blitzpackage Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/811/811056p1.html August 6, 2007 - Microsoft has just given word that it has officially dropped the price of the Xbox 360 by $50 U.S. dollars to coincide with the release of Madden NFL 08. Beginning August 8, the "Premium" system will retail for $349.99 (down from $399.99) and will still come complete with a headset, controller and 20GB hard drive. The Xbox 360 core system, which is the system only, has dropped $20 itself -- down to $279.99 from $299.99. Elite version of the Xbox 360 for $449.99 (down thirty bucks from its original $479.99 pricing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneBoost Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Not bad, another kill for the PS3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Smart move by MS. A big market that they are opening themselves up to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reic Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Big move for microsoft, they keep dangling the elite in front of me to trade in for I reserved my version of Two Worlds the other day, and bought a 32 inch LCD 720p HDTV for my apartment, I don't think I should buy trade in for the elite until I am no longer broke . Going to be interesting to see the "wars" really start up this holiday season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdowwe Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I only have a PS2. I dont really know much about video games or systems. Is the 360 better than the PS3 for gaming. Hows the selection of games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the burgundy and gold Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I only have a PS2. I dont really know much about video games or systems. Is the 360 better than the PS3 for gaming. Hows the selection of games? i'm in the same boat, i have a PS2 and dont know much about video games, i love playing madden and NCAA but thats about it. But my younger brother just got a Xbox 360 for his birthday. How good are the graphics for 360? Is it better then PS3? Is it better then PS2;) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorresA Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 i'm in the same boat, i have a PS2 and dont know much about video games, i love playing madden and NCAA but thats about it. But my younger brother just got a Xbox 360 for his birthday. How good are the graphics for 360? Is it better then PS3? Is it better then PS2;) ? IMO 360 is what you want if you are looking for Madden, at least this year. It appears that developers are having issues programming for PS3 in some cases. Games like NCAA and Madden are running at 60 FPS on the 360 where as 30 FPS on the PS3. Down side to 360 is having to pay for their network. Good point is that it is more extensive network. Here is a poll someone asked which system. http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=204197 obviously there are differeing opinion but I perfer the 360. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkHog Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I only have a PS2. I dont really know much about video games or systems. Is the 360 better than the PS3 for gaming. Hows the selection of games? What games do you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titaw Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 My question is really simple. Is the ELITE more reliable than the regular 360? Iknow they upgraded the memory to 120 gig and made the system black, but did they tackle the "ring of death" or upgraded the fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinzOwnU Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Microsoft is trying to clear the shelves of this current line of xboxes (elite included) because it has a new version of the 360 running on a new processor (that will supposedly not have the problems the other xboxes have) coming out this fall. That version will be cheaper to produce and slightly faster/smoother so you are better off waiting for the new xbox360 codenamed "falcon" instead of buying the last round of the old generation 360s now. I was originally shopping for a ps3 or xbox360 but I couldn't make up my mind since the ps3 had superior hardware but no games and the xbox had too many technical issues. The best decision for purchasers right now is to wait, unless you are certain that you want a ps3, then I would buy the 499 model now before they leave the shelves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophet Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Man, I wish I could get my wife to buy into another toy for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSkins Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 price drop already started, i just got my premium xbox 360 today from circuit city for 349.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorresA Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Bigger price drop. $330 http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-Console-20GB-Hard-Drive/dp/B000B43OY4 Dunno for how long, so if you are intrested in it, may be the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorresA Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 well that was quick.. price back up to $350 @ amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Microsoft is trying to clear the shelves of this current line of xboxes (elite included) because it has a new version of the 360 running on a new processor (that will supposedly not have the problems the other xboxes have) coming out this fall. That version will be cheaper to produce and slightly faster/smoother so you are better off waiting for the new xbox360 codenamed "falcon" instead of buying the last round of the old generation 360s now. By the Fall our 360 will be two years old and maybe we'll pick up an Elite based on the new innards. :cool: http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2007/07/microsofts_next_move_code-name_falcon.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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