| According to J. Allard the Xbox 360 guru, the decision | | | | those choosing to buy the core system can then |
| to sell the Xbox in two configurations is pro | | | | decide if and when they would purchase the Xbox |
| consumer in regards to the Xbox 360 hard drive | | | | 360 hard drive. |
| issue. It allows consumers to decide whether or not | | | | The flexibility offered by having a choice of |
| the hard drive is worth the extra cost. | | | | purchasing the Xbox 360 hard drive or adding it on at |
| Allard stated "You buy the Xbox 360 Core system, | | | | a later date is not normally associated with the |
| you can build up to the premium system and you | | | | consumer electronics market and shows Microsoft's |
| won't be left out of anything along the way," | | | | commitment to providing it's customers a choice |
| showing that consumers have a better choice since | | | | according to Allard. |