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15 game Xbox 360 bundle cheaper than PS3

If Microsoft's Xbox 360 price cuts have caught your eye but you're still unsure over which console offers better value gaming for your money, then VideoGamer.com are here to help. By combing some of the best deals on hardware and games across the internet they've put together a stunning bundle consisting of an Xbox 360 Arcade, two wireless controllers, a 256MB Memory unit, 10 retail games, five Xbox LIVE Arcade games and an HDMI cable for HD video output. All this for £296.90, less than the £299.99 RRP of the PlayStation 3.

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sonarus6647d ago

as long as there is no blu ray, it still has lesser value

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THAMMER16647d ago (Edited 6647d ago )

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/h...

Only a hand full of games req. the HDD for online MP. If your not into that which most casual gamers are not the core is not a bad option.

Why do you people act like you can just completely avoid the truth. This is the internet age. You make uneducated comments that can easily be dismissed as lies and false because of your bias.

Click the link if you want the truth about the 360 arcade.

JasonPC360PS3Wii6647d ago

Many 360 games don't need a hard drive to play and will play on this just fine. It just doesn't support BC, which last time I checked ether does the 40gb PS3.

mikeslemonade6647d ago (Edited 6647d ago )

And I suppose you can fit the expansions of Oblivion and GTA4 along with your other stuff on that 256mb unit. You do get a deal here but in a year your going to want to upgrade to better stuff. PS3 you are all set with a $20 bluetooth headset and a $5 HDMI cable. As a buyer why do I want to buy all the old games. I want to play the latest and greatest games coming in 2008.

ceedubya96647d ago

"a console is hardly complete without online MP."

This is not true.....yet. The PS2 wasn't known much for online play, and it is basically still kicking the crap out of every console out there. Online play is a good bonus though.

sonarus6647d ago

YES but it still doesn't support blu ray which makes it off lesser value.

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poopface16647d ago (Edited 6647d ago )

most gamers buy consoles to play games. This comes with 10 real games and 5 arcade games. for the same price ps3 comes with no games, but home is free so in a few months I guess they can hang out in their virtual house while for the same price they can buy a game console to play their 10 games(crappy games?) compared to NO GAMES for a similiar priced ps3. If you dont think this is a good deal then your bind. And no, the thing comes with a memory card so you can play games online, just cant download abunch of content thats all.

Mr Playboy6647d ago (Edited 6647d ago )

Last time I checked, Playstation and Xbox were meant to be video game consoles not movie players

Yeah one more thing,I didn't see any advantage the blu-ray got over the DVD (in games only)

Feihc Retsam6647d ago

That says it all for me.
If you like games, and aren't worried about Blu Ray movies, it's a no brainer.
10 retail games!
There aren't even 10 retail games worth playing on the PS3 yet.

jmare6647d ago

Please, please, for the love of God, LEARN TO READ! This is not an actual bundle! This is a simple slamming together of various finds of the lowest prices found for random items on the internet. You cannot go to a store or single site and purchase this "bundle". This is getting really annoying, that people are commenting on how great this "bundle" is when it's not even a bundle.

ColdWinter6647d ago

actually the 40Gb ps3 has BC it can play ps1 games lol

dantesparda6647d ago (Edited 6647d ago )

I see that the "THAMMER1" has reared his ugly head. Along with one of his stooges (Jason360). But you two managed to completely miss Hatchetforce's point. He wasnt saying that you cant get on the internet with it, but rather that, you have to pay $50 for it, therefore add another $50 bucks to that price. Man you two are sharp!

And to fiehc retsam (Master Chief) with a name like that, what else would i expect you to say? Bias much?

wow4u6647d ago

@mikeslemonade

"fit the expansions of Oblivion and GTA4"

What is *REALLY* funny, is that those two things arent even available on the PS3.

redwingsrock6647d ago

@ Jason 360

Either Does the arcade version for BC you need a hard drive to play original Xbox games, at least I can play ps1 games on the 40 GB lets me go back to the days of playing FF7 & 8 oh yeah!!!

cherrypie6647d ago

Xbox 360 Arcade is the best value in gaming.

cherrypie6647d ago

@1.8

Its amazing that you're arguing the Xbox 360 Arcade isnt any good because games require online play.

Why? Because the Xbox 360 LIVE makes the PS3's PSN look like shiat.

So, yeah, online play is really really important. And, you can play online with the Xbox 360 Arcade. And, the Xbox 360's online play is VASTLY superior to PSN.

Its just a laugh riot that you're trying to say "Buy a PS3 for online play".

I lol @ YOU.

foodbox6647d ago (Edited 6647d ago )

@1.15

"you have to pay $50 for it, therefore add another $50 bucks to that price. Man you two are sharp"

Wow. None of those (great) games need to get online.

