cybergal
August 18th, 2005, 11:18
SEATTLE - When Microsoft Corp.'s new Xbox video game console comes out this fall, consumers will be able to choose between a fully loaded system and a more basic version without a hard drive, wireless controller and other features.
The premium Xbox 360 console will sell for $399.99 in the United States, Canada and Mexico — nearly triple the price of the current system — and 399.99 euros in continental Europe, Microsoft announced Wednesday. Meanwhile, the scaled-back version, dubbed "Xbox 360 Core System," will go for $299.99, and 299.99 euros in Europe.
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The premium Xbox 360 console will sell for $399.99 in the United States, Canada and Mexico — nearly triple the price of the current system — and 399.99 euros in continental Europe, Microsoft announced Wednesday. Meanwhile, the scaled-back version, dubbed "Xbox 360 Core System," will go for $299.99, and 299.99 euros in Europe.
STORY LINK (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050818/ap_on_hi_te/microsoft_xbox;_ylt=ApOG__Rrtt.GxZ5FCcqvWyes0NUE;_ ylu=X3oDMTA3cjE0b2MwBHNlYwM3Mzg-)