Spotted: Wal-Mart selling 60GB Xbox 360 early

by Richard Mitchell { Jul 30th 2008 at 6:00PM }

Apparently not wanting Target to steal all the limelight, it looks like Wal-Mart is now selling the 60GB Xbox 360 Pro console ahead of its August launch. The info comes from X3F tipster Gerald, who snapped the above image -- note the 60GB portion of the box we've enlarged at lower right -- at his local Wal-Mart in Roanoke, Virginia, where he says there are currently four 60GB consoles in stock. Looks like would-be early adopters have a new place to look. If you've seen the 60GB console in your local Wal-Mart (or anywhere else) let us know in the comments.

[Thanks, Gerald!]

Tags: 60gb, 60gb-360, 60gb-xbox, 60gb-xbox-360

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Jeff @ Jul 30th 2008 6:09PM

No one is really selling it early. Microsoft only announced an anticipated window of early August. The console is not street dated so any retailer can sell them as soon as they come in.

Strike Man @ Jul 30th 2008 6:22PM

Aside from the early-selling/street-date-breaking of the 60GB model, based on the picture above, are they also selling the new unit at the $299.99 that the 20GB models are going for (after the price drop/fire sale)?

Gerald @ Jul 30th 2008 6:29PM

Yes, it was at 299...

chad @ Jul 30th 2008 6:57PM

I just picked up a 60 gig from Gamestop in Glen Allen VA. Welcome surprise after my original 20 gig model crapped out for the 5th time....3rd time in a row. Figured I'd buy a new one and found the 60 gig unit in store.

rlc:tk @ Aug 1st 2008 8:03PM

Can you check the power supply for us all?! I am really curious to see if it is the Jasper chipset!!

Scott @ Jul 30th 2008 7:18PM

My question is, when is someone going to crack one of these open to see if they have the new Jasper chipset?

Andy @ Jul 30th 2008 7:37PM

Just check the power supply. Is it less than 175w? Is it significantly smaller or lighter?

Will @ Jul 30th 2008 8:09PM

Hey how much do you guys think MS is going to charge for the 60GB harddrive separately? I'm thinking probably too much, since they are still ripping people off with the 20GB harddrive...

tekman94 @ Jul 31st 2008 8:37AM

From what i read, which is purely rumor/speculation, it is going to be around $100 and include the HDD, a headset, and 3 months of LIVE GOLD.

Maverick Saturn @ Jul 30th 2008 8:22PM

Thats not too shabby, not too shabby at all

decoyoctopus @ Jul 30th 2008 9:01PM

It's not really selling early since when I put the 60GB on the shelves today at the Wal-Mart I work at it's not coming up as "Sell not allowed" like the MGS4 PS3 Bundles were so I'm guess there is no street date on these units at all

Andy @ Jul 30th 2008 9:07PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibw7o8BOY8E

Found this video awhile ago. It's probably a falcon.

AshTR @ Jul 30th 2008 9:14PM

Called the one near me. They have em but they're selling em for $350.

pekosROB @ Jul 30th 2008 9:36PM

I'm pretty sure I saw some available now and not for pre-order from gamestop.com

Arsonism @ Jul 30th 2008 9:37PM

At Sams Club, the system says that it will be $348.xx. I don't know if that will be a bundle with an extra controller and a play and charge kit, like all the other 360s or just the Microsoft SKU by its self.

Dan T @ Jul 30th 2008 10:38PM

i confirm, gamestop will start selling these as soon as they get them (2maro)

=)

JRsmallz @ Jul 30th 2008 10:54PM

I checked out my local Target store in Centerville, Utah and they've got the 60gb 360's at the $299.99 price. I took pictures.

CSuchanek @ Jul 31st 2008 7:18AM

I tried at my local Target. However, it rang up at 349.99 even though the shelf tag still said 299.99. I decided to hold off until my next 10% off coupon.

JRsmallz @ Jul 31st 2008 10:32AM

LOL--that's lazy target for ya!. I remember back in like February of this year they had a spot on the shelves for Dark Sector and an "ON SALE AS ADVERTISED" sign for it as well. I asked the guy in electronics if they had it in and he said it was to release that week and I said, no, try March 25th buck-o! And of course, the game didn't release that week.