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Forums - Sales - Confirmed : MASSIVE Xbox 360 and Wii PRICE CUTS set to spur retail war

sharv33n on 03 October 2008

A UK price war is about to begin, spurred on by retail chain, Sainsburys, who have this afternoon confirmed to HEXUS.gaming that there will be substantial price cuts on both its Xbox 360 and Wii consoles.

Speaking to the its customer service helpline, Sainsbury's confirmed that as from Friday 03rd October, running up until October 12th, the Xbox 360 Arcade version will be available for just £99.97(previously £129.97), with the 60GB model offered at just £139.97 (reduced from £169.97).

The company has no current deals on the Elite model.

Futhermore, the Wii will be reduced for the same period from £179.97 to £149.97!

You'll be hard pressed to find a better deal anywhere else. We guess you'll have to hurry up whilst stocks last

 

source -- http://gaming.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=15731



 

 

 

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ymeaga1n on 03 October 2008

Ahh store level price cuts right?




Sky Render on 03 October 2008

It'd have to be. A formal price drop is never done without a lot of fanfare and "leaked" info about it.



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Aprisaiden on 03 October 2008

How much does PS2 usually cost in the UK? Isn't the SRP 99 pounds ? If so this puts PS2 and 360 practically on equal...



Mr_Tee_ on 03 October 2008

im heading to sainsburies tommorow morning to pick up a premium pack, this offer is too good to miss :) i just need to find a place to put it with my wii, ps3, ps2 the circle of life will be complete :P.





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Million on 03 October 2008

@ Apri , don't be suprised to see a XBOX 360 under the PS2.




arsenal009 on 03 October 2008

wii sells for more than than 60GB 360, lol.



Magera on 03 October 2008

Well the 60Gb 360 and the Wii are currently the same price here in Australia.

Both are going for AUS$399... The 360 is looking rather tempting now. (still wont get one till end 09 though)



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The Fury on 04 October 2008
Aprisaiden said:
How much does PS2 usually cost in the UK? Isn't the SRP 99 pounds ? If so this puts PS2 and 360 practically on equal...

Odd thing, in the other thread about this, I thought RRP for PS2s was currently £94.99 I mean I would have bet on it. But then websites and places I found said RRP of £104.99....

I think it might have gone up. :?

 



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megaman79 on 04 October 2008

I dont think it will work but Sainsbury's being a supermarket has only recently gotten in to selling games.
I think this cheap console deal is a perfect way to get people interested in shopping for games while theyre getting food. But as i said dk if it will actually work.



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