Author Topic: Xbox360 Official Pricing: System & Accessories (Read 7737 times)

versapak · « **on:** August 17, 2005, 10:05:27 am »

Full Article @ GameSpot

Xbox 360 Core System - $299 (299 Euros, 209 GBP)

versapak · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2005, 10:06:15 am »

Looks like I won't be gaming in the next generation for a while. That is definitely too rich for my blood.

ultramagnus · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2005, 12:02:37 pm »

GAH!!, how can they justify charging us in the uk that much!! $299 is only

Stingray · « **Reply #3 on:** August 17, 2005, 12:27:09 pm »

Unless Microsoft or Nintendo come up with a few exclusives that I just can't live without, my next console will be a PS3. I've been more than pleased with my decision to buy a PSx followed by a PS2. However if the PS3 is similarly priced, I'll probably have to wait for a price break.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #4 on:** August 17, 2005, 12:49:41 pm »

At that price, my next platform will be an early '80s SS pin. Something actually WORTH that much money.

Stingray · « **Reply #5 on:** August 17, 2005, 01:00:36 pm »

Yes, exactly. I have a hard time shelling out the kind of money for a console that could easily buy a pin or a nice cocktail. It's not that a $400 gaming purchase is out of the question, it's just that I'm pretty limited to how many times a year I can justifiably spend that kind of money on one item. When I do so, I want to make sure it's something that I really want and will stay in my collection for some time to come.

-S

ChadTower · « **Reply #6 on:** August 17, 2005, 01:31:26 pm »

And won't require regular additional purchases ranging from $30 to $120.

versapak · « **Reply #7 on:** August 17, 2005, 01:33:45 pm »

Yep

I love my console gaming, but the prices for next gen are just ridiculous.

Especially if the next gen is as short as this one was.

Fortunately I have a ton of great current gen games that are still in my backlog, so waiting for some prices drops should come easily.

ChadTower · « **Reply #8 on:** August 17, 2005, 01:41:48 pm »

So let me get this straight... people are always holding their nuts, chomping on a bullet, dying pleading crying for the next gen of systems to come out...

...and then they want to say the current gen was too short?

dogg0 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 17, 2005, 02:06:56 pm »

Quote from: versapak on August 17, 2005, 10:05:27 am

SOAPboy · « **Reply #10 on:** August 17, 2005, 02:09:11 pm »

OMG NO NOT 400$$$$

Pffft..

Last gen was the same Fing way.. my PS2 at launch costed me 370$..

Whiners

versapak · « **Reply #11 on:** August 17, 2005, 02:18:59 pm »

$400 system

$40 memory card

$100 for 2 extra controlelrs

$60 per game

$30 s-video cable

+1 one additional kid since last console launch

= I will be waiting.

Some people can toss out the $$$ on a whim. Lucky you. Not everyone can, and the price of this launch is indeed a high one compared to any system last gen.

One of my biggest gripes though, is that they are releasing a version of the system without a HDD. I guess the only reason to have a HDD this gen is for custom soundtracks, because with a split user base developers aren't gonna waste any time developing games that really utilize it.

ChadTower · « **Reply #12 on:** August 17, 2005, 02:26:21 pm »

People who can toss out money like that on a whim can do so because they rarely DO toss out money like that on a whim.

pointdablame · « **Reply #13 on:** August 17, 2005, 02:28:22 pm »

Quote from: SOAPboy on August 17, 2005, 02:09:11 pm

OMG NO NOT 400$$$$

Pffft..

Last gen was the same Fing way.. my PS2 at launch costed me 370$..

Whiners

you got robbed then. Why'd you pay over list during the launch?? And plus that is just the system... like people are saying, by the time you grab an extra controller and a game or two, or any other accessories... you're looking at a $500-600 hit to the wallet on the first day.

I'll wait.

SOAPboy · « **Reply #14 on:** August 17, 2005, 02:54:30 pm »

Quote from: pointdablame on August 17, 2005, 02:28:22 pm

Quote from: SOAPboy on August 17, 2005, 02:09:11 pm
OMG NO NOT 400$$$$

Pffft..

Last gen was the same Fing way.. my PS2 at launch costed me 370$..

Whiners

you got robbed then.

