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Europe Getting MGS4 Bundle After All

Mike Fahey — Tue, 06 May 2008 11:10:00 MDT

Aww Europe, did you really think Sony would leave you out of the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PlayStation 3 bundle loop? Of course not! Come June 12th, European gamers will be able to get their hands on their own MGS4 bundle, complete with PlayStation 3, SixAxis controller, and of course, a copy of the game. Not the most exciting bundle really, but hey, it's a bundle allright. The pack will be priced at 439.99 Euros, perfect for any fan of the series who managed to hold out on picking up the console until now.

A Snake-Skinned Package with Real Veno
London - 6th May 2008: One of the legends of the PlayStation® generation has taken his partnership with the platform to the next level. Solid Snake, the hero of the Metal Gear Solid® (MGS) franchise, is, this summer, being bundled with PLAYSTATION®3 and a SIXAXIS controller offering millions of PS3 and MGS fans around the world the ultimate gaming combo.

Concluding Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid saga, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is set in a battle-scarred future where huge conglomerates fight for supremacy using armies of hand-picked mercenaries. This devastated world is seen through the battle-weary eyes of an older Solid Snake who has been charged with infiltrating a number of key locations across the globe, including the Middle East and South America. As such, the epic end to Snake's story offers ground-breaking combat elements, a refined control system that offers unprecedented control over the aged hero, and the tying up of key plot lines and loose ends.

Similarly, the accompanying Metal Gear Online features all the stunning stealth and combat elements of Guns of the Patriots, as it drops the player into a series of war zones and game options. With all-out 'Last Man Standing' battles to rescue and protection missions, Metal Gear Online effortlessly transfers the sublime control system of the series to an online competition, creating an absorbing battle between like-minded fans.

Available from June 12 and priced at 439,99 Euros this offer is one of the most exciting bundles to date - bringing two great servants of the games industry together for the conclusion of what has been one hell of a ride!

Guitar Hero Aerosmith Preorder Goodies

Mike Fahey — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:40:00 MDT

Are you as excited about Guitar Hero: Aerosmith as I am? Then you'll probably want to skip this article. Those genuinely excited can stick around and read about the spiffy preorder deal going on at retail outlets around the country. Preordering Guitar Hero: Aerosmith entitles you to a special, limited edition bundle of the game, featuring the game itself, and Aerosmith tour book, the guitar, and an exclusive Aerosmith faceplate for said guitar. The bundle will sell for $99 for Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii, $89 for wireless PS2, or $109 for the special PS2 bundle with two wired controllers. Perfect for those of you who were holding off on buying Guitar Hero until a nearly-all Aerosmith version came out.

Metal Gear Solid 4: The PS3 Bundle: The Cardboard Box

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:40:19 MST

Here it is, folks. The PlayStation 3 bundle with Metal Gear Solid 4 shipping in June with product photography proof. It might not have been our choice—we'd have gone with a stealthier plain brown box with the words "The Orange" on the outside—but we don't know from product marketing. We'd also have gone with a better camo choice, perhaps Snake in "piano black" with the Spider-Man font emblazoned in a full body pattern. I'm sure everyone else will find it just peachy keen. Here's hoping that Japan's got something extra special planned for collector types.

New PS3 Bundle Coming To Australia

Mark Wilson — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:20:03 MST

While this has nothing to do with a larger hard drive, Sony will be offering a new bundle in Australia that includes a 40GB PS3, second Sixaxis controller and one of the following games: Heavenly Sword, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Ratchet and Clank: Tools of Destruction or NBA 08 all for $799.95. Wow, that's looking a LOT better than the original $1000 PS3 launch price that Luke had to put up with.
New PlayStation 3 bundle confirmed by Sony [PALGN]

80GB PS3 Not Dying, But Being Reborn Bigger?

Mark Wilson — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:00:08 MST

Ars Technica's Opposable Thumbs has a Sony mole who has filled them in on some potentially juicy gossip. According to the insider, Sony will not be dropping their 80GB PS3 to abandon a two-model retail approach, but instead upgrading said higher tier model to better differentiate the products. In this scenario, the 80GB PS3 will see a bump to either 120GB or 160GB and include a Dual-Shock 3 controller—but still run $499.

