Gamestop XBox360 Bundles: $2,000!?
Friday, August 26th, 2005 - 10:56am
It seems if you order an X360 online (I've been assured this won't apply to in-store purchases) from Gamestop, you'll be paying at least $700 and be forced to buy at least 5 games. And the $700 bundle is for the CORE version, not the premium. They've got several bundles, going all the way up to $2,000. This includes just about every launch title, four wireless controllers, a fellat-o-matic and one of Bill Gates' shedded skins.
I think they ought to punch anyone that buys the $2,000 one in the face, because they're obviously a spoiled rich brat. Or Gameguru.
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Is there any advantage to purchasing a bundle? Do you save anything, or is it just convenience to avoid putting everything into the basket seperately?
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I didn't do the math.
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And I'm lazy. Guess we're stuck.
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I read an article article that said the EBgames bundles offered some savings, but the gamestop $1200 bundle pretty much offered no savings at all.
The 1200 bundle is the highest I've seen, which included 11 games, extra wireless controller, rechargeble batter for controller, etc.
All great stuff, but how the heck is someone supposed to play 11 games at one time. I'm sticking with the $399 version and a game or two for awhile.
Edit - added article link and cleaned up a horrid link job
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so...er you call me a spoiled rich brat?? thats harsh!!
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You don't need to play 11 games at once. You get that bundle so you can say, "Oh, you have 2 games. Well, I've got 11 which makes me feel like my c**k is way bigger than it really is."
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Oh come on, we all want the $2000 bundle. I don't think it would get a good WAF (Wife Approval Factor) though.
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Yeah what's with all the hate? (read: envy). I'm not interested in buying 11 games all at once but if someone plans on buying all those games at some point and has the cash I don't see what's so bloody wrong with that.
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No hate here. I just rather play one or two games and then trade them in and pick up a few used ones. Rather than dump all that money at once.
But to those who have the money to spend and pick up every single launch title, I salute you.
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Isn't that taking it a bit too far... 2K!
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No, I distinctly separated you from the rich spoiled brats. Though I do wish you bodily harm.
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I'd be curious to know how many of these they'll sell.
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I'll have my cronies deal with you!!! I cant get my hands soiled..
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I just find it silly that anyone would drop $2000 to get 11 games at launch. That's 11 games! Sure, I'd probably have 11 games at some point, but all at one time, that's way to many games to be able to play. I'd just get 2 then when I'm finished with those I'd probably sell them and pick up some other ones used. But that's just me.
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I think it's funny how game stores like EB and Gamestop feel they still have a monopoly on the market and can force people into these bundles or preordering. There are probably 10 other stores within five miles of me I can get a system at on release day without preordering, and at least 10 times that number online. Get a clue.
not to be outdone..its only a matter a time before someone comes up with a $6000 bundle that includes an HDTV of some sort..
At this point its like a game of "can you top this!!"
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I'll wait for the one that comes with a Mansion and a Ferrari.
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Fool! Gates is not one of the lizard people! He is a decoy!
That said, For $2k you could get the "good" XBox system AND a (admittedly low end) 42" EDTV Plasma.
Actually, I'd look for a "Pay retail on this low end last-year's model plasma and buy a X360 and we'll give you 2 free games" or something.
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and a trophy wife?
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No but they'll throw in the Night ELf manequin Blizzard is trying to dump.
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So, umm... Anyone recall a system that had 11 good games at launch, instead of 1 good game and 10 tech demos?
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baggachipz: Who cares about Japan, let them have their silly pointless dog games and countless re-hashes of anime-based dragon princess super lucky crapitty crap.
Obviously, you have not checked current market prices on Andean cocaine.
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The gamestop bundles offer no appreciable savings whatsoever. Gamespot added up the retail price of all the items in the bundles and came up an average of $30 short. It's assumed the $30 is for the "replacement plan" that all the packages come with.
So in short, the bundles exist solely as a way for Gamestop to force you to buy a replacement plan (i.e. extended warranty).
Viva le profit!
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I thought I might try and steal that.
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baggachipz: Who cares about Japan, let them have their silly pointless dog games and countless re-hashes of anime-based dragon princess super lucky crapitty crap.
I'd rather try to knock over Fort Knox than take some kingpin's coke. That's just nuts.
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You know what I'd do with 2k? Two chicks at the same time.
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Thats a lot of tacos.
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