wraggster
May 4th, 2013, 13:21
Microsoft will offer its next-generation Xbox for around $300 with a two-year subscription fee, it has been reported.http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/dir_2999/image_299923_thumb_wide300.jpg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/viewer.php?mode=article&id=299923)
The platform holder will utilise a two-tier pricing system; a one-off payment of $500 or, taking cues from the mobile phone business, an initial charge of $300 subsidised by a 24-month commitment of $15 per month - which includes Xbox Live - according to respected tech blogger Paul Thurrott.First rumours of a next Xbox subscription model (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/399649/rumour-next-xbox-will-be-expensive-may-21-reveal-suggested/) emerged in early April when alleged insiders leaked Microsoft's plan.Thurrott followed up with a later report (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/403228/always-online-new-xbox-not-as-draconian-as-many-believe-report/), more specifically pricing the monthly fee at $10 per month.But in a Twitter (https://twitter.com/thurrott/status/330328052053733376) post earlier today, Thurrott issued a correction to that report. "By the way, I did screw up one thing: The $299 version of Xbox v.Next will come with a $15/mo XBLG subscription, not $10," he said.Microsoft will reveal its new console at a special event on May 21 (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/402932/next-xbox-event-on-may-21-microsoft-confirms/), although there's no guarantee it'll confirm final pricing on that day.Microsoft has pledged to showcase a "full line-up" of games (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/402976/microsoft-e3-press-conference-to-showcase-full-line-up-of-next-gen-games/) at its pre-E3 press briefing on June 10.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/404578/next-xbox-300-with-monthly-contract-insider-claims/
The platform holder will utilise a two-tier pricing system; a one-off payment of $500 or, taking cues from the mobile phone business, an initial charge of $300 subsidised by a 24-month commitment of $15 per month - which includes Xbox Live - according to respected tech blogger Paul Thurrott.First rumours of a next Xbox subscription model (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/399649/rumour-next-xbox-will-be-expensive-may-21-reveal-suggested/) emerged in early April when alleged insiders leaked Microsoft's plan.Thurrott followed up with a later report (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/403228/always-online-new-xbox-not-as-draconian-as-many-believe-report/), more specifically pricing the monthly fee at $10 per month.But in a Twitter (https://twitter.com/thurrott/status/330328052053733376) post earlier today, Thurrott issued a correction to that report. "By the way, I did screw up one thing: The $299 version of Xbox v.Next will come with a $15/mo XBLG subscription, not $10," he said.Microsoft will reveal its new console at a special event on May 21 (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/402932/next-xbox-event-on-may-21-microsoft-confirms/), although there's no guarantee it'll confirm final pricing on that day.Microsoft has pledged to showcase a "full line-up" of games (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/402976/microsoft-e3-press-conference-to-showcase-full-line-up-of-next-gen-games/) at its pre-E3 press briefing on June 10.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/404578/next-xbox-300-with-monthly-contract-insider-claims/