Effective today, May 3, the Xbox 360 received a price reduction in Spain. The Arcade model was cut by €30 to €169 ($223), while the Elite experienced a €20 drop to €199 ($262). No other European countries seem to be experiencing a similar price drop.
Following up with Microsoft in the States, the company's official comment to Joystiq was that "the limited promotional price of Xbox 360 Arcade in Spain does not reflect an official price drop." The company's statement continues, "We work closely with retailers to determine the best approach for our products on a region-by-region basis."
[Thanks, Antonio R.; Via VG247, ElOtroLado]
Reader Comments (14)
Posted: May 3rd 2010 5:05PM ch3burashka said
OMG THEY R GETTING FAZED OUT SLIM IS OFFICIAL!!1!111!1!
Posted: May 3rd 2010 5:10PM (Unverified) said
or maybe they are not selling
desperate times call for desperate measures
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desperate times call for desperate measures
Posted: May 3rd 2010 5:13PM Marco le Polo said
For the Spanish readers...
Posted: May 3rd 2010 5:24PM Ahmedz said
In other news: StarCraft 2 is coming out on the 27th of July.
Posted: May 3rd 2010 5:46PM kmcroc said
Nintendo did the same thing in Australia few days ago, they must not be selling that many over seas & here i thought everyone wanted a wii.
Posted: May 3rd 2010 5:40PM iceveiled said
Sales must be down in 'espain'
Posted: May 3rd 2010 5:43PM (Unverified) said
What about Greece?
Posted: May 3rd 2010 5:53PM sigma8 said
Muy bien! Lo quiero!!
Posted: May 3rd 2010 6:28PM Spike Spiegel Humble Bounty Hun said
Why not just reduce the elite by €30 also? That €10 extra could deter a lot of people.
Posted: May 3rd 2010 8:57PM HeyApples said
Spain has like 20% unemployment, one of the worst in Europe. I expect that has a certain negative effect on console sales.
I know it's not as sexy as a conspiracy theory about new SKUs or big price cuts, but the two might be related.
I know it's not as sexy as a conspiracy theory about new SKUs or big price cuts, but the two might be related.
Posted: May 4th 2010 12:36PM Ericloewe said
Actually, in Portugal I've seen a similar price cut, but not so drastic. I guess it's time to put on my aluminium foil hat and start making conspiracy theories.
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