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Leipzig GC`05: Xbox 360 Price Confirmed!!! News
Jon Wilcox
17/08/2005
Two packs available this Winter as Microsoft announce the price of their next-generation console...
After speculation and rumour in recent months, Microsoft has today announced a massive surprise by confirming the price of their next-generation console, Xbox 360. The console will be available in two forms, a basic Xbox 360 Core System that will retail for £209.99 and the Xbox 360, which will include over one hundred pounds worth of accessories for £279.99.
Reports in the past had speculated that the system could retail between £249 and £299, which would place the actual price right in the middle of the two marks, but the RRP of the standard Xbox 360 Core System for £209.99 was a lot lower than many would dare to suggest.
Microsoft unveiled a breakdown of the two different packs, which are as follows:
Xbox 360 System (£279.99)
- Xbox 360 console: Sexy styling that packs a punch â” three powerful core processors are poised to pump out 720p/1080i output, 16x9 cinematic aspect ratio, anti-aliasing for smooth textures, full surround sound and DVD playback right out of the box.
- Xbox 360 Hard Drive (20 GB): 20 GB and detachable, the hard drive allows gamers to store their games, music, downloaded trailers, levels, demos and community-created content from Xbox Live Marketplace.
- Xbox 360 Wireless Controller: Hassle-free high-performance precision wireless gaming features the Xbox® Guide Button for quick access to digital movies, music and games libraries as well as a range and battery life of up to 30 feet and 30 hours of life on two AA batteries.
- Xbox 360 Faceplate: The removable Faceplate comes in stylish âchillâ (white) and can be swapped out with custom Faceplates to reflect gamersâ personalities or decor.
- Xbox 360 Headset: This lets gamers strategise with team-mates or trade banter with opponents while playing games on Xbox Live.
- Xbox 360 Component HD-AV Cable: This connects gamers to the world of Xbox 360 games and graphics through high-definition and standard-definition connections.
- Xbox Live Silver membership: With this, gamers can chat with friends online, send and receive voice and text messages, and access new content from Xbox Live Marketplace such as trailers, demos and casual games from Xbox Live Arcade.
- A bonus Media Remote: Included for a limited time, the integrated control centre for the entire digital experience lets consumers play DVDs, movies and music, as well as access their Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005-based PCâs controls with a single remote.
Xbox 360 Core System (£209.99)
- Xbox 360 console: As with the premium edition, three powerful core processors pump out 720p/1080i output, 16x9 cinematic aspect ratio, anti-aliasing for smooth textures, full surround sound and DVD playback right out of the box.
- Xbox 360 Controller: This wired controller features an extended nine-foot cable and a comfortable, enhanced ergonomic design.
- Xbox 360 Faceplate: Like no other console before, the Xbox 360 console allows customisation and a removable Faceplate that comes in stylish âchillâ (white), which can be swapped out with other custom Faceplates to reflect gamersâ personalities or decor.
- Xbox 360 Standard AV Cable: This connects gamers to the world of Xbox 360, delivering great next-generation graphics and games using standard-definition connections.
The expected retail prices for the Xbox 360 accessories have also been announced by Microsoft:
Xbox 360 Accessories
- Xbox 360 Hard Drive (20 GB): 20 GB and detachable, the hard drive allows gamers to store their games, music, downloaded trailers, levels, demos and community-created content from Xbox Live Marketplace and more (ERP £69.99*).
- Xbox 360 Memory Unit (64 MB): Easily portable, this lets gamers save games, in-game achievements and unique gamer profiles for quick and easy access on the go (ERP £22.99*).
- Xbox 360 Wireless Controller: The same hassle-free high-performance precision wireless gaming that comes with the premium edition features the Xbox Guide Button for quick access to digital movies, music and games libraries as well as a range and battery life of up to 30 feet and 30 hours of life on two AA batteries (ERP £32.99*).
- Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit: This allows plug and play for high-performance, precision wireless gaming with the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller. Gamers will be given ample warning when the end of battery life is nearing so they can connect the Play & Charge cable for uninterrupted play (ERP £14.99*).
- Xbox 360 rechargeable battery pack: This provides up to 25 hours of gameplay for wireless gaming fun (ERP £9.99*).
- Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter: With this, gamers can chat with friends and play games via Xbox Live, as well as stream videos and music to Xbox 360 from a Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005-based PC, all without the clutter of wires (ERP £59.99/⑬79.99 *).
- Xbox 360 Headset: This heightens the Xbox Live experience by letting gamers strategise with team-mates or trade banter with opponents while playing games (ERP £14.99*).
- Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote: Sold as an accessory, this integrated control centre for the entire digital experience lets consumers play DVDs, movies and music, as well as control a TV and their Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005-based PC controls with a single controller (ERP £19.99*).
- Xbox 360 SCART AV Cable: This cable provides optimal audio and video signal transfer for SCART connection (ERP £17.99*).
- Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable: Gamers can experience high-definition gaming on flat-panel TV or VGA monitors. This cable provides optimal audio and video signal transfer (ERP £19.99*).
Making the announcement Robbie Bach, Chief Xbox Officer for Microsoft said, âThe sheer entertainment value of Xbox 360 cannot be overstatedâ¦While the system has the muscle to power awe-inspiring graphics, audio and online play, itâs 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.â
With both the Xbox 360 and the Xbox 360 Core System, weâre offering consumers real choice and real value,â said Peter Moore, Corporate Vice President of worldwide marketing and publishing for the Home Entertainment Division at Microsoft. âWeâre bringing true next-generation experiences into gamersâ living rooms this Christmas.â
So there we have it, the wait is almost over. We now know the price of the Xbox 360 when it finally makes its appearance later this year. Weâll have more news on the next-generation console as soon as we get itâ¦
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