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Microsoft Reveals New Xbox 360 Elite Bundle

- By - Source : Tom's Guide US

Microsoft isn’t about to drop the prices of its Xbox 360 console just yet with the competition staying where they are, but today it’s upping the value you get with each new Elite console.

Larry Hryb announced on his Major Nelson blog a new ‘limited edition’ Xbox 360 bundle that will include the usual Elite console dressed in black with a 120 GB HDD along with full versions of Halo 3 and Fable II. The package is branded as coming with the “Games of the Year,” which clearly highlight Microsoft’s best internal offerings of 2007 and 2008.

The new bundle will cost $400, the same price as the regular Elite package, making the two games practically free additions.

Such a new value-added bundle was not unexpected, as last month saw the introduction of the Resident Evil 5-packed red Xbox 360, which also had the 120 GB-equipped console with a copy of the Capcom survival horror hit and the Xbox Live Arcade download Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix all for $400.

For $400, which package would you rather buy?

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tenor77 04/20/2009 8:29 PM
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Yeah I saw this. For a new user this is an epic deal. For the rest of us, it's a "Dammit MS, why'd you wait so freakin long"

thegh0st 04/20/2009 8:40 PM
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A Red XBOX 360 is no doubt cool but I'd have to stick with the Black Elite XBOX 360 myself. Plus I think that is two games a lot of people like or would just want to try out they are throwing in. Resident Evil is more of a "you like it" or "you aren't interested" crowd it seems like to me.

Maybe when they come out with a Blue XBOX 360 elite I will reconsider my judgement.

surfer1337dude 04/20/2009 8:50 PM
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If i didnt alrdy have an xbox, I would get the elite (black). It just looks cooler (dont like the look of the red one myself)

Anonymous 04/20/2009 9:08 PM
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Crap, and I just bought the previous Elite with the Panda and Lego Indy crappy bundle.

If I knew this one was comming. F'ing M$

Zenthar 04/20/2009 9:13 PM
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The games are cool, but I think they should also make a "wireless edition" that would include the ridiculously priced WiFi adapter. This way, people not interested in the games would have something. Moreover, I think it's a bit of a shame that this latest generation consoles still don't have built-in wireless adapters.

solymnar 04/20/2009 9:34 PM
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That's a good suggestion zen. I second it.

In terms of games. All 3 of those titles are considered pretty much "must haves" to me. So one of the packages net me 2. That makes it a better value. /shrug

I do like the classy black vs. the sassy red. Just goes better with things.

AdamB5000 04/20/2009 9:44 PM
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At the $400 price point I'd probably rather grab a PS3 than an Xbox. The RROD aside, the PS3 is a better home networking device/HTPC and will play Bluray.

Just my thoughts, though. Competition is a good thing. :)

sailfish 04/20/2009 10:03 PM
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REF: http://www.geeks.com/pix/2009/ELITE.html

Refurb for $219. Add extended warranty $30/1yr or $45/2yr and even the RRoD becomes a faint memory.

jsloan 04/20/2009 10:06 PM
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rooket 04/20/2009 10:23 PM
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Ya I never spent $400 on a 360, or any console for that matter. Also white still looks the best. Black looks cheap and red is well, red. Blue might be cool. I like my transparent blue xbox.

RADIO_ACTIVE 04/20/2009 10:35 PM
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Are they giving a free month of Netflix rentals as well (cant read the cover). Pretty nice package with the games makes it a great deal compared to its rival. Ahh, but who cares anyway I like games on my PC better.

idisarmu 04/20/2009 10:38 PM
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I dislike xbox 360s.... not enough to not play them, but too much to buy one of my own. I admit that the controller is comfortable, but I prefer the PS2 controller still.

Anonymous 04/20/2009 11:19 PM
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megamanx00 04/20/2009 11:31 PM
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Cool

solymnar 04/21/2009 12:06 PM
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$400 - $37 Halo3 - $54 FableII - $17 HDMI cable = $292

Not bad at all.

Netflix if I'm not mistaken will give a free promotional month to customers on a regular basis so the value of that is somewhat trivial.

I really don't care for the white look as it sticks out in a not so impressive way when layered in with the other stereo components. So the black is a nice perk for me personally. Still to each their own.

demonhorde665 04/21/2009 1:56 AM
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solymnar :
$400 - $37 Halo3 - $54 FableII - $17 HDMI cable = $292Not bad at all.Netflix if I'm not mistaken will give a free promotional month to customers on a regular basis so the value of that is somewhat trivial.I really don't care for the white look as it sticks out in a not so impressive way when layered in with the other stereo components. So the black is a nice perk for me personally. Still to each their own.



you forgot to subtract teh hard drive cost 120 gb hard drive is liek 130

so 292 - 130 and witht eh eliete bundle youare actually paying ariound 168 $ for teh console its self , given that the basic consoel gost for 199 i'ds say this is a great deal

Tindytim 04/21/2009 9:17 AM
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I'm tempted to buy one, but Halo 3 is the limiting factor. If it had been any other game I would have jumped on this.

hell_spawn 04/21/2009 3:39 PM
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I like my halo 3 special edition console :P

blackened144 04/21/2009 4:59 PM
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Zenthar :
The games are cool, but I think they should also make a "wireless edition" that would include the ridiculously priced WiFi adapter. This way, people not interested in the games would have something. Moreover, I think it's a bit of a shame that this latest generation consoles still don't have built-in wireless adapters.


I bought the $299 Pro model just after Christmas and it came with the wireless network adapter. I would assume the Elite model does too.

captaincharisma 04/21/2009 6:04 PM
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so how long does it take on this version of it to get the red ring or e74 error?

SuckRaven 04/21/2009 7:16 PM
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If your red XBOX 360 all of a sudden gets sick with the RROD, how will you notice??? =)

eccentric909 04/21/2009 7:53 PM
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demonhorde665 :
you forgot to subtract teh hard drive cost 120 gb hard drive is liek 130 so 292 - 130 and witht eh eliete bundle youare actually paying ariound 168 $ for teh console its self , given that the basic consoel gost for 199 i'ds say this is a great deal



Can you read what you type before submitting? I almost thought you were typing in a language besides english at first glance.

hillarymakesmecry 04/22/2009 4:38 PM
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The elite is a rip off at $400.

cavado28 09/23/2009 9:11 AM
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I like playing games very much. I want to download xbox 360 games but I do not know how to download xbox 360 games . Sometimes it is difficult.