Xbox 360 pricing announced
Wednesday, August 17, 2005 by Island Dog | Discussion: 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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Life is a Game
Reply #22 Thursday, August 18, 2005 2:15 PM
Reply #22 Thursday, August 18, 2005 2:15 PM
i never had neither xbox nor ps. no matter how good they will be i'm sticking with my pc 
brian1031
Reply #23 Thursday, August 18, 2005 3:56 PM
Reply #23 Thursday, August 18, 2005 3:56 PM
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
Reply #24 Thursday, August 18, 2005 4:33 PM
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.
Reply #24 Thursday, August 18, 2005 4:33 PM
| 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
Reply #25 Thursday, August 18, 2005 5:51 PM
Reply #25 Thursday, August 18, 2005 5:51 PM
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. 
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Reply #26 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:17 PM
Reply #26 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:17 PM
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
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Reply #27 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:19 PM
Reply #27 Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:19 PM
Also: nice margin on that 20GB drive aftermarket!
Writing Your Requiem
Reply #28 Thursday, August 18, 2005 10:45 PM
Reply #28 Thursday, August 18, 2005 10:45 PM
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.
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joeKnowledge
Reply #30 Friday, August 19, 2005 8:52 AM
Reply #30 Friday, August 19, 2005 8:52 AM
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
I can't afford either one of them anyway
LOL
caseagainstfaith
Reply #31 Friday, August 19, 2005 9:56 AM
Perhaps you might consider reading someone's post before criticising it. I said there is NO CASE to be made for price gouging. In fact, you even quoted me saying that I said that.
Reply #31 Friday, August 19, 2005 9:56 AM
| Please explain on how Microsoft is "price gouging". |
Perhaps you might consider reading someone's post before criticising it. I said there is NO CASE to be made for price gouging. In fact, you even quoted me saying that I said that.
SpiderFX
Reply #33 Saturday, August 20, 2005 3:17 PM
Reply #33 Saturday, August 20, 2005 3:17 PM
Think back 10 years, now think of today... are not both of these systems kick ass? I am a MS fan myself, not because of who has the better console, but who has the better online gameing. Everyone keeps bashing MS for being greedy, yet there online gaming prices's are by far the cheapest in any industry.
Now what about Sony, didnt they "invent" the "CD"? and for years and years, did they not get a kick back from every single CD sold, no matter what company or manufacturer sold it? Isnt that being a little greedy? Look at Sony in other markets as well, have you priced a Sony Laptop latley or a Sony alarm clock (that is made by another manufacturer and then Sony branded and the priced hiked up by 150%, Sony is notoriuos for this).
Point being, No company is better than another when it comes to taking our money. They both make great consoles, and like I mentioned earlier, I enjoy the MS version because of the online expeirance.
Now what about Sony, didnt they "invent" the "CD"? and for years and years, did they not get a kick back from every single CD sold, no matter what company or manufacturer sold it? Isnt that being a little greedy? Look at Sony in other markets as well, have you priced a Sony Laptop latley or a Sony alarm clock (that is made by another manufacturer and then Sony branded and the priced hiked up by 150%, Sony is notoriuos for this).
Point being, No company is better than another when it comes to taking our money. They both make great consoles, and like I mentioned earlier, I enjoy the MS version because of the online expeirance.
hawk_196
Reply #34 Sunday, August 21, 2005 12:38 PM
Ummm.... I don't know what exactly you mean by 'cheapest in the industry' but M$ does seem to be ripping people off for online play. Tell me, what games (aside from mmorpg) cost money every year to play online? Hmm, only games i cant think og would be XBOX games. Do playstation games cost money per month for online playabiliy? NO. What about PC Games? NO. So whats so cheap about it? $50 for Halo2 or whatever crap game people are playing on Xbox PLUS $10 a month (or however much it costs)? That sir, is not cheap at all. Take Half Life 2 for example. $50 lands you Half Life 2 singleplayer (a wonderful game by any means, worth more than the $50) PLUS Half Life 2 deathmatch, PLUS Counter-Strike Source. Wow, 3 games, two of them online, for the price of an overhyped sequel.
That sir, is greedy. Really, its not like Microsoft needs the money anyway.
Oh and about the whole M$ buying their way into the industry... Didn't this exact thing happen years ago involving Microsoft? Yes, yes it did, and its called Internet Explorer.
Reply #34 Sunday, August 21, 2005 12:38 PM
| Everyone keeps bashing MS for being greedy, yet there online gaming prices's are by far the cheapest in any industry |
Ummm.... I don't know what exactly you mean by 'cheapest in the industry' but M$ does seem to be ripping people off for online play. Tell me, what games (aside from mmorpg) cost money every year to play online? Hmm, only games i cant think og would be XBOX games. Do playstation games cost money per month for online playabiliy? NO. What about PC Games? NO. So whats so cheap about it? $50 for Halo2 or whatever crap game people are playing on Xbox PLUS $10 a month (or however much it costs)? That sir, is not cheap at all. Take Half Life 2 for example. $50 lands you Half Life 2 singleplayer (a wonderful game by any means, worth more than the $50) PLUS Half Life 2 deathmatch, PLUS Counter-Strike Source. Wow, 3 games, two of them online, for the price of an overhyped sequel.
That sir, is greedy. Really, its not like Microsoft needs the money anyway.
Oh and about the whole M$ buying their way into the industry... Didn't this exact thing happen years ago involving Microsoft? Yes, yes it did, and its called Internet Explorer.
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Reply #21 Thursday, August 18, 2005 1:35 PM
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.