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Console Price Wars?

Posted on : 27-08-2009 | By : Nathaniel | In : Console Wars, Pricing News

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console-warsThe Choice is easy?

Today Microsoft announced they are cutting the price of the Xbox 360 Elite to $299, signaling the beginning of a mini price war. The announcement comes on the heals of Sony’s PS3 price cut a week ago in Cologne, Germany.  Effective Friday August 28, the $100 price cut puts the PS3 slim and Xbox 360 in a position to vie for gamers this holiday season and marks the first time this console cycle that gamers will be able to choose between equally priced consoles. As part of the price cut, however, Microsoft will no longer offer an HDMI cable. Online play remains free on the PS3 and $50/year on Xbox Live.  360 slim rumors were denied.

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