UK gets Xbox 360 Arcade SKU, pricing and release date announced

With the official confirmation of the Xbox 360 Arcade’s release in the US already announced, gamers from other regions are most probably interested in knowing when they would be able to nab the new entry-level SKU for the Microsoft Xbox 360. Well, there’s good news for UK gamers: the Xbox 360 Arcade is now confirmed in the UK region.

The Xbox 360 Arcade SKU will hit UK shelves on October 26 and will carry a price tag of GBP 199.99 (about US$ 410). Just like the U.S. Xbox 360 arcade package, the box will include a wireless controller, a 256MB memory card, and an HDMI– enabled Xbox 360 console. Five arcade games will be also thrown in to ensure a pick-up-and-play experience mostly targeted towards families and casual gamers.

With the official confirmation of the Xbox 360 Arcade’s release in the US already announced, gamers from other regions are most probably interested in knowing when they would be able to nab the new entry-level SKU for the Microsoft Xbox 360. Well, there’s good news for UK gamers: the Xbox 360 Arcade is now confirmed in the UK region.

The Xbox 360 Arcade SKU will hit UK shelves on October 26 and will carry a price tag of GBP 199.99 (about US$ 410). Just like the U.S. Xbox 360 arcade package, the box will include a wireless controller, a 256MB memory card, and an HDMI– enabled Xbox 360 console. Five arcade games will be also thrown in to ensure a pick-up-and-play experience mostly targeted towards families and casual gamers.