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[Chris R]

199$ sounds like a sweet entry point...

why exactly would I get an elite or premium over an arcade (other than hdd).

 

[Wollan]

Wireless controller & headset (I believe HD cables are standard across the board now?).

 

[Spider_Jerusalem]

Wow @ 199€ Arcade.

Now an Arcade+GTA IV bundle at 249 Euros makes even more sense.

 

[AlteredBeast]

wireless controller is in the arcade pack, too.

Just AV cables, though.

 

[dejan]

Premium=350 euro
Elite=450 euro
Arcade=280 euro

Currently overpriced when compared to the 40 GB PS3. Here in germany you can get a PS3 Starter Pack (2 Controllers, Uncharted, Motorstorm) for less then 450 EUR (430 EUR at Ebay).

199 / 249 / 299 would be pretty much perfect for the time being.

This.

 

[max-pain]

199$ sounds like a sweet entry point...

why exactly would I get an elite or premium over an arcade (other than hdd).

Component (HD) cable, Ethernet cable, Headset

 

[Chris R]

Component (HD) cable, Ethernet cable, Headset

so no point really :lol

At 199 I would defiantly pick up a 360.

 

[AlteredBeast]

pretty much if you don't care about online gaming or downloading demos and backwards compatibility, then a 199 arcade would be the perfect console for you.

 

[Spider_Jerusalem]

pretty much if you don't care about online gaming or downloading demos and backwards compatibility, then a 199 arcade would be the perfect console for you.

And, if after that you change your mind, with 99 you get the HDD, having totally paid no more than a Pro model.

 

[Chris R]

pretty much if you don't care about online gaming or downloading demos and backwards compatibility, then a 199 arcade would be the perfect console for you.

I have a PS3 for all my online/demo needs

edit: so yea I could totally see myself picking up a 360 day one at 199 for games like Lost Odyssey, Blue Dragon, Mass Effect and Dead Rising

 

[Luckyman]

This €uro cut is almost free if they do all manufacturing in $.

 

[Spider_Jerusalem]

This €uro cut is almost free if they do all manufacturing in $.

Yes, probably the strong Euro allowed them to do this. About time they started using exchange values rather than converting 1:1 from $ to €

 

[Psychotext]

That's a far more impressive price drop if true.

 

[Spider_Jerusalem]

I'm wondering if, after this, they'll be able to do another price cut before the christmas holidays... maybe bringing it to 149-249-349?

 

[MCD]

I'm expecting another 20$ on the arcade.

in the US i mean.

 

[AdventureRacing]

This price drop needs to be bigger. I can't see it doing much. Sony went ahead with 2 decent price cuts and it has worked wonders for the PS3. MS should take note of this.

 

[pswii60]

This price drop needs to be bigger. I can't see it doing much. Sony went ahead with 2 decent price cuts and it has worked wonders for the PS3. MS should take note of this.

The first PS3 price cut was out of desperation (EDIT: although it was actually a cut on the discontinued 60gb model), and the second cut wasn't really a cut, it was a new SKU.

I'm sure if MS could and wanted to they'd cut the price further, but you know, they're a business. They want to remain profitable from now on I imagine.

 

[Monkeylord]

Hopefully they'll sort out an accessory price-drop too. I want a 120GB Hard drive, but not for an RRP of £130!!!

 

[Creamium]

I'm not really interested in sales most of the time, but I'm really curious about what the pricedrop will do in Europe when GTA hits. If this doesn't make the sales skyrocket...

 

[mr_bishiuk]

I think Europeans are far more sensitive to price, especially when it comes to games as they arent quite as mainstream as they are in the US. Also when consoles get cheap enough people start picking them up as second consoles at 199euro it becomes an option.


The interesting thing will be if they do any movement on the US price.

 

[RBH]

It took me some time to dig this thread up... but:

According to Dutch retailers(E-Plaza, Bart Smit etc.) the Arcade will drop 80 euro in price and the premium will hit the 299 pricepoint on 14 March!

Arcade €199,-
Premium €299,-
Elite €399,-

The Wii costs €249,99 and the PS3 €399,99
The Xbox 360 will be cheaper than the Wii

Hm, that's a bit better than I thought it would be. Premium and Elite still need to be a little cheaper, but it's a start.

 

[Mrbob]

I hope this happens in NA as well.

It might be a psychological thing, but I have a hard time spending $279.99 for a replacement falcon unit if my current 360 bites the dust again. Yet I won't have any problem spending $199.99 on one.

 

[goomba]

Xbox core and arcade have been cheaper than Wii here in NZ since mid last year.

NZ $499 Wii
NZ $450 360 Core

 

[GaryD]

Xbox core and arcade have been cheaper than Wii here in NZ since mid last year.

