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Sony claims Xbox 360 is more expensive than PS3 |
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Written by Ben Hartland
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Friday, 20 October 2006 |
Sony are getting sued by Microsoft for misinforming the public with claims saying the Xbox 360 is more expensive than the PS3 because it "requires" the HD-DVD drive.
Although I can see where Sony are coming from in terms of 'Xbox 360 can cost more than PS3 with a next gen drive', it's NOT a requirement... yet.
"Ok, here's a new one: with Sony's announcements today they've issued a titled "Next-generation Console Comparison Fact Sheet," so let's see some facts. First up, were you aware that to use your Xbox 360 Core system you're required to buy the 20GB drive add-on, an HD DVD drive, a wireless controller, and an Xbox Live sub? We weren't either. But hey, it says right there, "requires users to buy" and this is, in fact, a "fact sheet." Of course, none of that's actually true, and what's more, were one to use the Xbox 360 Premium console pack in that chart instead of the Core pack, the total would be $399 for a console with that very same hard drive, wireless controller, and Xbox Live Silver subscription (which provides access to everything but multiplayer) -- remember, kids, an HD DVD drive is not required to do anything but watch high def movies -- it has nothing to do with high def gaming. We hear Microsoft ain't too happy about this chart either and is preparing certain legal action, namely because it could be misleading to otherwise unwitting retail employees selling customers game consoles this holiday season. Go figure. "
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