Opposable Thumbs is reporting that a new batch of Xbox 360s, with built-in HDMI, 65nm processors, quieter DVD drives and resolved heating issues, will be quietly hitting shelves last this month or next month.

The story, which cites an unnamed source, says that the new 360s will be quietly rolled out, but that there will be something on the box that calls attention to the new HDMI out feature.

The story doesn't say anything about a price increase on these new versions of the 360, so I assume that the recent $50 price drop will still apply, otherwise Microsoft would be pulling a Sony and instead of discounting their console, they'd be having a fire sale to get rid of their buggy stock... no pun intended.

360 Cores and Premiums with HDMI? An Inside Source Spills the Beans [Opposable Thumbs]

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