Microsoft expands subsidized Xbox 360 offer to 250GB model, from $99

Microsoft expands subsidized Xbox 360 offer to 250GB model, from $99

Microsoft has thrown an additional two Xbox 360 models into its subsidized subscription deal. Accompanying the original 4GB console at $99, a 250GB option will also be priced at $99, accompanied by two years of Xbox LIVE Gold at $15 per month. Throw in a Kinect, and this rises to $149, initially. The company hasn’t revealed whether the new models will be accompanied by additional retailers alongside Best Buy and Gamestop, but there is a holding page that promises to offer a “full list of participating retailers” soon.

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Microsoft expands subsidized Xbox 360 offer to 250GB model, from $99 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did Sony’s latest PlayStation 3 redesign just get outed by Brazil’s Anatel?

Remember that mysterious new PS3 variant that passed through the FCC not too long ago? Although that listing didn’t have photos to confirm a redesign, a new one has hit Anatel (essentially Brazil’s version of the FCC) with a quartet of pictures in tow. Specifically, it cites models CECH-4011A, CECH-4011B and CECH-4011C, matching up well with the 4K labeling from the aforementioned FCC visit — if you’ll recall, the current PS3 Slim has a 3K model number. According to Tecnoblog, the the three models point to a shockingly storage-cramped 16GB version, along with 250GB and 500GB variants. While this Anatel document appears to be from Sony, we’d be remiss not to mention that we haven’t been able to load the photos as Tecnoblog has. In terms of looks, apart from appearing extra slim — and decidedly less attractive — the system notably seems to be rocking a top-loading disc drive (this would be a first for the PS3). For now, we’d advise taking this potential leak with a grain of salt, but rest assured that we’ll inform you if we hear anything official from Sony.

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Did Sony’s latest PlayStation 3 redesign just get outed by Brazil’s Anatel? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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