Microsoft's Xbox One has had a pretty rough time in China. Despite good early sales, the system is having problems, and now with the looming PlayStation 4, Microsoft and its retail vendors have resorted to dropping the price of the console.

According to Sina.com's gaming channel, Microsoft has dropped the price of the Xbox One console with Kinect and the Xbox One without Kinect by 500 RMB ($80). The Original launch prices for the Xbox One in China were 4,299 RMB for a special day one launch unit with Kinect and 3,699 RMB without. The consoles launched with two free games. The new prices for the Xbox One in China are 3,799 RMB with Kinect and 3,199 RMB without. The day one edition is still priced at 4,299.

More here: http://kotaku.com/in-china-the-xbox-one-is-now-cheaper-1671139435

How much has it sold in China up to this point...?

I guess it will sell gangbusters now since price is the only reason people buy consoles.

But China was going to help XB1 pass PS4 :O

Not sure if sarcastic or not, but when you think about it, price seems to be the only reason or else we would have a massive gaming rig.

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How much will PS4 cost in China?

1 million X1s sold in China in 2014, a panda told me :o

2899 RMB or $469

Microsoft wants to secure their position in China at all costs. The could sell XBones there for 150$ if they needed to, but they'll hold that massive market by any means necessary.