Don't get all loony just yet -- this one's still a long, long way from panning out -- but
ArsTechnica has it from a reliable mole that Microsoft is gearing up to ship an even more attractive Xbox 360 Elite. One that comes bundled with hits
Halo 3 and
Fable 2 for the same $400 that the console alone runs you now. We already heard last month that Microsoft was considering
phasing out the standard Elite in favor of bundled "
limited edition" models, so that certainly jibes. Though, we will caution you that
the last time Ars's mole spoke of console price drops, he / she didn't completely nail it. While said mole
did accurately suggest that a $400 PS3 would hit America before the 2007 holiday rush (it
happened in late October of that year), the whole "$100 PS2" thing took
a full two years to come to fruition. Then again, E3
is just around the bend...
[Via
Joystiq]
posted Apr 10th 2009 4:40PM
finally a reason for me to get an Elite!
Ummm... NO THANKS!
If you don't have one and want one less likely to die on you...This is the package to get. I have the 120 GB drive and with a few good demos and Live Arcade games it fills up pretty quickly. Especially if you install games to the drive.
Good deal, but doesn't everyone in the world already own Halo 3?
Maybe everyone in the world who owns an xbox owns Halo 3, but not everyone in the world owns an xbox. Likewise, Halo 3 would be one of the first games any new xbox owner would buy, which is why this bundle is such a good idea.
For almost two years I roomed with a guy who had an xbox and Halo 3, and I enjoyed the game immensely. Now that I've recently moved out and am consoleless, I'm considering buying an xbox, with Halo 3 of course. This bundle is just what I've been wishing for.
They're still doing bundles?! I would assume bundles would be dead with today's economy. Most people are living hand to mouth and if they do have some cash they'll be doling it out in smaller portions: buy a console this month and buy a game next month.
I know things are bad but if people really are starving I don't think they will be buying a console at all let alone an Elite.
Who buys a system without a game anyway? That would suck!
I'm sorry but the economy isn't nearly as bad as you'd like to imagine it.
Unemployment is as bad as I think it is. People will still buy entertainment even if they have to tighten their belts.
>Massmass: Certain industries are suffering really bad. My company recently laid off 50 people and I know 4 of my close friends are out of work from other companies. All in California. I don't know anyone who ISN'T feeling the pinch to some degree.
>BigD145: I agree, but they will think twice about getting the most expensive version of it. Americans love their big cars as much as they love their entertainment but I still see a lot less SUV's and more hybrids on the road.
I'm not saying it isn't bad, but it isn't nearly AS bad as some people like to imagine. I was an Architect but after the crunch my services were no longer needed as much; being independent, and I was unable to attach permanently to a firm since they were having hard enough time keeping their loyal employees. So, I became a Pharmacy Technician and I recently was let go of that job as well. So, now I am back at freelancing architecture and doing landscaping labor to make ends meet. But again, I don't pretend that the economy is in such disarray that I can weep in a corner. It's already back on track and to be frank, most of my financial problems are my own fault and the same for most other people/families.
People need to live more frugally and when downturns happen, it wouldn't be so severe. And then when people are affected it's the people who actually need the help (ones who didn't take their finances for granted) and actually were always living paycheck to paycheck. So that government money makes a real difference. People are suffering, but of those that are, only a small fraction actually aren't accountable for their actions and actually are REAL casualties.
Anyways, I digress.
When you're unemployed, you have more time to play video games, right? In terms of cost over hours of enjoyment, games like Halo and Fable are definitely more bang for your buck than renting movies or paying for cable TV.
Wow, what a freakin deal.
I remember getting my Halo 3 Special Edition for $400. That's without Halo 3. >_>
Now you can pick up Halo 3 pretty dang cheap so don't feel too bad.
This doesn't make sense. Those are two system selling games and to package them together is giving away some of the best that they have. I can see two separate bundles but not together.
