Final Fantasy, Splinter Cell Xbox 360 Bundles $399

No HDMI cables included? That's strange. Is that how the MW2 edition was?

Anyways i guess these are good deals if you don't already own a 360, especially considering how much of a rip-off it is to buy that dumb 250 GB HDD by itself...

Kinda suprised a top tier RPG title like Final Fantasy would not include HDMI for HD. I mean the biggest ting that makes Square who they are is the amazing graphics they can do. I remember watching the cut scenes in FF VIII and being amazed for the time.

Well its not that bad since HDMI cables have gotten cheaper now. If not you can get RGB HD cables too for pretty cheap.

This Reminds Me Of Putting Flashy Rims On An Old Busted Ass Used Car To Make It Sell Better. Then, It Breaking Down Or Needing Standard Accessories. Oh, You Want Heat Well Thats Extra And You Thought About A Radio, Forget It.
Sorry For The Bitterness But Fuck Microsoft For Peddling Me On Attachments That Should Be Standard.

Why is the crapbox still being made, garbage outdated console give me a break! Arguing over a HDMI cable being included when you can order one on Amazon for $1.78 wake up people, invest your money is a real gaming platform medium or high end PC platform or a PS3 at the least.

For the FFXIII bundle they should throw in a DVD case for all the discs as well.

Did you really just say that?

The Xbox is still being made because Microsoft sells millions of them every year...and the "old" hardware now costs them much less on each one they sell. And the Xbox Live service makes them hundreds of millions of dollars in profit. Oh yeah, and playing the games or playing the games on Live is incredibly fun. Who cares about having slightly noticeably better graphics on a high end computer anyway? All the games are now being scaled to consoles, which is unfortunate, so even using wonderful graphics cards won't show a whole lot of improvement on a PC compared to a console. This is being said by someone using 2 GTX 285's in SLI when I play games on a PC. That being said you don't really lose anything playing on a Xbox compared to a PC, and you gain Live, which is amazing for what it offers.

Some of you are complete idiots. Your complaining about microsoft not providing a hdmi cable lately(cause the use to) but you totally forget that ps3 was 600bucks and they NEVER have to this day provided you with an hdmi cable. Go to monoprice.com and buy a damn cable for 4 bucks and stop bitching.

Although I agree on your points about why they will not stop selling the xBox, I have to disagree with you on graphics quality. If you use the same screen for your console and PC, sure you wont see much of a difference. Maybe some improved shadows, draw distances, and lighting on the PC. If you have a real monitor for your PC though, you will have the ability to go to a much higher resolution, improved colors, and (in your case) 3D gaming with a small(ish) upgrade/purchase. Unfortunately, they stopped selling CRTs awhile ago and high resolution LCDs are crazy expensive when compared to an equally sized (inches) TV/monitor. Not to mention high resolution large format CRTs weight a ton which isn't a huge problem for those of us who dislike moving anyway.

The 360 is a p.o.s. For the $600 i paid for the ps3 i got a blu-ray, wireless connectivity, larger HDD, rechargable controller, FREE online play, and oh yea the fact that since release i have not had 1 problem with my ps3 where as my 360, constant disk read errors and RRoD.

I'll replace my launch model Xbox 360 when these come out. And btw i'm sure they'll be at least a hd component cable included. Perhaps toms mentioned standard cables because you wouldn't neccesarily expect them at this point while hd cords go without saying?

And you still had to buy a hdmi cable. You can gloat about your blu ray player but were you watching your blu rays in hi def out the box?

My point excatly you idiot. And before the fanboys stuff comes out, I own a ps3 so any argument you have is not valid.

Dude, that is way over the top. I'm pretty sure that no one was ever "bitching". grow up a little.

I could really care less about what the PS3 has or doesn't have. To me it's nothing special anyways.

People were just noticing that it didn't come with the cable, that's all. So quit your bitching bud.

Oh you too huh? Man you and salamander must not fall very far from the same moronic tree. Two people just happen to notice that the 360 isn't including a cable and so you guys decide you need to cry your heart out about how either 1)the xbox sucks or 2)the ps3 sucks.

You guys are completely lame, and are obviously meant for each other. Just do me a favor and don't bring that weak drama shit to a tech site.

By the way, using terms like "crapbox" just take away any credibility that might have been found in your post.

Enough said here.

