Xbox 360 pricing announced

Published on August 17, 2005 By Island Dog In WinCustomize News

Microsoft has finally put to rest months of speculation, announcing official pricing and models for its upcoming Xbox 360 home entertainment console. The basic version of the Xbox 360 will run $299.99 USD, will a premium edition priced at $399.99 USD.

The core Xbox 360 model includes only the console without hard drive, wired controller and standard AV cable. For an extra $100, gamers receive a special console with metallic detailing, 20GB hard drive, wireless controller, remote control, headset, high-definition AV cable and an Xbox Live Silver membership.

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kona0197

on Aug 18, 2005

No thanks. I'll wait for the PS3.

Septimus

on Aug 18, 2005

Quite cheap for us in the UK considering. I was expecting the usual dollar to pound conversion.

Didn't PS1 release at £299 in the UK? Or was that Saturn.

So £279 10 years later for the sort of kit you get isn't bad.

caseagainstfaith

on Aug 18, 2005

I can be pretty leftist, anti-corporate. But, the X-Box has so far been a money looser for MS. So, at least so far, MS can hardly be accused of using the XBox to line their pockets. To be sure, they no doubt hope to eventually recoup the investment or they wouldn't be doing it. But there simply is no case to be made for price gouging on the XBox.

And, by they way, I'd say the same for Stardock. I doubt Frogboy has bought himself a Lear on profits of CursorXP...

Island Dog

on Aug 18, 2005

But there simply is no case to be made for price gouging on the XBox.

Please explain on how Microsoft is "price gouging".

PlumbDrumb

on Aug 18, 2005

yeah, the PS3 is supposed to come out around $400, WITHOUT a lot of the stuff MS is putting in thier uber bundle.

Some of the comments here... like the one where MS had to buy thier way into the business... isn't that what Sony did?
Yeah, pretty much. It was Sega, Nintendo and Atari until they came around.
Technically, every company "buys" thier way into the business; you have to lose something to gain something.

Just fanboyism I guess.

I think they both look good, not to mention the Nintendo Revolution will be a major player.

elessart

on Aug 18, 2005

I was the one who said MS had to buy their way into the market, and i said that because they specifically went out and bought out game devlopment companies to make their games. Yes, in the end, just about all companies buy their way in...but i would still choose Sony over MS. And yes, i have owned both systems so this is a consumer opinion, not a fanboy opinion.

Life is a Game

on Aug 18, 2005

i never had neither xbox nor ps. no matter how good they will be i'm sticking with my pc

brian1031

on Aug 18, 2005

No hard drive in the basic model?? What kinda Crap is that? I'll keep my original Xbox until microsoft comes to their senses.

sixshot

on Aug 18, 2005

No hard drive in the basic model?? What kinda Crap is that? I'll keep my original Xbox until microsoft comes to their senses.

I feel that I had to defend this one here for once, since I'm not much of a big fan of MS...

Okay, 300 bucks nets you a basic console system with a wired controller. Now, that's just the basics. Okay, so how will you save your games and profiles? That's where the memory carts come in. For X amount more, you get a memory cart that'll house your profiles and savegame data. You can bring it with you or whatnot. It'll be there.

If you're planning on using the HD... for what purpose I might add? Multimedia? Videos, audios, downloadables, and your savegames and profiles? Well then, you're not just going to be using the system for its basic functionality then. That's why there's a $400 one that comes packed with the goodies. All things considered, you're actually saving a bit of cash even though you're spending $100 more to get the fancy stuff. Have a look at what the $400 box comes with and compare it. Then consider the estimated MSRP. If you were to get the HD just to house your savegames, that'd be plain ridiculous. And not only that, to get the HD, if any, it'll probably cost you a pretty penny just to get it and the overall total cost would most likely exceed that of the bundled version. Which would make much more sense to get if you truly desire a HD? Let's also add that MS won't be turning a profit for producing these systems at their set pricepoint.

You may want to explain a bit further just what you plan on doing with the space the HD provides if you're going to pick apart MS's business plan.

reggieq

on Aug 18, 2005

hmmm... an iPod 60G is about the same price as the souped up XBox 360. I think I will go with the iPod... NOT!!!! Can't wait to get my hands on one.

Nakor

on Aug 18, 2005

I'm going to buy all the next-gen consoles. So what really matters to me is when my local shop gets the package to fulfill my pre-order.

I will say I am disappointed that there doesn't appear to be a HD or (afaik) some flash memory around in the basic kit. Which means unless they've done something clever, require you to preload some compatibility profiles from a disc or online prior to playing Xbox1 games, or the like... the "top selling games" bit for backward compatibility is further muddied.

Though, to be fair, by the time they ship it, some of that could be baked into the Basic version. It's probably not gigs of data. As opposed to my KOTOR save games...

And Nintendo, a game as awesome and revolutionary as Mario 64 would be welcome. Especially since you're making me defer my Zelda gratification.

Kris

Nakor

on Aug 18, 2005

Also: nice margin on that 20GB drive aftermarket!

Writing Your Requiem

on Aug 18, 2005

I was thinking of getting the 400 dollar one, but the wireless controller isn't necessary, my computer can hold more than 20 gigs, so If they had a 5 gig HD with the XBOX id get that.

SlimSpaceman

on Aug 19, 2005

I think it's pretty cheap. (!!!

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joeKnowledge

on Aug 19, 2005

I don't like the ps3 price (400 - 500 USD) and all the gadgets they want to add to it (its called the entertainment station now instead of a gaming station) so I am more interested in the 360 because it is more affordable.

I can't afford either one of them anyway
LOL

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