Xbox 360 pricing confirmed! - bit-tech.net Forums

The_Pope · 17th Aug 2005, 14:47

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2005/08...x_360_pricing/

Hamish · 17th Aug 2005, 14:53

not bad was expecting it to be ~£100 more than that tbh
almost enough to make me buy one

tetleyex · 17th Aug 2005, 15:09

I'm looking forward to it, but Isn't the silver membership for Live free anyway? And gold is paid for... Linky.

Oh, and thats cheaper than I was expecting, I thought it was gonna be £300 on release.

The_Pope · 17th Aug 2005, 15:19

Yeah, we were all concerned it would be £299, so £279 is a bonus, and having a stripped down version at £209 is even better. Regarding the Live stuff - all I know is that the Silver membership isn't mentioned for the Core System bundle, though they really should chuck it in there.

I expect MS PR to be rushed off their feet today, but I'll ask for clarification just the same.

Flibblebot · 17th Aug 2005, 16:27

I guess the Core System doesn't come with Silver Live membership because it doesn't come with a headset? Maybe when you buy the headset, you get free Silver membership included?
I have to say that the price came as a surprise to me - if they do launch in the UK on Nov 24, that's only a few days after my birthday...guess I know what I'll be asking for

Bursar · 17th Aug 2005, 16:28

I don't get it... I'm not a console gamer, so forgive me.

You buy the XBox 360, they give you a Live Silver membership, but you can't actually use it to play games? According to the link tetleyex posted, all you get is a glorified telephone.

To actually play games online you need to upgrade to the Gold service (and presumably pay a monthly fee).

Is that right?

Atomic · 17th Aug 2005, 16:32

Quote:

Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable. Gamers can experience high-definition gaming on flat-panel TV or VGA monitors. This cable provides optimal audio and video signal transfer. ERP £19.99

YAY! Think it'll go quite nicely in the spare VGA port on my 2005FPW

FredsFriend · 17th Aug 2005, 16:34

Free market my a*se
Who wants to bet that if you buy the US version to get a better deal, that games bought in the UK won't work on it. Even the version sold in the rest of Europe is cheaper

Darv · 17th Aug 2005, 16:36

The price seem about right, but the accessoies are massively overpriced! £22.99 for a tiny memory stick and £60 for wireless NIC. I assumed it would have been built in.

craigey1 · 17th Aug 2005, 16:58

It's only an estimated retail price. It's not an official ms priceguide

I mean the accesories are estimated...not the console price.

Oh, & what exactly is a 20GB detactable hard drive?

Bursar · 17th Aug 2005, 17:09

[quote=Flibblebot]I guess the Core System doesn't come with Silver Live membership because it doesn't come with a headset?[quote]

Every Xbox console will come with some common features such as support for 720 progressive scan digital TV, the Silver Edition of Xbox Live for free, progressive scan DVD, an Ethernet cable, and a Media Center Extender.

Source

But who knows if that will extend to the UK though...

tetleyex · 17th Aug 2005, 17:13

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Xbox Live Silver level

Create an online Gamer Profile
Access the Xbox Live Marketplace
Engage in voice and text messaging
Talk to a single friend at a time using voice chat
Receive video messages from Gold level members
Access massively multiplayer online games (additional fees may apply)

You can buy things like Maps, and characters on the 'marketplace' thing. Theres also like free days(trial things) to play a certain game online for nothing. I dont know where I read that.... but thats what I read.

Also you can transfer your current Gamertag onto the 360 live system for a gold membership.... I think, but thats just what I've heard on live. I haven't seen Microsoft say this, so I'm not sure if it's true or not.

Flibblebot · 17th Aug 2005, 18:16

For those that care, Game has started taking preorders in the UK.

Cheap Mod Wannabe · 17th Aug 2005, 18:47

Xbox 360 might be the first console that I would own.

[Edit] Poor kid you think [Edit]

ric449 · 17th Aug 2005, 18:54

How much does Xbox Live currently cost?

koola · 17th Aug 2005, 18:54

Not a bad price at all.

Might just wait and see how sony react to the pricing though as both consoles are tempting

mclean007 · 17th Aug 2005, 19:05

Given the difference in price between the core and premium packs, I don't see them shifting many core packs. I definitely would stump up the extra £70. What do you guys reckon?

Bindibadgi · 17th Aug 2005, 19:42

Hmmm Premium package it is then. Hope i get a job beforehand so i can afford games for it.

tetleyex · 17th Aug 2005, 21:04

XBL is £40 a year I think... Get a starter pack for £40 and get a year free membership though, it includes a mic too.

Flibblebot · 17th Aug 2005, 21:15

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Originally Posted by Bindibadgi

Hmmm Premium package it is then. Hope i get a job beforehand so i can afford games for it.

