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As suggested by MCV yesterday, Microsoft has replicated its recent moves in both Europe and the US by dropping the price of Xbox 360 hardware in Japan. And, like in North America, the platform holder has not increased the price of its Arcade SKU – a move that seems to …
Read More »Take-Two working with Natal
Natal dev kits are installed across Take-Two’s entire fleet of subsidiary studios, according to the publisher’s CEO. Take-Two chief Ben Feder confirmed in last night’s financial call that numerous studios are working with Microsoft’s new interface. Obviously can’t comment on games that we haven’t announced but those [Natal] dev kits …
Read More »JAPAN: 360 price cut nears
Microsoft is to hold a press conference in Hong Kong tomorrow where it is expected that a price cut for the machine will be announced for key territories across the region. Kotaku claims that the new prices, which have not yet been outlined, will go live in countries such as …
Read More »Xbox 360 UK sales up 43%
The combination of a UK bank holiday and Microsofts £30 reduction in the cost of an Xbox 360 Elite lead to a 43 per cent week-on-week sales increase for the next-gen console last week, ChartTrack has told MCV. Those who were expecting a more significant upturn should, ChartTrack added, note …
Read More »Twitter on Xbox clarified
Microsoft has clarified yesterday’s confusion regarding the upcoming integration of Twitter and Facebook on Xbox 360, admitting that Silver Xbox Live members will not be able to access the service on an ongoing basis. Facebook and Twitter on Xbox Live will be free to Gold members, with a free trial …
Read More »Xbox 360 Twitter claims incorrect
Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft has told MCV that reports claiming Twitter and Facebook access on Xbox 360 will be reserved for Gold members of Xbox Live only are incorrect. The belief stems from a footnote in this morning’s announcement of a price cut for the Xbox 360 Elite console …
Read More »Arcade hike due to currency fluctuations
Alongside this morning’s confirmation that the Xbox 360 Elite is dropping by 30, Microsoft has also confirmed a 30 price rise for the Arcade SKU – a decision brought about by the fluctuating value of sterling, according to Chris Lewis, European VP of the firm’s interactive entertainment business. We are …
Read More »Its official: Xbox 360 price cut announced
The speculation can finally come an end. From tomorrow the Xbox 360 Elite 120GB will cost 199.99 in the UK – that’s a drop of 30 from the current RRP. And as expected, the price of the Xbox 360 Arcade has increased by the same amount to 159.99, though Microsoft …
Read More »Sony: 360 cut wont change PS3 Slim plans
Ahead of Microsoft’s confirmed Xbox 360 price cut announcement tomorrow, Sony has told MCV that it will not move forward the launch of PS3 Slim to compete with Microsoft’s discounted machine this bank holiday weekend. We have agreements in place with all retailers and Centresoft to make sure the release …
Read More »Xbox 360 price drop tomorrow
After weeks of speculation, MCV can finally confirm that tomorrow is the day that Microsoft will reveal its new intentions for the Xbox 360. The announcement is expected to include the ditching of the mid-range Pro SKU and a price drop for the high-end Elite model. It’s also likely that …
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