Xbox Live - New Packages and Pricing

No no, I have read on sites that they are including an ethernet port. No way they could make you have to use wi-fi. Do some more research, there are plenty of sites out there.

No no, I have read on sites that they are including an ethernet port. No way they could make you have to use wi-fi. Do some more research, there are plenty of sites out there.

In my EGM magazine I remember reading that there would only be wi-fi built into it, they can't just toss an adapter on there. You'd have to get the 399 package with a router. If you don't you're still stuck with a wireless only adaptable package.

You don't have to have it all wireless, you can have wires. Wireless is just an extra.

Anyway, you'd be kinda stupid to not go for the $399 package. The $299 one is just your absolute basic things.

You don't have to have it all wireless, you can have wires. Wireless is just an extra. Anyway, you'd be kinda stupid to not go for the $399 package. The $299 one is just your absolute basic things.

I'am too lazy to look so whats the diff in the 399 and 299 packages?

A lot:

Today at the Leipzig Gaming Convention, Microsoft has announced that their latest Xbox360 console will be released in two versions. "Xbox 360 Core System" directed at the mainstream audience and the premium "Xbox360" at the hardcore fanbase. The consoles will be sold at a price of $299 and $399, respectively. "The Xbox360 Core System" will not include the much anticipated 20GB hard disk drive. Instead the $299 core system owners will receive a wired controller (sorry, no wireless here), a detachable faceplate, A/V cables and Xbox Live Silver membership. "The Xbox360" or lets call it the premium $399 version of the new Xbox will include the 20GB hard disk as a standard and bundles with a wireless controller. Other luxuries of owning this pricey Xbox are getting a limited time offer remote control, Wireless Xbox Live headset, High-Definition A/V cables, an Ethernet cable, detachable faceplate and Xbox Live Silver membership. Speaking with the press, corporate vice president, Peter Moore emphasised that the Xbox360 console is slated for a simultaneous release in North America, Europe and Japan. Here is a list of Xbox360 accessories that can be purchased seperately at the time of launch. * Face Plate ($19.99 / 19.99 Euros / 14.99 pounds) * 20GB Hard Drive ($99.99 / 99.99 Euros / 69.99 pounds) * 64MB Memory Unit ($39.99 / 34.99 Euros / 22.99 pounds) * Wireless Networking Adapter ($99.99 / 79.99 Euros / 59.99 pounds) * Wireless Controller ($49.99 / 44.99 Euros / 32.99 pounds) * Play and Charge Kit ($19.99 / 19.99 Euros / 14.99 pounds) * Rechargeable Battery Pack ($11.99 / 14.99 Euros / 9.99 pounds) * Wired Controller ($39.99 / 34.99 Euros / 24.99 pounds) * Headset ($19.99 / 19.99 Euros / 14.99 pounds) * Universal Media Remote ($29.99 / 29.99 Euros / 19.99 pounds) * Component HD AV Cable ($39.99 / 29.99 Euros / 19.99 pounds) * S-Video AV Cable (US) or SCART AV Cable (Europe) ($29.99 / 24.99 Euros / 17.99 pounds) * VGA HD AV Cable ($39.99 / 29.99 Euros / 19.99 pounds) So far there has been no annoucement regarding the launch titles for any territory. We'll bring you more news once more updates are disclosed.

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this is a thread on it in Gen. Gam.- http://zelaron.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37356&page=1

The 299 one is a complete rip off since it would cost you more than $100 to get all the accessories the 399 one has.