Feel free to comb over the source text with a fine-toothed comb:

Sony is, in fact, phasing out the 80GB PS3. Sony is going to stay with the two-SKU approach though, and the prices look to stay the same....The Spiderman 3 pack-in will disappear as well once the 80GB unit is gone. In order to maintain a similar value proposition to the 80GB/Spiderman 3 bundle, I expect to see a storage increase to 120 or 160GB at the same price point, plus the new Dual-Shock 3 controller...

Hopefully this doesn't imply that Sony is evolving to a strategy without movie/game bundles with their consoles (which we'd doubt) . Because when Sony was generous enough to allow customers to install their own hard drives, it would seem like a waste to only use hard drives to differentiate their PS3 products (I mean, what's one rumble controller, really?).

And for those who don't know, Ars publications are highly respected in the technology industry. So that's why you'll see the internet taking this one pretty seriously.

Mole: 80GB PS3 dead, 120-160GB with Dual Shock 3 incoming [opposablethumbs]

Costco's Got Your Post Christmas Wii Bundles

fdemarco — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:00:00 MST

If you weren't able to get your hands on a Wii this holiday season and you just can't bear to buy into the whole "rain check" thing, then may I suggest you beat feet down to your local Costco. Kotakuite Thomas K. sends in this pic from his local Costco taken just this very morning. The bundle goes for 344.99 and include the Wii, an extra nunchuck and remote and a copy of Brain Age for the Wii. So, fly my faithful readers and grab that Wii that you were so viciously denied.

AMEX To Sell $300 Elite Bundle, $50 Rock Band

Brian Crecente — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:00:09 MST

As part of their annual MyWishList deal, American Express will be selling a limited number of Xbox 360 Elites starting next month for $300 with five games includes.

The deal, for AmEx cardholders only, will include the Elite plus copies of Ultimate Alliance, Project Gotham Racing 3, Madden NFL 08, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 and Forza 2. Only 150 of the bundles will be available on Dec. 11 at 3 pm. and 7 p.m. I'm not quite sure if that means a total of 150 or 300 of the packs.

At noon on the same day, MyWishList will feature 100 Rock Band special editions for the 36o at $50 a pop. Not bad, not bad at all.

Sam's Club To Offer Black Friday "Wii Family Fun Bundle"

fdemarco — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:00:00 MST

Just in time for Black Friday feeding frenzy, an anonymous tipster informs us that Sam's Club will be unleashing the "Wii Family Bundle." The package comes with a Wii, two extra Wii remotes, two extra nunchuks, Super Paper Mario, Mario Party 8 and Brunswick Pro Bowling.

The offer is exclusive to Sam's Club members and can be purchased online although no price was given. Beginning Black Friday from 5:00 AM until 7:00 AM, the bundles will be sold at a limit of one per customer, but after that members can purchase as many as they lke until the supplies run out. This is a one time deal and once they are gone, they are gone.

Good luck Sam's Club members and try not to find yourself crushed under a one hundred pound tub of gummi bears in the fray.

Xbox 360 Pro Bundle in the Wild

fdemarco — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:00:00 MDT

Kotakuite Pitt Rennington spotted the new Xbox 360 Pro bundle at his local Best Buy last night and snapped a photo to prove his big discovery and subsequent purchase. Rumors had been flying around about exactly when the bundle (that includes Forza 2 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance) would hit store shelves and it seems like that time is now. A run by my local Costco to check up on this also turned up the Pro Bundle as well, so if you've been waiting for word before you picked this up, consider yourself officially told.

New Warhawk Version Coming to Blu-ray

Brian Crecente — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:00:02 MDT

N'gai Croal reports that Sony will start selling a $40 version of Warhawk in stories later this month. The $40 version, matching the price of the download-only version available on the Playstation Network, won't come with the Jabra Bluetooth packed in that comes with the $60 version of the game.

The $40 version will go on sale starting Oct. 10, according to GamStop, but Sony reps were only able to confirm the price and not the date to Croal. This could be a new pricing strategy for Sony, though I think it would make more sense in the future to release both a bundle and a non-bundle at stores on the same day rather than waiting to start selling the game-only version at stores.

