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Xbox 360 $299 Confirmed?

There have been rumours doing the rounds of an imminent price drop for Microsoft's Xbox 360 console. The hearsay might indeed be true as advertisements were recently spotted showing the Xbox 360 selling for about $50 less than it's $350 price tag: The Xbox 360 Pro is being sold at Target's brick-and-mortar stores for $299.99. This US price drop follows a similar move in the UK. Could an Indian price drop be far behind? Given the history of the Xbox 360 in India, it could very well be; hopefully, the console will reflect its new international price come Diwali, at the latest.

UPDATE - Xbox 360 $299 Confirmed

UPDATE: The Xbox 360 saw a temporary price drop and a new SKU. The company today announced an Xbox 360 console with triple the storage space of the original console (making for a 60GB hard drive), but for the same price of $349. Additionally, until stock lasts, the 20GB version of the 360 will drop $50 to $299. Note that this is US-only for now, we'll keep you updated on how this affects Indian prices, if at all.

New Site For Xbox 360 Games Download

Tired of the same old game that you play on your Xbox 360? Done with the same patterns and almost the same game that just changed the scenes? Well, today is the right time to discover new xbox 360 games and adventures you never encounter. There are many ways to download xbox 360 games online that will surely fit your interests. You do not have to pay for large fees because some of the xbox 360 games downloads are very cheap. It will offer you non-stop action that will boost your adrenalin rush and let you feel that you are really into it. Almost all of the games are available for easy download anywhere you are so long as you are connected to the internet. The Xbox 360 downloads are in high resolution that will provide a clearer and better gaming experience.

Puzzle Quest on XBLA Reaches Arcade Hit Status

D3Publisher, Inc. today announced that critically-acclaimed game Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords™ for the Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft has been inducted into the elite Arcade Hits program, which offers some of the best-selling Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 games at permanently reduced prices. An instant success with fans at its launch for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 in October 2007, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords delivers its popular and highly addictive game features that blend match-three puzzle gameplay with strategy, character-building elements and a persistent storyline set in the much-loved Warlords universe. The game incorporates all the best-loved Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 gameplay features like voice chat, leaderboards and online competitive play.

Xbox 360 price cut next month?

Based on a leaked Kmart promotional ad, Joystiq is speculating that an Xbox 360 price cut is on the way. According to the ad, Microsoft's Xbox 360 Premium will sell for $299.99 beginning next month. How will this affect the Arcade and Elite models is anyone's guess. Rumor has it that Microsoft will be unveiling a new Xbox 360 SKU with a built-in 60GB HDD. If so, the Arcade may be getting bumped entirely, with the Premium taking its spot at $299.99 and the rumored 60GB model priced at $349.99, or perhaps MS will drop the price on the Arcade from $280 to $250 to take on the Wii directly, while the Premium will sell for $50 more than that?

Xbox 360 Enlisting New Recruits for Gears of War 2 at Comic-Con 2008

Gamers can enlist to join Delta Squad from the Xbox 360 exclusive game“Gears of War 2� at Comic-Con International 2008 (July 24-27), the largest comic book and pop culture gathering of its kind. Xbox 360 is bringing this blockbuster sequel to the original five-million-selling action game to San Diego, along with renowned design director, Cliff Bleszinski of Epic Games. Comic-Con attendees may also walk away with one of two limited edition Xbox 360 consoles– featuring custom artwork by Brandon Badeaux from the upcoming“Gears of War� comic book– in exclusive giveaways being hosted in both the Xbox 360 (#5225) and DC Comics (#1915) booths.

Xbox 360 Enlisting New Recruits for Gears of War 2 at Comic-Con 2008

Gamers can enlist to join Delta Squad from the Xbox 360 exclusive game Gears of War 2 at Comic-Con International 2008 (July 24-27), the largest comic book and pop culture gathering of its kind. Xbox 360 is bringing this blockbuster sequel to the original five-million-selling action game to San Diego, along with renowned design director, Cliff Bleszinski of Epic Games. Comic-Con attendees may also walk away with one of two limited edition Xbox 360 consoles - featuring custom artwork by Brandon Badeaux from the upcoming "Gears of War" comic book - in exclusive giveaways being hosted in both the Xbox 360 (#5225) and DC Comics (#1915) booths.

