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Upcoming Xbox 360 Arcade console set to replace the Core model

Despite the Xbox 360’s seeming need for a hard disk drive, Microsoft will continue to sell an entry-level model of its console without any such magnetic storage. A new, unannounced Xbox 360 Arcade console was found listed on Amazon.com and Toys “R” Us websites.

Both retailers price the new Xbox 360 Arcade console at $279.99 – the same price currently occupied by the Core model – with availability beginning on October 23.

DailyTech previously reported on word that a new entry-level Xbox 360 would be packaged with a 256MB memory card and five free Xbox Live Arcade games. The basic model may not be the only one getting a holiday makeover; however, as the Xbox 360 Premium and Elite models may also soon be bundled with Forza Motorsport 2 and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance.

The upcoming Xbox 360 Arcade package, even though without a hard drive, would still represent a better value than the current Core bundle. In order to store game saves, buyers of Core machine would have to purchase at least a 64MB memory unit, which retails for $29.99.

Even with 256MB bundled in with the new system, users may soon find themselves without enough storage to download more than just a handful of Xbox Live Arcade games. One must wonder why Microsoft did not opt to include the 512MB memory unit instead.

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Are we really trying to figure this out...
By Bioniccrackmonk on 10/3/2007 9:06:00 AM , Rating: 2
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One must wonder why Microsoft did not opt to include the 512MB memory unit instead.


Come on, its MS, after dropping $300 they want you to buy more, is that really so hard to believe?




By Master Kenobi (blog) on 10/3/2007 9:15:12 AM , Rating: 1
Like Sony and Nintendo are any different?


RE: Are we really trying to figure this out...
By euclidean on 10/3/2007 9:58:44 AM , Rating: 1
He never even said anything about Sony/Nintendo...

Of course they would do it to, it's called a Corporation's Mentality.


RE: Are we really trying to figure this out...
By FITCamaro on 10/3/2007 10:29:30 AM , Rating: 2
No but he implied that its out of the ordinary.


By Murst on 10/3/2007 10:54:13 AM , Rating: 2
Certainly, all businesses want you to spend your money on their products.

The only thing I find out of the ordinary about the XBox 360 is that the core version was lacking any method of saving games without purchasing additional equipment. I'm sure you could argue that you don't need to save games to play them, but I think to most gamers, it is a necessary feature.

In any case, that will no longer be an issue, and I'm glad MS changed that.


By Bioniccrackmonk on 10/3/2007 11:30:56 AM , Rating: 2
No I didn't, you are putting words in my mouth. Anyone who has been around long enough knows that this is a standard practice among EVERY console maker. I was merely making a statement about the article at hand which says nothing about Sony/Nintendo, so why don't you rip the author as well since he didn't mention them either?


By Master Kenobi (blog) on 10/3/2007 12:28:39 PM , Rating: 2
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Come on, its MS,

No, you definitely wanted to make a point that this is a Microsoft practice. If not you would have said something more along the lines of "It's the nature of business, they want your money." Your lack of including Nintendo/Sony as also doing this sort of thing is why I made the comment. I'm just pointing out that this business practice is not exclusive to Microsoft, which you failed to state.


By Bioniccrackmonk on 10/3/2007 1:05:14 PM , Rating: 2
Well this article is not in regards to every company out there that makes consoles, it is specifically talking about Microsoft's new version of their 360 so my comment was in direct relation to this article. Exscuse me if my language was guided toward the article at hand and not incorporating every facet of life in it.

"Voilà! In view, a humble vaudevillian veteran, cast vicariously as both victim and villain by the vicissitudes of Fate. This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished. However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone vexation, stands vivified, and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin van-guarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition." ~ Master Kenobi, in his never ending quest to make sure that any specific item discussed becomes as broad as possible by lumping everything that could possibly relate to it in the conversation and then add his 2 cents to it. Keep up the good work Don Quixote, and where do I send your change?


RE: Are we really trying to figure this out...
By timmiser on 10/3/2007 2:31:54 PM , Rating: 2
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Well this article is not in regards to every company out there that makes consoles, it is specifically talking about Microsoft's new version of their 360 so my comment was in direct relation to this article. Exscuse me if my language was guided toward the article at hand and not incorporating every facet of life in it.


That is a valiant attempt to back out of your original insinuation.


By Bioniccrackmonk on 10/3/2007 2:47:02 PM , Rating: 1
You are a tard, end of story. My original comment was about the article at hand and nothing else and I still stand by it. RTFA, it is about MS's system, it is not talking about anything else, therefor my comment is in direct response to the article at hand and not whatever else I feel like throwing into it.


RE: Are we really trying to figure this out...
By timmiser on 10/3/2007 3:01:10 PM , Rating: 2
Now you're getting lazy. Not so valient now.


By afkrotch on 10/4/2007 10:01:49 PM , Rating: 2
To not have a built-in form of saving games is out of the ordinary now. Sony has it. Nintendo has it. Only ones left is Microsoft. (not including old gen consoles). Not to mention both Sony and Nintendo allow use of standard memory card formats to save data, unlike Microsoft which sticks you with overpriced MS memory cards. Seriously, $30 for a 64 meg memory card. I can get a two or three 1 gig USB flash drives for that price.


By Bioniccrackmonk on 10/3/2007 1:25:25 PM , Rating: 2
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"It's the nature of business, they want your money." Your lack of including Nintendo/Sony as also doing this sort of thing is why I made the comment.


What about GM, GE, Toshiba, Apple, T-mobile, Lowe's, Bono's BBQ, the NFL, MLB and the NAACP, well maybe not the NAACP, but its real easy to throw in a whole bunch of companies that sell junk with add-ons to buy with the junk you already have so they can stick to their principle of the "Bottom Line". Since you decided to leave out every corporation to ever exsist on this planet, you must be a Sony/Nintendo/MS fanboy and it doesnt have to be in that particular order.

Can you tell I am bored at work today, regardless though, my comment was in direct correlation to this article and anyone who reads it can take it for what they want as you already have, you are right to say that every company out there does this, but you are wrong to state that I was limiting this to just MS. I was simplying replying to an article that is only about MS new product and had nothing else to do with any other company. Write an article about Nintendo or Sony doing this and you will see me on there saying the same thing about them and keeping my statements about the article and not everyone else.


By Master Kenobi (blog) on 10/3/2007 3:19:54 PM , Rating: 2
If your that bored at work it might be wise to look for a new job that is more interesting. Job market is doing well recently.


By Bioniccrackmonk on 10/3/2007 3:46:22 PM , Rating: 3
Like my parents always say, when someone runs out of intelligent things to say they make it personal. I refuse to cross that line by talking about your life, but if you most know, it is kind of hard to do a job when 50% of your time is spent outside and it rains non stop for the last couple of days. Might I refer you to noaa.gov or weather.com to see what was happening here in FL.


By Nekrik on 10/3/2007 4:23:30 PM , Rating: 3
"NEW! RE: Are we really trying to figure this out...
By Bioniccrackmonk on 10/3/07, Rating: 1
By Bioniccrackmonk on 10/3/2007 2:47:02 PM , Rating: 1

You are a tard, end of story...."

Just too funny not post Bioniccrackmonk's very own previous comment.


By Chaser on 10/4/2007 8:43:52 AM , Rating: 2
Touche.

Getting personal is not a sign of professional journalism or analysis. But considering the source its no surprise.