The recent price cut on the 20GB Xbox 360 was just a means to get rid of existing stock. However, Microsoft is indeed planning to trim the prices for its consoles.
According to an Ars Technica report, the new price drop will arrive this September, a good time to push up Xbox 360 sales. All three Xbox version are to get a new price tag.
The Pro and Elite model will cost $50 less, while the Arcade model will get a price drop of $80:
- The Arcade model (no hard drive) will cost $199. It currently retails for $279.99 - The Pro model 60GB) will cost $299. It currently retails for $349.99 - The Elite model (120GB) will cost $399. It currently retails for $449.99
With the Arcade model retailing for less than a Nintendo Wii, it would be interesting to see how will this specific model will do on the market in the future.