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| 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.
Individually, the HD cables are priced at $40 USD, 20GB hard drive $100 USD
and the wireless controller $50 USD, making the premium edition more
economical for serious gamers.
In addition, because the Xbox 360 core model does not include a hard drive,
gamers may need to purchase a 64 MB memory unit for $40 USD. Other
accessories include a wireless network adapter, which runs $100 USD.
"While the system has the muscle to power awe-inspiring graphics, audio and
online play, it's also got the intelligence to serve as a one-of-a-kind
entertainment device that plays CDs, DVDs, MP3s and digital content from an
array of devices, including portable music players and digital cameras,"
said Robbie Bach, Microsoft's chief Xbox officer.
Both editions of the Xbox 360 will make their debut in North America, Europe
and Japan in time for the Christmas holidays - well before Sony's rival
PlayStation 3 console reaches the market next spring.
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