Microsoft announced Xbox One price drop

Microsoft has made a huge announcement weeks before E3, by confirming that the Xbox One is set to recieve a big price drop.

Beginning on June 9th, in all markets where Xbox One is sold, the console will be offered starting at $399. This is a new console option that does not include Kinect. It has been long asked for by fans as a way to reduce the cost of the console, and will likely help further improve sales.

The company has also made another big announcement, confirming that all Xbox 360 and Xbox One owners will soon be able to access entertainment apps whether or not you have an Xbox Live Gold membership. This includes gaming apps like Machinima, Twitch and Upload, popular video services like Netflix, Univision Deportes, GoPro, Red Bull TV and HBO GO, sports experiences like the NFL app for Xbox One, MLB.TV, NBA Game Time, NHL Game Center and more. Microsoft apps including Internet Explorer, Skype, OneDrive and OneGuide will also be available to all Xbox customers.

Free games with Games with Gold program will also be extended to Xbox One this year. Members will have subscription-based access to free games ranging from top hits to breaking indie stars. The program will launch on Xbox One with Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and Halo: Spartan Assault. A single Gold membership will get you access to the free games for both Xbox One and Xbox 360.

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