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$299 Elite w/Forza 3 and Halo 3 ODST

I think the timing on this is pretty smart to soften the potential blow of God of War 3 in the US, but I think that, assuming it goes to Europe/Others, it's a great deal over there where the 360 is getting it's ass kicked.  What impact do you think it'll have on sales?

Small bump, but it'll keep 360 ahead of PS3 ever so slightly in the US. March also has the FFXIII 250GB 360 to help push it too, then the Splinter Cell 250GB 360 in April. Microsoft's really going bundle crazy this spring.

Europe will get it too, but it'll have less impact (except in the UK, where Forza's actually popular).

Nothing too major probably

A minor increase I would say.

I think the FFXIII bundle will have more effect actually.

the reason I say Slight Bunp is how many of these bundle's will be put out.in the first run. and it should be a slight bump as long as MS keep's shipping the bundle.

but with more bundle's like the SC there will be people that want that over this bundle.

Probably a slight bump in North America. Both of those were already bundled before weren't they? Is this a limited edition bundle or will it be a long term thing like the Lego Batman/Pure bundle?

Great bundle Forza 3 and Halo:ODST bundled with an XBox 360 Elite for only $300. This is a bargain price and will not last. Really feels like you are stealing when you get a bundle as cheaop as this. Limited time only. "Friday night is Halo night. Chips and dip".

360 sales will start to take off. Sales momentum will build. Lots of good games coming to the 360 in 2010. Get an XBox 360 today, my fellow North American gamers.

Forza 3 was, in Europe at least.  ODST never has been anywhere.

Minor increase if anything. Why would people that are interested in those franchises pass up 5 title launches in the generation already. Forza 2, Forza 3, Halo 3, Halo Wars, Halo ODST

Oh and btw... MS had to bundle Forza 2 around the same sales too. I just remember having this conversation with many people before.

It's the value proposition.  This bundle isn't for already established Halo/Forza fans, it's to draw in new 360 owners.