Dell and Overstock.com are offering 20% (up to $50 off when purchasing via PayPal.)

https://www.paypal-promo.com/holiday/slider/index.html


Dell has the Xbox 360 Premium "Go Pro" bundle @ $349.99
+ HDMI
+ 20GB HDD
+ 65nm chipset (cooler, less prone to the red ring issue)
+ 2 free games (Forza 2, Marvel Ultimate Alliance)
+ free shipping
- tax applied


Overstock has the 360 Premium available @ $349.99
+ HDMI
+ 20GB HDD
+ free shipping
+ no tax applied
- no free games mentioned?
- no 65nm chipset?
(the 65nm chipset is found with the Go Pro bundles)


Either way, $50 off a 360 for those interested.

 

dell actually guarantees the 65nm chipset in their bundle?

 

That I can't say ... but I do know that the Go Pro's have a lot number (associated with the 65nm) attached to the side of the box.

The vast majority (if not all) of the Go Pro's have the newest chipset. *researching*

 

i was researching this too. seems like there isnt a definite answer whether all the HDMI consoles are 65nm yet ....im looking to upgrade h:

 

oh nooooo. not all HDMI consoles have the 65nm.


The Elite had a cooling fix applied along with the 90nm chip.
The first Premiums with the HDMI had the Elite board and chip.

The Go Pro's have the new 65nm chip and HDMI. It has to have the Go Pro sticker on the box and games inside .. not the games retrofitted to the outside like Fry's did a month ago.

 

oh snap

 

just as an FYI, look for the lot numbers on the 360.

They should be clearly printed next to the SKU I believe.

You're looking for lot #741 or higher.


Also, the label on the box should give a power spec of 175w ... not the previous 203w.

 

ohhhh... good to know :thumbup:


Im on the 3rd console right now...and I looked inside (via vents) and it looks like my console (even being mfg. in 07/07) is still on the release board and chipset. Not even the Zephyr board/chipset like the latter consoles and premiums

If MS didnt have this issue with their bad design, I would have nothing bad to say about the Xbox 360. Everything is good except for the damn console h:

 

yeah..thats one of the things i would be looking for at retail...but I wouldnt know if i bought online h:

i know some of the lot numbers for the Halo 3 systems were 65mn too.

 

I got my 360 for $50 off as well... Office Depot FTW