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With the across the board Xbox 360 price cut just announced, we thought we would step back in time and look at the history of Xbox 360 pricing since it debuted in late 2005.
History of Xbox 360 Price Cuts (USA):
November 22, 2005
- The Xbox 360 Premium and Core Units launch
- Xbox 360 Premium (20GB) - $399.99
- Xbox 360 Core (no HD) - $299.99
April 29, 2007
- The Xbox 360 Elite Console (120GB) launches
- Xbox 360 Elite (120GB) - $479.99
August 6, 2007
- Microsoft announces $50 price cut for Xbox 360 Premium. The Xbox 360 Elite is reduced by $30. Xbox 360 Core units are discounted by $20.
- Xbox 360 Premium (20GB) - $349.99
- Xbox 360 Core - $279.99
- Xbox 360 Elite - $449.99
October 27, 2007
- The Xbox 360 Arcade 'Family Console' is announced. This effectively replaces the original Xbox 360 Core units and includes a disk w/ 5 Xbox LIVE Arcade games and a 256MB memory card.
- Xbox 360 Arcade - $279.99
July 13, 2008
- The Xbox 360 Premium (20GB) is reduced $50 to $299.99. This was a move to clear out the 20GB Premium model stock, and make room for the new 60GB model.
- Xbox 360 Premium (Pro) 20GB - $299.99
- Xbox 360 Pro 60GB - $349.99
September 3, 2008
- Microsoft announces all three current units are now selling for reduced prices. They are now the first next generation console to hit below the $200 price barrier. Price cuts are effective September 5, 2008.
- Xbox 360 Arcade - $199.99
- Xbox 360 Pro 60GB - $299.99
- Xbox 360 Elite 120GB - $399.99