Listing on retailer’s website is further evidence of upcoming Xbox Elite price drop
The online portal of UK retailer Argos is claiming that the Xbox 360 Pro is no longer available – substantiating MCV’s claims from earlier today that Microsoft is preparing to terminate the SKU to facilitate its Xbox 360 Elite price cut.
Eurogamer spotted that those heading to the Argos listing for the Xbox 360 Pro, or Xbox 360 60GB as the retailer calls it, are now greeted with a message that reads: “We are very sorry but Microsoft have discontinued this line.”
The claim backs up the information hinted to MCV from a key trade source – that Microsoft is just days away from announcing a significant Xbox hardware price cut.
Indications point to a cancellation of the Xbox 360 Pro SKU and a £60 price drop to the top-end Xbox 360 Elite SKU, with the black console then replacing the Pro in Microsoft’s product line.
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More like Arcade price hike
We were notified that the price of the Xbox 360 Arcade is moving to an SRP of £160 (trade increase of £15ish) and losing Sega Superstar Tennis from 1st September - not quite sure how the Elite is going to get a £60 price drop!
360 Price confusion
We were also notified of the new price structure for XBOX 360 Arcade WITHOUT Sega Superstar Tennis, but have not been notified of any other changes.
Price hike probably to push buyers away from the Arcade and towards the HARD DRIVE models. Though does seem bit strange that ARCADE £159 and 60Gb model still at £169 ?
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