All Xbox 360 consoles moving to matte finish

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Ever since the Xbox 360 game console from Microsoft switched over to its current slim design, there have been two different versions. The 250 GB hard drive version of the console always had a glossy black finish for its case while the cheaper 4 GB hard drive version of the Xbox 360 Slim had a matte black finish to its case. Now it looks like Microsoft has made the decision to make all the Xbox 360 consoles have the same kind of surface. In a post on the Major Nelson web site, Microsoft's Larry Hyrb confirms, "We are actively transitioning all our Xbox 360 S (250 GB) consoles to a matte finish.

The consoles will start to arrive in stores over the coming weeks, so if you really love the idea of a glossy console don’t wait much longer." Hyrb did not reveal the reason why Microsoft is moving away from the glossy finish for the 250 GB model (although we suspect it might be to reduce manufacturing costs) but did say that rumors of a choice between picking either a glossy or matte finish for the Xbox 360 console was incorrect.


A glossy finish might be used for limited edition versions of the Xbox 360 console such as the upcoming models that will promote the games Gears of War 3 and Kinect Star Wars, according to Hyrb. However, it seems that standard versions of the console will all be with the matte black finish from now on.

Source: http://www.neowin.net/news/all-xbox-360-consoles-moving-to-matte-finish

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CrysisYTPosted:

They are doing this cause its cheaper to make that way.

KSIxSP33DPosted:

I got glossy (white) 2005 year xenon.Only 1000 made.Still working PERFECTLY and never had problems =)

KSIxSP33DPosted:

I got glossy (white) 2005 year xenon

MiiGHTYMiiCAH17Posted:

who cares seriously I have the slim black one I dont really care if its glossy or not for all those who care get a life

Jacob8hockeyPosted:

My console better still be shiny when it gets back from repairs :|

ActinicAlexPosted:

I wish mine was matte finish, i would like that alot better, i got the 250gig. finger print magnet. not that it really matters but still...

ExpressionnPosted:

wow...
glossy is much better! i think! i have the matte!
and it's way nice! but glossy is much nicer! i wish i had money to buy a glossy one!!! lol
microsoft is a million dollar company! i don't see why they gotta get cheap!! its dumb! lol

NipPosted:

Zerkos
Label For those who dont know what matte is, its a flat color, in this case its flat black, means its not glossy and has no shiny reflection.

I rather like the glossy finish for consoles, i dont like it on my bike frame, but consoles are the one things i like shiny. :D


good thing mine is glossy :D


Same here, got the 250 GB. :D

ZerkosPosted:

Label For those who dont know what matte is, its a flat color, in this case its flat black, means its not glossy and has no shiny reflection.

I rather like the glossy finish for consoles, i dont like it on my bike frame, but consoles are the one things i like shiny. :D


good thing mine is glossy :D

NipPosted:

For those who dont know what matte is, its a flat color, in this case its flat black, means its not glossy and has no shiny reflection.

I rather like the glossy finish for consoles, i dont like it on my bike frame, but consoles are the one things i like shiny. :D