EXCLUSIVE: $39.99 Version of the PS3 Game Warhawk, Minus Bluetooth Headset, To Hit Retail Stores Later This Month [Level Up]

Elite 360/HD-DVD Bundle On Amazon

fdemarco — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 16:00:00 MDT

Well, it seems the bundles are just coming out of the woodwork today, but this one you can actually grab right now. Amazon is currently offering a pretty decent package for a great price. The offer includes an Xbox 360 Elite System, the HD DVD player, a copy of both King Kong and 300 (HD DVD versions of course) for $599. Plus as an added bonus, a seperate mail-in offer will net you another five HD-DVDs for free. Of course the selection is terrible, but you can always sell them I suppose. Considering the cost of the Elite and the player alone come to $630 this is a pretty sweet deal when you add the 2 free movies, the mail in offer and free shipping. Who could ask for anything more? Well, maybe you could ask, but I doubt you'd get it.

Xbox 360 High-Def Bundle [Amazon]
[via Destructoid]

New 360 Double Game Bundles Discovered

fdemarco — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 09:00:00 MDT

Yesterday I got an email from a fellow who said he had found an image of a holiday bundle for the 360 and as there wasn't much more information available, I put on my Sherlock Holmes hat and got to work. After some rummaging about, I was able to turn up not only the Elite Bundle, but one for the Pro system as well marked as eventually being available in the US. The bundle will include the system and it's accessories plus two games, Forza 2 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance. These images were discovered on a website Microsoft uses to market their products and while there was no pricing information available, the Elite image was clearly marked as "Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Value Bundle." Judging by the name, one can assume that this will be the Xbox's bundles available for the upcoming Thanksgiving/Christmas shopping season. Unless of course they are saving it for Flag Day, which means we won't see it till spring of next year.

Chacun son pack [Gamick]

Brain Age 2 DS Bundle Official

Mike Fahey — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 08:20:03 MDT

Nintendo just issued a press release confirming something we heard about back on July 23rd from about gajillion online retailers, but it is always good to see official word. Brain Age 2: More Training In Minutes A Day is coming bundled with a special crimson and black Nintendo DS. The bundle should start showing up on store shelves on August 21st at a suggested retail price of $149.99. From the description on the official press release:

The top half of the new Nintendo DS sports a smooth, glossy Crimson, reminiscent of a dangerous shade of lipstick or a cherry-red sports car. The bottom is a matte black — an Onyx yin that complements the Crimson yang.

I only point this out because Onyx Yin and the Crimson Yang would make an awesome comic book / rap duo. Hit the jump for the always entertaining press release.

Nintendo News: New Nintendo DS Color Comes Bundled with Brain Age 2 Nintendo has found a way for people to exercise both their fashion sense and their minds at the same time. The first new color scheme to hit the hot- selling Nintendo DS(TM) system in the United States in nearly a year will come bundled with Brain Age(TM) 2: More Training in Minutes a Day, all at an MSRP of $149.99. The bundle hits stores Aug. 21.
The top half of the new Nintendo DS sports a smooth, glossy Crimson,
reminiscent of a dangerous shade of lipstick or a cherry-red sports car. The
bottom is a matte black — an Onyx yin that complements the Crimson yang.

Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day is the sequel to the smash-hit
original that got baby boomers and seniors playing and redefined the concept
of what video games could be. This new title includes 15 fun new activities
designed to help users exercise their brains. It challenges players in areas
like math, memorization and even music.

The original Brain Age: Train Your Brain In Minutes A Day has sold 8.61
million worldwide, including more than 1.4 million in the United States alone,
while its sequel has already posted sales of 5.33 million in Japan.

PS3 80GB on Sale Now, 60GB Going, Going...

Brian Crecente — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:07:49 MDT

Sony Computer Entertainment of America reminds us that today's the day you should be able to walk into a store and pick up the new 80GB Playstation 3, complete with a copy of MotorStorm.

The $600 PS3 seems like a decent deal to those who have been on the fence about buying the console, what with the larger harddrive and a free copy of a relatively solid game. Of course you could just buy the 60GB version for $100 less and then buy the game of your choice and have money left over to put toward upgrading the PS3's harddrive on your own, a relatively simple endeavor.

Sony points out that they expect to be sold out of the 60GB version by this fall, based on current consumer demand.

