Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite to launch in Japan on October 11th
Microsoft has announced that the Xbox 360 Elite console will be launching in Japan starting on October 11th of this year - months after its debut in North America. The Xbox 360 Elite features an HDMI port, a new 120 GB hard drive, and a new black finish. The one difference between the Japanese version and the U.S. version is the sale price. While the U.S. version of the Elite goes for $479, the Japanese version will go for approximately $390 when it launches (47,800 yen).