Xbox at $199!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**CyberBOMB** · 05-09-2002

you know what wouldnt be a bad idea? A free Xbox communicator/with Xbox Live software (no free monthly crap). Thats like $40 instead of $100 but if they do that they will help kick off the Xbox live knowing that they have all their Xbox owners using Xbox Live with Xbox Communicators already.

**alexsktbrdng** · 05-09-2002

woooot go xbox

**OEM Alien** · 05-09-2002

yep, time for a "LOYALTY REBATE". ok, someone startup an ONLINE PETITION for a loyalty rebate!!!!!!!!!!!

**wweomaniac** · 05-09-2002

I agree with the XBOXlive rebate... but I find the $100 rebate for just buying it in NOvember unlikely.

I don't regret buying it in November... so why should I get more??

**smashnp934** · 05-09-2002

Originally posted by silvertrace

*silver lifts DZNUTZ on his shoulders and carries him into the sunset...............

superb idea.........

wish i'd thought of it

Doesn't that hurt to lift deez (your) nuts over your shoulders? =)

**HaVoK** · 05-09-2002

it would be nice just to get the free two games the europeans got

**Fixxer** · 05-09-2002

No one should get free stuff that bought over 2 months ago. It kinda sucks that I just bought mine less then a month ago. I don't care tho, free stuff or not, I'm glad I got mine.

**SkoalMint** · 05-10-2002

Personally, I like DZNUTZ idea of a coupon book. With so many great games coming out, I'd rather get a little bit of a discount on the non-released games than to pic two existing games. I already have the existing games that I want. I also like the idea of the free communicator or a few free months of XBox live. However, I think that there have to be alot of XBox owners who don't have broadband access. Therefore, this would be a waste for them. Regardless, I really don't care if the offer a loyalty package or not. I got mine on launch day and agree with many of the posters here that I have definitely had over $100 enjoyment from this thing.

**Satch** · 05-10-2002

Well i think its BULL*****!!!!! im sick of the systems i get dopping in price damn it!! damn dreamcast..and now xbox?!?!?!?! that can only mean bad things when that happens. and ps2 has been at 300 for 2 YEARS!!!!!!!!! whats their freakin problem???? why dont they ever drop their price huh? all you ppl who think this is good are WRONG! damn ps2...why is it always them?!?!?! i wish there was a way to really rebel against them....sumthing big...i just dont know what....damn price drop!

**Landc** · 05-10-2002

stupid europeans get free stuff when this is our system..

**MaxgamerX24** · 05-10-2002

If Ps2 drops there price Xbox cant stay at 300 dollars. Xbox is having a hard time as it is and having the competition 100 bucks cheaper, Microsoft had no choice. But this is not good, Microsoft already losses alot of money per Xbox sold and now with this $100 price drop? Whew!

**Satch** · 05-10-2002

God Freakin dang it....sumbody think of sumthing we can do bad to sony....i dont care how lame it sounds there are over 7000 members here and im sick of sony always being on TOP!!!! damn it lets do sumthing bad i dont care how bad it sounds. and i also thought microsoft had enough money to buy out sony like six times?!?!?!?!? why not....damn it and a lot of ppl think monopolies are bad...well damn it i want one! im sick of loosing to g - damn sony!

**Rowdie** · 05-10-2002

I'd be real happy to get some discounts

MS published games, free XOL time, stuff like that. How 'bout a frig'n T-shirt! I can't believe there's not a lot more special edition stuff. I'd be all over that swag! If I'm one of the first 5K or so to sign up for XOL they should send my azz a free shirt.

Well, more power to you guys, but my money is on no free chit for US.

