Microsoft to Cut Xbox360 Price in Japan

zekrahminator · Oct 22, 2007

In July, representatives for Microsoft claimed that their Xbox360 prices in Japan were competitive enough, and did not need to lower them. However, Sony's recent announcement to cut both the 20GB and 60GB PS3, as well as the upcoming release of the 40GB PS3, caused Microsoft to re-think their position. To remain competitive, as of November 1st, the Japanese Xbox360 core will cost ¥27,800 (£120/€172/$244), and the Japanese Xbox360 Premium will cost ¥34,800 (£150/€215/$306).

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Ketxxx · Oct 22, 2007

Ok.. if they can afford to ship consoles ALL the way over to japan and sell them for £150, why cant they do that here? money grubbing leeches.

jocksteeluk · Oct 22, 2007

6 months ago you could purchase the xbox core for £135 from amazon.de shipped. Right now its £160 with a full European warranty.

WarEagleAU · Oct 22, 2007

because MS cant win a console debate over in Japan. Its numbers are very underwhelming.

Fuse-Wire · Oct 22, 2007

hell yeah, £150 for a premium thats not bad. means i may get a new one sooner than i first thought!

effmaster · Oct 23, 2007

Fuse-Wire said:
hell yeah, £150 for a premium thats not bad. means i may get a new one sooner than i first thought!

Unfortunately this is only for Japan they are just translating the price of the currency over in Japan to what it would be in Euros and US dollars

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Microsoft to Cut Xbox360 Price in Japan

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