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Microsoft sure has been busy with their Zune lately.  First, they announce a new 3.1 software update which includes a few free games and now they are set to cut prices on the Zune. 

The price cuts aren’t jaw-dropping, but they are pretty nice, nonetheless.  Price cuts around the holiday season might just do the trick to persuade some potential PMP buyers to go with the cheaper Zune.  The 4GB version’s price goes down to $99.  Meanwhile, the 8GB model goes from $149 to $139.  The last model, the 16GB model, goes down by $20, from $199 to $179.  If you want to pick up some Zune accessories to go with your new Zune, then you will be happy to know that Microsoft has also cut prices on several Zune products. 

You might recall that Canada had already received a small price cut for a week when Future Shop sold the 8GB player for $82.  In case you missed out on that offer, then you will be happy to know that these price cuts are also affecting Canadian Zunes come this Friday.  For us Americans, the price cut will take place tomorrow. 

Will this price cut make it a happy holidays for Microsoft?  Adam Sohn, Zune marketing director, said the price cut will “ensure hopefully we have a good holiday season.”

Via [cnet]