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SanDisk releases first licensed Xbox 360 USB flash drive

News | May 6, 2010 1:13 pm
SanDisk releases first licensed Xbox 360 USB flash drive


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May 5, 1:22 PM SF Gadgets Examiner Adam Mills





About a month ago, Microsoft unleashed USB memory support for the Xbox 360 allowing you to store gamertags, game saves, and any downloads that you have on your console right on a flash drive. All that stuff is now easily transferred from one console to another which insanely nice.

Am I right, Xbox 360 owners of America?

Well, those of you with deep pockets and an affinity for licensed products will be excited today because SanDisk has unveiled the first ever licensed Xbox 360 USB flash drives in both the 8GB and 16GB variety.

While on the surface this appears to be great news, the prices are absolutely ridiculous, although, when you purchase one you get a free months Xbox Live Gold subscription.

And a free lanyard but only if you purchase one today.

I am not kidding.

The 8GB version is going to set you back a cool $34.99 while the 16GB flash drive only costs $69.99. That’s getting close to extortion so I’d advise most of you to look for a flash drive elsewhere until these prices go down. The quality is probably there but for the price, I have a feeling most of you with a 360 are going to pass.

Although I have to say, that lanyard is pretty tempting.

Head here to snag one - http://www.sandisk.com/products/gaming-cards/sandisk-xbox-360-usb-flash-drive
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If it was the fastest flash memory in existence and came with 6 months of Live Gold, I might buy the 16gb.

Meanwhile, you can buy average-speed USB flash memory for about $30 per 16gb. For $1 more, you can buy a green marker and draw an Xbox logo on it.

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Ripoff :mad:

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If it was the fastest flash memory in existence and came with 6 months of Live Gold, I might buy the 16gb.

Meanwhile, you can buy average-speed USB flash memory for about $30 per 16gb. For $1 more, you can buy a green marker and draw an Xbox logo on it.



YOU SIR ARE A GENIUS!!!!:laugh:
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If it was the fastest flash memory in existence and came with 6 months of Live Gold, I might buy the 16gb.

Meanwhile, you can buy average-speed USB flash memory for about $30 per 16gb. For $1 more, you can buy a green marker and draw an Xbox logo on it.



I have 2 4 GB memory sticks I use when I run out of room.
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oh hai my 512MB Memory Unit that stores my profile, 40+ game saves, AND still has over HALF the storage capacity left that i got for $5 which also comes with a carrying case and free Worms XBLA game.

i win, Microsoft. don't fuck with deal seeking gamers :)
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"allowing you to store gamertags, game saves, and any downloads that you have on your console right on a flash drive. All that stuff is now easily transferred from one console to another which insanely nice." THIS is why memory cards came out forever and a day ago lol and the only thing i use mine for
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If it was the fastest flash memory in existence and came with 6 months of Live Gold, I might buy the 16gb.

Meanwhile, you can buy average-speed USB flash memory for about $30 per 16gb. For $1 more, you can buy a green marker and draw an Xbox logo on it.



lol Yea thats pretty much what your paying for is the xbox name
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If it was the fastest flash memory in existence and came with 6 months of Live Gold, I might buy the 16gb.

Meanwhile, you can buy average-speed USB flash memory for about $30 per 16gb. For $1 more, you can buy a green marker and draw an Xbox logo on it.



How fast do you need a flash drive to be? Its used for "SAVING" so if you wanna waste your money then I advise you to buy Microsofts, and if you wanna save a crap load of money go to amazon and buy a normal flash drive.
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I'd rather buy a 250GB HDD then one of these lol
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Quote by Meta:


If it was the fastest flash memory in existence and came with 6 months of Live Gold, I might buy the 16gb.

Meanwhile, you can buy average-speed USB flash memory for about $30 per 16gb. For $1 more, you can buy a green marker and draw an Xbox logo on it.



How fast do you need a flash drive to be? Its used for "SAVING" so if you wanna waste your money then I advise you to buy Microsofts, and if you wanna save a crap load of money go to amazon and buy a normal flash drive.



he was just saying that to argue with the high price, i doubt he meant it literally... -_-
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