SANDISK SHIPS LICENSED XBOX 360 USB FLASH DRIVE
Pre-configured USB Drive Delivers Best Experience On Xbox
360 Console
Milpitas, Calif., May 5, 2010 - 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 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.
About SanDisk
SanDisk Corporation is the global
leader in flash memory cards, from research, manufacturing and
product design to consumer branding and retail distribution.
SanDisk's product portfolio includes flash memory cards for mobile
phones, digital cameras and camcorders; digital audio/video
players; USB flash drives for consumers and the enterprise;
embedded memory for mobile devices; and solid state drives for
computers. SanDisk is a
Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 company, with more than half its
sales outside the United States.
11 gigabyte (GB) = 1
billion bytes.
† Includes Xbox 360 system software, see www.xbox.com for
more details.
†† Terms and Conditions apply, see www.xbox.com/live for more details.
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introductions, specifications, applications, markets, and customers
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