@all

http://247wallst.com/2009/08/26/following-sony-sne-microsoft-msft-likely-to-lower-xbox-prices/

Quote:

According to TG Daily, “EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich has told TG Daily that Microsoft will lower the price of its Xbox 360 Elite to $299 this week.” Divnich told 24/7 Wall St., “I expect Microsoft to confirm the long talked about rumors that the Elite version will be lowered to $299. I am unaware of any official announcement, but retail circulars have made it clear that the Elite version will be $299 next week. It is pretty obvious that some type of official announcement will occur in the next three days.”

Last edited by fairlanefastback on 27-Aug-2009 at 03:47 AM.

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@Hammer

Thanks for the links. The Crytek 'low end' charge appears to be countered by PS3 fans by blaming Crytek for failing to properly optimize for the Cell. For certainly if the Cell was used more effectively the 'low end' video wouldn't be a problem.

MikeB? No clue.


@fairlanefastback

The $299 Elite is supposed to hit this weekend. There is some good and bad with this. First the bad... The newer Elites appear to copy the PS3 by not providing HD cabling with the unit. The Elites also lose the free games. The good -- The Elite replaces the Pro. So there will be 2 skus to choose from. The Pro drops to $249, until the unit sells out. The Elites are mostly bundles right now. Elites presently include Halo 3 / Fable 2 as are cables. Likely a bundle will come back for Christmas. What's the sales commerical "Never a better time to buy!