Hit the jump for the full press release, with a remind of all of the cool games coming to the PS3 in the near future including Heavenly Sword, Folklore and Uncharted.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces Availability of New 80GB
PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM))

Million-Selling Online Racing Game MotorStorm(TM) Packed In With New System;
Sales of Existing 60GB PS3 Continue to Surge

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment
America Inc. (SCEA) today announced the availability of a new 80GB
PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) at online and brick-and-mortar retailers in the
United States and Canada. The system, available immediately for a suggested
retailer price of $599US/$659 CND, comes with the hit online-enabled off-road
racing game MotorStorm(TM) packed in the box.
Featuring an expanded hard disk drive, the new 80GB PS3 is designed to
appeal to the online gaming and entertainment enthusiast, providing ample
storage space to download more games and other entertainment content from
PLAYSTATION(R)Network. There are currently more than 60 playable games and
game-related downloads available through PLAYSTATION(R)Store, with expanded
entertainment content coming soon. The new model features the million-selling
game MotorStorm in the box, allowing up to 12 players to play online at one
time, hitting the dirt in this visually-arresting, fast-paced racing title.
"The 80GB PS3 offers expanded options in the PS3 family of products for
those who want to enjoy more downloadable content," said Peter Dille, senior
vice president of marketing, SCEA. "The new model will provide ample storage
space to meet the appetites of those who wish to download content today, and
for many more years to come. With the expanded disk capacity and dynamic
system upgrades, we have effectively created a system that is 'future-proof',
providing consumers an exceptional entertainment value that will stand the
test of time."
The 80GB model joins the existing 60GB PS3 that has been available at
retail since launch last November. The 60GB PS3 is currently enjoying a surge
in sales following a price reduction in the US and Canada on July 9 of $100 to
$499/$549 CND. Since that date, unit sales at the company's top five
retailers have jumped 113% when compared to the average sales of four weeks
prior to the price drop. SCEA will continue to sell the 60GB in the US and
Canada at the new, reduced price until current inventory is depleted, which is
predicted to be this fall based on current consumer demand.
Throughout the holidays and this fiscal year, more than 120 new first and
third-party software titles will be available for North American PS3 users to
enjoy, in addition to the more than 40 software titles currently available.
Key upcoming first-party titles include Folklore(TM), Heavenly Sword(TM),
LAIR, NBA '08, Ratchet & Clank(R) Future: Tools of Destruction(TM),
SingStar(TM), SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation, THE EYE OF JUDGMENT(TM),
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, PAIN, and Warhawk(TM).
Both the 80GB and 60GB PS3 models come standard with Cell Broadband
Engine(TM) (Cell/B.E.), built-in hard disk drive, 1080p high-definition
output, Wi-Fi connectivity, SIXAXIS(TM) wireless controller and Blu-ray
Disc(TM) player. According to Nielsen VideoScan, there are currently more
than 270 high-definition Blu-ray Disc(TM) movies available at retail,
including the recently released "300," "Shooter," and "Ghost Rider."

Costco Offers Wii Bundles

fdemarco — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 14:00:00 MDT

Costco is currently selling Wii bundles that include the Wii, an extra Wii remote and a copy of Mario Party 8 for $329. If you're still looking to get a Wii and you have a Costco membership, this might be the perfect opportunity for you although you'll probably be wanting to pick up an extra nunchuk as well. The savings is minuscule at only $10, but it's better than nothing I suppose. Look at it this way, you'll finally have your long sought after Wii and while you're there you can use that extra ten bucks to buy a giant tub of Gummi Worms and a case of Mountain Dew. Let the good times roll!

Coscto Wii/Mario Party 8 bundles [GoNintendo]

Trusty Bell Gets Bundled Up For Japan

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:00:14 MDT

Just like Blue Dragon before it, Microsoft Japan is enticing Japanese customers to take that leap of faith with a console/RPG game bundle. This time, it's Trusty Bell. The game features a core Xbox 360, wired controller, copy of Trusty Bell (retitled Eternal Sonata for the West) and a special DVD soundtrack. Bundle drops June 14, pricing is open, and the side of the box has Trusty Bell art on it — If you are into that. Brian Ashcraft

Trusty Bundle [Game Watch]

Wiis Hit Amazon In The Morning

Michael McWhertor — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 21:20:22 MST

Make sure you set your alarm early tomorrow, kids, as you'll get another chance to score a Nintendo Wii at Amazon. It's unclear what may be tacked on to this particular sale, but don't be surprised to get the bundle screwjob.

