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Microsoft announces $499 500GB XB1 bundle with Kinect & 3 games
- Thread starter ZhugeEX
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Don't think so. It would've been $450 with whatever retailer coupons. I don't think it got to that low
November - February.
That was the longest "temporary" price cut ever.
... And then it went back up to full price for about, oh, only two weeks before being cut down again.
Could be 500gb for $399, wouldn't be too far fetched really.
I don't believe that's going to be the only TR bundle when it's so limited, what would be the point in even buying exclusivity if you're just going to send the game out to die? The game didn't sell that well to begin with on xbox, releasing it on the same day as Fallout without heavily bundling it is just asking for the game to tank, and badly.
It makes no sense. Don't forget MS is publishing Rise of the TR so it'd be cheaper to bundle in than your usual 3rd party game. I'll gladly eat crow if TR has nothing to do with tomorrows bundles though.
Off-Kilter
Banned
This bundle is about a hundred bucks too expensive. Not sure what they were thinking here.
Devilgunman
Member
This is the most laughable bundle yet. Does MS really think Kinect has that much value left?
To the non-informed consumer, probably. I dunno, though.....
Microsoft releases a quite obvious family-friendly/casual bundle.
GAF: "should have included Fallout"
You're not very good at reading.
Welfare
Member
Actually, only one as when the new bundle gets announced, those 2 will fill in the blank space.
Agreed.
The poorly informed customer doesn't need to know Kinect sucks to know that when there's a PS4 or Xbox One bundle sitting next to it at 100+ dollars less, they're going to go that way. I have absolutely no idea who this terrible bundle is even being aimed at, but it sure isn't families.
Oh relax. It was a sweeping, inaccurate generalisation, based on a legit comment on the first page that made me eye roll.
Off-Kilter
Banned
Ok I laughedMicrosoft releases a quite obvious family-friendly/casual bundle.
GAF: "should have included Fallout"
The Tomb Raider one was solid, and the Rare/Gears/Ori one was great. This Kinect bundle, not so much. You can get all that stuff for cheaper if you shop around or wait for some deals.
I feel bad for anyone trying to get a white Xbox that wants more storage though; I don't think a 1TB version exists yet, does it?
I feel bad for anyone trying to get a white Xbox that wants more storage though; I don't think a 1TB version exists yet, does it?
panda-zebra
Member
smells like old unshiftable stock with a few download codes slipped through a gap.
Jawmuncher
Member
Better than the lego one in terms of "supposed" value at least.
Alx
Member
They're not reintroducing it, they've never stopped selling it in a $499/499 bundle.
Omega Kirby
Member
What kind of bundle is that ....
Quadraphonic
Member
Alx
Member
The original bundle "failed" because gamers who didn't want kinect didn't want to pay for it. It doesn't mean that pack can't appeal to gamers who do want kinect, it's much better than buying the sensor separately.
I could have sworn that there were complaints about the lack of bundles last year. And although this isn't a great bundle for most here, It's not terrible if you want an X1 with Kinect. Still think the Rare Replay one is the best. Major Nelson said he's pretty excited for tomorrow's final bundle. Still thinking this will be Fallout 4 (which also includes FO3 of course).
Why would any gamer want Kinect? It's an unsupported add-on. It's usefulness comes down to voice commands, which is pretty much being done away with in the new UI. Why would anyone pay an extra 100+ dollars to do something that most every streaming media device does now much much cheaper? I honestly have no idea who this is targeted at.
Alx
Member
As far as I'm concerned, TV IR control, fitness, dancing games, the handful of smaller and fun games, voice commands of course, some interesting features in specific games (like doing custom animations in Project Spark), and soon (hopefully), Cortana. And some people enjoy using it for streaming, Skype, and auto-login of multiple users, I've heard.
Kinect may not be largely supported as a gaming accessory (unfortunately), but it's still an important element in what makes the X1 more than "just another console".
Kinect may not be largely supported as a gaming accessory (unfortunately), but it's still an important element in what makes the X1 more than "just another console".
HORRORSHØW
Member
PhineasRed
Neo Member
What evidence is there that voice commands are "being done away with" in the new UI? Also, the Kinect is a pretty great add on, I would recommend it to any Xbox owner who plans on making it the central hub of their media center. In short, plenty of gamers would want a Kinect or currently enjoy the one they already own. I know a few people hopping into Xbox this month and they are specifically looking for a Kinect bundle (and all of them have kids).
It's like some don't remember X1 launched at $499 with kinect and sales proceeded to tank after the holiday.
The market already spoke there is no magical consumer/family out there who waited 2 years to buy a kinect bundle and at the same price. I wouldn't even be surprised if the kinects in these bundles are from early 2014.
Yes we understand you like voice commands but if it had any appreciable market appeal 99% of X1s sold wouldn't be kinectless.
The market already spoke there is no magical consumer/family out there who waited 2 years to buy a kinect bundle and at the same price. I wouldn't even be surprised if the kinects in these bundles are from early 2014.
Yes we understand you like voice commands but if it had any appreciable market appeal 99% of X1s sold wouldn't be kinectless.
chromatic9
Member
Was expecting this to be a bumped thread from 2013. $499?
Lakerchick4life
Member
So I guess tomorrow is the final bundle..according to Major Nelson it will be the "Best one yet" I really hope so because so far this week the only DECENT bundle is the Gears Of War Bundle with the Rare Replay and Ori game other than that its been pretty cheesy
Maybe a Fallout 4/TR2 bundle.
I think the most exciting bundle they could put together would be Minecraft/Halo/TR2, it covers a huge swath of gaming.
PhineasRed
Neo Member
Yeah, I agree on the price point. I think the price is still $50 too high for this bundle, but I do think there is still a market for the Kinect and I'm glad they are not abandoning it completely. The one thing I will knock is the lack of worthwhile games that use it in a meaningful way. There has yet to be a Kinect game that really does anything for me.
You're partially right.
It's going to be a $349 TR bundle available everywhere, because it just makes sense
You're partially right.
It's going to be a $349 TR bundle available everywhere, because it just makes sense
The TR Bundle was already announced or are you talking about a new one that is available everywhere?
The already announced one is $399 1Tb, limited availability.
Lakerchick4life
Member
I just hope its a 1TB XBOX ONE maybe a different color console I think that would be great. Wish it was something similar with the HALO 5 bundle coming out but without the hefty pricetag