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Xbox 360 Console Now Offers Triple the Storage for Same Price
Microsoft company logo. (PRNewsFoto/Microsoft)
REDMOND, WA UNITED STATES
60GB storage now included with Xbox 360; 20GB console will drop to $299.99
in U.S. and Canada.
REDMOND, Wash., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. is
giving consumers more gigabytes for their buck. The company today announced
an Xbox 360 console with triple the storage space of the original console,
but for the same price of $349 (U.S.) estimated retail price (ERP).
(Logo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)
Available in retail stores in the U.S. and Canada starting in early
August, the upgraded Xbox 360 will include a 60GB hard drive for storing
the growing wealth of digital entertainment available for the console,
including music, movies, television shows and game content. In addition,
Microsoft today dropped the price of its 20GB Xbox 360 console in the U.S.
and Canada to just $299 (U.S.) (ERP) while supplies last, a savings of $50.
"We know consumers need more and more space to store the amazing
digital content Xbox 360 offers, and we're giving it to them at no extra
charge," said Albert Penello, Xbox director of product management at
Microsoft. "No one device offers the depth and breadth of entertainment
that Xbox 360 can deliver, and now you'll have three times the storage to
manage all that great content."
Xbox 360 is just one of three Xbox 360 gaming and entertainment systems
Microsoft offers. Microsoft's Xbox 360 Arcade, which comes with a 256MB
memory unit and five Xbox LIVE Arcade games, is a value for the whole
family for $279 (U.S.) (ERP), and the premium Xbox 360 Elite console is
available with a 120GB hard drive for $449 (U.S.) (ERP).
Out of the box, the Xbox 360 console is ready to provide an incredible
gaming and entertainment experience:
* Xbox 360 console. The console is equipped with a cool white finish
and three powerful core processors capable of producing the best in high
definition (HD) entertainment (up to 1080p for gaming), 16:9 cinematic
aspect ratio, anti-aliasing for smooth textures, full surround sound, and
high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) output.
* 60 GB Hard Drive. The 60GB detachable hard drive allows gamers to
save their games and store television shows, movies, music, pictures,
trailers, levels, demos and other content available from Xbox LIVE
Marketplace, the premier one-stop digital download center for
entertainment.
* Upscaling DVD Player. With an HDMI cable (sold separately), watch
your favorite DVDs in near high-definition using the upscaling capabilities
of Xbox 360.
* Xbox 360 Wireless Controller. This award-winning, high-performance
wireless controller features the Xbox Guide Button for quick, in-game
access to friends and music. It has a range of up to 30 feet and a battery
life of up to 30 hours on two AA batteries.
* Xbox 360 Headset. The headset lets friends and family around the
world chat while playing games, watching movies, or sending voice messages
on Xbox LIVE.
* Xbox LIVE Silver Membership. For no additional cost, Xbox 360 owners
can chat with friends online, collect Achievements to improve their
Gamerscores, send and receive voice and text messages, and access Xbox LIVE
Marketplace content such as game demos, and purchase or rent HD movies and
TV shows, as well as the best in downloadable games from Xbox LIVE Arcade.
(Broadband Internet access required.)
* One-month subscription to Xbox LIVE Gold. An Xbox LIVE Gold
Membership provides a complete online entertainment experience. Those who
subscribe to this premium service can engage in competitive online
multiplayer matches, tailor their matchmaking via feedback and
accomplishments, and chat with an entire group of friends at a time.
About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is a superior video game and entertainment system delivering
the best games, unique entertainment features and a unified online gaming
network that revolve around gamers. Xbox 360 has a portfolio of nearly 400
games in 37 countries. More information can be found online at
www.xbox.com/xbox360.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize
their full potential.
SOURCE Microsoft Corp.
Xbox 360 Console Now Offers Triple the Storage for Same Price
Microsoft company logo. (PRNewsFoto/Microsoft)
REDMOND, WA UNITED STATES
60GB storage now included with Xbox 360; 20GB console will drop to $299.99
in U.S. and Canada.
REDMOND, Wash., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. is
giving consumers more gigabytes for their buck. The company today announced
an Xbox 360 console with triple the storage space of the original console,
but for the same price of $349 (U.S.) estimated retail price (ERP).
(Logo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)
Available in retail stores in the U.S. and Canada starting in early
August, the upgraded Xbox 360 will include a 60GB hard drive for storing
the growing wealth of digital entertainment available for the console,
including music, movies, television shows and game content. In addition,
Microsoft today dropped the price of its 20GB Xbox 360 console in the U.S.
and Canada to just $299 (U.S.) (ERP) while supplies last, a savings of $50.
"We know consumers need more and more space to store the amazing
digital content Xbox 360 offers, and we're giving it to them at no extra
charge," said Albert Penello, Xbox director of product management at
Microsoft. "No one device offers the depth and breadth of entertainment
that Xbox 360 can deliver, and now you'll have three times the storage to
manage all that great content."
Xbox 360 is just one of three Xbox 360 gaming and entertainment systems
Microsoft offers. Microsoft's Xbox 360 Arcade, which comes with a 256MB
memory unit and five Xbox LIVE Arcade games, is a value for the whole
family for $279 (U.S.) (ERP), and the premium Xbox 360 Elite console is
available with a 120GB hard drive for $449 (U.S.) (ERP).
Out of the box, the Xbox 360 console is ready to provide an incredible
gaming and entertainment experience:
* Xbox 360 console. The console is equipped with a cool white finish
and three powerful core processors capable of producing the best in high
definition (HD) entertainment (up to 1080p for gaming), 16:9 cinematic
aspect ratio, anti-aliasing for smooth textures, full surround sound, and
high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) output.
* 60 GB Hard Drive. The 60GB detachable hard drive allows gamers to
save their games and store television shows, movies, music, pictures,
trailers, levels, demos and other content available from Xbox LIVE
Marketplace, the premier one-stop digital download center for
entertainment.
* Upscaling DVD Player. With an HDMI cable (sold separately), watch
your favorite DVDs in near high-definition using the upscaling capabilities
of Xbox 360.
* Xbox 360 Wireless Controller. This award-winning, high-performance
wireless controller features the Xbox Guide Button for quick, in-game
access to friends and music. It has a range of up to 30 feet and a battery
life of up to 30 hours on two AA batteries.
* Xbox 360 Headset. The headset lets friends and family around the
world chat while playing games, watching movies, or sending voice messages
on Xbox LIVE.
* Xbox LIVE Silver Membership. For no additional cost, Xbox 360 owners
can chat with friends online, collect Achievements to improve their
Gamerscores, send and receive voice and text messages, and access Xbox LIVE
Marketplace content such as game demos, and purchase or rent HD movies and
TV shows, as well as the best in downloadable games from Xbox LIVE Arcade.
(Broadband Internet access required.)
* One-month subscription to Xbox LIVE Gold. An Xbox LIVE Gold
Membership provides a complete online entertainment experience. Those who
subscribe to this premium service can engage in competitive online
multiplayer matches, tailor their matchmaking via feedback and
accomplishments, and chat with an entire group of friends at a time.
About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is a superior video game and entertainment system delivering
the best games, unique entertainment features and a unified online gaming
network that revolve around gamers. Xbox 360 has a portfolio of nearly 400
games in 37 countries. More information can be found online at
www.xbox.com/xbox360.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize
their full potential.
SOURCE Microsoft Corp.