With the price of the Microsoft console being slashed down under in Australia it seems, that there are no hopes for us UK putters to see the same for many years. That’s according to Microsoft UK head of gaming, Stephen McGill.

Well get those Xmas pennies in a jar and keep hoping that money tree will come to life in the garden, as for now it looks like your still looking at a £120 price tag for the basic model.

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