Microsoft responds to HDMI Xbox 360 images
- January 05, 2007 11:31 AM PST
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Popular tech blog Engadget has received unconfirmed snapshots of a new HDMI-equipped version of the Xbox 360, codenamed "Zephyr."
Below the multi-AV output is an HDMI port. Image courtesy Engadget
The images, which come courtesy of Engadget, clearly show the rear panel of an Xbox 360 unit, with one key addition -- an HDMI port. According to the post, the revamped unit will contain much smaller 65 nanometer CPU chips, which may help the unit run cooler and more quietly. The 65 nanometer switch has been known for some time, but the possibility of HDMI support comes as something of a surprise.
Currently, the PlayStation 3 is the only console to support HDMI output. HDMI is an all-digital standard that supports ultra-high resolutions and 5.1/7.1 audio through one cable. It also supports next-gen copy-protection standards.
We contacted Microsoft representatives, who made the following statement: "We have seen all types of claimed leaked photos like this show up online and as a standard policy we don't comment on speculative items."
Image courtesy Engadget
Could be a Photoshop job, but I'm betting this is at least semi-legit. When I spoke with Microsoft's Albert Penello a few months back, he made it pretty clear that Microsoft is interested in HDMI.
And we definitely know that Microsoft has been eying a switch to 65-nanometer chips as a way to decrease manufacturing costs. Now if they could just get rid of that absurd power brick...
