http://gamer.blorge.com/2008/08/02/microsofts-xbox-360-price-cut-coming-to-arcade-and-elite-bundle/

According to the recent price cut source, the various Xbox 360 SKU's will be receiving the bundle treatment this holiday season (who knows, perhaps from the get-go).  Last year the Pro (and the elite?) was bundled with Forza Motorsport and Viva Pinata, resulting in a substantial value-added SKU, which will be even more obvious to consumers should the September cut prove real.  The Arcade on the other hand did not receive regular retail games, but games from the Xbox Live Marketplace.

So I'd like to know what games you think will probably be bundled with SKU's this holiday?  Will Microsoft use old games? Or will they sacrifice revenue to bundle holiday blockbuster exclusives with the console?

Feel free to tell me what you HOPE will be bundled as well, but I'm more interested in hearing what you think is LIKELY to be bundled.

gears definitly

It'd be interesting to see a bundle with GoW 1 and 2, do you think that's possible?

Gears of War and extra wireless controller Pro Bundle

Gears of War, Gears of War 2 and extra wireless controller Pro Bundle

Gears of War 2 and extra wireless controller Pro Bundle

Gears of War
Mass Effect + Jade Empire Original on HDD

Hey mate!

These games will almost definately be included in a bundle IMO

Viva Pinata 2, Banjo Kazooie.

Good possibilities

Lips, Scene it, You're in the movies, Fable 2

Average chance

Gears of War 2, Forza 2, Rock Band 2

Some possible combinations.

Arcade: Banjo+Viva pinata

Premium: Scene it, You're in the movies and Lips for one bundle + $$$
Another bundle could be Banjo/Viva? again... maybe add Fable 2 as well.

Elite: Gears of War 2 - special decal?

Gears of War 1 with downloadable content already on disc.

Everyone seems to think Gears of War. This was my first thought, but FM2 seemed to cannibalize sales of PGR4. Do you think it's possible Microsoft wont want to risk sales of GeoW2?

I think there is a good chance they will bundle casual titles that wouldn't sell millions on their own ala Viva Pinata last year.

The issue with Gears 2 and Fable 2 is that they are second and first party respectively and will sell millions of copies on their own. That means Microsoft sacrifices loads of profit on the game to create a bundle.

@Squilliam.

How you doing mate? You havent been on much the last day or two?

Banjo Kazooie with the Arcade model.

So many title can be bundled with Pro/Elite

Nothing will risk the sales of GOW2, its their apex title this year. It'll sell bucketloads and I'd be surprised if it sold less than 6 million. They'd probably position the title with the Elite because thats the console that suits the target market, the hardcore crowd. They can do a custom decal with it and make it a limited edition console, which should move quite well for the die hard fans and people who want something special for Christmas.

Banjo+Viva are an excellent pair together for another bundle. Boy/Girl, both with enjoy the console and they compliment each-other perfectly.

@ Cost of the bundles they sacrifice less profit than if they use 3rd party titles to create the bundle with. They are better off with those titles than without. They are perfect for bundles BECAUSE people want them, whats the use in putting games that noone wants into a bundle?

@Starcraft.

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