Xbox 360 pricing

Jimmy Durante · Post by **Jimmy Durante** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 3:16 pm

For gamers who want the ultimate experience (and the best value) right out of the box, Microsoft will offer the $399.99 U.S./€399.99/£279.99 Xbox 360 console. This premium edition — distinguished by signature metallic detailing on the console itself — comes fully loaded for the ultimate gaming experience, with components and accessories that would cost more than $200 if sold separately:

* Xbox 360 console. Sexy styling that packs a punch — 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 “chill” (white) and can be swapped out with custom Faceplates to reflect gamers’ personalities or decor.
* Xbox 360 Headset. This lets gamers strategize with teammates or trash-talk 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 demos such as trailers and casual games from Xbox Live Arcade.
* A bonus Media Remote: Included for a limited time, the integrated control center for the entire digital experience lets consumers play DVDs, movies and music, as well as access their Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005-based PC's controls with a single remote.

At $299.99 U.S./€299.99/£209.99, the Xbox 360 Core System comes standard with what consumers need to jump right into next-generation games and media, and is fully expandable to the complete Xbox 360 experience:

* 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 customization and a removable Faceplate that comes in stylish “chill” (white), which can be swapped out with other custom Faceplates to reflect gamers’ 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 Xbox 360 console also comes ready for customization. With an array of Xbox 360 accessories, gamers can trick out their systems to suit their individual tastes and personalize their experiences. In addition to an ever-growing selection of eye-catching Faceplates ($19.99 U.S./€19.99/£14.99), Xbox 360 Controller (estimated retail price $39.99 U.S./€34.99/£24.99*) and Component HD AV Cable (estimated retail price $39.99 U.S./€29.99/£19.99*), the lineup includes a wealth of accessories that brings next-generation gaming entertainment to its optimum:

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 (estimated retail price $99.99 U.S./€99.99/£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 (estimated retail price $39.99 U.S./€34.99/£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 (estimated retail price $49.99 U.S./€44.99/£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 (estimated retail price $19.99 U.S./€19.99/£14.99*).

Xbox 360 rechargeable battery pack. This provides up to 25 hours of gameplay for wireless gaming fun (estimated retail price $11.99 U.S./€14.99/£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 (estimated retail price $99.99 U.S./€79.99 /£59.99*).

Xbox 360 Headset. This heightens the Xbox Live experience by letting gamers strategize with teammates or trash-talk opponents while playing games (estimated retail price $19.99 U.S./€19.99/£14.99*).

Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote. Sold as an accessory, this integrated control center 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 (estimated retail price $29.99 U.S./€29.99/£19.99*).

Xbox 360 S-Video AV Cable (U.S. only) Xbox 360 SCART AV Cable (Europe only). This versatile cable works for both high-definition and standard-definition TVs that use S-Video or composite video inputs. It provides optimal audio and video signal transfer (estimated retail price $29.99 U.S./€24.99/£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 (estimated retail price $39.99 U.S./€29.99/£19.99*).

Xbox 360 Faceplate. Change your mood and your console whenever you want with distinctive Faceplates. (estimated retail price $19.99 U.S./€19.99/£14.99*).

mofish · Post by **mofish** » Wed Aug 17, 2005 4:26 pm

PC gaming for lyfe yo

LostCause · Post by **LostCause** » Fri Aug 26, 2005 3:03 pm

PC gaming for likfe fuck consoles

labbats · Post by **labbats** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 3:33 pm

This computer I've had for 3 years and it's outdated. I've been looking at buying a new gaming PC, but it's going to run me upwards of $1000 if you include a monitor. I can get a newish PS2 with 5 games for around $200 on ebay, then spend $400 or so on a refurbished or used laptop for internet shit, and save tons of space by not having a computer desk.

I never thought I'd say it, but I think I'm going console.

Post by **Tossica** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 5:33 pm

Consoles for the win!

Tadpole · Post by **Tadpole** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 6:17 pm

labbats wrote:This computer I've had for 3 years and it's outdated. I've been looking at buying a new gaming PC, but it's going to run me upwards of $1000 if you include a monitor. I can get a newish PS2 with 5 games for around $200 on ebay, then spend $400 or so on a refurbished or used laptop for internet shit, and save tons of space by not having a computer desk.

I never thought I'd say it, but I think I'm going console.

cant you just update your computer that you have now?

Jimmy Durante · Post by **Jimmy Durante** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:04 pm

Although I haven't been doing much gaming as of late, when I do get a moment I find it much more enjoyable to play in my living room in front of my widescreen. However, I also prefer games that I can play in spurts (racing/fighting/sports/etc) as I normally only play 10-20 minutes at a time.

labbats · Post by **labbats** » Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:54 pm

I already updated everything 3 years ago. Used the same power/box, everything else was new. But now the mobo is too old, the radeon 9000 is pushing it, the 512 of 3200ddr isn't the same as current stuff, processor is 2100+, etc, etc. It's not a single item, rather a culmination of all at once.

Half Life 2 ran perfect, but with my purchase of BF2, I can't even play it. It's awful and most likely going to get worse.

TStorm · Post by **TStorm** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:31 am

That's because everything from EA is rushed out the door. They don't give a shit about how well the game plays, as long as it doesn't crash more than a few times a day.

Jimmy Durante · Post by **Jimmy Durante** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:31 am

I'll have to agree about BF2. I have a decent PC, and as far as I'm concerned the game is unplayable. The server browser and menus are below mediocre, and the ranked servers I've been on have been very laggy. CS Source, in comparison, is smooth as silk.

If and when I play on my PC, it's normally archaic titles I've purchased many years ago getting some replay. There aren't a whole hell of alot of current titles that really appeal to me :dunno:

Post by **Lyion** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 12:09 pm

BF2 runs like butter on my PC, but the servers are nowhere near as fun as CS or TFC. It's just really a clique game that requires a guild server to do jack. Without it, it's worse than a pickup group in WOW.