Xbox 360 pricing confirmed!

Microsoft has confirmed that there will be two Xbox 360 models when launched: one with a hard drive and one without. The details are as follows:

 

Xbox 360 Core System - $299

it will consist of

• Xbox 360 console
• Wired Controller
• Detachable faceplate
• Xbox Live Silver membership
• Standard AV cables

Xbox 360 - $399

• Xbox 360 console
• 20GB detachable hard drive
• Wireless controller
• Wireless Xbox Live headset
• High-Def cables
• Ethernet cable
• Xbox 360 media remote control
• detachable faceplate
• Xbox Live Siler Membership

Microsoft also detailed which peripherals  were going to be released and what they would retail for:

• Faceplate ($19.99)
• Hard Drive (20 GB) ($99.99
• Memory Unit (64 MB) ($39.99)
• Wireless Networking Adapter ($99.99)
• Wireless Controller ($49.99)
• Play and Charge Kit ($19.99)
• Rechargeable Battery Pack ($11.99)
• Controller ($39.99)
• Headset ($19.99)
• Universal Media Remote ($29.99)
• Component HD AV Cable ($39.99)
• S-Video AV Cable (US) ($29.99)
• SCART AV Cable (Europe) (24.99 Euros)
• VGA HD AV Cable ($39.99)

Whew. So this puts many rumors to rest and also confirms what goes with what. $50 for the wireless controller alone though? Makes the $399 look better but that's still $399!