Microsoft cuts Xbox 360 console prices in Australia, 360 now cheaper than Wii |
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Dispensing with the rumors of an Xbox 360 price cut in America, we now have word that Australia has taken that big leap forward, introducing a price cut for the Xbox 360 that essentially makes it cheaper than the Wii. Beginning July 2, the Xbox 360 Arcade Unit will receive an AU$ 50 price cut, bringing the price down to AU$ 349 (US$ 333) and making it AU$ 50 cheaper than the retail price of the Wii locally. The Pro Bundle will now sell for AU$ 499 (US$ 476) and the Elite will sell for AU$ 649 (US$ 619).
Jeremy Hinton, Xbox group product marketing manager for Australia and New Zealand, noted that the price drop was planned for some time. Furthermore, Hinton said that with regard to price drops, "individual countries now manage what they feel would be best for their respective regions," rather than carrying an overall global strategy.
While that last statement makes us think that a 360 price cut in America isn't imminent, we're still hopeful that the folks at Microsoft in America will gift gamers with the promise of a cheaper console.
Via GameSpot
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This is the only thing best about the 360
LOW PRICES!
if you ignore the great games, the online service and marketplace, and all those 360 like features that show up in new ps3 firmware updates...
god i hate my 360s...
ps3 rules.
(insert a flow of fanboy comments below)
ps3 rules.
(insert a flow of fanboy comments below)
$275 for an xbox360 Arcade, if you bought the HDD seperate for $70 it's still going to be cheaper then the Pro RRP listed above?!?
PS3 isn't bad I still like some of the 360 exclusives more though like Halo3 and Forza 2. Microsoft doesn't seem to be pursuing the fabled "Killer Ap" anymore strangely.
i have a 360 and a ps3. my ps3 is great its quiet, cool and has great games as with the 360 but my 360 has just been repaired i had an old 2006 model. wel i got an old model back which is going to rrod again isnt it. i think i should have got a new model but i suppose frim a microsoft point of view my 3 year warrenty is up soon so they can rape me for a new xbox then which im not going to buy il throw it down the stairs and get it on insurance lol jk.
i wouldnt buy it compare it to ps3. ps3 has wifi built in blu ray free internet playstation store man who would want to pay for network in xbox 360 stupid if is even hundred i wouldnt buy it
What the ***** is up with all the little fan*****es that come in here and say "price cut on the 360? PS3 is better!"
Nobody *****ing cares what you think, especially not here. 360 got it's price cut, that's great. Stay on topic or gtfo.