Original URL: http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/02/05/xbox_360_arcade_japan_launch/
A crucial showdown approaches for the console industry. Next month, Microsoft will ship a cut-price Xbox 360 in Japan, on the same day that Sony’s satin PlayStation 3 (http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/02/05/satin_ps3_to_launch_in_japan/) launches in the land of the rising sun.
Microsoft's Xbox 360 Arcade UK edition: no hard drive, but supports HDMI
On 6 March, Microsoft will launch an edition of the Xbox 360 that’s identical to the Arcade Edition (http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2007/10/23/xbox_arcade_microsoft/), which was originally unveiled for the UK back in October.
The console comes with HDMI compatibility, a wireless controller and a 256MB memory card, instead of a hard drive. In the UK, the machine also ships with five full-version games, including Pac-Man Championship Edition. Whether Japanese gamers will be treated to the same deal remains to be seen.
The bargain basement Microsoft machine will retail for ¥27,800 (£130/€190/$260) in Japan.
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