I have both systems so this has nothing to do with fanboy stuff. Yea I had to buy an hdmi cable which was what 20 bucks online at the time. but for the 360 i had to buy batteries constantly or the rechargable kit, pay for online, and a wireless adapter which all came out of the box with ps3, and eventually if i want to play 360 games again i need a new xbox 360 system cuz of constant problems due to shitty build quality by MS. So making a big deal over the ps3 being $600 is a moot point. People lose more money on a 360 in the long run, if you cant see that then I feel sorry for you.

I'll stick with my modified 360 console thanks. Its great being able to borrow a game from a video store and copy it for AUS $5

Good luck finding games on a PS3 that cheap...

The fanboys... do they even sleep?

your on a website that for the most part speaks of technology and you call out a console for being outdated. All consoles currently are outdated

They never sleep my dude. I was attacked by two dudes for responding to other comments. They came into the conversation late and know everything.

Its cool tho because everybody is an internet gangsta. Go ahead and flex your muscles little ones.

GEEZ! Gaming is getting expensive.

Although you have an opinion, and I respect that, I would like to remind you to not tell us what we should be buying, if someone buys the xbox and they're happy with it, then by all means it was an excellent purchase.

HDMI cables should be included...
WHile you may be able to pick up a decent HDMI cable from AMAzon for $2, local shops will sell them for $50-100. The cheapest HDMI cable at even my local Wal-Mart is $40.
So, Microsoft, include the cable please, it makes people happy.

Monoprice.com FTW

I really do laugh at anyone who considers the PSN to be a selling point for the PS3. Or thought they were getting a good deal by buying a PS3 for $600.

$399????

Really? Maybe 2-3 years ago. Wouldnt spend a dime more than $349.99 and that would only be because the game is included.

Last weekend, I bought an Xbox 360 Elite w/ 2nd wireless controller for $327 after taxes. Prior to that, I was solely a PC gamer, despite also have a Wii. So far my experience has been very positive. The graphics generally are BETTER than my PC in terms of consistent frame-rates. I tried playing Guitar Hero 3, Guitar Hero World Tour, Guitar Hero Aerosmith, and Frets on Fire both on my desktop and HTPC. In all cases, the scrolling graphics were just not smooth enough. On the 360, I already have RB Beatles, GH Smash Hits, Rock Band, and GH5. The graphics are silky smooth and now those games are actually fun. You can chalk it up to bad ports or whatever, but sometimes the reason for something occurring doesn't matter of it still happens.

Sure, I thought about the PS3. I went on the advice of my friends that the 360 was better for gaming, while the PS3 was better for other types of media. Since I already have a HTPC w/ Radeon 4650, Blu-ray or other media capabilities on a game console don't interest me. One of the reasons I got the 360 was because I want to get Project Natal whenever it comes out. I bought the thing for games. If I want blu-ray, I'll use my HTPC or buy a stand-alone blu-ray player for $70.

I know I'm digressing, but it seemed like none of the previous posts had anything to do with the article anyhow.

Ha ha LOL, I am getting a next gen console when FF XIII but it sure is hell is not going to be a Crapbox 360. I will get a Blue Ray player at the time too and not have to worry about the RROD or pay for online play either. F you MS.

Here Here, Ditto dude. The Crapbox is just that, a kiddie console piece of crap and a rip off.

Nice boundle... but.... who are they going to sell it to?

Old final fantasy fan?.. most of them already either have XBox360 or PS3

For the person who needs another Xbox360 to replace the old one?

For who have too much money to burn and like to collect special Edit Xbox360?

Current Wii player?... hmm... maybe...

PC player? hmm.... sure... but many of them may already have a Xbox360/PS3 already... if they were not interested in console gaming...I doult FF13 is going to change their view too much...

So.... who are they selling them to? I am really not sure...

Look it's all a matter of preference. Each platform has it's own features that make it the ideal choice for whoever chooses it. It does seem that the 360 is the platform that has what more people want since it sells more. If you have a PS3 or high end PC that's fine too. I happen to prefer the 360 because of the exclusive games, the content I use on Live, and most importantly because I bought the VGA cable and can play in HD on my PC monitor. I would be thrilled however to also have a PS3 or a PC running two high end graphics cards, an i7, and 8GBs of DDR3!

They're selling it to A: Someone who has a high end PC, may like FFIII, and is ready to start gaming on consoles and wants a high end 360. B. Someone who has a PS3 and wants a high end 360. C. Doesn't have any new gaming platforms. D. Someone who has a Wii and wants what the 360 offers. E. Someone who needs a new 360 because their's broke, was stolen, was their family member or roomates who moved out etc... or F. A Collecter.