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Xbox 360 for $300

Xizer writes "Wal-Mart employees have leaked the price of Microsoft's next-generation console. The Xbox 360 is set to be launched for $299.99. Additionally, games are set to be $59.99 each. Ouch. Looks like the next generation of consoles is going to burn holes in gamers' wallets even moreso than the current generation. One thing is for sure: It's time to start gearing up for an expensive Christmas."

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  1. Re:Still $300 by lobsterGun · · Score: 4, Funny

    Your conversion sounds good to me.

    Say, since I have your attention, could you transfer these $50 US into Canadian Dollars. That should be around $920 Canadian, but between the two of us, just give me the $900 and we'll call it even.

  2. Re:EXTRA EXTRA! Slashdot covers lack of news! by Momoru · · Score: 4, Funny

    There is no one more knowledgeable about the industry then Walmart employees. Just go to any Walmart video game counter and experience the vast wealth of knowledge they possess.

  3. Funny, by kryogen1x · · Score: 4, Funny

    The price of the Xbox 360 and one game at launch comes out to $360. Coincidence?

    1. Re:Funny, by wickedj · · Score: 3, Funny

      Now if only the PS3 and a new game came out to $3...

  4. Attn: Wal Mart Employees by ch-chuck · · Score: 3, Funny

    We have a leak in aisle 6 - send Microsoft cleanup crew immediately. Repleat, we have a leak in aisle 6.

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  5. Re:Still $300 by Fishstick · · Score: 5, Funny

    I always thought 'burning a hole in your pocket' meant that you had money, and were anxious to spend it?

    as in:

    Look at him, he just got paid and that $20 is burning a hole in his pocket.

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  6. Re:Still $300 by peculiarmethod · · Score: 3, Funny


    Well over here I can assure you there are a few kids who will learn the delights of an etch-a-scetcha this christmas.

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  7. Re:Still $300 by Tibor+the+Hun · · Score: 5, Funny

    You're right, but this is Slashdot, the home of misappropriated analogies.

    Just you sit tight and we'll burn that bridge when we get there, OK?

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  8. Re:Still $300 by justforaday · · Score: 4, Funny

    But it's sold by Nintendo of America...I mean, how much more American can you get?

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  9. Re:OT: where'd all the 4/5 comments go? by Tsiangkun · · Score: 4, Funny

    All the insightful comments were being submitted by a script.

    I'm not seeing that stupid image/text thingy today, so I imagine the +5 posts will return shortly.

  10. That's because .. by dustmite · · Score: 5, Funny

    This is a Microsoft product, no one on Slashdot is going to actually pay money for it

    That's because most slashdotters' parents are going to buy it for them ;)

  11. Re:Still $300 by acvh · · Score: 3, Funny

    "A controller with more than one button."

    A joystick with more than one button just confuses grandma, and it encourages developers to put game controls in places they don't belong.