Microsoft to Release 512MB Memory Unit for Xbox 360

D_o_S · Mar 5, 2007, 05:34 PM

At the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2007, which runs in San Francisco from March 5 to 9, Microsoft announced plans to launch a 512MB memory unit for the Xbox 360 game console. The company also said it will allow an increase in the official size limit of Xbox LIVE Arcade games from 50MB to 150MB.

The 512MB memory unit, available worldwide beginning April 3, 2007, will retail for an estimated retail price of US$49.99 in North America, according to Microsoft. The 512MB memory unit will be pre-loaded with the Xbox LIVE Arcade game “Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved” from developer Bizarre Creations for a limited time. The original 64MB memory unit will simultaneously drop in price from an estimated retail price of US$39.99 to US$29.99, according to Microsoft.

Beginning today, the Xbox LIVE Arcade game size limit has increased from 50MB to 150MB, giving developers greater flexibility in game design, as well as expanding the opportunity to add advanced game features while still keeping games compact, noted Microsoft.

Source: Adrenaline Vault

Benpi · Mar 5, 2007, 05:43 PM

I got all excited there for a second becauses I thought they were talking about an increase in the HDD size... I don't know anybody w/a 360 who uses the memory card. Why the hell would you need one if you have a 20 gig hard drive?

EviLZeD · Mar 5, 2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Benpi

I got all excited there for a second becauses I thought they were talking about an increase in the HDD size... I don't know anybody w/a 360 who uses the memory card. Why the hell would you need one if you have a 20 gig hard drive?

lol my mate owns one you can use them to take your saves and stuff to other consoles i think but i personally wouldnt buy a memory card for it lol

WarEagleAU · Mar 5, 2007, 10:08 PM

Me neither. A bigger hard drive would be nice, even though I dont DL movies to it.

OnBoard · Mar 5, 2007, 11:29 PM

Consoles are coming more and more like PCs, upgrade here and there. First I though this was a system memory upgrade, don't know if sony has lisenced "memory card" name or what, but memory unit sounds weird.

ktr · Mar 5, 2007, 11:37 PM

120gb hdd is coming soon for the 360...

perhaps the memory card is use to transfer saved game between units...(compete with a friend using you personal avatar.)

Scavar · Mar 6, 2007, 12:15 AM

I use my Memory Unit to save my profile on, and move like save games to someones house and such. I don't see the point of releasing a larger one though. Seems like a waste.

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D_o_S Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 912 (0.32/day) Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 23 Posts System Specs	Microsoft to Release 512MB Memory Unit for Xbox 360 At the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2007, which runs in San Francisco from March 5 to 9, Microsoft announced plans to launch a 512MB memory unit for the Xbox 360 game console. The company also said it will allow an increase in the official size limit of Xbox LIVE Arcade games from 50MB to 150MB. The 512MB memory unit, available worldwide beginning April 3, 2007, will retail for an estimated retail price of US$49.99 in North America, according to Microsoft. The 512MB memory unit will be pre-loaded with the Xbox LIVE Arcade game “Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved” from developer Bizarre Creations for a limited time. The original 64MB memory unit will simultaneously drop in price from an estimated retail price of US$39.99 to US$29.99, according to Microsoft. Beginning today, the Xbox LIVE Arcade game size limit has increased from 50MB to 150MB, giving developers greater flexibility in game design, as well as expanding the opportunity to add advanced game features while still keeping games compact, noted Microsoft. Source: Adrenaline Vault

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