 Official XBox 360 Pricing Revealed, Pricing and bundles confirmed |
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 Aug 17 2005, 01:37 PM
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Whitest Black Mage  Group: [MODERATOR] Posts: 1,371 Joined: 20-May 05 From: NB, Canada Member No.: 5,281 myCENTs:65.99  |
QUOTE Full Xbox 360 price details revealed (Xbox 360) Official pricing of the Xbox 360 revealed Microsoft has confirmed that there will be two Xbox 360 packages at launch: one with a hard disk and accessories and one without. The full package details and prices are detailed below. Xbox 360 Core System - $299 (299 Euros, 209 GBP) * Xbox 360 console * Wired controller * Detachable faceplate * Xbox Live Silver membership * Standard AV cables Xbox 360 - $399 (399 Euros, 279 GBP) * Xbox 360 console * 20GB detachable hard drive * Wireless controller * Wireless Xbox Live headset * High-definition AV cables * Ethernet cable * Xbox 360 Media Remote Control (limited time) * Detachable faceplate * Xbox Live Silver membership The many peripherals will retail for the following: * Faceplate ($19.99, 19.99 Euros, 14.99 GBP) * Hard Drive (20 GB) ($99.99, 99.99 Euros, 69.99 GBP) * Memory Unit (64 MB) ($39.99, 34.99 Euros, 22.99 GBP) * Wireless Networking Adapter ($99.99, 79.99 Euros, 59.99 GBP) * Wireless Controller ($49.99, 44.99 Euros, 32.99 GBP) * Play and Charge Kit ($19.99, 19.99 Euros, 14.99 GBP) * Rechargeable Battery Pack ($11.99, 14.99 Euros, 9.99 GBP) * Controller ($39.99, 34.99 Euros, 24.99 GBP) * Headset ($19.99, 19.99 Euros, 14.99 GBP) * Universal Media Remote ($29.99, 29.99 Euros, 19.99 GBP) * Component HD AV Cable ($39.99, 29.99 Euros, 19.99 GBP) * S-Video AV Cable (US) ($29.99) * SCART AV Cable (Europe) (24.99 Euros, 17.99 GBP) * VGA HD AV Cable ($39.99, 29.99 Euros, 19.99 GBP) "The sheer entertainment value of Xbox 360 cannot be overstated," said Robbie Bach, chief Xbox officer for Microsoft. "While the system has the muscle to power awe-inspiring graphics, audio and online play, it's also got the intelligence to serve as a one-of-a-kind entertainment device that plays CDs, DVDs, MP3s and digital content from an array of devices, including portable music players and digital cameras." "With both the Xbox 360 and the Xbox 360 Core System, we're offering consumers real choice and real value," said Peter Moore, corporate vice president of worldwide marketing and publishing for the Home Entertainment Division at Microsoft. "We're bringing true next-generation experiences into gamers' living rooms this Christmas." Well, the rumours can now end. There will be two different packages and the hard disk will not be as standard. No word has been given on the release date, but we'll keep you updated. By Tom Orry http://www.pro-g.co.uk/news/nid/1307/ Personally I'm a little shocked... they made a huge deal about a possible 400-450 price for the PS3 and now the Xbox 360 is going to cost 400 if you want the more cost efficient choice of the two. Plus the PS3 will assumedly have a similar bundle for the price point so I was really expecting the 300 dollar Xbox to have more bang for your buck. Not that it's a huge deal but it just wasn't what I expected based on how people seemed to be talking about it in comparison to future PS3 pricing probables. Another thing is the HD being optional, seems like it basically kills alot of the best uses for it since most developers wont want to limit their possible customers by making a game require an optional component... but maybe some will still take some risks with it. Who knows. Either way, there's the pricing info for the Xbox 360, now all we need is an EXACT release date |
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Aug 17 2005, 08:16 PM
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'Prentice de-Zighner  Group: Members Posts: 368 Joined: 23-January 05 From: USA Member No.: 2,290 myCENTs:93.97 |
Look left look right, now look in the middle and you see the remarkable Xbox 360. You look up and see the price, you shake your head and turn away......