From the product page:

Wii Available for Purchase 12/29: The Nintendo Wii will again be available for purchase on Amazon.com on 12/29, Friday morning, at some point between 7am and 11am PST. We will be limiting purchases to one per household. We anticipate that we will sell through our inventory very quickly as demand for this product continues to be very high. At this time, we do not have any information on future Nintendo Wii offers, but we will post updates on future availability on this page.

I know I'll be setting my alarm for 6:58 AM and crawling like a zombie to the computer to try and snag one. Thanks to my sister (WTF?) for the tip! Michael McWhertor

Nintendo Wii [Amazon]

GameStop has Three PS3 for Sale

Brian Crecente — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 10:42:13 MST

Yes, I mean that literally.

Hit here to buy one of the $1,000 20GB bundles.

The forced bundle includes some good stuff and some real crap:

This Sony PlayStation 3 20GB Most Wanted bundle includes the following items:

* Sony PlayStation 3 20GB Game System
* PS3 Wireless SIXAXIS Controller
* Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom
* Madden NFL 07
* Ridge Racer 7
* NBA 07
* Marvel Ultimate Alliance
* Resistance: Fall of Man
* Resistance: Fall of Man Official Strategy Guide
* 1 Year Product Replacement Plan
* 12 Month Game Informer Subscription

I thought someone once told me that forcing people to buy a warranty was illegal? Maybe not. I know forcing someone to buy Untold Legends should be. And what the hell's the deal with the one-year magazine subscription? Why don't they just throw in some N-Gage games as well? Brian Crecente

Rumor: Xbox 360 HDMI Coming With Lost Planet Bundle?

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:20:36 MST

Shots of the forthcoming Lost Planet Xbox 360 bundle for Japan made their way onto the internet today, with some eagle eyed console fans noticing something surprising: mention of HDMI output on the back of the box.

1UP followed up with Microsoft who claimed that the box contained a "misprint", denying that HDMI output would be included in the package. Yeah. Misprint. That may very well be true for this particular bundle, but something smells fishy.

So, what is it? Are we looking at a future hardware revision? Will Microsoft be selling an HDMI output cable this holiday? We were tipped about one popping up on Gamestop the other day for a cool $80, shipping December 1, but it has since disappeared.

We'll let you know what else we hear, but since all Microsoft rumors are true, expect an HDMI output announcement soon. Michael McWhertor

Reload this Page Xbox 360 w/ HDMI spotted [Beyond3D Forums]
Lost Planet Bundle To Storm Japan [Kotaku]

Update: Microsoft declined to comment on this speculation when contacted about the HDMI rumor. Surprise!

Toys R Us Forces Wii Bundles

Brian Crecente — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 09:00:05 MST

Yesterday our Consumerist bros reported on a foul little bait-and-switch FYE pulled on their Wii customers during launch.

Last night a reader wrote to us to point out that FYE isn't the only retailer bending their customers over to make a Wii extra money.

Yes, I saw the FYE bait and switch video. ToysRus pulled a quick one on us too. After waiting 5 hours in line for my preorder, I found out on launch day that I was required to buy one game and a 25 dollar warranty. The lady in front of me calmly negotiated with the clerk but was promptly rejected. No information about this requirement was made.
If I recall, Best Buy tried this shit with the Xbox 360 and had their collective asses handed to them by a collective of angry Attorney Generals. Let's hope Toys R Us gets introduced to this legal daisy chain too.

Gamestop.com Opening Up PS3 Orders Tonight

Michael McWhertor — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:20:53 MST

Still looking to score a PlayStation 3? Like paying through the nose for a bundle screwjob loaded with games you don't really want? Don't mind owning the slightly gimped 20GB model? GameStop to the rescue!

