn't see the power rating on the console since it was in the box. can you see it on the box?

The Mfr date though was 07/09

[applewins Posted Aug 24th 2009 7:33PM]

Still $399, and still 54%+ eventual failure rate. At least these two facts remain steadfast for this wannabe product. Low quality build, wannabe game console. Yep, just about right.

[Poop Chef Posted Aug 24th 2009 9:35PM]

whatever dude, I like the RROD. When it comes on I turn on rave music and dance with my cute cat. But all of my rave music is on the xbox so I have to play it in my head. :/

[Hydraulics Posted Aug 24th 2009 11:09PM]

Am I the only one who still sees a black box?

[snacky Posted Aug 24th 2009 11:37PM]

Newegg also is showing the white box Elite at $399.