Original URL: http://www.reghardware.com/2008/02/05/xbox_360_arcade_japan_launch/
Xbox 360 Arcade announced for Japan
New console to arrive on same day as satin PS3
A crucial showdown approaches for the console industry. Next month, Microsoft will ship a cut-price Xbox 360 in Japan, on the same day that Sony’s satin PlayStation 3 [1] launches in the land of the rising sun.
Microsoft's Xbox 360 Arcade UK edition: no hard drive, but supports HDMI
On 6 March, Microsoft will launch an edition of the Xbox 360 that’s identical to the Arcade Edition [2], which was originally unveiled for the UK back in October.
The console comes with HDMI compatibility, a wireless controller and a 256MB memory card, instead of a hard drive. In the UK, the machine also ships with five full-version games, including Pac-Man Championship Edition. Whether Japanese gamers will be treated to the same deal remains to be seen.
The bargain basement Microsoft machine will retail for ¥27,800 (£130/€190/$260) in Japan.