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SOLIDSNAKE08 on 01 March 2013

this is why



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NobleTeam360 on 01 March 2013
platformmaster918 said:
NobleTeam360 said:
platformmaster918 said:
Microsoft are jerks. I mean they still charge for online even though its relatively easy to get elsewhere (steam, psn, wii or wiiu). They have proprietary memory. They cover up flaws with a bunch of marketing. They act like timed exclusive dlc is the same as exclusive games. I hate them plain and simple. What were we talking about? Oh yeah they haven't cut price because people are still buying 360s in the us enough and they like the profits.


What does that even have to do with the 360 getting a price drop?


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foxtail on 01 March 2013

variety of bundles, official and unofficial (added value)

edit: also adding value by introducing new and better models while discontinuing old ones with less HDD space. 



benao87 on 01 March 2013

Not sure if it has been the longest one, confirmation would be greatly appreciated.

They found a price where there is a balance comfortable balance between profits and penetration. Why do they need to lower the price if consumers still perceives it's good value.



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NightDragon83 on 01 March 2013

While the 360's main SKUs haven't gotten an "official" price cut per say, M$ has been giving consumers alot more bang for their buck for the same $199-$299 price ranges due to Kinect and various bundles, especially during the holidays.

Also, I do believe that the 360 is the only console in history to have at least one retail SKU at the very same price that it launched at ($299) for the duration of its lifespan. Pretty amazing when you think about it.



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MaulerX on 01 March 2013
BenVTrigger said:

I was just thinking about this.  It seems like its been forever since the 360 had an official world wide price cut.  Is it the longest stretch ever for a console?  

If so why have they waited so long? MS makes a hefty profit on every Xbox sold so there's plenty of room for a large scale price cut.



I think you answered your own question. I also think thats why it does so well at christmas. Leave the price the same and then do unofficial price drops just for the holidays and people think they're getting a great deal and jump all over it.



walsufnir on 01 March 2013
BenVTrigger said:

I was just thinking about this.  It seems like its been forever since the 360 had an official world wide price cut.  Is it the longest stretch ever for a console?  

If so why have they waited so long? MS makes a hefty profit on every Xbox sold so there's plenty of room for a large scale price cut.


They act like every wise company does: trying to make as much money as possible. They could easily cut the price and I am sure they will do it this year. XBL gives them a lot of money, the arcade-games seem to go quite good and by now they should also get money for every SKU. And sales are obvioulsy not so bad to MS that they feel the need of redrucing the price.



Nsanity on 01 March 2013
007BondAgent said:

360 had a price cut during the holidys, and it did nothing

I'm pretty sure the OP was talking about an official price-cut all over and not just Australia or $50 reduction for select Xbox 360 consoles and bundles for limited time in NA.



007BondAgent on 01 March 2013
Nsanity said:
007BondAgent said:

360 had a price cut during the holidys, and it did nothing

I'm pretty sure the OP was talking about an official price-cut all over and not just Australia or $50 reduction for select Xbox 360 consoles and bundles for limited time in NA.


the $50 pricecut was all over america, and it went for 2 months



thranx on 01 March 2013

they are banking that money for next gen. thats my hope at least