ChadTower · « **Reply #15 on:** August 17, 2005, 02:58:09 pm »

But why can't we have socialized gaming, a tax on the people who can afford it so that the lower income folks are able to play new games?

versapak · « **Reply #16 on:** August 17, 2005, 02:59:47 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on August 17, 2005, 02:58:09 pm

But why can't we have socialized gaming, a tax on the people who can afford it so that the lower income folks are able to play new games?

FREE GAME SYSTEMS FOR ALL! *

* game systems not actually free, we just want someone else to pay for them

Writing my local congressman now.

shmokes · « **Reply #17 on:** August 17, 2005, 03:16:48 pm »

Quote from: SOAPboy on August 17, 2005, 02:54:30 pm

Upgrade, Adapt, Or die..

Jesus.....are those my only choices?

Stingray · « **Reply #18 on:** August 17, 2005, 03:21:39 pm »

Quote from: shmokes on August 17, 2005, 03:16:48 pm

Quote from: SOAPboy on August 17, 2005, 02:54:30 pm

Upgrade, Adapt, Or die..

Jesus.....are those my only choices?

I think "have some bacon" should be in there somewhere.

-S

mcdo15 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 17, 2005, 03:37:43 pm »

you still need xbox live membership

Nannuu · « **Reply #20 on:** August 17, 2005, 05:04:45 pm »

SNES games used to start at 50 and go up from there. I bought Crono Trigger for 79.99 when if first came out. I've been happy that games are now lower. Too bad they are coming back up. Different reasons ROM cost vs develpment cost.
Anyway, I was hoping for a 299 full system. 399 is a bit much for me now with the kids and all. Maybe I'll change my tune when Halo 3 comes out

.

bishmasterb · « **Reply #21 on:** August 17, 2005, 06:09:41 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on August 17, 2005, 02:58:09 pm

But why can't we have socialized gaming, a tax on the people who can afford it so that the lower income folks are able to play new games?

FREE GAME SYSTEMS FOR ALL! *

* game systems not actually free, we just want someone else to pay for them

Yes, you can have free socialized gaming!

http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?letter=P&game_id=9070

JONTHEBOMB · « **Reply #22 on:** August 17, 2005, 11:53:55 pm »

I'm going with the $399.99 Xbox 360. The only reason I can afford it is because I've been saving up money for over half a year.

Now I just need to know the day it comes out and the launch titles.

AmericanDemon · « **Reply #23 on:** August 18, 2005, 12:16:12 pm »

Quote from: Nannuu on August 17, 2005, 05:04:45 pm

SNES games used to start at 50 and go up from there. I bought Crono Trigger for 79.99 when if first came out.

I recall buying Final Fantasy 3 at launch for 79.99 and also Street Fighter 2 for the same price.

Those were simpler times.

elvis · « **Reply #24 on:** August 18, 2005, 05:14:52 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on August 17, 2005, 12:49:41 pm

At that price, my next platform will be an early '80s SS pin. Something actually WORTH that much money.

AMEN to that. New console pricing is a joke.

SOAPboy · « **Reply #25 on:** August 18, 2005, 06:12:27 pm »

Quote from: shmokes on August 17, 2005, 03:16:48 pm

Quote from: SOAPboy on August 17, 2005, 02:54:30 pm

Upgrade, Adapt, Or die..

Jesus.....are those my only choices?

I suppose you could just ditch gaming all together..

Remember, im the guy that will throw 400-500 bucks on a video card once a year.. hell i JUST bought my video card for 400 like oh i dunno 3 months ago.. and guess what, upgrading again with another 500$ card..

Money means nothing.. if you WANT something bad enough, you can afford it.. theres always SOMETHING you can skimp on and get what you want..

But again, im a gamer, to the bone and always have been..

shmokes · « **Reply #26 on:** August 18, 2005, 11:30:39 pm »

Quote from: SOAPboy on August 18, 2005, 06:12:27 pm

I suppose you could just ditch gaming all together..

Well....and I'm just gonna throw this out there, but..........can't I just wait for the price to come down a bit? I mean, I like videogames. And I don't want to die. I'm still not happy with my choices.

Quote from: SOAPboy on August 18, 2005, 06:12:27 pm

i JUST bought my video card for 400 like oh i dunno 3 months ago.. and guess what, upgrading again with another 500$ card..

Are you retarded?

SOAPboy · « **Reply #27 on:** August 19, 2005, 01:42:43 am »

Quote from: shmokes on August 18, 2005, 11:30:39 pm

Quote from: SOAPboy on August 18, 2005, 06:12:27 pm

I suppose you could just ditch gaming all together..

