“Major retailer” confirms 360 price drop at E3
June 30th, 2008 @ 09:59
According to this Hollywood Reporter story, a “major retailer” has confirmed that Microsoft will drop the price of Xbox 360 by $50 at E3.
From the piece:
Microsoft will cut the price of its most popular Xbox 360 model, the 20GB Pro, by $50 to $299 in the coming weeks, game industry sources have confirmed.
Microsoft would not comment, but a major retailer, which requested anonymity, said the price move will come before the major video game trade show, E3, which runs July 15-17 in Los Angeles.
More through the link. Take it as a given that this is true.
Posted in: America, E3 2008, Microsoft, Rumour, Xbox 360
Tags: price cut, price drop
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June 30th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Kotaku say these guys blew the lid on the last price drop, so it seems a fairly safe bet now.
June 30th, 2008 at 10:05 am
We already saw the flyers showing this… it was about as confirmed as it could be.
June 30th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Here, have another flyer from another major retailer with the self-same $299 price point.
June 30th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
And here are some more ‘20gb to be discontinued, price cut to clear, 60gb model imminent’ rumours.
July 1st, 2008 at 9:00 am
Australia gets in on the act now.