NEW Xbox360 bundle (GTA4+Halo3) in Australia

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libellule said:

 

The bundles are not exclusive to that particular online retailer – a mole inside of the department store chain David Jones has also confirmed both bundles are showing up on their distributor website. They’ll retail for $499.95 (Arcade) and $679.95 (Pro).

Both these deals are selling at a huge discount to the recommended retail prices of their constituent parts – Microsoft is basically giving away Halo 3 for free.

==> is shams happy now ?

No, definitely not :(

MS has NOT dropped the "base" price of the units. To a certain degree, I don't care WHAT EXTRAS they include with the package - if its a Pro + 100 disc games for $999 - it just wouldn't interest me.

The arcade *could* drop to $279 or $299 - price matching Europe/US.

A lot of people who are interested in GTA4, have NO interest in Halo3 (most of the "hardcore" Halo fans already have it).

I would much rather a simpler bundle where 360 Arcade Pack + GTA4 for $399.

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This bundle may help convince some gamers who would get a PS3 + GTA bundle to get the 360 one instead - but its not going to convince a lot of "on the fence" gamers to jump in and get a 360 - which is what MS should really be doing - NOW.

I am NOT spending $500 on a 3 year old console - with no hard disk, no premium features, no free online. If its going to be a "base level" package - it should be priced as such.

$500 would buy me MK Wii ($80), WiiFit ($150), Okami ($80), GH Wii ($150 + 2 guitars) & Professor Layton (DS).

No sale.