Xbox 360 Core System Going to Japan

Posted by Zonk on Friday September 8, 2006 @02:42AM from the have-a-nice-trip dept.

Grooves writes "Microsoft is bringing the Xbox 360 Core System to Japan a week in advance of the PlayStation 3 launch. Previously only available in North America and Europe, the Core System will cost 29,800 Yen ($256), approximately 10,000 yen ($86) cheaper than the premium Xbox 360. They're also throwing in a few games. From the article: 'According to a Microsoft spokesperson, buyers of the new base system will also get two free games for a limited time: Project Gotham Racing 3 and Ninety-Nine Nights. Microsoft will additionally announce the release of three other Platinum games which will be priced at 2,800 Yen, or $24.'"

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Re:To late by jimstapleton · 2006-09-08 03:06 · Score: 1, Troll

Wii, maybe But the PS3 has to get nails out of it's own DRM, overpriced, overdelayed, and downgraded performance infected self before it can think of doing that to the XBox 360

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Re:360 Bombing In All Three Regions by YU+Nicks+NE+Way · 2006-09-08 05:09 · Score: 0, Troll

Oh, look! It's the payed Sony Fanboi AC! I thought you had finally given up you astroturf campaign -- hey, it's good to have you back.

Loser.