Unreal Tournament III | Xbox 360 | Epic Games has made a few gamers smile after announcing that Unreal Tournament III wouldnt only be a PS3 exclusive, that it would also finds its way to the Xbox 360, in time. This time has arrived and we have fired

Epic Games has made a few gamers smile after announcing that Unreal Tournament III wouldn’t only be a PS3 exclusive, that it would also finds its way to the Xbox 360, in time. This time has arrived and we have fired up our Xbox, logged into Live and tried out this impressive frag-fest on Microsoft’s Xbox 360. Let’s see how this version stacks up and get the final verdict on the fastest FPS on the market.

New Xbox 360 Dashboard Experience Installable On Hacked Xbox 360s

Some leaky monkey at or near Microsoft has just dumped the new Xbox 360 Dashboard "Experience", also known as the fall update, onto the internet. For most of us, this means that that we've got new videos like the one above that illustrate some of the features we didn't get to see at E3. For people who have a hacked Xbox 360, it means they can actually install this and try it out for themselves, but risk brickage in the process. This reminds us of the story of the tortoise and the hare, except instead of animals you have super nerds that want to install stuff months too early. [Xhavok87 via Xbox Scene]

Xbox 360 price cut, 60GB model coming soon?

Xbox 360 price cut, 60GB model coming soon? If you are thinking of buying an Xbox 360 console you may want to wait a couple weeks, as reports are circulating that Microsoft will be announcing a price cut in time for this year’s E3 show in mid-July. The reports are based on an alleged leaked scan of an upcoming K-mart ad that shows a $50 reduction on the standard 20GB Xbox 360 console, bringing it to a $299 price point.

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:

Xbox 360 with triple memory, same price

the Redmond, Wash., software on Sunday unveiled a version of its Xbox 360 games-and-entertainment console with triple the storage space of the original machine at the same estimated retail price, $349. The new 60-gigabyte Xbox 360 will be available at retail early in August, Microsoft said. The company also cut the price of its 20GB Xbox 360 console in the U.S. and Canada to US$299 from US$349. End of Story

Xbox 360 Likely To Cost Less in U.S.

Microsoft is reported ready to cut $50 off the U.S. price for its Xbox 360 video-gaming console with a 20GB hard drive, from $349 to $299. The move for Microsoft's Xbox 360 is expected to boost sales, which have lagged behind Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii. The Xbox 360 price has already been slashed $50 in New Zealand and Australia.

Xbox 360 20 GB Price Cut "While Supplies Last"

Erik J sends word that the rumored price cut on the 20-GB Xbox 360 is true, sort of. The Seattle PI's coverage says: "But the reduction isn't exactly what it might have appeared. In reality, it's more like a clearance sale, designed to empty the shelves for a new Xbox 360 with three times the digital storage, at the same price as before... As widely reported in advance, Microsoft is dropping the price of the 20-gigabyte Xbox 360 to $299.99. The unexpected twist: Sales of that model will end when current supplies run out."

More Xbox 360 Price Drops?

If you are thinking of buying an Xbox 360 you may want to wait a couple weeks. There are reports Microsoft is about to drop the price of the Xbox 360. The Hollywood Reporter is citing an anonymous source who says that the Xbox 360 will knock $50 off the price tag of its 20GB model from $349 to $299.

Microsoft sets Xbox 360 with triple memory at original price

the Redmond, Wash., software on Sunday unveiled a version of its Xbox 360 games-and-entertainment console with triple the storage space of the original machine at the same estimated retail price, $349. The new 60-gigabyte Xbox 360 will be available at retail early in August, Microsoft said. The company also cut the price of its 20GB Xbox 360 console in the U.S. and Canada to US$299 from US$349. End of Story

Microsoft Details Xbox 360 Price Cut, Netflix Streaming Deal

Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft (NASD: MSFT) announced over the weekend that it has slashed $50 off the price of its basic 20GB Xbox 360 game console, to $299, while also unveiling plans to release a new 60GB model in August that will retail for $349. The company said the price cut on the 20GB model will go on "while supplies last," indicating it will discontinue that version of the device, while continuing to offer the hard drive-free Xbox 360 Arcade model for $280 and 120GB Xbox 360 Elite for $450.

