Wednesday at the German Games Convention, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) announced the price for its next-generation Xbox 360 video game console, with one surprise: the Xbox 360 will launch with an entry-level base package along with a more expensive premium package.
As expected, the premium edition Xbox 360 will sell at $399.99 and include a wireless controller, a 20-gigabyte detachable hard drive, an Xbox Live Silver membership and headset, a universal remote, and a component HD-AV cable. In contrast, the more affordable Xbox 360 Core System will sell for $299.99, but will only include the console, a wired controller, and standard AV cable.
