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Here's a scan of a reported corporate memo that the next Xbox 360 shipments for Best Buy will be December 16 to Dec. 18.
The stores are to have 20 minimum of the Pro systems on the 18th. Whether they'll be selling some on the 16 and 17 is not stated for sure.
At least there will be more ava ...
12.2.05 | Console, News | Read more
GameShout reports that gamers are saying the 360 is scratching game disks which basically makes them worthless. The problem is, Microsoft won't replace the disk, but will repair the console. They offer a free copy of Perfect Dark Zero as a replacement, but that does no good if you already have or ...
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Well, the European launch for the Xbox 360 has come and gone. The UK sold out of units within hours, probably just long enough for the buyers to reach the register.
"The Xbox 360 has virtually sold out in the UK as gamers rushed to snap up Microsoft's next generation games console, say ret ...
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As gamers grow increasingly frustrated in the US, as most have not been able to find an Xbox 360 in stock, our fellow UK brethren are already feeling the squeeze.
The Xbox 360 will get its official midnight launch at video game retailer Game's flagship store in London's Oxford Street.
A Game ...
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The UK launch officially kicks off tonight at midnight. (Midnight over there, that is.)
It looks like Microsoft is softening up the blow for a shortage similar to what we experienced on this side of the planet.
Joystiq writes:
"Xbox VP Peter Moore has told the Official UK Xbox Magazine t ...
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So you know you want a 360, but which package do you want?
I broke down the specific differences of Core vs. Premium earlier.
Basically, you want the Premium. The Core system has a wired controller, and no extras.
Of course, you can get the Core system now for $299, and add the accesso ...
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Some Best Buy store managers forced shoppers to buy Xbox 360s bundled with games.
"Best Buy would not sell them for the advertised price, but only with a bundle that just about doubled the cost. Games, controllers, cables, and other high margin knick-knacks so if you didn't pay $800 you coul ...
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Well that didn't take long, sleek new 360 mods coming our way.
Here's a ripping new Xbox 360 with all the trimmings:
Window mod
4" cold cathode
12V fan mod (increase air flow)
Silver and blue paint scheme
Blue ring of light
60GB laptop drive upgrade (this is in addition to the 20GB norm ...
11.30.05 | Console | Read more
I've been trying to reach this site since I read about it at Xbox 360 Fanboy this morning.
This site checks several online retailers for stock availability. It is automagically refreshed every 30 seconds.
Ebay and Overstock (interesting irony there eh? Overstock?) constantly have them in ...
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I just came across the xbox team blog by John Porcaro last night, and it seems like he's a legit xbox insider.
In an effort to squash some recent rumors, he comments on stock replenishment, the recall (non) issue, and hardware replacement when having a problem. Here's what he said:
Keep Che ...
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