PGR2, Crimson Skies, Counter-Strike price drop to $30 effective tommorow

[Chi-Town]

ALong with the Xbox price drop Microsoft is also cutting prices on those games as well as the Music Mixer to $20(which we already knew via Circuit City).

[lilboo]

How do you know this?

[JimmieMac]

At least I gave a link it my topic. You know the one, it looks just like this except it says "Xbox game price drop" in the title.

[jrutz]

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=581&e=1&u=/nm/20040329/tc_nm/tech_microsoft_dc

Microsoft, based in Redmond, Washington, cut the Xbox price to $149.99 from $179.99 and also trimmed prices on software such as the karaoke game "Xbox Music Mixer," "Project Gotham Racing 2" and "Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge."

Nice. Thanks for the tip on the price point. I wonder if this is all the games?

Jeremy

[lilboo]

Well I'm excited! I've been wanting both Crimson Skies AND PGR2! =)

[lilboo]

Well I'm excited! I've been wanting both Crimson Skies AND PGR2! =)

[King Bahamut]

This all takes in effect tomorrow (I read the article off of GamesAreFun.com (http://www.gamesarefun.com))

[peteyrose]

Well I'm excited! I've been wanting both Crimson Skies AND PGR2! =)

Tsk tsk, you should have got them at release.

[bingbangboom]

Yeah, this is all true as far as I know. It is very interesting because they are dropping basically every single first party published title to $30 or under.

[tenzor]

yeah i noticed they are dropping all microsoft first party title to 30 bucks first top spin, links, amped and all the xsn sports games now this. Maybe all microsoft games will be 30 dollars (halo 2 = 30) ....actually nevermind but then again you never known in this world

[Lefty]

Sweet. I was actually planning on getting Counterstrike tomorrow, glad I didn't. Thanks, you just saved me some money.

[equest943]

so wait, is this going to be advertised anywhere next week because I want to use my wal-mart credit to get pgr2

[Murcielago77]

if you get it tomorrow then you could get it for 30 you said you planned to get it tomorrow anyway

[Edge]

Nice deal, Crimson Skies is almost worth $30 for the single-player alone. How many extra maps are availible for it through DLC? I thought at release it only had like 5 multiplayer maps...

[bingbangboom]

I liked the online mode for a little while but no one really talked. I still find that Rainbow Six 3 is the best game online so far. I think I can really sort of make good friends on there.

[KingDox]

well I hope that I can find the Music Maker at BB. I would love to buy it for only 15 bucks.

And you know the funny thing ? Halo STILL isn't a Plat Hit.

[GiantPacu]

Yes! Been waiting for Crimson Skies to drop. Thank you kind sirs.

[Murcielago77]

Halo will like never be a platnium hit until Halo 2 comes out. The big exclusive never becomes those hits until the sequel comes out. GTA3 didnt become one until vice city came out and vice city wont be one until GTA:SA comes out(ps2 double pack doesnt count).I dont know about gamecube though. The only reason they do this and sell those certain games for 30 bucks is to make 10 extra bucks for nearly every new buyer of an xbox or ps2 because those are must buy games.

[englishboy]

if anyone sees Crimson Skies at BB for 30 bones, please post.

[KingNES]

I got sent this from a friend of mine who works at an EB.



Microsoft Announces New Robust North American Xbox Price Move

Reduced Prices for Console, "Xbox Music Mixer" and Several Software Hits Will Expand Community of Xbox Gamers

REDMOND, Wash. -- March 29, 2004 -- The console dubbed the sexiest video game system is becoming even more attractive. Effective March 30, the Microsoft® Xbox® video game system will be available for a handsome $149.99* in the United States and $199.99** in Canada, representing a significant savings of $30 for consumers in both regions. In addition, Microsoft will reduce the price of the Xbox console in Mexico to $1,999*** pesos, which translates to a consumer savings of $500 pesos or roughly $45 (U.S.).

With a fantastic new price, more than 400 games, an active online community of nearly 750,000 Xbox Live™ subscribers, and DVD and CD playback capabilities, Xbox validates its competitive advantage while adding a whole new breed of Xbox players to its ever-increasing community of gamers from broad and diverse backgrounds, including many of the world's most well-known celebrities.

"I love playing Xbox games and believe that the system's cultural influence as a social entertainment brand has only just begun," said P. Diddy, musician and Xbox fan.

New Prices on Great Games for Everyone

Microsoft goes one step further in broadening the appeal of Xbox today by lowering the price of several popular software hits. "Xbox Music Mixer," a pioneering product that broadens the system's audience with stellar karaoke features, an interactive media player and PC-to-Xbox connectivity functionality, taking the console video game experience beyond gaming, will be available for $19.99* effective March 30. In addition, "Project Gotham Racing® 2," "Crimson Skies®: High Road to Revenge™" and "Counter Strike" will be available starting tomorrow for $29.99,* while "Voodoo Vince™" and "Grabbed by the Ghoulies" are available today for $19.99.*

"We have always been committed to providing gamers with the best entertainment experience available," said Mitch Koch, corporate vice president of Microsoft worldwide retail sales. "At this lower mass market price point, we're opening up this great system to an even broader audience of people who can experience Xbox for the first time."

Not to be outdone, Microsoft's Platinum Hits program has added branches to its family tree with the launch of Platinum Family Hits earlier this month. The Platinum Family Hits program, the first of its kind in the video game industry, offers the most proven and critically acclaimed Xbox titles that are targeted toward a more family-oriented audience. The inaugural titles, available for $19.99,* include "Finding Nemo" (THQ Inc.), based on the Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film, and "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (Electronic Arts Inc.). Several qualifying E-rated titles will be added to the Platinum Family Hits product line each calendar year.

Now at its new price, Xbox is setting the stage to continue its trend of being the only video game system to experience console unit growth in 2004 in the United States. In February, according to recently released data from NPD Funworld,**** Xbox console sales grew 2 percent year over year, while Playstation 2 declined 29 percent and GameCube declined 18 percent.

About Xbox

Xbox (http://www.xbox.com/) is the video game system from Microsoft that brings people together for the most exhilarating game and entertainment experiences. Xbox delivers an expansive collection of breakthrough games, powerful hardware and the unified Xbox Live online service. The tagline, "it's good to play together," captures the spirit of Xbox as the social hub of the new digital entertainment lifestyle. Xbox is now available in North America, Asia, Europe and Australia.

About Microsoft Game Studios

Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox video game system and the Windows® and Xbox Live online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse games for the Windows and Xbox platforms (http://www.microsoft.com/games/), including such franchises as "Age of Empires®," "Flight Simulator" and "Zoo Tycoon™"; Xbox (http://www.xbox.com/), including such franchises as "Halo®," "Project Gotham Racing" and "NFL Fever"; and Zone.com (http://www.zone.com/), the official games channel for the MSN® network and home to such hits as "Bejeweled" and "OutSmart®."

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

* Estimated retail prices; actual retail prices may vary.

** Canadian estimated retail price. Actual retail prices may vary.

***Mexican estimated retail price. Actual retail prices may vary.

**** The NPD Group/NPD Funworld (February 2004)

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[alongx]

I think I'm compelled to get Crimson Skies now...