August 31, 2005

Microsoft to open Xbox 360 store in Tokyo & New York City's Times Square ?

According to a report in today's The Seattle Times reports Microsoft Corp. may open a retail store in New York City's Times Square with a four-story space at One Times Square being a potential location for the store.

A Microsoft spokeswoman refused to comment on the rumor saying that: "At any given time, Microsoft evaluates and pursues real-estate opportunities and needs. Out of respect for all parties, and a desire to not perpetuate rumors, we do not have a comment on this at this time."

Meanwhile, ITmedia Japan snapped some pics of a construction shielding surrounding what they suppose is an Xbox 360 store.

via Team Xbox and Engadget

August 27, 2005

Xbox 360 : Motherboard and more exposed!

The folks over at Team Smartxx somehow scored a few XeDKs (Xbox 360 Development Kits). Smartxx opened the Xbox 360 and removed the heatsink to show you the full motherboard with over 40 High-Res pictures.

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August 25, 2005

Xbox 360 Ultimate Bundle

EBgames is taking pre-orders for the Microsoft Xbox 360. The company is offering the Xbox 360 Ultimate Bundle aimed at offering unsurpassed gaming and entertainment experience right out of the box.

* Xbox 360 Premium System ($399.00)
- Xbox 360 Game Console
- Wireless Controller
- Combination High-Definition Component and Standard A/V Cable
- 20GB Hard Drive
- Ethernet Cable
- Headset
- Bonus Media Remote
- Xbox Live Silver
- Xbox Live Gold 30-Day Trial
* Perfect Dark Zero Limited Edition
* Dead or Alive 4
* Kameo: Elements of Power
* Project Gotham Racing 3
* Extra Wireless Controller
* Play & Charge Kit (for extra controller)
* Rechargeable Battery Pack (for included controller)

August 23, 2005

Amazon de taking Xbox 360 pre-orders

Amazon DE. (399.00 Euros) is taking pre-orders for the upcoming Microsoft Xbox 360. Microsoft announced the official pricing for the Xbox 360 on August 17th. Amazon UK sets the shipping date of the Xbox 360 to November 28th writes i4u

August 20, 2005

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August 18, 2005

Microsoft Xbox 360 Premium Edition and Core System Pricing

Microsoft has announced the pricing for the Xbox 360 game console. There will be two editions of the Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 Premium Edition will sell for $399.99 USD. The Xbox 360 Premium edition comes with a 20GB Xbox 360 Hard Drive, Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, Xbox 360 Faceplate, Xbox 360 Headset, Xbox 360 Component HD-AV Cable, Xbox Live Silver membership and a bonus Media Remote Control (limited time only).

The Xbox 360 Core System is priced at $299.99USD.

It comes with a wired Xbox 360 controller.

Xbox 360 prices

Xbox 360 Hard Drive (20 GB) - $99.99
Xbox 360 Memory Unit (64 MB) - $39.99
Xbox 360 Wireless Controller - $49.99
Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit - $19.99
Xbox 360 rechargeable battery pack - $11.99
Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter - $99.99
Xbox 360 Headset - $19.99
Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote - $29.99
Xbox 360 S-Video AV Cable / Xbox 360 SCART AV Cable - $29.99
Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable - $39.99

via i4u

August 17, 2005

Xbox 360 : price $299 and $399

Software Giant, Microsoft will launch their next generation console, the Xbox 360 in America this Christmas with two different bundles priced at $299 and $399 reports LA Times

The cheaper of the two deals will offer just the console and one wired controller, while the $399 package will include a 20GB hard drive, wireless controller, Ethernet cable and wireless TV remote control.

Xbox 360 represents a dramatic leap forward in high-definition gaming and entertainment experiences. Fusing powerful hardware, software, and services, Xbox 360 fully engages you in a gaming experience that is more expansive, dramatic, and lifelike, where the possibilities are limitless and your imagination knows no boundaries touts Microsoft

PJ McNealy, an analyst at American Technology Research, claims that this pricing "will put pressure on Sony come Christmas 2007 because, by then, Microsoft will cut its premium price to $299 or below, while PS3 will still be north of $399."

August 15, 2005

Xbox 360 may not always have a hard drive

Microsoft Xbox executive J Allard has confirmed, that the Xbox 360 may not always ship in a configuration with a hard drive.

Speaking in the September issue of US magazine Game Informer, J Allard said that Microsoft isn't yet ready to announce details of possible multiple models of the Xbox 360 writes Games Industry

"It's something we're not ready to announce yet," he said. "I don't think it's a one-size-fits-all [approach] over the next five-year horizon."

"We've said [to developers], 'Hey look, don't bank on the hard drive always being there,'" he revealed. "'There may be a scenario in the future where we don't want to have a hard drive, and in that case, we have to make sure that the games that you've created are accessible to the broadest possible audience.'"

August 14, 2005

349 Euros for the Microsoft Xbox 360?

A German games site is reporting that retailers are hinting at a 349 Euros price tag for the Microsoft Xbox 360. US analysts predict two distinctive console bundles, one costing $299 US, the other $399.

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Xbox 360 game prices revealed?

Amazon.co.uk has begun listing Xbox 360 games for pre order with the prices at either 29.99 Pounds or 32.99 Pounds. Games listed include Call of Duty 2 - 29.99 Pounds, Kameo: Elements of Power - 29.99 Pounds, Perfect Dark Zero - 32.99 Pounds, Quake 4 - 29.99 Pounds, Tony Hawk's American Wasteland - 29.99 Pounds and GUN - 29.99 Pounds.

Quake 4 and Tony Hawk's listed for release on October 28th, Call of Duty 2 listed for release on November 25th, GUN on November 11th, Perfect Dark Zero on December 2nd and Kameo on December 9th. , via theinquirer.net