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Alongside this morning’s confirmation that the Xbox 360 Elite is dropping by 30, Microsoft has also confirmed a 30 price rise for the Arcade SKU – a decision brought about by the fluctuating value of sterling, according to Chris Lewis, European VP of the firm’s interactive entertainment business. We are …
Read More »Its official: Xbox 360 price cut announced
The speculation can finally come an end. From tomorrow the Xbox 360 Elite 120GB will cost 199.99 in the UK – that’s a drop of 30 from the current RRP. And as expected, the price of the Xbox 360 Arcade has increased by the same amount to 159.99, though Microsoft …
Read More »Xbox 360 price drop tomorrow
After weeks of speculation, MCV can finally confirm that tomorrow is the day that Microsoft will reveal its new intentions for the Xbox 360. The announcement is expected to include the ditching of the mid-range Pro SKU and a price drop for the high-end Elite model. It’s also likely that …
Read More »Limits placed on Xbox 360 stock
Retailers have seen the open availability of Xbox 360 hardware brought to an abrupt halt in the UK as Microsoft begins to manage its current stock ahead of its Xbox 360 SKU reshuffle. Retail sources have confirmed to MCV that all 360 models have been pulled from open availability, with …
Read More »Bungie may return to Halo IP
Developer claims that Halo: Reach wonâ??t necessarily be its last project in the franchise
Read More »AUSTRALIA: Xbox 360 to hit 1m this year
Microsoft Australia has claimed sales of the Xbox 360 will surpass 1 million units in the region within the next few months. Speaking to Gamespot, the company’s group category manager for Xbox 360 Jeremy Hinton claimed this would be achieved without the need for a price cut. We [Microsoft] expect …
Read More »Halo lead dev scores $29m for game/toy project
Lead designer-cum-serial entrepreneur Jordan Weisman enjoys strong support for youth market plans
Read More »Industry readies for 360 price cut
Microsoft’s ongoing silence concerning its anticipated Xbox 360 price cut may show no signs of abating, but the industry continues to expect an announcement shortly with a number of analysts predicting an Elite price drop in line with industry expectations. I could see a model refresh with the Elite version …
Read More »Analyst: 360 Slim on the way
Microsoft could have more than just an Xbox 360 price cut up its sleeve – one analyst believes the platform holder could be on the verge of revealing an Xbox 360 Slim. When asked about the possibility of slimmed down console to rival Sony’s upcoming new machine, DFC Intelligence’s David …
Read More »Harmonix hints at Natal Rock Band
Studio is now working on developing Rock Band 3, MTV Games confirms
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