Xbox NewsXbox 360 now starts at $349.00 RRPPublished 2nd July 2008 Microsoft today announced it has lowered the recommended retail price of the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system in Australia to a starting price of AU$349.00 RRP*, offering a great deal on a next-generation console.
Jeremy Hinton, Xbox Group Product Marketing Manager, Australia and New Zealand, says, “Today’s announcement demonstrates our commitment to offer savings to consumers at every opportunity.” “Now even more accessible to Aussie families, the Xbox 360 offers a collection of over 300 games and the power of Xbox LIVE, which connects 12 million people worldwide to the things they love – from game demos, hundreds of multiplayer games and other downloadable content.” Microsoft is enhancing the value of its entire family of Xbox 360 consoles. For those looking for the ultimate freedom to customise their console, the Xbox 360 Arcade is now priced at AU$349.00 RRP*. The Xbox 360 Arcade provides everything needed to hit the ground running whilst giving consumers the ability to add new features and accessories as they want.
At the new recommended retail price of AU$499.00*, the Xbox 360 Pro offers a rich online-ready gaming experience right out of the box with a 20GB hard drive, wireless controller, Xbox 360 headset, and more. For those wanting a premium gaming experience, the Xbox 360 Elite at the new recommended retail price of AU$649.00*, features a massive 120GB hard drive in a sleek black finish, Xbox 360 headset, HDMI cable and more. In addition to being great value, the Xbox 360 console is the only place this year consumers will be able to play all of the following much-anticipated blockbusters: “Gears of War 2” (Microsoft Game Studios), “Fable 2” (Microsoft Game Studios), “Viva Piñata 2” (Microsoft Game Studios), “Too Human” (Microsoft Game Studios) and “Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts” (Microsoft Game Studios). Xbox 360 is also the home to a diverse range of games that cater for young and old, including: “Halo 3” (Microsoft Game Studios), “Grand Theft Auto IV” (Rockstar), “Lost Odyssey” (Microsoft Game Studios), “Blue DragonTM” (Microsoft Game Studios), “Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action.” (Microsoft Game Studios), “Project Gotham Racing® 4” (Microsoft Game Studios), “Mass Effect” (Microsoft Game Studios), “Ace Combat 6” (Namco Bandai) and “Beautiful Katamari” (Namco Bandai). With three entertainment systems available, the Xbox 360 console lets consumers choose the types of entertainment they want to experience. The full contents of the three entertainment systems are:
*Recommended retail prices only at participating retailers. The price consumers actually pay will be determined by the retailer. |
