サンディスクのXbox 360 USBメモリ、米国で出荷開始
By Ittousai 
posted 2 years ago
posted 2 years ago
4月6日のUSBストレージ対応アップデートから約1か月、サンディスク製 Xbox 360ライセンス USBメモリの出荷が発表されました。容量は8GBと16GBの2種類。メーカー希望小売価格は製品発表後の反響を考慮したためか、8GB版はUS$ 34.99と微妙に割高感が減っています。16GBは69.99ドル。純正品しか存在しないHDDと異なりUSBメモリは安価な汎用品もXbox 360対応にフォーマットして使えますが、こちらのライセンス品は転送速度などをクリアした動作保証済みであること、最初からXbox 360対応フォーマット済みなこと、ロゴがついているあたりが違いです。またXbox LIVEのゴールド会員権 1か月分が付属するため、最大限前向きに解釈すれば8GB版についてはそれほど割高ではありません (LIVEゴールドの会費は単月で約800円、12か月プリペイドを店頭で買えば400円弱)。国内での販売は未定です。続きはSanDiskのプレスリリース。
SanDisk Ships Licensed Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive
Pre-configured USB Drive Delivers Best Experience On Xbox 360 Console
MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), the global leader in flash memory cards, today announced that it is shipping the Xbox 360® USB Flash Drive by SanDisk for the Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming and entertainment console. The new drive makes it easier than ever for gamers to take their gamertags, saved game progress, map packs, Arcade game downloads and bonus content with them for fast and convenient access on another Xbox 360 console†.
"The Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive by SanDisk provides a great solution for gamers who need portable storage for their Xbox 360 content. It's plug and play simple."
The Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive by SanDisk delivers the best experience on the Xbox 360 console. Pre-configured for seamless plug and play action, the drive eliminates the need to format storage or download an initial software update for an Xbox 360 console. For gamers looking to get in on the fun or for those with existing accounts who want to extend their play, a one-month Xbox LIVE Gold membership is included with purchase of the drive††.
"Xbox LIVE contains a world of content for gamers to explore and download, including full-length games, movies and music," said Shuki Nir, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Retail, SanDisk. "The Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive by SanDisk is specifically engineered to deliver a great user experience and maximum compatibility with the console, offering gamers greater freedom and flexibility in how they store, manage and enjoy their favorite files."
"SanDisk has a proven track record of creating high-quality storage solutions," said Ilan Spillinger, Vice President, Xbox Hardware and Technology, Microsoft. "The Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive by SanDisk provides a great solution for gamers who need portable storage for their Xbox 360 content. It's plug and play simple."
Pricing and Availability
The Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive by SanDisk is available now on SanDisk.com and at major retailers. The drive is available in 8 gigabyte (GB)1 and 16GB capacities, carrying suggested retail prices of $34.99 and $69.99, respectively.
