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By S-T-H at 06/14/2010 - 23:24
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 One of the first big announcements to come out of E3 2010 is a new model for the Xbox 360. It retails for $299.99 and is available starting this week. Changes and additions include:
- Smaller (by 17%), sleeker, and much quieter console with a new finish
- Smaller, smoother power brick (135W)
- Touch-activated buttons for powering on the system and opening/closing the tray
- Five USB ports (two in the front, three in the back)
- Kinect port (provides a one cable connection to the yet-to-be-released device)
- Built-in S/PDIF optical audio port
- Built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi
- New internal (but still easily accessed) 250GB HDD
- New black controller and headset (similar to current, but these are almost entirely black outside of the guide and face buttons)
- Memory Unit slots have been removed
- Kensington lock support
These are currently in the process of being shipped out to retailers. Amazon will start processing orders for customers tomorrow.
Update: If the $300 price tag of the new 360 isn't in your budget, it looks like Amazon is clearing out the Xbox 360 Arcade Spring Bundle for $149 + a $50 gaming credit (essentially $99, if you buy your games at Amazon anyway). The bundle includes two games and a wireless controller.
Update: Microsoft will be offering a $199.99 version of this new model starting in the fall. They will also be offering bundles with the Kinect. There are currently no additional details about these.
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