Microsoft's two-prong Xbox 360 offensive

Philip Wong | Feb 24, 2009

(Credit: Gamespot.com)

It used to be mainly console hardware and accessories that were offered discounts. But now the Redmond software giant is slashing prices for its Xbox Live online service, games and game addons in a bid to grow its market share. Dubbed Xbox Live Gold Deal of the Week and available only to its Gold members, this latest initiative offers savings ranging from 25 to 50 percent to match the September 2008 console price revision.

As an example, the company has lined up the 2D platform/puzzle game Braid in Singapore at 800 Microsoft points, which is roughly 33 percent off the usual price. This promo ties in with the one-time S$70 12-month Xbox Live subscription offer for the island-state this week. Contact your local Microsoft office for more country-specific Deal of the Week promotions.

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