Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Xbox 360 for $300

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the thats-a-steep-one dept.

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."

2 of 723 comments (clear)

  1. Still $300 by TPIRman · · Score: 5, Informative

    Looks like the next generation of consoles is going to burn holes in gamers' wallets even moreso than the current generation.

    Launch price of Xbox 360: $300
    Launch price of PS2: $300
    Launch price of Xbox: $300

    If you account for inflation, the Xbox 360 is cheaper at launch than its predecessor.

    1. Re:Still $300 by mr_gerbik · · Score: 5, Informative

      If you account for inflation the Xbox 360 is *much* cheaper than some of its predecessors.

      Atari 2600
      1977 price: $199.95
      Adjusted for inflation: $648.83

      Colecovision
      1982 price: $199.95
      Adjusted: $405.63

      Nintendo Entertainment System
      1985 price: $199
      Adjusted: $353.16

      Inflation based on the Consumer Price Index.

      Inflation Calculator