Xbox 360 Arcade set for an October 23 launch?

Posted Oct 3, 2007 at 2:48PM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Amazon, Microsoft

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After Amazon listed a certain Microsoft Xbox 360 Arcade Console item for pre-order (the product page has been taken down though), rumors have been going around about the mysterious bundle said to hit the shelves this October 23. Even Toys 'R' Us posted the same thing, and GameSpot's latest Rumor Control feature took note.

According to what we've heard before, Xbox 360 Arcade is supposed to replace the Xbox 360 Core bundle. It's tagged with the Core's price at US$ 279.99, and is expected to come with five free Xbox Live titles and a wireless controller. GameSpot added that a 256MB memory card is also to be included.

When GameSpot asked Microsoft about discontinuing production of Core units, the reply read:

We are still manufacturing the console included in the Core SKU. We believe $279 is a great entry point for next-generation gaming and a SKU at that price will remain an important member of the Xbox 360 family of consoles.

If Xbox 360 Arcade is going to be the Core bundle's replacement, it's not difficult to imagine that the "console included in the Core SKU" packed with a new controller and free Xbox Live games is what the Arcade bundle will be. We'll keep this in the rumor bin for now, but it sure sounds like October 23 will be sweet for Microsoft fans and everyone else planning to grab a new console.

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# hmmm... — Someone_PR 2007-10-03 17:13

I will never send a email with news...



Anyway back to topic... a 360 with a price tag of almost a wii is just wow... a lot of work with sony then

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# Everyone seems to forget — jrm125 2007-10-04 00:53

Yea, but without a HDD its still pretty useless.

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