Microsoft cuts Xbox 360 price to 179EUR

Posted on Thursday, September 18 2008 @ 2:22 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Microsoft announced price cuts for the Xbox 360 console in Europe, starting this Friday you'll be able to get a Xbox 360 Arcade for only 179EUR! A Xbox 360 with 60GB HDD will cost 239.99EUR and the Xbox 360 Elite with 120GB HDD will retail for 299.99EUR.

The cheapest Xbox 360 console is now around 30-35% cheaper in Europe than the Nintendo Wii.

From Friday, 19th September, Xbox 360, which includes a 60GB hard drive and one wireless controller, will have an ERP of €239.99/£169.99. The Xbox 360 Elite, which comes with a massive 120GB hard drive enabling consumers to store huge quantities of content downloaded from Xbox LIVE Marketplace as well as their own music, will have an ERP of €299.99/£229.99. The Xbox 360 Arcade console, perfect for those wishing to make their first foray into the gaming and entertainment world of Xbox, will have an ERP of €179/£129.99.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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