Microsoft has finally announced the Xbox 360 Arcade that will be available today (October 23) for $279. The console comes with a 256MB Memory Unit, a wireless controller, HDMI port, and a disc that includes five full Xbox Live Arcade trial games: Boom Boom Rocket, Feeding Frenzy, Luxor 2, Pac-Man Championship, and Uno.
Microsoft has announced that the standard $349.99 Xbox 360 and $449.99 Xbox 360 Elite will be bundled with Forza Motorsport 2 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance. The bundle will be available this month.
EvilAvatar forum member Xijar shows us a series of photos of the Halo branded console and accessories. Here is one of them.
You can now pre-order the Microsoft new Xbox 360 Messenger Kit at Amazon.com this week. The kit will include a wired Xbox 360 headset and also an Xbox 360 Chatpad that features dedicated keys and backlit buttons. The Xbox 360 Messenger Kit will be released and available for purchase on September 4 with the retail price of $29.99.
Turtle Beach offers a new headset for Xbox 360 gamers. The firm introduces its Ear Force X3 unit, which is the first wireless headset to boast independent volume control of amplified chat and game audio. The headset features “dynamic talkback expander” feature which automatically adjust incoming Xbox Live chat levels during loud gaming moments. What’s more, the Ear Force X3 also sports automatic shut-off, bass boost, and a stereo expander to provide a “wider sound field.” The Turtle Beach Ear Force X3 Xbox 360 headset starts shipping early next month with a retail price of $99.95.