We will have an extremely limited supply of 20GB PlayStation 3 console bundles for preorder on our site Friday evening, November 17th. We expect these bundles to ship on or before December 1st.
We will not offer 60GB PlayStation 3 console bundles until our store pre-orders have been filled, but check back soon for future preorder opportunities

No other information is currently available, but we'll update when the order offer goes live. Good luck! Thanks to all who sent this in. Michael McWhertor

GameStop PlayStation 3 20GB Sign Up

CompUSA: Buy 40" HDTV, Reserve A PS3

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:20:07 MST

Fry's Electronics PlayStation 3 Bundle. Cheap at $1079.

Wal-Mart "Customer's Choice" PlayStation 3 Bundle. A steal at $1491.

CompUSA Screwjob PlayStation 3 Bundle? A minimum of $2300. Oh, the pain.

Found via blog Uninnovate (but scooped by the Cheap Ass Gamer forums), the current promotion running at CompUSA demands that, if you want to buy a PS3 from the retailer, you'll need to invest in a Sony branded HDTV, 40-inches or bigger. (I already ordered three.)

Also, according to Uninnovate, should you return the TV you "must also return the PlayStation 3 and pay a 15% restocking fee". I can't imagine anyone having a problem with that. You guys cool? Michael McWhertor

Sony taking Playstation 3 pre-order bundling to new lows at CompUSA [via Gamespot]

Update: Angry reader e-mail after the jump...

I was taken in by CompUSA's "buy a 40" HDTV", get a PS3 Reserve on Sunday. I called back today to find out that my PS3 will be delayed 4-8 weeks, and it would cost me 15% (about 300) to return the TV with restocking fees. If this was a Sony-CompUSA deal, what a joke. I ordered from the Schaumburg, IL store. Thanks for alerting other gamers to this despicable scam.

Ouch! Sorry, Jim! Keep your head up, rest of the console reserving public!

The 3 Thousand Dollar PS3 Bundle Hits Japan

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 07:22:38 MST

Shop like it's November 2005! Japan, it seems, is going full force at the hideously overpriced bundles that plauged the Xbox 360's North American launch. Here's a pricey bundle that Akihabara's AsoBitCity has put together just for the moneybags. For 345,000 yen (approximately US $3,000), get a 20GB PS3, HDD and HDMI cable, Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire, Ridge Racer 7 and a Bravia TV. This, I think I'll pass on. Brian Ashcraft

A Big, Pricey Bundle [AsoBitCity]

EB Games' Wii Pre-Order Bundles

Brian Crecente — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:31:46 MDT

When the doors to EB Games opened at 10 a.m. the clerk came out and handed the first ten people in line a little sheet showing what bundles they could pre-order if they'd like.

One of the line-standers was kind enough to give me a copy when he left. EB had three options listed: The Core Pack, the Starter Pack and the Premium Pack. Hit the jump for the break downs. Brian Crecente

Core Pack
Wii System
Remote/Nun Chuck Controller
Wii Sports
Reservation: $50
Total: $249.99

Starter Pack
Wii System
Remote/Nun Chuck Controller
Wii Sports
Additional Remote Controller
Nintendo 512 MB Memory Card
Reservation: $70
Total: $329.92

Premium Pack
Wii System
Remote/Nun Chuck Controller
Wii Sports
Wii Classic Controller
Nintendo Wii 1GB Memory Card
Wii 200 Points Card
Additional Wii Remote Controller
Addiontal Nun Chuck Controller
Reservation: $100
Total: $409.94

New Outpost Bundle Half as Awesome as Promised

Brian Ashcraft — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 06:22:53 MDT

Previously, our resident hermit, Eliza, mentioned she would be venturing outside (the first time in months) to purchase a pretty sweet Xbox 360 bundle that includes a Premium Console, Saint's Row, Dead Rising and Test Drive Unlimited all for US $359.96. Sweet enough to make even the biggest agoraphobe venture over to their local Fry's Outpost and pick it up. Eliza, included.

Well, Eliza just pinged me (she's an insomniac as well) to let me know the deal is lame. It's still pretty good, but ripe with the bad aftertaste of suckage. The Fry's Outpost website now lists the bundle as $449.99. That's not nearly as good as promised and very, very lame. So lame that Eliza is now on the fence—not just about buying it, but leaving the house. Brian Ashcraft

Poll time.