Why? Microsoft is doing OK right now. Until a PS3 price drop happens there is no need for Microsoft to change anything.
Halo and Fable fans already bought 360's. Halo Wars with Pub Games and an Elite...that's possible even if they don't mix well.
I'm actually a pretty big fan of both halo and fable and I haven't bought a 360 yet. Though I do agree that this bundle is a little to good to be true, If I bought it I cant imagine buying many more games for a few months.
By the way, I just saw that several of the Xbox 360 SKUs (including the Resident Evil 5 Bundle) are on sale over at Dell for $50 off the normal price. http://www.techdealdigger.com/deals/save-50-on-xbox-360-consoles-at-dell-home/8359
Don't forget the PSPs as well. 134 for the 2000 (sold out, but can still buy) and 139 for the 3000
suck on tht Sony
why cnt you do something like that
Why can't you spell properly?
For one, Sony isn't doing so well financially right now.
Two, they don't have Halo OR Fable. They may have an equivalent caliber RPG in FFXIII but that won't be out for a while. Killzone 2 and Resistance 2 were good but nowhere near the stay power of Halo.
It would be smart for them to do an Uncharted/Folklore pack to counter. That would be nice. Or they could toss in some of those great PSN titles.
Yes, Hektik, I believe you're right when you say Sony will have an equivalent caliber RPG in FFXIII, seeing as it's coming out for BOTH platforms.
Halo 3 sucked. I played it for like 30 minutes and it was lamer than the one before it.
"I didn't enjoy Halo 3, and I found it to be lamer than the one before it."
Fixed from fact to opinion...
"I only played 30 minutes of a game and feel like I can give a definitive review to a sequel of a game I was predisposed to disliking because I disliked the one before it."
Fixed some more.
I am not a big Halo fan. I enjoyed it. I enjoyed it more so than the second but not as much as the first. I played through them all multiple times and played many hours in multiplayer and co-op.
If you like 3D action shooters, you will find something you enjoy about this game.
"I am such a loser that I have to correct peoples post that have nothing to do with me"
Fixed from annoying comment to fact.
Your OPINION of one of the free games in part of a rumored nice package was a tangent that YOU went off on.
Geez I wonder why your company laid off 50 people what with you doing so much work posting comments on engadget and all...
I think for once an avatar is very accurate of the person behind it. That is I think you have a big head and need to go away.
And you, Hungry, have many buttons that can be pushed very easily. Not to mention a hole in your head.
Yes, I'm aware of the fact I have the exact same avatar.
Me want console price drops and all X360s to come with HDMI support!
They all come with HDMI support now. Price drops. Not until Nintendo or Sony do it first. Microsoft was the last of the big 2 and a half ;) to offer a real price drop.
@HektikLyfe
Orly? The "Pro" 60GB comes with HDMI support now? I thought just the Elite and Arcade offered it. Maybe websites should update their spec pages?
All new 360s for the past year and a half have had HDMI.
Just let this SKU be Jaspers... Please!
My system has been getting the sporadic E74 error ever since the NXE was released so I may pick this up and give those two games to my nephew since I already have them.
If its not Jasper.. DO NOT GET IT... it's also bundled with the RRoD
I agree. You can pick up both games for less than the price of a system reparation. That is of course if it happens after the 3 year warranty expires.
Never heard of a Falcon RRoD'ing either. Nobody's that I know, nor my own, have.
I'll just wait for a price cut on the xbox 360s to pick one up.
Great bundle, do I get the RRoD with it as well?
meh. love my elite. hate halo. no feelings for fable. nothing too ooh and ahh over.
Red ring of death included for free? What a bargain!
Is this a Jasper or a Falcon? Anyone know?
Which hard drive is in this??
I've totally put off buying a 360. Will this be the bundle that sways me?
When you're unemployed, you have more time to play video games, right? In terms of cost over hours of enjoyment, games like Halo and Fable are definitely more bang for your buck than renting movies or paying for cable TV.