Robert Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Source - Xbox Scene Microsoft Officially Announced the Xbox360 Arcade - the Console for Families>> The news was already leaked weeks (months actually) ago by 100s of different sources and the new SKU was even found in retail stores already ... but today Microsoft (finally) officially announced the Xbox 360 Arcade SKU. From the Press Release:Just in time for holiday, Microsoft Corp. today released a new Xbox 360 console that delivers games and content to everyone in the family for an incredible value of $279.99 (U.S. estimated retail price)*. Available in stores beginning today, Xbox 360 Arcade console is the first Xbox 360 console to include five family-friendly games, a wireless controller, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connection to enable high-definition output if desired and 256 MB of memory useful for storing games and entertainment content. At $279.99, the Xbox 360 Arcade console will include five best-selling games: "PAC-MAN Championship Edition" (NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.), "Uno" (Carbonated Games), "Luxor 2" (MumboJumbo), "Boom Boom Rocket" (Electronic Arts Inc.) and "Feeding Frenzy" (Sprout Games). "As families gather together this holiday, it's the perfect time to launch a new low-priced, high-value Xbox 360 that plays games, TV shows and music for everyone to enjoy," said Jeff Bell, corporate vice president of global marketing, Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. "In addition to offering an incredible all-in-one package for families to get right into the fun, the Xbox 360 Arcade system features the industry-leading Family Settings, which allow parents to control what their kids are watching and playing -- and we know how important that control is to families around the world." Karen Dodge, senior vice president and chief merchandising officer at Toys "R" Us, added, "We are excited to offer this new gaming experience to our customers -- children and families -- who can now enjoy the fun of Xbox 360 together. Many of this holiday season's hottest items provide Internet connectivity, and with the online entertainment options available through Xbox LIVE, Xbox 360 Arcade offers families a great mix of online content and traditional gaming in one console." The news of Xbox 360 Arcade comes as part of a broader initiative by Microsoft to bring the Xbox 360 experience to families everywhere. Microsoft also announced today that it is significantly expanding its catalog of high and standard-definition family fun content that is available on demand direct to the consumer's living room. This includes the addition of everyone's favorite characters such as "Bugs Bunny" and "Daffy Duck" from Warner Bros., which will be delivering the first ever "Looney Tunes" cartoons for download on Xbox 360, starting today. In addition, Nickelodeon is adding three new shows to its already large library of more than 300 episodes of TV shows on Xbox LIVE, Microsoft's premier online gaming and entertainment service, with the inclusion of "Blue's Clues," "The Backyardigans" and "iCarly." "SpongeBob SquarePants Underpants Slam" (THQ Inc.) and "SHREK-N-ROLL" (Activision) games will also be available exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade, the place to download games for Xbox 360 over Xbox LIVE, adding more fun for everyone in the family. Microsoft's commitment to family entertainment is complemented by the largest next-generation library of "E"- and "T"-rated games, more than 200 in all, available at retailers nationwide this holiday, including "BEE MOVIE GAME" (Activision), "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock" (Activision), "Naruto: Rise of a Ninja" (UbiSoft Entertainment), "Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action" and "Viva Piñata: Party Animals." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambi Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Seems like another money grab like the Core and Premium were.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solidius23 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 amen sister as far as the holiday is shaping up, people will blindly buy wii's (i'm sorry i own one and the innovation of it has wore out to me. bring it on nintendo fan boys) but between the 360 and the ps3 the 360 will prolly sell a lil more but with the cheaper ps3's coming i wanna give sony a fighting chance, i look at it this way its the cheapest blu ray player that has many functions including gameplay so its a better deal than the 360 to me. but i think sony will also have a boost and will get rid of thier remaining ps2s this season by selling them for 99 bux or less. on a side note bambi add me to your xbox live list my screen name is solidius2778. we can play some team fortress and halo together which u will prolly destroy me at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambi Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 on a side note bambi add me to your xbox live list my screen name is solidius2778. we can play some team fortress and halo together which u will prolly destroy me at I added you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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