Halo 3, PGR4, Foraz 2, Oblivion, Dead Rising, PacMan CE, Stuntman, Prey -- none need online play.

Now, you do need to pay $30-35 to "Buy" something useful for the BluRay drive dont you? What good is the PS3 as a movie play unless you pay for the movies?

Im trying to keep my cool in this forum at the moment, I own all the boxes, and I'm not overly concerned with paying $50 or $100 for my favorite hobby here and there, but there are many many N4G users who are tripping over themselves and being incredibly dishonest.

dantesparda6646d ago (Edited 6646d ago )

You're another one that's not to bright. Once again, you completely missed the point and jumped to inaccurate conclusions. The point is not that you need online for those games, but rather that you need online period for this generation in order to get the full experience out of it. You dont need to buy any Blu ray movies in order to get the full PS3 game experience! You wanna talk about people being dishonest!? Yet here you are being intellectually dishonest. And im a 360 owner by the way, not a PS3 one.

p.s. you need to get better reading comprehension and not let your emotions get the best of you. HA! you need to buy movies for the PS3 in order to get the full game experience

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LaChance6647d ago

that arcade bundle is hot.
I dont see how a casual gamer or a normal gamer who isnt a fanboy (90% of gamers) would pick the ps3 with no rumble and no games (bundled) over this package.
Ok there is no blu ray but a a casual gamer wont care about blu ray until blu ray is absolutely neccesary (when dvd is going to die).
No HDD : casual gamers dont play online , why do you think online is almost inexistant on Wii ?
Moreover most of those games are great.

captainpwn6647d ago (Edited 6647d ago )

Maybe you should try telling that to the millions of Europeans and Japanese folks who see PS3 as a better value and are purchasing it much more than the 360. In fact, didn't you see January's NPD numbers? Even North Americans are buying PS3s more than 360's now. You can deny it as much as you want, but the 360 = an incomplete experience.

Everybody is getting Bluray in the future- even the xbots. Why not have it bundled into 1 machine. Everybody is moving towards wifi, if they haven't already. Would you want it built in, or pay $100 for an external adapter? And, one of the most compelling reasons to jump in the next gen or consoles is online. Charging $50 a year/$8 a month + money for dam wallpapers and avatars is a rip off when PSN offers it for free. Especially when Home and in-game XMB release later this Spring, XBOX LIVE will have no merit.

It's pretty clear many consumers can identify the difference between value and rip offs. Just ask the millions of PS3 owners worldwide. All consumers, casual or core, can realize the difference between the 2 machines. PS3 just has more to offer.

kevoncox6647d ago

Thsi site is the most pro Sony site ever.
I get banned from the gamerzone while all the Pro Sony arses run around there spwing garbage.

jmare6647d ago

learn to read the whole article. Or even the description. This is not a bundle. This is internet bargain hunting.

Pain6647d ago

"This site is the most pro Sony site ever."

Only Since 08 rolled in. that when Most of the xbots Changed sides or ran for the hills.

NO_PUDding6646d ago

@Kev

Yes, well it was hardly easy being a Sony fanboy last year. You deserve this. :P

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kenjix6647d ago

Someone bought a 360 for my birthday and I traded it in for a psp.

Mr Playboy6647d ago (Edited 6647d ago )

you traded your 360 for PSP ??

I'm sure your brain is worthless like an empty bottle

JasonPC360PS3Wii6647d ago

LOL you just got slapped down like the dirty street ho you are.

LeonSKennedy4Life6647d ago

I play my PSP a lot, guys...

It has good online play, great portable features, and a freakin' awesome lineup right now. GOW is great...and Crisis Core is coming out soon.

I'd suggest you do the same as this lad.

Then again...you can't play Gears of War 2 on it...

I guess waiting for one game...isn't so bad, right?

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mighty_douche6647d ago (Edited 6647d ago )

Why are they pushing the arcade so much? It's just going to result in bad publicity when people start complaining they can't play "x" game or use "y" feature.

It's like selling a keyboard with a few button's missing, you might get away with it now, but sooner or later your gonna need that button!

The Lazy One6647d ago

Selling a keyboard with all it's buttons or selling a media keyboard with all the standard buttons plus others to control other functions on your computer.

Not everyone needs a HDD, and if M$ released a really cheap small HDD it wouldn't be as bad at all.

Summary: some people just don't need the extra features, and 15 games/2 controllers/HDMI would probably take up enough time for you to save up for a HDD.

wow4u6647d ago

You're out of your mind.

There are *MANY* people who would prefer this 15-Game Bundle.

What is wrong with you? Its *CHOICE*. For those who prefer the HD, he can just buy the Pro or Elite.

You're just a little bitter about all this arent you? Its okay. Its okay to make mistakes. You can still buy an Xbox 360, its okay to own both.