No really, this would be a realistic situation for most people around here. First of all is the Xbox 360 really worth the money? As written in here, the Xbox is pretty comparable with the PS3. To my opinion, i like the PS3 better because i like the idea of hookign up your PSP wirelessly to your PS3 although it is just a rumor. The PS3 can also support back editions of games so that's pretty cool because there are a bunch of games i used to love playing on the PS1. Obviously the Nintendo totally loses out on both of them because of the company's lack of creativity. Though of course it might be priced cheaper than either, the company produces great games using their console though, the playstations are more racing and Xbox is for strategy or RPG games. |
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Aug 18 2005, 03:07 AM
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Premium Member Group: Members Posts: 493 Joined: 15-August 05 Member No.: 7,873 |
Too many factors to even consider purchasing an Xbox 360. Personally I am going to be sticking with my PS 2 mini form factor a while longer. Why? The xBox360 doesn't have the HD-DVD drive yet. THe whole HD-DVD vs Bluray thing needs to be sorted out, and lastly is up comming titles.
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Aug 18 2005, 09:54 AM
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Whitest Black Mage Group: [MODERATOR] Posts: 1,371 Joined: 20-May 05 From: NB, Canada Member No.: 5,281 myCENTs:65.99 |
I'm thinking the PS3 will storm in with it's full blue-ray support and crush the HD-DVD... optional accessories just do not have the same force as something intergrated into one of the main consoles.
But yea the only reason I'll "have" an xbox 360 at launch is because my roomates buying one mwhaha. |
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Aug 18 2005, 12:16 PM
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Newbie [ Level 2 ] Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 18-August 05 Member No.: 7,932 |
the lack of blue ray support does seem to be a bit of a problem for the xbox 360 mainly due to the fact that gta sa aparently totally filled a duel side dvd but im sure microsoft have done their homework
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Aug 18 2005, 12:41 PM
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Colonel Panic Group: [MODERATOR] Posts: 2,881 Joined: 25-March 05 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 3,233 myCENTs:22.53 |
wow, pretty expensive... ~$350 CAD
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Aug 18 2005, 01:16 PM
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Member [ Level 1 ] Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 29-June 05 Member No.: 6,695 |
That seems like a lot of money, and there just arnt enough good games on the X-box to make it seem like its worth getting. At this point, Im much more interested in the PS3 and the Nintendo Revolution. Ill most likely get a nintendo as soon as it comes out and get the PS3 at least a year after its launch.
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Aug 22 2005, 06:59 AM
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Newbie [ Level 2 ]  Group: Banned Posts: 29 Joined: 21-August 05 Member No.: 7,994 |
The Core System is pretty much going to be the standard. Xbox Live, though under a new console, will be a requirement for those who want to even touch the surface of the games on the Xbox, and the premium package lets you do it. Of course, you also have to add on monthly fees for Xbox Live...
There's pretty much no way that I'm going to be able to afford all of this, and yet it feels like I'm missing out if I don't get it... |
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Aug 22 2005, 09:59 AM
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Whitest Black Mage Group: [MODERATOR] Posts: 1,371 Joined: 20-May 05 From: NB, Canada Member No.: 5,281 myCENTs:65.99 |
Well you can have xbox live regardless of which you buy, you just might want to buy a headset if you get the core package, and wouldn't be able to download much/any content to add to your games until you got the HD
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Sep 30 2005, 07:52 PM
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Newbie [ Level 2 ] Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 29-September 05 Member No.: 8,800 |
wow thats pretty expensive. Im just gonna wait for the prices to go down a bit. Or if ps3's prices are cheaper, ill prolly buy that. Ionno...maybe ill just get both haha.
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