KnackChap Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Exclusive: Sources tell us that this is the case in some areas We have been following a rumor that we have been hearing from a couple of our sources that suggests Microsoft may be ending the sale of the Xbox 360 Elite in many parts of the world, with the Elite moving into a more limited edition role in the Xbox 360 console line up. The story that we are hearing goes something like this… Microsoft will stop taking orders for the Xbox 360 Elite at some point during the second quarter and allow inventory of the Elite consoles to start to run down. The majority of retailers would prefer just a low-end and a high-end console, so this change will be made during the second quarter, which is the fourth fiscal quarter for Microsoft. Once inventory is depleted, the Elite system will move to more of a limited edition role that will be available only at select retailers, and likely only in North America and Europe. The Elite consoles that will be available in these areas sbould be more like the recent Resident Evil 5 Red Elite Limited Edition console, rather than the standard Elite package that Microsoft has offered in the past. It is possible that the price tag on these Elite limited edition consoles could be higher, but they will be themed and likely include a top shelf title like Microsoft is doing with the Resident Evil 5 Red Elite Limited Edition console. As part of this transition, our sources continue to tell us that Microsoft will begin offering a larger hard drive that is bigger than the 120GB drive that they are currently offering for those that either have an Arcade model and want to add the hard drive or those that have a Pro system and want to upgrade. The decision to move away from the Elite, according to what we have been hearing, has more to do with money and the economy than it does with anything else. Retailers do not want to stock high-priced Elite systems, which tend to sit on the shelves longer than the Arcade and Pro systems. In addition, the majority of Elite consoles are sold to hardcore gamers who know that they want an Elite and to that end Microsoft does not need to have every retailer offering the Elite as an option. From what we have been told, with the more Limited Edition format for the Elite, Microsoft can likely make a few more dollars from the console because of its limited edition nature. While the entire thing is still in the planning process, our sources say that Microsoft has already been working with their assembly partners in Asia on this plan in an effort to finalize it, but only if it makes the best economic sense. We expect to hear more about this over the next couple of weeks, and as with anything plans could change, but we expect that Microsoft will be watching sales of the Resident Evil 5 Red Elite console bundle closely to confirm if their sales numbers tell them that they should move in this direction. We will let you know more once we hear more. http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?option=c...30&Itemid=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HundredProofSam Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 it certainly isnt coming here once the jaspers come in peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonekrazy3000 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 wow...... that probably means everyone with an Indian Elite is screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castiel Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 wow...... that probably means everyone with an Indian Elite is screwed. nope man i got my replaced from sydney and ms did all that for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Buy the Elites now. BUY BUY BUY !!! I've done my part. Now send me my free games M$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castiel Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 ^^^^check my sig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ΨΨ babloos ΨΨ Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 i should get my elite this month from us,btw elite are going cheap for 199 pounds with a free game in shopto,game.co,hmv afaik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulovski Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Move makes good sense. Now whenever they release those special editions they will be lapped up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobz Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Yep. i'm thinking of grabbing the RE X360 from there. GAME has the same offer. chulios , what abt ure NTSC-J console ?? Did it falsh you with the red and tell u to fug og already ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imalreadyfor Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 The RE5 console just reminds of a my ill-fated red ring and the Australian who took 10 minutes to get "Shatabdi". Its quite ugly to say the least. On the other hand curtail supplies and might just work. The simpsons bundle was just yellow. Daggnammit me wants a 120 gb. 7200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godspeed4476 Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hmm........what a co-incidence , my local GAME shop has reduced the prices of Elite consoles by approx 30 pounds........just saw it today, nice time to get an elite. BTW they also mentioned its a limited period offer, so tht makes the stock rundown theory a bit more concrete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastAvenger Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Lets be honest for a moment, Elites aren't that great. The only difference between The Pro and Elite besides the paint job is the 120GB HDD and now even the Pro's are coming with a 60GB Hdd. Discontinuing it will be a good idea. I am all for Special Edition consoles. Maybe Sony can learn a thing or two to release special edition consoles with their exclusive titles instead of merely bundling the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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