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**Buck** · 08-27-2009, 06:09 PM

I don't think I've ever seen this thread fall to the 2nd page.

http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/p...by-100/1348383

Microsoft cuts price of high-end Xbox 360 by $100

by Ben Silverman

The empire has officially struck back.

On Thursday, Microsoft confirmed weeks of speculation by formally announcing a $100 price drop of its Elite model Xbox 360 console, now set at the competitive $299 price point.

"With the holiday season right around the corner, it's already time to start looking for entertainment and gifts that everyone will enjoy," said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of strategy and business development for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft Corp. "If you’re looking for deep experiences that don’t require deep pockets, now is the time to purchase an Xbox 360."

The newly discounted Elite, which packs a 120 GB hard drive, will replace the company's standard 60 GB Xbox 360 Pro model, which itself will enjoy a $50 price cut (to $249) while supplies last. Microsoft will continue to sell the budget-minded but feature-lite Xbox 360 Arcade model alongside the Elite at its current price of $199.

The pricing restructure comes just weeks after Sony dropped the price of its newly redesigned Playstation 3 console. With Microsoft's cut, both the Xbox 360 Elite and the Playstation 3 Slim now share a $299 price tag, setting up a toe-to-toe battle over the all-important Q4 holiday season.

Your turn, Nintendo.

**Buck** · 08-27-2009, 06:11 PM

I really like the Black Xbox because it goes w/ my entertainment center, but thinking about it, if the Elite no longer has included HDMI cable or any other extras, is it worth the extra money?

Does the Arcade have the HDMI slot in the back? If so I'll just get that and snag a HDD on the cheap.

**Saulbadguy** · 08-27-2009, 06:22 PM

$299 with a blu ray drive, wifi, and free online play vs $299 with no blu ray, no wifi, and $40-$50 a year....the better value is easily the PS3.

Except of course if you like crappy games like Halo

**QuikSsurfer** · 08-27-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

I really like the Black Xbox because it goes w/ my entertainment center, but thinking about it, if the Elite no longer has included HDMI cable or any other extras, is it worth the extra money?

Does the Arcade have the HDMI slot in the back? If so I'll just get that and snag a HDD on the cheap.

The Arcade does have the HDMI slot.

Elite is still a great value (despite you having to spend $10 or less on an HDMI cable).

**QuikSsurfer** · 08-27-2009, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

$299 with a blu ray drive, wifi, and free online play vs $299 with no blu ray, no wifi, and $40-$50 a year....the better value is easily the PS3.

Except of course if you like crappy games like Halo

Or Gears of War, Splinter Cell, Crackdown 2, Dead Rising, Fable II, Lost Odyssey, Shadow Complex, Forza Motorsport 3, Mass Effect 2, and Alan Wake...

Definitely go with the PS3.

**Buck** · 08-27-2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

$299 with a blu ray drive, wifi, and free online play vs $299 with no blu ray, no wifi, and $40-$50 a year....the better value is easily the PS3.

Except of course if you like crappy games like Halo

I already have 2 PS3s. Unfortunately if I want to play online w/ the majority of people I have to settle for the 360.

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

The Arcade does have the HDMI slot.

Elite is still a great value (despite you having to spend $10 or less on an HDMI cable).

Ok, sweet.

**Saulbadguy** · 08-27-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

Or Gears of War, Splinter Cell, Crackdown 2, Dead Rising, Fable II, Lost Odyssey, Shadow Complex, Forza Motorsport 3, Mass Effect 2, and Alan Wake...

Definitely go with the PS3.

I'll def be picking up Shadow Complex here soon (demo was awesome), Crackdown 2, and at some point ill try Fable II and Lost Odyssey.

GoW and ME2? PC!!!

Skyy God · 08-27-2009, 07:52 PM

Mercs 2 was surprisingly good. The mission variety was lacking but the gameplay and graphics were as good as any sandbox/GTA clone I've played. Definitely worth $6.

KCFalcon59 · 08-27-2009, 08:00 PM

Engadget has an amazon link from germany that shows the 360 with a 250GB HD. That would be sweet. Of course M$ will probably charge about $400 to buy the 250 GB HD alone.

**007** · 08-27-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

Or Gears of War, Splinter Cell, Crackdown 2, Dead Rising, Fable II, Lost Odyssey, Shadow Complex, Forza Motorsport 3, Mass Effect 2, and Alan Wake...

Definitely go with the PS3.

Outside of Gears, I could care less about any of those games.

**007** · 08-27-2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

I really like the Black Xbox because it goes w/ my entertainment center, but thinking about it, if the Elite no longer has included HDMI cable or any other extras, is it worth the extra money?

Does the Arcade have the HDMI slot in the back? If so I'll just get that and snag a HDD on the cheap.

I would be much happier with the black box. I never understood them going with the cheap look of white. Fortunately, I found a wood based faceplate for it so it blends right in with my entertainment center for now. If mine ever dies though, I would still only replace it with an arcade at this point. The Elite doesn't offer enough for the price. I can upgrade the HDD myself much cheaper.

**QuikSsurfer** · 08-27-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru

Outside of Gears, I could care less about any of those games.

Cool

but if you don't care anything about Mass Effect 2 or Alan Wake, you don't have a soul.

**007** · 08-27-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

Cool

but if you don't care anything about Mass Effect 2, you don't have a soul.

Never played it and never plan to. I haven't found an RPG I like yet.

**QuikSsurfer** · 08-27-2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru

Never played it and never plan to.

Good attitude.

Enjoy LBP

**007** · 08-27-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

Good attitude.

Enjoy LBP

Dude. I HATED Fallout 3 and could not get into Oblivion at all. Why would I even consider trying another one? Never even liked the FF games I tried. I think I have given the genre plenty of chances to win me over and it is fail after fail.

Oh and by the way, I don't play LBP. That was for my kids.

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08-27-2009, 06:09 PM	#3556
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $8319900	I don't think I've ever seen this thread fall to the 2nd page. http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/p...by-100/1348383 Microsoft cuts price of high-end Xbox 360 by $100 by Ben Silverman The empire has officially struck back. On Thursday, Microsoft confirmed weeks of speculation by formally announcing a $100 price drop of its Elite model Xbox 360 console, now set at the competitive $299 price point. "With the holiday season right around the corner, it's already time to start looking for entertainment and gifts that everyone will enjoy," said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of strategy and business development for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft Corp. "If you’re looking for deep experiences that don’t require deep pockets, now is the time to purchase an Xbox 360." The newly discounted Elite, which packs a 120 GB hard drive, will replace the company's standard 60 GB Xbox 360 Pro model, which itself will enjoy a $50 price cut (to $249) while supplies last. Microsoft will continue to sell the budget-minded but feature-lite Xbox 360 Arcade model alongside the Elite at its current price of $199. The pricing restructure comes just weeks after Sony dropped the price of its newly redesigned Playstation 3 console. With Microsoft's cut, both the Xbox 360 Elite and the Playstation 3 Slim now share a $299 price tag, setting up a toe-to-toe battle over the all-important Q4 holiday season. Your turn, Nintendo.
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08-27-2009, 06:11 PM	#3557
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $8319900	I really like the Black Xbox because it goes w/ my entertainment center, but thinking about it, if the Elite no longer has included HDMI cable or any other extras, is it worth the extra money? Does the Arcade have the HDMI slot in the back? If so I'll just get that and snag a HDD on the cheap.
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