HadeShade6646d ago

N4user3,

Oblivion expansion is available for PS3 both DLC or in store.

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Report: New Dead Rising Game in Development, Now Set In Hollywood

A new Dead Rising is in the works, and we have the first plot details on this entry, which takes Frank West back to the action.

scorpio_2049175d ago

Please make it in a theme park or something extravagant like the original mall and casino(but different). DR is all about bigger than life environments, not some realistic gritty town.

isarai175d ago

Ugh, the last one was so trash bro 😔

TheColbertinator174d ago

Hollywood blvd is already full of zombies anyway

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Halo 2 & 3 Campaign Remakes Allegedly In Development, Halo 7 Will Feature Multiplayer

Remakes of the campaigns featured in Xbox Game Studios' Halo 2 and Halo 3 are currently in development, according to a new rumor.

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medman204d ago (Edited 204d ago )

That's Microsoft's gaming division for you...kill off developers making new ip while trying to capitalize off some long lost glory that has no hope of ever being what it once was thanks to recent decision making favoring unrealistic profit goals and greed. What a joke.

Reaper22_204d ago

So much bitterness. Why be upset over something like this. Just don't buy it and stick with what you prefer.

Tacoboto204d ago

Complaining about Microsoft is the only thing people comment here for anymore.

This website is practically dead without it

Mmmkay203d ago

I remember when you guys constantly complained about Sony remaking and remastering games. Guess it is cool now. As usual.

thesoftware730203d ago

Give it rest medman..., take a deep breath and try to not sound so invested in something no one is forcing you to read, buy, or play.

"Console war"is over, Sony won, be happy.

medman199d ago (Edited 199d ago )

@thesoftware730
I'm invested in people losing their jobs and their livelihoods while Microsoft execs tout record profits for their gaming division. Not sure why you wouldn't be invested. Could be you one day. Good luck.

Travesty204d ago

So what’s their solution to having multiplayer? Wait until Halo 7?
That was one of the most memorable parts of Halo..

monkey602204d ago

I'm not sure spending the heavy investment in time to recreate the multiplayer here is the answer either though.
Remaking the campaigns is a great idea to bring the new players up to speed. But if the multiplayer is included in each it'll just fracture the player base of each release.
I think it might be better to turn these campaigns out quicker and have 1 multiplayer game to keep everyone in one place

Travesty204d ago

Maybe having an Halo Online and just release the Combat Evolve maps. And when Halo 2 releases have those maps release. I don’t know but I would like to play a newer version of Halo multiplayer. I know times have changed, and Fortnite is all younger kids really play. But back then it was Halo and you connecting 6 Xbox’s together lol.

jjb1981204d ago

I agree. I think that'll segment the playerbase and once 7 comes out, players might realize it sucks and go back to the older games. Especially if 7 is live-servixe, they'll be shooting themselves in the foot on the one good leg they have to stand on.

crazyCoconuts204d ago

Kinda surprised they didn't just port MCC.
Maybe more $ to by made with separate remasters

Inverno204d ago

Wouldn't have that problem if it were MCC being released. Gotta wait for 7 to be disappointed with MP all over again cause if they half baked Infinite what makes people think they won't half bake the next game? MP works in past HALO games not cause of nostalgia but because it's MP that isn't concerned with the endless service approach.

JEECE203d ago

There is so much cognitive dissonance over Infinite. People say they didn't like it because it was a live service. Yet if you look at what the criticisms of it were at the time it came out and when the playerbase started falling off, the primary issue people had was a lack of updates. In other words, it wasn't enough of a live service.

Which is really an encapsulation of the problem with multiplayer today. So many people think that they want to go back to the "good old days" of mid-2000s multiplayer (The first few Halos, Socom, the first few Battlefields, CS 1.6, etc), but in reality if a multiplayer game like that came out today, people would whine about the lack of content within a month of launch and go back to a live service with a grindy progression system.

isarai204d ago

Why not just port the MCC? 🤔 That was the easiest layup ever and you completely missed it

franwex204d ago

30% profit margins! People will pay $70+ for remakes!

Software_Lover204d ago

I thought the same thing, then I realized that they wouldn't include the remakes in that edition. We may get a different version of Halo MCC in the future with all of the remakes included. I just want them to include Halo 5 at some point for PC.

TheColbertinator204d ago

Can they remake Reach too with the multiplayer?

Knightofelemia204d ago

I wonder if Microsoft will port Reach over to Playstation I quite enjoyed that game. I played Halo 3 and it was not bad I have Halo 2 on the OG Xbox I just need some cables to hook up to my tv to play it.

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Ubisoft's Uno Gets Wild Update, 'Show 'Em No Mercy' Mode Shakes Up the Classic Card Game

Ubisoft's Uno gets a major update with the new 'Show 'Em No Mercy' mode, adding fresh twists and challenges to the classic card game.

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