Rumor: New Xbox 360 Bundles Coming

Michael McWhertor — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 10:39:07 MDT

A Gizmodo reader tipped us off to more bundles coming to the Great White North due to hit the great state of Canada this November. According to our retail insider, these bundles are:

Core Package bundled with Project Gotham Racing 3 and Kameo: Elements of Power
Premium Package bundled with Amped 3 and Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter

No prices were given, nor were any solid release dates, but our tipster did let us know that we should expect more black Xbox 360 info very soon. Our northern neighbors may want to hold off on any rash Xbox 360 purchasing for a couple weeks until Microsoft or your local retailer provides more information.

Those of you in the continental United States? Ask grandma to snag you one when she crosses the border for her cheap prescription medication. Michael McWhertor

Rumor: G.R.A.W. 360 Bundle Coming Soon?

kotaku.com — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 09:40:04 MDT

Well, the Wii is now breaking a long-standing tradition against game pack-ins for console sales. Unfortunately, their pack-in sucks (trust me on this). Luckily, Microsoft is one-upping them.

Starting September 30th, a new 360 Premium bundle will arrive, featuring Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter and the XBLA arcade pack, featuring Geometry Wars Evoloved, Bejeweled 2 Deluxe, Wik: Fable of Souls, Hardwood Backgammon, Outpost Kaloki X and Texas Hold'Em.

You do need to take this with a grain of salt: this isn't Microsoft confirmed yet. It's only according to Clubskill.com... dead certain as they sound, better off keeping yourself zipped until Microsoft says something. But if this is true, this is just a great deal. Florian Eckhardt

GRAW Xbox 360 bundle arriving this September [Club Skill]

Saints Row Bundle Headed to Yurp

Brian Crecente — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 12:00:11 MDT

Karsten from Shizzle Games points out that Microsoft is listing an Saints Row Bundle on their official press site for Europe.

The bundle, which includes the premium system and the game, will be released on Sept. 8 for 439 Euros. Right now it's only showing up as coming to France, but chances are it will be hitting the rest of the continent too. When the hell is the US getting a bundle, that's what I want to know?

Xbox 360 Saints Row Bundle [Shizzle Games]

The Japanese In-Store Xbox 360 Bundle (DoA Included)

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 08:22:29 MDT

Thought Canada and Mexico were the only places with special 360 bundles? While Microsoft put its Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval on the Canadian and Mexican PGR Xbox 360 bundles, retailers in Japan haven't been so lucky. Microsoft Japan hasn't been so lucky. While there have been victories, like Bullet Witch selling out at many retailers, the battle continues to be an uphill one. Here, Akihabara shop Aso Bit City offers Dead or Alive 4 as a "starter set" for a mere US $302 (34,800 yen). The bundle should go for US $419.20 (47,985 yen) and comes with a wireless controller, an HDD and DoA. There's only twenty of these special bundles, so act quickly indifferent Japanese consumers! Brian Ashcraft

Thanks, Paul

Huge Xbox Bundle For US $38,000

Brian Ashcraft — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 13:22:37 MDT

Alright moneybags, have we got a deal for you! One hundred factory sealed Xbox 360s for the bargain basement price of $38,000. Forget that down payment on a new home or buying that sports car and open up a shop that only sells the new Xbox. The bundle's shipping alone is $2000. At that price just think how many 360s you could buy...

Info Here [eBay] Thanks, Chilly!

The Last Pre-Lite DS Bundle?

lsmith — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 06:41:01 MST

Gamestop lists an Animal Crossing: Wild World DS bundle. The $150 bundle may be the last DS bundle and is probably the last DS bundle we'll see before the Nintendo DS Lite. Gamestop lists the Wild World bundle as having a March 1 ship date. The big question is, what color will this DS be?

Thanks Andy

Animal Crossing: Wild World DS Bundle [Gamestop]

Dell Accessorizes Xbox 360

Brian Crecente — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 15:37:47 MST

Imagine hitting your parents up for a Dell computer as you prepare to go off to college and then throwing in $680 in accessories. Now imagine if those accessories were, in fact, an Xbox 360 bundle. Seriously, I wish they did this when I was in college.

The bundle includes the HD pack, an extra wireless controller, a play and charge kit, a year script to Live gold, PGR 3, Madden 06 and Kameo. Not bad.

Oh, and they seem to actually have them in stock and will even finance at about $21 a month forever.