**Spike Minoda** · 05-10-2002

Microsoft needs to check some reciepts and then give $100 dollars in games or free xbox live for 6 months! that would be nice. I think i will e-mail microsoft... now

**Marc** · 05-10-2002

I've had my xbox since November 15th when it was released and I don't think I deserve to get anything back. As Maximus has already stated, I feel like I got way more than 100 dollars in enjoyment from my xbox AND it probably did save me money by keeping me home instead of out at the bars drinking it up. It's a fact, and I'm sure Maximus will back me up on this, beer bought at a grocery store is way cheaper than beer bought at a bar.
I would love it if Microsoft were to hook us up with something free like a month of xbox live, coupons, or a communicator, but they certainly have no obligation to do so. I'm just glad they are lowering the price so some of my cheap assed friends will buy an xbox.

**Ninja Scroll** · 05-10-2002

I dont care what anyone says, I will feel cheated if MS drops their price this d@mn soon!
If they are that pressed to boost sales, then so be it.
But us early Xbox adopters should be compinsated in some way shape or form.
But i'd advice no one to hold their breath.

**FaTBoi702** · 05-10-2002

or a complementary ps2 or gc, (shut up fanboys)

**Xbox Masta 4** · 05-11-2002

Buying the system a day before the price drop! LOL...that would suck so much! I don't really know why they would do the price drop already but MS has the money to do just a thing. Like they said PSX dropped there money and had a competetion against N64, well its gonna be MS vs. GC and then PS2 will be out of it. I can't believe PS2 hasn't drop already, how long has it been like 1 to 3 years it's been out....man that along time!

**PROUDXBOXOWNER** · 05-11-2002

Originally posted by kidrock
Thursday May 9, 2002 | hardcore_pawn

Xbox - Price Slash
By Todd Mowatt

With the Electronic Entertainment Expo two weeks out, Microsoft let the proverbial cat out of the bag earlier this week, indicating to retailers and analysts that the company will soon slash the U.S. price of the Xbox console to $199.

The price drop is expected to take effect on May 23, right in the middle of E3.

“The price drop for the Xbox isn’t going to be a shock to anyone in the industry,” said Edward Williams an analyst with Gerard Klauer Mattison. “Sales of the Xbox have slowed in March and April and retailers are becoming more vocal for the need for a price cut.”

Two other analysts, who asked to remain anonymous, confirmed the time frame based on the Microsoft conference call.

Williams said the expected Xbox price cut will cause a ripple effect at Sony, who will also lower the price of its PlayStation 2 console system.

“It’s not a slam dunk for Sony to follow right away with a price cut. But they are also under growing pressure from retailers to follow Microsoft’s lead to $199.99,” Williams said. An announcement from Sony could come as early as May 21, to coincide with a planned media event that morning.

Historically, a $100 price drop from $299 to $199 is not unheard of. Sony did exactly that for the original PlayStation console system, when it faced competition from the Nintendo 64 system.

“Dropping the price to $249 doesn’t do much for you; it wouldn’t give either Microsoft or Sony the incremental sales boost that $199 does,” Williams said.

The reason for the price drop now, Williams said, is that there are no big titles being released this time of year to boost hardware sales. The timing, then, is ripe for a price drop to create some activity at retail.

Williams said the price cuts shouldn’t be construed as ill-health in the interactive entertainment industry.

There were five times more systems sold at $299 during the PlayStation 2 and Xbox hardware cycles than there were during the last (PlayStation/Nintendo 64) hardware cycle. The adoptive rate for software is also 3.5 times greater.

The price cuts also make sense considering that Microsoft announced price cuts in Europe and Australia on April 26. Just yesterday, Microsoft was announcing a sales surge in Europe because of the price cut, with a corresponding increase in software sales.

Microsoft and Sony representatives had no comment about the expected cuts, but it’s clear that both companies are looking to make a splash at E3.

Retailers and the media have already seen most of the games, so Microsoft and Sony will be vying for mind share and battle each other with announcements and press releases. Beyond the price cuts, both companies are expected to reveal more about their plans for `online console gaming.

www.gamespydaily.com/news...sp?id=3403

i am not!who needs 100 $ when u can be a loyal ms customer!