Engadget is reporting that the Xbox 360 Elite is now official.

"As we previously mentioned, it will be black, it will have HDMI, and it will have a 120GB drive (it'll also come bundled with a one month Xbox Live trial) for $479."

* The console will come with component and composite cables, as well as an HDMI cable. (Take that, Sony and Apple!)

* The console will come with a black wireless controller and black (wired) headset.

* Sorry, the new black controller still doesn't have backlit buttons -- don't let the pic fool you.

* The black controller, black rechargeable batteries, black headset, and black Play & Charge kit will all be available in retail for the same price as the white gear.

* The HD DVD drive will not be released in black.

* Xbox didn't know what HDMI version the Elite uses, nor whether it supports PCM 5.1, TrueHD, etc.; it will obviously support 1080p, though.

* Sorry, no price cuts on the Premium or Core packs.

* Xbox Live Marketplace will also begin vending content from New Line, Paramount, and Universal (and their properties)."

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