Xbox 360: European Price-cuts
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Microsoft have announced that they are slashing the price of their European Xbox 360 consoles. This will be welcome news for buyers who are looking to get their first next-gen console or perhaps add to their next-gen console collection. If you’ve just purchased one at the current prices…you might feel a little less happy.
From the 14th March, the 20Gb hard drive model will cost €270 across Europe, which is a price drop of €80.
In the UK, the entry-level Xbox 360 console (which does not have a hard drive!), will be available for £159.99. This is a price drop of £40 from the previous price of £199.99. The top level Xbox 360 console which is Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Elite will be on sale for £259.99. The Elite has a 120Gb hard drive.
Microsoft’s price drops mean that their consoles are now cheaper than both their Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii counterparts. The PS3 currently sells for £299.99 (40Gb hard drive), and the Wii retails at £180.
The price cuts are due to Microsoft losing ground on their rivals, as both competitors have been outselling the Xbox 360 on a monthly basis. There’s no doubt that Sony and Nintendo will be viewing these price cuts with added interest and it’ll be fun to see how they react.
Do you own an Xbox 360 or will these new lower prices entice you into getting one?
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