Extended Play Download Days (price drop on DLC)

 

For a limited time only (well, until the end of October) the Marketplace is running an ‘Extended Play Download Days’ promotion which is offering some pretty good savings on some of the more popular DLC.

Here is a list of all the content, the new pricing and the savings:

Title	Content	Original Price	Promo Price	Savings
Mass Effect	Bring Down The Sky	400	300	100 (25%)
Lost Odyssey	Triple Bonus Pack	200	120	80 (40%)
Forza Motorsport 2	Motegi Track Pack	400	240	160 (40%)
Forza Motorsport 2	The September Car Pack	400	240	160 (40%)
Forza Motorsport 2	December Car Pack	400	240	160 (40%)
Forza Motorsport 2	FINAL March Car Pack	400	240	160 (40%)
Oblivion	The Elder Scrolls IV- Oblivion Shivering Isles	2400	1600	800 (33%)
Guitar Hero 3	Def Leppard Track Pack	500	360	140 (28%)
Guitar Hero 3	Foo Fighters Track Pack	500	360	140 (28%)
Guitar Hero 3	Classic Rock Track Pack	500	360	140 (28%)
Beautiful Katamari	Accessory Set A	200	120	80 (40%)
Beautiful Katamari	Accessory Set B	200	120	80 (40%)
Beautiful Katamari	Accessory Set C	200	120	80 (40%)
Beautiful Katamari	Accessory Set D	200	120	80 (40%)
Beautiful Katamari	Special Accessory	250	120	130 (60%)
Beautiful Katamari	Just-size Stage	300	210	90 (30%)
Beautiful Katamari	Big-10 Stage	200	140	30 (60%)
Beautiful Katamari	Big-11 Stage	200	140	30 (60%)

These prices are effective immediately.

Demo: NBA Live 09

Content: NBA Live 09 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone)] Get your first chance to check out NBA Live 09 as you recreate the matchup from the 2008 NBA Finals with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. Play with their current rosters or step back in time to play two different games based on the players performance in two of their classic matchups with the all new NBA Rewind.

Demo: PURE

Content: PURE Single-Player Downloadable Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Japan and Korea
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (Everyone) MILD VIOLENCE] PURE is an action sports trick racing game that features vertigo-inducing massive aerial jumps and spectacular airborne tricks in photo-realistic real-world locations all over the globe.

Xbox 360 Price cut (now US $199)

It's official: We've got an Xbox 360 price cut coming to the US. Our friends in Japan announced their price cut earlier this week, but now it's time to roll one out here. As of September 5th, the new prices will be as follows:

Xbox 360 Arcade $199
Xbox 360 $299
Xbox 360 Elite $399

Business Week has just posted an article outlining their thoughts on this latest round of pricing.


Edit: Fixed up my bad wordz and added link to press release

Demo: NHL 09

Content: NHL 09 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10+) MILD VIOLENCE] Building on last year’s Winner of Seven Sports Video Game of the Year Awards momentum. Try out the all-new Be A Pro mode and step onto the ice and play an entire career as you level-up and progress from the AHL to the NHL. Learn about the first true console sports MMO game that allows you to assemble a team and play as yourselves in 6-on-6 online team play in the new EA SPORTS Hockey League. If you love sports video games, you have to try this demo.

Arcade: Shred Nebula

Be sure to check this game out as it was made by two first time game developers and a couple of former Street Fighter designers:

Content: Shred Nebula
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox LIVE regions
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (EVERYONE) MILD FANTASY VIOLENCE] Local Multiplayer 2, Xbox LIVE Multiplayer 0-8, HD (High Definition). Ready for more? Upgrade to the full version of Shred Nebula and unlock all three game modes, 40 total levels, achievements, leaderboards, and one immersive storyline to carry it all along. Like multiplayer? Team up with friends in co-op mode, or pilot one of eight unique ships – each with its own weapons, specials, and strengths – for the deep-space dogfight of your life! It’s just another day on the edge of the Shred. This game requires the Xbox 360 hard drive or the 512MB Memory Unit for storage. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.

Arcade: Pirates vs Ninjas Dodgeball

Content: Pirates vs Ninjas Dodgeball
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Not available in Asia or Australia
Dash Text: [ESRB: E10+ (EVERYONE 10+) USE OF ALCOHOL, USE OF TOBACCO, ANIMATED BLOOD, CARTOON VIOLENCE, SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Local Multiplayer 2-4, Xbox LIVE Multiplayer 1-8, HD (High Definition). The ultimate battle has begun… Pirates, Ninjas, Robots, and Zombies battle across 4 unique arenas with one goal in mind... knock each other senseless with a rubber ball! Perform powerful special abilities, melee attacks, and multiple throws to eliminate your opponents. Play through each team’s unique story mode to learn the truth behind their rivalry and then take your skills online and compete in up to 8-player, competitive matches over Xbox LIVE! Which side are you on? There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts

Arcade: EA SPORTS Fantasy Football Live Score Tracker

Content: EA SPORTS™ Fantasy Football Live Score Tracker
Price: 80 Microsoft Points
Availability: Canada, United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: E (EVERYONE)] Single Player, HD (High Definition). EA SPORTS™ is innovating fantasy football! After drafting your team at FANTASY.EASPORTS.COM, download the EA SPORTS Fantasy Football Live Score Tracker and get up-to-the-minute fantasy scores right at your fingertips! View a detailed breakdown of your weekly matchup or if your television supports picture in picture functionality with your Xbox™360 you can view live score updates while watching your favorite team on TV! EA SPORTS – Innovating Fantasy Football. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/Live/accounts.