Recent rumours that Microsoft is planning a significant Xbox 360 price cut gained ground this week with the bottom-of-the-range Xbox 360 Arcade Model rumoured to be dropping to just $199 (£100) in the US next month.
VGChartz.com claims the news is bang on the money. It has posted a screengrab from a retail SKU inquiry on the 360 to back up its claim, which suggests the $199 Xbox 360 price will take effect on September 7.
"Microsoft has been no stranger to the $199.99 price point," says the report.
"In interviews, high brass officials from Microsoft have stated they are 'very aware' that the $199.99 is the sweet spot for console sales."
Pro and Elite costs to fall
Reliable news source Ars Technica also claims that there are more cuts on the way for the Pro (60GB, $299/ £150) and Elite (120GB, $399/ £200) models of Microsoft's console.
"The scheduling of the drop is telling as well. It takes place one week after Square Enix's 'Infinite Undiscovery' and two weeks before Harmonix/EA's 'Rock Band 2' take place. Recent rumours that Microsoft is planning a significant Xbox 360 price cut gained ground this week with the bottom-of-the-range Xbox 360 Arcade Model rumoured to be dropping to just $199 (£100) in the US next month. Both exclusive to the Xbox 360," adds VGChartz.
TechRadar has contacted Microsoft's UK office today for further comment.
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castaway666
August 6th 2008
4. I think I'd pick one up for sub-£100 I've already got the original 'box, but i opted for the PS3 and Wii this time due more than anything to RROD.... i think it'll be worth a risk and load up on pre-owned games.
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darth_da
August 5th 2008
3. Interestingly Play.com no longer have a stand alone Premium console for sale, could we be about to get a price cut or the 60 gig model in UK?
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castaway666
August 4th 2008
2. Is this the beggining of the end?
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darth_da
August 4th 2008
1. Hopefuly we see this in the UK as well, and not just the US.
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