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mrstickball on 08 July 2008

By way of NeoGaf, citing:

http://xboxfamily.com/us/index.php/Latest/Leaked-Info-on-60gb-Starter-Kit-and-20gb-s-Death.html


There has been a lot of speculation as to how the rumored 60gb hard drive would impact the established hardware in the Xbox 360 lineup. Thanks to some leaked info, we have the complete details. ... Below is a portion of an email being sent out to GameStop and Blockbuster buyers (logistical people handling what the store actually stocks). The email has the complete details on the 60gb hard drive and what will happen to the 20gb and 120gb hard drives. Email follows:

With the introduction of the 60GB Pro console in July, we have research that suggests it is very important to have a 60GB stand alone Hard Drive to go along with it to allow the consumer a full range of choices and values. In late October/early November (exact date TBD but most likely last week in October or 1st week in November), we will ship the Xbox 360 60GB Hard Drive, tentatively called the “Xbox 360 60GB LIVE Starter Pack”. This will be an excellent value price at and ERP of $99.99 with an 18% retail margin that contains:



· 60GB Hard Drive

· 3 Months of Xbox Live

· Xbox 360 Wired Headset

· Xbox 360 Ethernet Cable (same one that is included with Pro and Elite)

Positioning: For Xbox 360 Arcade and Core console owners, the Xbox 360 60GB Live Starter Pack offers all of the components to get onto Xbox LIVE and jump in to on line multiplayer gaming and Marketplace content downloads at an incredible value.

With the end of life of the 20GB Hard Drive and the price drop of the 120GB Hard Drive to $149.99 in September, this new 60GB hard drive will fit very well into our “Choice and Value” pillar and will fit nicely into our accessory line up. Exact SKU/UPC/Set up info will come soon and once we nail down the exact MSD, I will let you all know immediately.

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The XBF Take: How is 150 bucks a good deal for 120 gigs of storage? But at least this 60gb will give new comers a decent setup and enough space to enjoy XBL. But then again, XBLA games keep getting bigger. When will we get a large HDD at a low price? We'll relay more information as soon as we have it.

 

Doesn't seem too bad - Users that want to upgrade to a 60gb will be able to do so at the same price of 20gb's now, but will get about $40 in free stuff. Hopefully this boosts sales.



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TheSource on 08 July 2008

Seems legit. Man on man does Microsoft have issues with leaks though



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bobobologna on 08 July 2008

How about selling the 60GB for $60 without that $40 of "free" stuff?



endimion on 08 July 2008
bobobologna said:
How about selling the 60GB for $60 without that $40 of "free" stuff?

yeah right

 



kingofwale on 08 July 2008

120GB for $150??? 60GB for $100???

I'm sorry, this is the definition of value?

I haven't heard something this ridiculous since Rogers told me $110 per month for only 2GB of data on 3G IPhone is "best value". *sighs*



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thekitchensink on 08 July 2008

So they're deep-sixing the 20gb drive? Or are they adding it to the Arcade, and also putting out the 60gb drive for current Arcade/Core owners and Premium owners who want more space?



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Strategyking92 on 08 July 2008
bobobologna said:
How about selling the 60GB for $60 without that $40 of "free" stuff?

 

because they wouldn't make any money >.<

I remember sony doing the same with the psp bundle. sell the system at 250$, but to make it seem like a better deal, they included some consolation prizes. (preview UMD, cleaning cloth, earphones, psp soft case. etc.) They soften the loss they took on profit.

 

Anyway, nice, since I will need more live time anyway. (got maybe 7-8 months left) and I really need a new headset, sometimes it doesn't even work.



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endimion on 08 July 2008
thekitchensink said:
So they're deep-sixing the 20gb drive? Or are they adding it to the Arcade, and also putting out the 60gb drive for current Arcade/Core owners and Premium owners who want more space?

 

hum i like the idea... but I'm affraid it would void a price drop in that case, what do you guys think ??? and what do you think would be the best move if you had to chose ( price drop or moving the 20 gb to arcade )????



EaglesEye379 on 08 July 2008

More leaks are incoming. This photo is apparently of an internal memo sent to major retailers in the US which all but confirms the $50 price drop if legit:

http://kotaku.com/5022926/gamestops-leaked-xbox-360-price-drop-info

 

 

 



NNN2004 on 08 July 2008

no need for it ... i have 360 elite with 120GB.