Submitted by: tcwcrew on Monday November 14th, 2005 at 03:40 AM EST

It looks as though consumer retail giant Circuit City will have certain packages of the Xbox 360 available on Friday November 18th at 2PM EST. Nearly 4 days before the official launch date. Interestingly enough the least expensive package available will only set you back a measly $489.95.

Both the "Premium" and "Core" Xbox 360 consoles will be featured in 2 bundles. The Gold packages will include a 64MB memory unit, Additional wired controller, Project Gotham Racing 3 and Need for Speed: Most Wanted. The Platinum packages will include an Additional wireless controller, Universal remote, 64MB memory unit, Madden NFL 2006, Perfect Dark Zero, Project Gotham Racing 3 and Need for Speed: Most Wanted.

I was not able to get a straight answer as to whether or not this was an online only offer. One of the friendly operators put me on hold and asked someone and said it was an online offer only. I called back a few minutes later and another operator said it would be available in store as well.

Source: The Console Wars