NEWS - Tuesday, July 6, 2004

Microsoft Dropping Prices In Asia
Reduced price for Xbox console and games will expand community of Xbox owners in Singapore Xbox is delivering sizzling value to Asian gamers with a fantastic new console price and lower prices for selected games, which will extend the Xbox experience to an even broader community in Asia. From 9 July, Singapore’s gaming community can take advantage of the best gaming deal in town as the price of Xbox console is reduced to a new estimated retail price of S$288.00. What’s more, from 15 July, prices of selected hot Xbox game titles will be reduced by up to S$30: Xbox Game Title Old Price (S$)* New Price (S$)* Magatama 69.90 39.90 Grabbed By The Ghoulies 49.90 39.90 Dead Or Alive: Extreme Beach Volleyball 49.90 39.90 Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon 69.90 39.90 Amped 2 69.90 49.90 Beyond Good & Evil 69.90 49.90 Voodoo Vince 49.90 39.90 Soul Calibur 2 49.90 39.90 Project Gotham Racing 2 69.90 49.90 * Estimated retail price “We’ve cemented a solid position as Singapore’s leading game console and this unbeatable offer seeks to broaden this reach into every home in Singapore,” said Mr Alex Chua, Microsoft Singapore’s Home & Entertainment Division Manager. “We’re committed to delivering unrivalled value to gamers and today\’s announcement makes it a fantastic time to experience Xbox.” Xbox is available in more than 150 authorised retail outlets in Singapore. Each Xbox is sold with a 12-month limited warranty.Source: http://www.experiencegaming.com