Ironman273 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Yeah, That $299 Xbox 360 Is Definitely On the Way There have been a few blurry screenshots floating around the web that promise a $299 Xbox 360—a $50 reduction on the current 20GB model. But these latest pictures from a Gamestop employee are by far the most conclusive. The first is of an internal document that's not to be opened until 7/13 (the Sunday before this year's E3). And in not-so-subtle letters it announces "Xbox 360 Pro Systems $299.99." The second is of all the signage: So I guess this means that Microsoft has some other things to talk about at E3. Source I know there wasn't much doubt, but the pictures are cool :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azz0r_wugg Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 The whole pricing thing confuses me, I couldn't tell you what a regular Xbox 360 costs now yet alone what it'll be after this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Spork) Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 awwwww i wanted a 299.99 elite :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magik Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 What's the deal with the 60GB model? I thought it was going to replace the 20GB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted July 11, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted July 11, 2008 What's the deal with the 60GB model? I thought it was going to replace the 20GB? More like phase it out. 20GB goes down to $299, people are guessing 60GB comes in at $350. Don't think we'll see any other model drop in price for now - The idea behind this $299 drop just seems to be to clear the stock and make way for the 60GB. Although I do think a price drop for every model is on the cards pretty soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magik Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 More like phase it out.20GB goes down to $299, people are guessing 60GB comes in at $350. Don't think we'll see any other model drop in price for now - The idea behind this $299 drop just seems to be to clear the stock and make way for the 60GB. Although I do think a price drop for every model is on the cards pretty soon. And the Core/Arcade still at $279? Or would it make sense to drop that to $249 or even $229 or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeta Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 If I knew what was happening to the other models I might go out and buy one of the Pros. I've been meaning to get ahold of the new GTAs since Nintendo won't have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix XII Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 This is good news because I think my 360 has about had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mystic MVC Posted July 11, 2008 MVC Share Posted July 11, 2008 Target apparently is already going through with the price drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoJD Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Still no word on an Arcade price drop? $230 and it's a Wii killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted July 13, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted July 13, 2008 Still no word on an Arcade price drop?$230 and it's a Wii killer. Uh, no. People buy the Wii since it's the Wii. Yes it's affordable, but just because a hardcore console comes down to a price near the Wii is NOT going to make the casual market jump ship. Hence MS pretty obviously going to show a lot of casual stuff this E3. It will help, but a price drop on it's own is not going to be the Wii killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magik Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Uh, no.People buy the Wii since it's the Wii. Yes it's affordable, but just because a hardcore console comes down to a price near the Wii is NOT going to make the casual market jump ship. Hence MS pretty obviously going to show a lot of casual stuff this E3. It will help, but a price drop on it's own is not going to be the Wii killer. While I'll agree it may not be a "Wii Killer" necessarily, it will without a doubt hamper Wii sales. A lot of my little cousins got Nintendo Wii's just because it was much cheaper than the 360 at the time and their parents didn't find the price warranted. If it can be priced below the Wii, you can bet parents will gravitate towards the obviously better deal for the money, or at least what they see is cheaper if they don't know anything about gaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted July 13, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted July 13, 2008 While I'll agree it may not be a "Wii Killer" necessarily, it will without a doubt hamper Wii sales. A lot of my little cousins got Nintendo Wii's just because it was much cheaper than the 360 at the time and their parents didn't find the price warranted. If it can be priced below the Wii, you can bet parents will gravitate towards the obviously better deal for the money, or at least what they see is cheaper if they don't know anything about gaming. Well here's hoping they make it permanent at $299, cause right now it's rumoured to only be to clear the 20GB for the 60GB. The 360 has trailed the PS3 and Wii in America in 2008 for sales so far, they need a good price drop to jump it back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshBluebird Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Well here's hoping they make it permanent at $299, cause right now it's rumoured to only be to clear the 20GB for the 60GB.The 360 has trailed the PS3 and Wii in America in 2008 for sales so far, they need a good price drop to jump it back up. nope, MS have now confirmed that the 20GB is down to $299 to get rid of stock. A 60GB model is taking its place at $349. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/news/2...solestorage.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted July 13, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted July 13, 2008 nope, MS have now confirmed that the 20GB is down to $299 to get rid of stock. A 60GB model is taking its place at $349.http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/news/2...solestorage.htm Oh well, I believe a permanent price drop will be on the cards fairly shortly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshBluebird Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Oh well, I believe a permanent price drop will be on the cards fairly shortly! I would think so. Looking at the US sales numbers, they need it. I'd imagine once the 20GB stock is gone, they'll drop the 60GB to $299. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech God Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/09/rumor-ta...s-25-gift-card/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trix Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 have there been any announcements of price drops in the UK? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenser.d Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Oh well, I believe a permanent price drop will be on the cards fairly shortly! Yeah, I'd say we'd be more likely to see a drop closer to the holiday season anyways. Middle of summer doesn't seem the right time for one as momemtum in the gaming industry in general is a little slower. -Spenser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neztea Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Well this is kind of lame.. Price Drop in the States yet there hasn't been in Canada. Lame :( Neztea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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