Weeeeee, at that monthly price, I almost want to buy a second one.

360 Bundle [Dell]

Microsoft Considered Post-Xmas 360 Launch

Brian Crecente — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 11:24:53 MST

Steve Ballmer told the Ottawa Citizen that Microsoft had considered delaying the launch of the Xbox 360 until after Christmas, but decided against it despite expected shortages.

Here's the relevant quotes from Next-Gen, who seized them from the OC.

"In these new consumer electronics devices based on new chips, there's always the question of what yield will you get out of the manufacturing process of the new chip. We're getting a little less, but not much less than the yields we expected, and we know that the yields we expected will probably outrun supply."
"We decided to go ahead and launch rather than wait until post-Christmas and get a few million units out into the hands of users. We're doing our best."

"We are making more. All stores are getting new units each week. Can we make as many as people want? The answer is no, but not because we don't want to."

Now if they could get retailers to honor their pre-sales instead of trying to do more high-price bundles, things might be OK.

Microsoft Undone by Low Chip Yield [Next-Gen]

Best Buy: Sorry, So Sorry

lsmith — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 13:00:52 MST

Did you come away from your Best Buy campout spending hundreds of dollars more than you wanted because some idiot manager made you buy a bundle? A lot of gamers did. Over at Mercury News, Mike Antonucci touched base with Best Buy corporate and they assured him that Best Buy "will accept returns or exchanges for any unwanted Xbox 360-related purchases." The complete, official statement Antonucci got out of corporate is after the jump. Fight the power!

Best Buy's Response to Xbox 360 Bundling Complaints [Mercury News]

"We are aware of instances where Best Buy employee action was inconsistent with company guidelines for promotional activities surrounding the sale of Xbox 360. We will accept returns or exchanges for any unwanted Xbox 360-related purchases. In addition, we have taken appropriate measures to ensure this situation will not occur with future Xbox 360 promotions. We extend our sincere apologies to our customers."

Every Damn 360 Bundle Sold Out

Brian Ashcraft — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 16:05:49 MST

Ah, so that's why they call it "GameStop."

See More Here [GameStop] Thanks Sinner!

$400 Bundle Xbox 360 Remote is Smaller!

Brian Ashcraft — Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:22:25 MST

Size matters. We got word that the $400 bundle's remote control is smaller than the regular retail version. The limited-time only remote provides easy access to the 360's multimedia functions. Being smaller also improves the remote's ability to get lost between sofa cushions.

(No, the remote in the picture is not to scale.)

See the Image Here [ImageShack] Thanks Sinner!

Pokemon XD Bundle

Brian Crecente — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 15:00:34 MDT

Nintendo is going friggin bundle-crazy these days, but I m not complaining. Their latest packaging of odd schwag, games and console is the Pokemon XD Bundle. The pack comes with a GameCube, Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness and a limited edition Pokemon XD faceplate for $100. That s like four bundles so far.

Mario Kart DS Bundle First Pics

Brian Crecente — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:38:53 MDT

Here they are ladies and gentlemen, pictures of the new Mario Kart DS Bundle.

Mario Kart DS Bundle Coming?

Brian Crecente — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:21:38 MDT

Rumor has it that a Mario Kart DS bundle is heading our way just in time for the big post-Thanksgiving sales. The bundle will hit on Nov. 28 and come with a copy of the WiFi enabled Mario Kart DS and a DS in a brand-spanking new color: Hot Rod Red (Basically an eyeball searing red.) The bundle will also include a checkered wrist strap and some sweet stickers so you can customize your DS with flames, numbers and other racing images. The whole thing will sell for a cool $150, so save up those clamshells.

Ed's note: Check out the first pics here.

Mario Party 7 Super Bundle

Brian Crecente — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:00:08 MDT

Nintendo's trying something a little different this time around with Mario Party. You can pick up a copy of Mario Party 7 on Nov. 7 for the retail price of about $50 or pony up another $50 for a pretty decent bundle.

The Mario Party 7 bundle comes with the game, two controllers and the Gamecube. (That's worth about $175 if you were stupid enough to pay full price for all of it.) Copies of the game also come with a microphone.

Mario Party 7 includes 80 mini-games and supports up to eight simultaneous players this time around.