Xbox 360 delivers huge savings this festive season

Bumper new offers bring Blockbuster games and affordable HD gaming home for Christmas

Microsoft today gave reason for some early festive cheer with two outstanding value gaming offers this Christmas with the announcement of the Xbox 360™ Pro Bundle and the Xbox 360 Arcade Console.

From 1 November and for a limited time only, the Xbox 360 Pro Bundle gets even better this Christmas with a high-definition* Xbox 360 console, media remote, 20GB hard drive, wireless controller and two free games for just $579.95 RRP at participating retailers whilst stocks last – passing on a huge saving of $169.90. The free games – “Forza Motorsport® 2” and “Viva Piñata®” - will keep the whole family entertained, pleasing racing fans and pet-lovers alike.

But Xbox® hasn’t stopped there. From 15 November, for those who just want to plug in the console and start playing games, the low-priced, high value Xbox 360 Arcade Console includes five family fun arcade games including “Pac-Man Championship Edition” and “UNO”.  With a wireless controller and 256MB memory card, the Xbox 360 Arcade is a ‘steal’ at just $399.95 RRP at participating retailers whilst stocks last. This represents a cost saving of $128.85.

David McLean, Australian Xbox Director, says, “We’re fully committed to delivering a great Christmas to our customers in 2007. We not only offer our customers a brilliant value high-definition gaming console but also an impressive line-up of over 300 great games from our stable. Xbox 360 is the only place this Christmas you’ll be able to experience blockbusters such as ‘Halo® 3’, ‘Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock’, ‘Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare’, ‘Viva Piñata: Party Animals’, ‘Scene It? Lights Camera Action’ and ‘Mass Effect’ to mention just a few. It’s not difficult to see why Xbox 360 is the best-selling next-generation console in Australia.”

The Xbox 360 Pro Bundle gives you an amazing high-definition gaming experience and for $579.95 RRP you now get:

• Xbox 360 Pro Console: Includes the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, 20GB Hard Drive, Wireless Controller, Media Remote, Component HD AV cable, an Ethernet Connectivity Cable and a complimentary 30-day trial Xbox LIVE® Gold membership.
• “Forza Motorsport 2”: the sequel to Microsoft® Game Studios' award-winning, fully-customisable driving simulator “Forza Motorsport”. Buckle up for authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, and photo-realistic graphics, as well as licensed tuning and customisation options. Loaded with over 300 of the world’s hottest cars for you to collect, personalise and race, “Forza Motorsport 2” gives you a super-charged racing experience.
• “Viva Piñata”: from the award winning developer Rare, this pet nurturing title is all about tending to your patch of land and attracting piñatas depending on how you choose to develop it. Plant a carrot to attract the rabbit-like Bunnycomb or start a turnip patch and you'll be over-run by Mousemallows. “Viva Piñata” is a game the whole family can enjoy together.

To hit the ground running the new Xbox 360 Arcade Console allows you to add extras when you choose for a low $399.95 and includes:

• Xbox 360 Arcade Console: As with the premium edition, this Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system offers next-generation gaming with surround sound and DVD playback right out of the box.
• Wireless Gaming Controller: No more tripping over pesky wires, this wireless controller works from up to 30ft away from the console.
• 256MB Memory Card: Start gaming and save your games & entertainment content** whenever you need to.
• Five all time family favourite arcade games: “Pac-Man Championship Edition”, “UNO”, “Luxor”, “Boom Boom Rocket” and “Feeding Frenzy”.

* Some older high definition TVs do not support 60Hz and will only run your Xbox 360 in standard definition format. Please check the PAL format of your TV with your TV manufacturer.

** Always remember! Recordings and programs may be protected by copyright.  Microsoft does not authorise, support or condone the use of our products for unauthorised copying.  You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly perform or modify recordings unless authorised by the copyright owner or allowed by law.