Rumour - MS to remove External Memory from Arcade SKU's

[gebx]

I writing this down has "Rumour" because it hasn't official been announced, and I can't find any other sources backing up these claims.

http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/sep/EkkZlFAyyZZXEKjatA.php

Stand-out additions include the fact that "the onboard flash chip has grown from 16MB to 256MB. Microsoft included internal memory storage, so the Arcade SKU now ships without (external) Memory Unit and the new NXE dash will install fully on the flashchip (rather than requiring a HDD or external MU). But the internal memory can also be used to store gamesave data, XBLA games, videos or whatever."

 

So yes, the new arcades will be released without an external memory unit.. since it will be an internal memory flash chip!!

This will help MS lower cost and release a $149 SKU in march!!!  <-- just kidding about the SKU...