Well....and I'm just gonna throw this out there, but..........can't I just wait for the price to come down a bit?

shmokes · « **Reply #28 on:** August 19, 2005, 04:49:55 am »

Quote from: SOAPboy on August 19, 2005, 01:42:43 am

Sure.. wait.. be last.. go for it

Oh my! What would the Joneses think?

SOAPboy · « **Reply #29 on:** August 19, 2005, 06:37:45 am »

Quote from: shmokes on August 19, 2005, 04:49:55 am

Quote from: SOAPboy on August 19, 2005, 01:42:43 am

Sure.. wait.. be last.. go for it

Oh my!

Spaced Invader · « **Reply #30 on:** August 19, 2005, 08:33:09 am »

I have been skimping and putting back a little here and there for a while now (the kids don't really need new school clothes...they've hardly grown anyway since I cut them back to one meal a day

)

But after reading this thread (and all your very profound and moving posts)...and seeing that the $299 model isn't even backward compatible, I've had a change of heart.

I'm a PS2 owner and have put off buying an XBOX or Camecube until the "nextgen" arrived. Well it has...almost.

I think I'll celebrate the launch with the purchase of an XBOX...and a Gamecube...and a DS. I'll still save money and the system specific titles that interest me will keep me happy for a good year...

Great thread and thanks shmokes...the Joneses comment may have just saved me a few hundred dollars.

SOAPboy, if you feel the need to throw away your "outdated" stuff...look me up...I think I'm local.

ChadTower · « **Reply #31 on:** August 19, 2005, 10:30:30 am »

I'd rather have a good color vector monitor. The cost is about the same.

lemoe · « **Reply #32 on:** August 19, 2005, 12:39:32 pm »

wow, im pretty relieved at the prices, since i live in the uk im use to a console coming out and costing $200 in america, and 200 quid in the uk!! I no they could of got it down less, but there not much higher then the last lot of consoles and look how shiny it is

and the accessories are alot less than i would of expected!!

ultramagnus · « **Reply #33 on:** August 20, 2005, 10:50:44 am »

i just noticed, THEY DONT EVEN INCLUDE A BLOODY RGB SCART CABLE!!

wtf! why are the next generation consoles going to include a couple of generations old cables?

ChadTower · « **Reply #34 on:** August 21, 2005, 10:19:01 am »

Because you'll pay $30 more for a SCART cable. Duh.

Kremmit · « **Reply #35 on:** August 22, 2005, 06:12:08 pm »

I just want a SCART input.

USA televisions suck.

mcdo15 · « **Reply #36 on:** August 25, 2005, 06:53:03 pm »

did you see the arcade bundles offered by local stores?
I hope best buy has pre-order with no bundle cuase i don't need 50 games to buy at lunch

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/systems/xbox360/

http://www.gamestop.com/default.asp?sect=1270

huh...

SOAPboy · « **Reply #37 on:** August 25, 2005, 07:10:01 pm »

Quote from: mcdo15 on August 25, 2005, 06:53:03 pm

did you see the arcade bundles offered by local stores?

ChadTower · « **Reply #38 on:** August 25, 2005, 08:24:44 pm »

In the preceding post, ---auto censored--- = ---auto censored--- in the ---auto censored---.

SOAPboy · « **Reply #39 on:** August 25, 2005, 08:35:24 pm »

Quote from: ChadTower on August 25, 2005, 08:24:44 pm

In the preceding post, ---auto censored--- = ---auto censored--- in the ---auto censored---.

You do what for how many pickles?


Main	Restorations	Software	Audio/Jukebox/MP3	Everything Else	Buy/Sell/Trade
Project Announcements	Monitor/Video	GroovyMAME	Merit/JVL Touchscreen	Meet Up	Retail Vendors
Driving & Racing	Woodworking	Software Support Forums	Consoles	Project Arcade	Reviews
Automated Projects	Artwork	Frontend Support Forums	Pinball	Forum Discussion	Old Boards
Raspberry Pi & Dev Board	controls.dat	Linux	Miscellaneous Arcade	Wiki Discussion	Old Archives
Lightguns	Arcade1Up	Try the site in https mode		Site News


Unread posts \| New Replies \| Recent posts \| Rules \| Chatroom \| Wiki \| File Repository \| RSS \| Submit news