Apparently I wasn’t paying attention yesterday, and completely missed the announcement that Microsoft will slash the price of all 360 models by another $50 starting tomorrow. This means that the Elite will be dropping to $399.99 and the 60GB model to $299.99.
More importantly, though, this means that the hard drive-less 360 Arcade will be down to a scant $199.99, making it $50 cheaper than the Wii. Given that you can pick up a used or refurbished 20GB hard drive for around $40 and shipping, it puts it right on par with the Wii.
Of course it never fails. I bought my 360 Arcade (well, actually it was a refurbished Core system, not that there’s a whole lot of difference) used less than 6 months ago for $200, and added on a hard drive. Sure, it came with something like 12 games, but now I could get a new console for around the same price. Ah well. As long as the thing keeps working, I’ll be happy.
Now, if Sony would just put out a $200 PS3…
Nikki Blight: is still trying to find that damn princess... when she's not writing fresh code for the217.com.
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nikki (nikki) says:
(Posted September 5th, 2008 at 10:51 am)
And I fully intend to enjoy the hell out of Fable II. 
Kzmet (Kzmet) says:
(Posted September 8th, 2008 at 12:16 pm)
As do I, Grasshopper, as do I.
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is still trying to find that damn princess... when she's not writing fresh code for the217.com.
Kzmet (Kzmet) says:
(Posted September 5th, 2008 at 10:16 am)
Just in time for everyone to enjoy Fable II! :p