Might want to think about mugging the woman that won the EuroMillions lottery - easier than getting a job, and you may be able to afford as many as 3 or 4 games with her £77m

17th Aug 2005, 14:47	#1
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	Xbox 360 pricing confirmed! http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2005/08...x_360_pricing/

17th Aug 2005, 16:28	#6
Bursar Hypermodder Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 700	I don't get it... I'm not a console gamer, so forgive me. You buy the XBox 360, they give you a Live Silver membership, but you can't actually use it to play games? According to the link tetleyex posted, all you get is a glorified telephone. To actually play games online you need to upgrade to the Gold service (and presumably pay a monthly fee). Is that right? __________________ www.philspcmods.com - a rough guide

17th Aug 2005, 16:34	#8
FredsFriend Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Peadobrough Posts: 485	Free market my a*se Who wants to bet that if you buy the US version to get a better deal, that games bought in the UK won't work on it. Even the version sold in the rest of Europe is cheaper __________________ BOO

17th Aug 2005, 16:58	#10
craigey1 Snarf Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: W-mids Posts: 1,024	It's only an estimated retail price. It's not an official ms priceguide I mean the accesories are estimated...not the console price. Oh, & what exactly is a 20GB detactable hard drive? __________________ The internet - where men are men, women are men and children are FBI agents. Why don't we just take the safety labels off everything and let stupidity sort itself out? Project DaBomb Coming Soon - Current Status - Building Da Box & Writing up Project Log - 50% complete - On hold due to New house projects.....watch this space

17th Aug 2005, 17:09	#11
Bursar Hypermodder Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 700	[quote=Flibblebot]I guess the Core System doesn't come with Silver Live membership because it doesn't come with a headset?[quote] Every Xbox console will come with some common features such as support for 720 progressive scan digital TV, the Silver Edition of Xbox Live for free, progressive scan DVD, an Ethernet cable, and a Media Center Extender. Source But who knows if that will extend to the UK though... __________________ www.philspcmods.com - a rough guide

17th Aug 2005, 14:53	#2
Hamish I Mod, Therefore I Own Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London Posts: 3,587	not bad was expecting it to be ~£100 more than that tbh almost enough to make me buy one

17th Aug 2005, 15:09	#3
tetleyex Multimodder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 93	I'm looking forward to it, but Isn't the silver membership for Live free anyway? And gold is paid for... Linky. Oh, and thats cheaper than I was expecting, I thought it was gonna be £300 on release.

17th Aug 2005, 15:19	#4
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	Yeah, we were all concerned it would be £299, so £279 is a bonus, and having a stripped down version at £209 is even better. Regarding the Live stuff - all I know is that the Silver membership isn't mentioned for the Core System bundle, though they really should chuck it in there. I expect MS PR to be rushed off their feet today, but I'll ask for clarification just the same.

17th Aug 2005, 16:27	#5
Flibblebot Free from artificial flavourings Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Right here, right now Posts: 2,227	I guess the Core System doesn't come with Silver Live membership because it doesn't come with a headset? Maybe when you buy the headset, you get free Silver membership included? I have to say that the price came as a surprise to me - if they do launch in the UK on Nov 24, that's only a few days after my birthday...guess I know what I'll be asking for

17th Aug 2005, 16:36	#9
Darv Bling!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: St Albans, UK Posts: 1,666	The price seem about right, but the accessoies are massively overpriced! £22.99 for a tiny memory stick and £60 for wireless NIC. I assumed it would have been built in.

17th Aug 2005, 18:16	#13
Flibblebot Free from artificial flavourings Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Right here, right now Posts: 2,227	For those that care, Game has started taking preorders in the UK.

17th Aug 2005, 18:47	#14
Cheap Mod Wannabe Ultramodder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Glen Cove, NY Posts: 1,215	Xbox 360 might be the first console that I would own. [Edit] Poor kid you think [Edit]

17th Aug 2005, 18:54	#15
ric449 Multimodder Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK, Manchester Posts: 219	How much does Xbox Live currently cost?

17th Aug 2005, 18:54	#16
koola Eat my... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,210	Not a bad price at all. Might just wait and see how sony react to the pricing though as both consoles are tempting __________________ PSN: koola-uk

17th Aug 2005, 19:05	#17
mclean007 Officious Bystander Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nodnol Posts: 1,595	Given the difference in price between the core and premium packs, I don't see them shifting many core packs. I definitely would stump up the extra £70. What do you guys reckon?

17th Aug 2005, 19:42	#18
Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,226	Hmmm Premium package it is then. Hope i get a job beforehand so i can afford games for it. __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!

17th Aug 2005, 21:04	#19
tetleyex Multimodder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 93	XBL is £40 a year I think... Get a starter pack for £40 and get a year free membership though, it includes a mic too.