Microsoft reduce 360 by $50 (US only)

msmalls74 · 7 Aug 2007 at 08:10

Xbox 360 will enhance the value of its entire family of consoles beginning on Aug. 8. At a new ERP of $349.99 (U.S.), Xbox 360 offers an unsurpassed experience right out of the box with a 20GB hard drive, wireless controller, Xbox 360 headset, and more. For those looking for the ultimate value and the freedom to customize their console as they see fit, Xbox 360 Core System now has an ERP of $279.99 (U.S.). Xbox 360 Core System provides everything needed to start gaming while giving consumers the ability to add new features and accessories they want. Dressed in black and equipped with a 120GB hard drive, Xbox 360 Elite will be priced at an ERP of $449.99 ( U.S.) for those who want the premium games and entertainment experience. In anticipation of this year’s largest blockbuster game launch, the Xbox 360 Halo® 3 Special Edition Console will hit store shelves in September with an ERP of $399.99 (U.S.). Featuring an authentic Spartan green-and-gold finish, this console will include a matching Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, Xbox 360 20GB hard drive, Xbox 360 Headset, an Xbox 360 Play and Charge Kit, and more.

Link
http://www.gamingtalkhq.com/gamingtalkhq-home/360-5000-price-drop-confirmed.html

No mention of a PAL one yet,

geordie10 · 7 Aug 2007 at 18:50

Its been lowered by $100 in canada.
This should kickstart sales over there.

Microsoft Lowers Price of Xbox 360 by $100 in Canada
Price drop coincides with release of "Madden NFL 08" on Xbox 360, one of many titles that make up the greatest holiday lineup in video game history.

Published August 7, 2007

TORONTO, ON -- Aug. 7, 2007 -- Microsoft Corp. today kicked off the greatest holiday lineup in video game history by announcing it will reduce the Canadian retail price of Xbox 360™ by $100 (CDN) beginning Aug. 8 at Canadian retailers nationwide. Soon to follow, Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) will release its blockbuster video game title "Madden NFL 08" on Aug. 14. "Madden NFL Football," one of the most important mass-appeal franchises in video games, was the top-selling game of 2006 and is the top-selling franchise of the past 10 years. Only Xbox 360 offers a console for all interests and budgets.
link.
http://www.xbox.com/en-ca/community/news/2007/0806-consoleprice.htm

KNiVES · 7 Aug 2007 at 19:28

Isn't a canadian dollar equal to 50 cents in the USA?

Tunney · 7 Aug 2007 at 19:32

Nope, there's near parity between the US and Canadian dollar these days.

mmj_uk · 7 Aug 2007 at 20:09

Sony screwing European customers again!!!!!!

oh, wait........

msmalls74 · 7 Aug 2007 at 20:11

KNiVES said:
Isn't a canadian dollar equal to 50 cents in the USA?

$1 ca is about 97c US, the price drop was bigger mainly because Canada paid a lot more than the US did for a 360. The retail price of the 360 premium is now $379 ca, after its $100 drop, Still $30 ca more than its US version with its $50 drop.

Shamikebab · 7 Aug 2007 at 20:13

mmj_uk said:
Sony screwing European customers again!!!!!!

oh, wait........

lol, its probably because sony did though. Id imagine MS will wait for a euro price drop before responding, after all price is firmly on MS side in europe at the moment.