XBox 360 Pricing confirmed!

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Yes finally MS have announced their XBox 360 pricing:

Bit-Tech said:
, Microsoft have confirmed US$299 and US$399 packs, but those concerned of UK gamers suffering once again from Rip-Off Britain syndrome can rest easy. The UK street prices will be £209.99 for the Core System and £279.99 for the premium bundle pack

And here are the specs of the bundle:

Bit-Tech said:
For £279.99, the Premium Edition will come with:

* 20GB detactable hard drive

* Wireless Controller

* Headset

* Component HD-AV Cable

* Xbox Live Silver membership

* Bonus Media Remote compatible with Media Centre PCs too

For £209.99, the Core System bundle consists of the console, a wired controller and a standard AV cable only - enough to get you gaming.

Not bad eh? Still gonna wait for the PS3 tho in case it can run OSX!! :D

And here are the accessories:

Bot-Tech said:
Also announced is a wealth of Accessories. Here is the list, direct from Microsoft PR:

* Xbox 360 Hard Drive (20 GB). 20 GB and detachable, the hard drive allows gamers to store their games, music, downloaded trailers, levels, demos and community-created content from Xbox Live Marketplace and more. ERP £69.99

* Xbox 360 Memory Unit (64 MB). Easily portable, this lets gamers save games, in-game achievements and unique gamer profiles for quick and easy access on the go. ERP £22.99

* Xbox 360 Wireless Controller. The same hassle-free high-performance precision wireless gaming that comes with the premium edition features the Xbox Guide Button for quick access to digital movies, music and games libraries as well as a range and battery life of up to 30 feet and 30 hours of life on two AA batteries. ERP £32.99

* Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit. This allows plug and play for high-performance, precision wireless gaming with the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller. Gamers will be given ample warning when the end of battery life is nearing so they can connect the Play & Charge cable for uninterrupted play. ERP £14.99

* Xbox 360 rechargeable battery pack. This provides up to 25 hours of gameplay for wireless gaming fun. ERP £9.99

* Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter. With this, gamers can chat with friends and play games via Xbox Live, as well as stream videos and music to Xbox 360 from a Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005-based PC, all without the clutter of wires. ERP £59.99

* Xbox 360 Headset. This heightens the Xbox Live experience by letting gamers strategise withteam-mates or trade banter with opponents while playing games. ERP £14.99

* Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote. Sold as an accessory, this integrated control centre for the entire digital experience lets consumers play DVDs, movies and music, as well as control a TV and their Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005-based PC controls with a single controller. ERP £19.99

* Xbox 360 SCART AV Cable. This cable provides optimal audio and video signal transfer for SCART connection ERP £17.99

* Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable. Gamers can experience high-definition gaming on flat-panel TV or VGA monitors. This cable provides optimal audio and video signal transfer. ERP £19.99

Microsoft did not reveal an exact street date, but it is widely expected to hit shelves on 24th November. That's a Thursday, if you need to book the day off work.

Well November eh? Just in time to get those people who want them for their kiddies Chrimbo pressies in their Santa-Sacs!! ;)

As for me - Imma gonna wait for the PS3 baby :wavey:

Thanks for Bit-Tech for their usual punctual reporting :D
 
w00t thats some pretty good pricing.... XB360 is gonna r0x0r c0xorz... But, im still hoping that PS3 is gonna be able to run OSX, because thats the deciding point for sure.
 
name='FragTek' said:
w00t thats some pretty good pricing.... XB360 is gonna r0x0r c0xorz... But, im still hoping that PS3 is gonna be able to run OSX, because thats the deciding point for sure.

Yeah it sure will. If I can run OSX on that baby then Imma gonna get me a PS3 :wavey: :worship:
 
name='deepfried' said:
that was a joke right?

Highly doubtful... If sega were to get back in the game they'd more than likely pwn both MS's and Sony's systems.

SEGA 4 Life!
 
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