Microsoft upsizes Xbox 360's hard drive for free

Philip Wong | Jul 30, 2008

Following Microsoft's earlier E3 announcement, the Redmond software giant is finally extending the Xbox 360's free harddisk upgrade to selected Asia markets. Come August 13, the Pro model will be shipped with a free 60GB upgrade across Singapore, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. This puts its S$499 (US$360) console on yet another offensive drive following its latest price revision, though we believe Sony will respond with a similar 80GB carrot for its entry-level S$599 (US$432.15) PlayStation kit.

To clear its existing 20GB stock, Microsoft is further sweetening the deal with a complementary copy of Gears of War and a second controller. So if you're more than satisfied with the current disk storage capacity, the time is just about right to bag yourself the HD-enabled gaming console at a bargain.

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gopal1035

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gopal1035 says...
hi Philip

where does Indian customers stand re this offer, because the offer is appealing...

regards,
Gopal

Aug 01, 2008 00:08

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PhilipWong says...
Hi dude, check out Microsoft's official reply...

Microsoft Xbox 360 is strategic about product and pricing in each of its markets, depending on the requirement of the region. Gaming is an emerging industry in India and we would like to bring the new 60GB console to this market in due course but have nothing to announce at the moment.

Aug 07, 2008 18:58

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gopal1035 says...
Hmmm...I think they might do around Diwali Festival...

you know, I would be buying a "Jasper" unit anyways.... :)

Aug 08, 2008 10:24

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