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The rumor that wouldn't die has once again reared its ugly head as a new advertisement hints at Xbox 360 price-drops across the board. According to an ad from Radio Shack the Xbox 360 Pro (60GB) and Elite units will receive a $50 price drop by the week of the Sept. 7, making the 60GB model $299 and the Elite $399 while the Arcade bundle will drop $80 to $199. Source spies within the retail industry have given Joystiq similar intel from other retailers hinting at the same rumor. Check out the flyer in the gallery below.
[via Joystiq]
Gallery: Radio Shack Xbox 360 Elite/Arcade price drop
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
8-21-2008 @ 9:35AM
Arnon said...
So it's valid from 9/7-9/20?
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8-21-2008 @ 9:37AM
lfegerber said...
this just tempts me more to buy an elite
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8-24-2008 @ 9:17PM
tony said...
all you have to do is find someone on craigslit to trade with. i traded a psp for a ps3 with a friend, then traded that ps3 since i had one for a 360 with hdmi, 120 gb hdd, and a falcon chip, and then im trading my old 360 for a wii with wi fit and not paying a cent to own all 3 systems. so thats how ya do it guys. save your money for games and trade stuff others want for what they have you want. works great.
8-21-2008 @ 12:39PM
Mics said...
@tony
Did you start out with a red paperclip?
8-21-2008 @ 9:52AM
vidGuy said...
I just want a 60GB to 120GB hard drive for less than $100. Hopefully these price drops will be joined by the HDD.
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8-21-2008 @ 10:54AM
Neil said...
Totally with ya man....what MS is charging for the 20gb and the 120gb is a crime.
8-21-2008 @ 9:53AM
Mark said...
Cool! I was thinking about get a new one but if I buy the 60GB model can I switch the HDD out with my current 120 and everything will still work fine on both 360's?
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8-21-2008 @ 9:59AM
DBoyFlex said...
yes
8-21-2008 @ 9:54AM
Saeth said...
From the looks of the ad it seems its just a deal from RS.
The "9/7/08-9/20/08" and "Save 50$!" makes it seem that way
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8-21-2008 @ 11:03AM
Vcize said...
Retailers don't typically (pretty much never actually) discount game consoles on their own due to the extremely tight margins on console hardware.
8-21-2008 @ 2:35PM
vidGuy said...
Retailers also often put valid dates on their flyers so that they don't have to honor prices outside of those dates. In the case of console deals, the dates shouldn't matter.
8-21-2008 @ 10:00AM
DBoyFlex said...
Too bad most of us already have a 360. I guess upgrading is ok. Newer HDDs read faster and newer systems load faster, so if you have an extra 200-300 bucks, go for it. Sell the other on on craigs list.
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8-21-2008 @ 10:04AM
Arsonism said...
I would agree with you, but underneath the price it says was 449. To me that signifies a price drop. The Blu-Ray player has reg. next to the price like it is on sale.
8-21-2008 @ 10:01AM
webster1990 said...
If these kind of price cuts come to the UK (i'm not holding my breath) i may have to upgrade my Xbox to an Elite.
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8-21-2008 @ 10:01AM
DBoyFlex said...
I want a 60 gig drive though. Maybe it will be a good price? Not likely.
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8-21-2008 @ 10:08AM
Arsonism said...
Sorry my reply comment should have went up one person.
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8-21-2008 @ 10:28AM
Trunas said...
That deal from dell last week makes me even more happy that I upgraded. I still payed less than 399(349) and sold my old one for 200. I hope these new prices brings us some newbies to pwn in every game possible.
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8-21-2008 @ 10:51AM
MC Double Def DP said...
lower prices are great! still glad I got my $299 elite from dell.com! Although to be honest it doesn't get much use yet as I still have my Pro. But it is nice to stream divx to the bedroom now.
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8-21-2008 @ 1:11PM
Rob Cannon said...
Doesn't it seem like the Elite doesn't offer too much anymore? $100 extra for only 60GB doesn't seem like a great buy.
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8-21-2008 @ 3:50PM
Guibs said...
I've been holding on upgrading my old xbox 360 for an elite for this rumored price drop. I could always get the 120gb hard drive but it runs for 200$ here in Canada. Also, my xbox 360 does NOT have an HDMI connection and this is killing me.
The elite has the HDMI connector, the HDMI cable (50$ value?) and a 120GB hard drive for a possible 400$ Yep, that's pretty much sold to me.
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