NEWS: Microsoft introduces 'family' version of Xbox 360 to combat Nintendo Wii

Andy Clough 24 October 2007 10:54


Xbox Arcade
Microsoft is introducing a 'family' version of the Xbox 360, called the Arcade, for £199.99 this Friday.

The move is seen as an attempt by Microsoft to claw back sales from Nintendo's Wii, which has been a big hit with families.

The Xbox 360 Arcade will include five family-friendly games, a wireless controller, HDMI connection and 256MB of memory.

The games included in the package are PAC-MAN Championship Edition, Uno, Luxor 2, Boom Boom Rocket and Feeding Frenzy.

"As families gather together this Christmas, it's the perfect time to launch a family-oriented Xbox 360 package that plays games, video and music for everyone to enjoy," says Stephen McGill, head of gaming and entertainment for Microsoft UK.

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Comments

Ginder October 24, 2007 13:14

This is just a fancy core pack, and to be honest the wii at a cheaper price is still alot better.  Microsoft need to concentrate on the reliabilty problems of the 360, not introduce half hearted family versions of its console.  As a games machine the 360 is great!  It would be perfect if it werent for those damn red lights and that irritating fan noise!

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Andy Clough studied English and French at Leeds University and has been a journalist for 20 years. Andy was editor of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision for five years, before launching Home Cinema magazine and editing the Ultimate Guide series. Andy is now Editor of whathifi.com