Microsoft New Zealand has today announced a price cut for the Xbox 360 game console. The Xbox 360 Pro now retails for $649, a $70 chop from the previous price, while the Xbox 360 Core console (the one without the hard drive) drops $100 to $449. Nice one Xbox, now hurry up and get some content up on our local Video Marketplace, that Mission Impossible III trailer is getting a little tiresome.

Xbox 360 Pro System (RRP $649.95): Includes the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, 20GB Hard Drive, Wireless Controller, Media Remote, Component HD AV cable, an Ethernet Connectivity Cable and a complimentary 30-day trial Xbox LIVE® Gold membership.

Xbox 360 Core System (RRP $449.95): Includes the Xbox 360 Core console, Xbox 360 Controller and Composite AV cable.