NZ $499 Wii
NZ $450 360 Core

Geez you guys are getting ripped on the wii. It's under $400 in Oz

 

[picsou]

Two Dutch toychains show new prices for the Xbox 360 in their advertising. The Xbox 360 Arcade will drop from €279,99 to €199,99. The Premium Xbox 360 will cost €299 instead of €399 and the Elite will drop to €399. The Intertoys folder shows the price for the Arcade.

http://www.gamed.nl/view/38322

http://www.xboxonly.nl/nieuws/10622/Xbox_360_prijsverlaging_lijkt_al_zeker/

 

[Scotch]

Nice find. The Arcade pack is starting to become a pretty good deal.

 

[Creamium]

that ad should've had a "plays GTA IV, april 29th!" text next to the €199 price

 

[eve241]

Could this mean a price cut for the rest of Europe? Hope so. I want to buy a X360.

 

[mr_bishiuk]

So likley UK prices are £149 for the arcade and £199 for the premium..

 

[Xater]

Wasn't a price cut expected with the PS3 40GB without a game soon to be 349€?

 

[Scotch]

Could this mean a price cut for the rest of Europe? Hope so. I want to buy a X360.

Yes. It'll probably be officially announced tomorrow.

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

I hope that they use this to show some Rare games as well. They are also in the UK

 

[Xater]

I hope that they use this to show some Rare games as well. They are also in the UK

I am still confident that we will not see anythin Rare before E3 except MS does some Xbox event around May.

 

[Geezer]

If it goes down to £150 retail I'd expect you could find it for £160-£170 with the Forza 2, Viva Pinata and extra wireless pad bundle. Good value.

 

[kikonawa]

Doesthe arcade xbox 360 has also a hdmi port?

 

[GarthVaderUK]

Doesthe arcade xbox 360 has also a hdmi port?

Yes.

 

[mr_bishiuk]

Doesthe arcade xbox 360 has also a hdmi port?

Should be all falcons by now as well (quieter and much more reliable)

 

[Creamium]

so lame that the arcade doesn't have a component cable

 

[Brashnir]

so wait, it's now cheaper to get an arcade + 120GB HD than it is to get an Elite?

 

[mr_bishiuk]

so lame that the arcade doesn't have a component cable

Its like the PS3 in that respect, at least you can pick up HDMI cables pretty cheaply.

 

[RumFore]

I cant wait for the US price drop.

 

[Kafel]

so wait, it's now cheaper to get an arcade + 120GB HD than it is to get an Elite?

oh oh

 

[rostocker]

wow, Arcade for 199€? I will buy one and just take the hdd from my old unit.

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

so wait, it's now cheaper to get an arcade + 120GB HD than it is to get an Elite?

Interesting, this is the exact opposite of MS' pricing 'strategy' thus far.

 

[Randy Lanzarote]

Surely the 20gb/120gb hdd would get a price drop to ensure that there is a price advantage to buying the full console, rather than a bit at at a time?

It'll be interesting to see what MS announce at this press conference tomorrow. The 360 looks like it needs a shot in the arm at the moment, I think MS need a couple of price drops this year to get demand going. It'll be its third Xmas come December, it needs to be a lot cheaper than it currently is.

 

[Brashnir]

Surely the 20gb/120gb hdd would get a price drop to ensure that there is a price advantage to buying the full console, rather than a bit at at a time?

It'll be interesting to see what MS announce at this press conference tomorrow. The 360 looks like it needs a shot in the arm at the moment, I think MS need a couple of price drops this year to get demand going. It'll be its third Xmas come December, it needs to be a lot cheaper than it currently is.

Cutting the price of the HDD would give the Arcade an even bigger price advantage.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

So likley UK prices are £149 for the arcade and £199 for the premium..

Sure looks like it, the Arcade is a fantastic deal.

 

[Randy Lanzarote]

Cutting the price of the HDD would give the Arcade an even bigger price advantage.

That's true, my brain is currently fudged up from Cardiff getting to the semi-final of the FA Cup.

The Premium/Elite would have to get a price drop that ensures an Arcade + 20GB/120GB is less than a proper 360. I think that is what I was aiming for... possbily :s

 

[Spider_Jerusalem]

I am still confident that we will not see anythin Rare before E3 except MS does some Xbox event around May.

I'm pretty sure MS (and other publishers, too) will do a private event around May. July is waaaaay to late to start hyping or simply show games coming out in autumn/winter, so I think many developers and publishers will find another way to do it (see UbiDays, for example)

 

[Prine]

Rare are the masters at hiding big project from their fans. Biggest tease ever.

Scribes is our only source of news on Rare.

No vid docs, no interviews... nothing. Just like the old days