Unlike Windows 7 and Vista, Windows 8 will come in a fewer versions.
There will be no Started, Ultimate, Home Premium or Home Basic Editions.
Windows 8 will come in 4 flavours.
Windows Media Center functionality will be available only for Windows 8 Pro, as a free add-on.
Price Comparison of different Windows 8 Versions?
Youll need to redeem the offer at WindowsUpgradeOffer.com.
Dont forget to bring your 25-digit Windows 7 product key!
Upgrade to Windows 8 Pro from Windows XP, Vista or 7.
Digital downloads will be available from Microsoft for $39.99 through the end of January.
Upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8 Pro.
After January 31st the upgrade price leaps to $99.99.
Windows 8 Pro Retail Price.
The Verge also reports that Windows 8 Pro will sell for $69.99 until January 31st.
After that, the full MSRP is $199.99.
Ill update this post at the earliest when these prices are released.
At the present exchange rate, both are equal till now.
Update Oct 15th, 2012 : Microsoft released the pricing details of different Windows 8 versions.
