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Microsoft confirms Xbox 360 price cut in Europe
Posted: 16.09.2008 02:56 by Jamie Davey Comments: 4
Microsoft confirmed today that the Xbox 360 will receive a price cut in Europe, with the Premium unit selling for £169.99 / €239.99, the Arcade unit selling for £129.99 / €179.99 and the Xbox 360 Elite unit selling for £229.99 / €299.99.

"Xbox 360 has now sold over 20 million consoles worldwide and due to its unprecedented success, we are now able to pass on the rewards of that success to the consumer with a new retail pricing from £129.99," said Neil Thompson, senior regional director for Microsoft UK.

"With more games, more entertainment with Xbox Live and now even more value, we are looking forward to welcoming more customers into the leading next generation console, Xbox 360."

These price cuts will come into effect on the 19th September.
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By Wowerine (SI Elite) on Sep 16, 2008
Wowerine
This still doesn't mean anything to me. Except, that the new Xbox i on the way...
By ScythSoulces (SI Core) on Sep 16, 2008
ScythSoulces
Same here friend.
By herodotus (SI Herodotus) on Sep 16, 2008
herodotus
XBox 720 won't be seeing the light of day any time soon. M$ have to do something drastic, as the whole company itself is losing business hand over fist. They are losing touch rapidly with the needs of the present day gamer.
By loyalknight10 (SI Member) on Sep 16, 2008
loyalknight10
Microsoft has to do more to satisfy the gaming community, it is becoming more and more hard to satisfy the gaming community.