Xbox 360 Pro price drop to hit July 13th: related news

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.

Xbox 360 Pro price drop to hit July 13th

Microsoft's anticipated $50 price drop on the Xbox 360 Pro should take effect this coming Sunday, a note leaked to Kotaku shows. GameStop stores in the US are being given new shelf art saying the 20GB version of the game console should sell for $300 but also notices that the information won't be made public until July 13th, a day ahead of the formal start of the E3 gaming expo. No other information appears to have accompanied the cut.

Official: Xbox 360 Price Slashed Across All SKUs

It's been in rumor territory for weeks, but it's now finally official: Microsoft is cutting the price on the Xbox 360 console, Major Nelson has confirmed. After Microsoft Japan cut the prices on Xbox 360 in the land of the rising sun, today the company announced that in the U.S. the Xbox 360 Arcade model will drop to $199 (which is $50 cheaper than Nintendo's Wii), the standard ("Pro") 60GB model will drop to $299, and the Xbox 360 Elite 120GB model will come down to $399.

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.

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The ad, purported to hit July 6, shows that the model that comes equipped with a 20GB hard drive, formerly known as the 'Pro' version, will be priced at $299 US.

Microsoft to Slash Price of Xbox 360 Pro

The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Microsoft is planning on slashing the price of its Xbox 360 Pro version of gaming console by $50 in the coming few weeks. Which means the Xbox 360 Pro will bear a price tag of $299 after the price cut.

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.

Xbox 360 Price Cuts Arrive in Australia, US Probably Following Soon

Normally we'd skip over Australia-only news, but the official Xbox 360 price cuts there most likely means those rumors of a drop in the US are pretty much locked in for sure (even if the European price reduction a few months ago didn't cross over). Kotaku says all three models got slashed, "with the Arcade down $50 to AUD$349, the Pro down a whopping $180 to AUD$499 and the Elite down $80 to AUD$649." With the new sticker of $349, the Xbox 360 Arcade is actually cheaper than the Wii, which is $400. Toilet flushing and the seasons aren't the only things backwards down there now. [Xbox AU via Kotaku]

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

Xbox 360 20GB being axed in favor of 60GB model?

So we already know about the Xbox 360 Pro price cut, and rumors of an upcoming 60GB model on the way have been floating around on the web longer than that. Now comes word from Ars Technica that today's 20GB Xbox 360 Pro will be discontinued to make room for the 60GB model. So in essence this isn't a price cut, but a clearance sale on 20GB Xbox 360s.

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.

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.

Rumor Says Xbox 360 Getting Another Price Cut in September

The Xbox 360 "price cut" in July wasn't so much a price cut as it was a swapping of parts, but Ars says there's an actual price cut coming in September. According to their source—who also told them about the impending 60GB switch-out prior to E3—the Arcade is dropping to $199, the 60GB Pro to $299, and the 120GB Elite to $399. So say we all. [Ars Technica]

Xbox 360 Arcade Will Drop To $199.99 On September 7th?

The battle for market share amongst the current generation of consoles is heating up, with the PS3 selling considerably better than it did at launch and the Wii and Xbox 360 still selling strongly. One of the biggest reasons Nintendo's console has gained such a big chunk of the market is that low price point. MS has been closing the gap in this regard and looks to go one step further with a possible price drop for the Arcade model (without a HDD) in early September. That would make the sub $200 Arcade the cheapest available console, with MS stating in the past that $199.99 is the sweet spot for console sales. Whether Microsoft will be making a profit at that price is hard to say (revisions to the console have brought production costs down, but maybe not that considerably), as is whether that price would last if introduced.

Xbox 360 Pro Price Drop Coming July 13

The 360's price point is getting more competitive with the Nintendo Wii, heating up the summer console war.

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).

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