Microsoft on Tuesday officially released a cheaper version of its popular game console, the Xbox 360 Arcade.
With a lower price of 279.99 U.S. dollars, the new console is for budget-minded families and other non-hardcore gamers, who have largely been turning to Nintendo's Wii console, which was launched with a price point of 249 dollars.
The Xbox 360 Arcade combines a wireless controller, an High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connection for hi-definition output and 256 MB of memory.
It will include the full versions of the five best-selling games from the Xbox Live Arcade, including Pac-Man: Championship Edition, Uno, Luxor 2, Boom Boom Rocket and Feeding Frenzy.
Stephen McGill, head of gaming and entertainment for Microsoft UK, said Christmas is the perfect time to launch a family-oriented package that plays games, video and music.
"In addition to offering an incredible all-in-one package for families to get right into the fun, the Xbox 360 Arcade system features industry-leading family settings," he said.
It's going to be a battle of prices this holiday season. Last week, Sony has cut the U.S. price of its PlayStation 3 model by 17 percent in an effort to increase sales.
Source:Xinhua/agencies
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