Microsoft is one step closer to video game global domination with the release of the Xbox 360 in the United Arab Emirates. The three day launch event kicked off a few days ago in the Mall of the Emirates featuring the 360, some friendly competition, and bunches of fun. The Premium Xbox 360 will cost Dh1,799 ($489 US) in the UAE with games starting at Dh139 DH ($38 US). Now only if Microsoft and the US could partner up with the UAE to create an Xbox 360 for oil program. Cheaper gasoline for 360s would kick major bum.
Microsoft is one step closer to video game global domination with the release of the Xbox 360 in the United Arab Emirates. The three day launch event kicked off a few days ago in the Mall of the Emirates featuring the 360, some friendly competition, and bunches of fun. The Premium Xbox 360 will cost Dh1,799 ($489 US) in the UAE with games starting at Dh139 DH ($38 US). Now only if Microsoft and the US could partner up with the UAE to create an Xbox 360 for oil program. Cheaper gasoline for 360s would kick major bum.
Reader Comments (12)
Posted: Apr 28th 2007 4:53PM Deezul AwT said
What the F? If I had a choice of a console that cost $100 more but games $20 less, I'd go for that. After purchasing 5 games, it's all gravy...
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Posted: Apr 28th 2007 5:02PM (Unverified) said
Yeah, no kidding.
Or, rather, I'd pay less than 3 dollars a gallon at the pump.
Oil for 360 FTW!
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Or, rather, I'd pay less than 3 dollars a gallon at the pump.
Oil for 360 FTW!
Posted: Apr 28th 2007 6:18PM (Unverified) said
While I agree that cheaper game would be nice, run this through the PR filter. Games START AT that price.
If that really is the price that games will come out at, is Microsoft expecting to make less money back in games and therefore sell the box and disks and the stated prices?
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If that really is the price that games will come out at, is Microsoft expecting to make less money back in games and therefore sell the box and disks and the stated prices?
Posted: Apr 28th 2007 10:45PM (Unverified) said
"Xbox 360 for oil program" OMG great idea. 360 for oil for massage damage!!
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Posted: Apr 28th 2007 11:41PM (Unverified) said
you have to look at their income levels on average, they want people to buy the system and beable to afford games
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Posted: Apr 29th 2007 2:12AM (Unverified) said
l0oo0lz,, actually this is just the ''Official'' release we had the Xbox 360 in the UAE since last year, but its cool how Microsoft is finally acknowledging one of the biggest market of gamers, because out here everybody is hardcore about video games xD
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Posted: Apr 29th 2007 2:22AM (Unverified) said
woooow... 38$/game... in scandinavia we STILL pay a wooping fkin 90$/game... 500 ms points = 8$... no - the UAE is off with a running start - no fair imo! and fuck teh oil 360 bs ^^
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Posted: Apr 29th 2007 6:29AM (Unverified) said
We're paying $100 per game in the UK. Even if you take that $38 as being the budget range, that's still $50 here. *cries*
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Posted: Apr 29th 2007 11:39AM SSUK said
Actually, the RRP for Xbox 360 games dropped to £39.99 over here about 6 months ago, you're shopping at the wrong places/looking at the LE too much if you're finding many £49.99 priced games. But even then we're shelling out $80 for games and $540 for a Premium console. I looooove being ripped off... uh, living in Europe.
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