MS to Cut XBox Pro to $299

Microsoft plans to cut the price of its best-selling Xbox 360 Pro model by $50, to $299 in the next few weeks, the Hollywood Reporter reported citing anonymous sources. The price cut for the Xbox 360 model with the 20 gigabyte hard drive will come before the video game industry's biggest trade show, E3, taking place in Los Angeles on July 15-17, the report said. Rumors of the Xbox price cut swirled on popular gaming blogs Joystiq and Kotaku last week, with sites receiving snapshots of K-Mart and Radio Shack flyers advertising the $299 price. Not unexpectedly, a Microsoft spokeswoman declined to comment on the report.

New Xbox 360 60GB Model, 20 Gig Going For $299

Well, the worst kept secret of E3 is out in the open this morning as Microsoft confirmed the 20GB Xbox 360 will now feature a new retail price of $299. The $50 price cut is meant to clear inventory, and make room for a new a 60GB console, which will go on sale in the US in August. According to our sister video game blog site-in-crime Kotaku, the new 360 is $349 (the 20GB model's original price before the cut). [Kotaku]

New Xbox 360 Model Goes 60GB, 20 Gigger Going For $299 (While Supplies Last)

Well, the worst kept secret of E3 is out in the open this morning as Microsoft confirmed the 20GB Xbox 360 will now feature a new retail price of $299. The $50 price cut is meant to clear inventory, and make room for a new a 60GB console, which will go on sale in the US in August. According to our sister video game blog site-in-crime Kotaku, the new 360 is $349 (the 20GB model's original price before the cut). [Kotaku]

Dell charges $299 for the high-end Xbox 360 Elite

What's better than a vanilla Xbox 360 for $299.99? How about one of Microsoft's top-of-the-line Xbox 360 Elite consoles for a dollar less? In a move that may well divert customers from its high-end gaming PCs, Dell is currently offering that exact deal on its Home & Home Office online store.

Game Crazy Celebrates Microsoft XBOX 360's New Price Tag With 299 Giveaways

WILSONVILLE, Ore., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Microsoft's recent announcement, a price drop on the XBOX 360 game system to $299.00, national video game retailer Game Crazy is giving away 299 XBOX consoles, accessories, games and controllers on Saturday, July 19th, 2008. To find out what retail locations will be participating in the giveaway, consumers and their avatars will have to visit the "Game Crazy Gaming Lounge" in "Lively," a popular, new virtual world developed by Google (TM).

Microsoft reportedly to cut price of Xbox 360 to $299

Microsoft Corp plans to cut the price of its best-selling Xbox 360 Pro model by $50, to $299 in the next few weeks, the Hollywood Reporter reported citing anonymous sources. The price cut for the Xbox 360 model with the 20 gigabyte hard drive will come before the video game industry's biggest trade show, E3, taking place in Los Angeles on July 15-17.

Taking Xbox 360 in a Flash Drive

The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft in co-operation with IBM, ATI and SiS. With its Xbox live service, players can compete on line and download arcade games such as game demos, TV shows, trailers, music videos or rented movies. Xbox 360, which is the successor to Xbox, is the seventh generation gaming system competing with Sony’s play station 3.

Xbox 360 Unveils Gameplay for Every Passion

Music, movies and megahits. No matter what kind of game makes your heart race the world of Xbox 360 just got bigger, broader and more exciting than ever with its blockbuster line-up. “The fantastic game line up that we have just announced articulates well how Xbox 360 has become the centre of the living room experience. Music & socialising are key components of the youth’s life in the region and games like Lips are all set to revolutionise that experience.� said Aman Sangar, Product Marketing Manager, Interactive Entertainment Business Middle East. “The holiday season for Xbox 360 is jam packed with the most anticipated sequels for blockbuster titles and we are aware that locally Gear of War 2 ranks pretty high up on that list.�. “.

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