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Depending on how this turns out, I wouldn't be surprised to see the next console have this type of plan from the start.
Its not a terrible deal, except its the one with no hard drive. I know that would be a deal breaker for me. But then again I'm really not the target audience here.
...you're only paying about $30 more total compared to buying an Xbox 360 outright."
$14.99 a month for 24 months is $360 + the $99 you paid upfront = approx $459. Xbox consoles are running for $429 these days? I don't think so.
$14.99 a month for 24 months is $360 + the $99 you paid upfront = approx $459. Xbox consoles are running for $429 these days? I don't think so.
So you pay $99 up front, then it's $14.99 per month for 24 months. Comes out to $458.76........yea, isn't that a bit much? lol. I'd rather just buy a slim for $200 >_>
So you pay $99 up front, then it's $14.99 per month for 24 months. Comes out to $458.76........yea, isn't that a bit much? lol. I'd rather just buy a slim for $200 >_>
Only $30 more?? You can buy this bundle at Future Shop for $249 right now. Even if you bought 2 years of litterboxlive right there on the spot you'd still be $90 less than this scam.
First, this doe snot seem like much of a deal. Reason why, because there are deals that you can get on 12 month XBOX Live Gold cards for way less than $60.00. I have never paid $60.00 for a one year Gold subscription. Second, the 4GB hard drive is not that bad overall. If you are just playing games, save files for games are not that big at all. DLC can put a hurting on your free space. But, if you buy a 16GB USB flash drive, you can put the DLC on that instead and still play. I have an 8GB flash drive and I store all my Call of Duty content on it from game saves, to DLC to Elite content to Updates. I still have plenty of free space on my 4GB hard drive.
Down with this shit.
As though microsoft has not done enough to hurt the industry this generation.
Youd be nuts to support a business like microsoft.
As though microsoft has not done enough to hurt the industry this generation.
Youd be nuts to support a business like microsoft.
@toborrarelcon
Ok I see where I did the math wrong. Allow me to rephrase my original post...
Wow, what an amazing deal! I'm going to rush out and buy this immediately! It's the deal of the millenium people!!!
Ok I see where I did the math wrong. Allow me to rephrase my original post...
Wow, what an amazing deal! I'm going to rush out and buy this immediately! It's the deal of the millenium people!!!
CainDark nailed it rofl.
Hate to say it, but this might be a good way to handle next-gen systems in a bad economy. Low upfront price, and the subscription lock-in will assure them that they won't be loosing quite as much cash on the hardware long-term. In fact, a model like this might actually result in better hardware next-gen.
Still, it's kinda crap and I'll stick with my already-next-gen PC :)
Hate to say it, but this might be a good way to handle next-gen systems in a bad economy. Low upfront price, and the subscription lock-in will assure them that they won't be loosing quite as much cash on the hardware long-term. In fact, a model like this might actually result in better hardware next-gen.
Still, it's kinda crap and I'll stick with my already-next-gen PC :)
@toborrarelcun not all of us need Kinect or XBox Live. And if you do want Kinect, you can buy a Kinect bundle for $300 which is cheaper than this scam. Oh and if you want XBox live also, you can get a 12 month card for $60. Total comes out to $360 plus tax etc, which again, is STILL cheaper than the scam. And of course you can find 12 month Live cards for cheaper as well. So it gets even cheaper than this scam lol
Please, will someone explain to me how this is anything but a good thing? Anyone knocking this shit? I mean, I like to believe I'm a fairly intelligent and charming young man, but I really must be missing something here.
Like type options are far more expensive than this, so what's the deal? Does the deal allow Microsoft to have one of your toes? Is it a means of inserting tiny ninjas into your house?
Help me out here, because despite this not being a fantastic deal, it's a much better deal than many people are going to get using a credit card, and a fucking incredible deal compared to a rent-to-own joint.
Like type options are far more expensive than this, so what's the deal? Does the deal allow Microsoft to have one of your toes? Is it a means of inserting tiny ninjas into your house?
Help me out here, because despite this not being a fantastic deal, it's a much better deal than many people are going to get using a credit card, and a fucking incredible deal compared to a rent-to-own joint.
4GB Xbox - $200
Kinect - $100
2 yrs XBL - $100
Total* - $400 ($424-432 after taxes)
*This is the same price for buying each item seperately.
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4GB Xbox w/ Kinect and XBL (bundle) - $99 + $15/month for 2 years ($360)
Total - $99 ($104-107 upfront + $360 = $464-467)
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For $99 today, you spend at most $45 more in the long run. It's much easier for many people to budget $108 upfront and $15/month, than it is for $430 upfront. This is not a scam nor a bad deal, anyone saying so fails to understand how convienient this additonal payment option is. The only thing that makes this deal less appealing is the lack of a harddrive. Yet, for $99 you have an unbelievable entertainment HUB.
Kinect - $100
2 yrs XBL - $100
Total* - $400 ($424-432 after taxes)
*This is the same price for buying each item seperately.
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4GB Xbox w/ Kinect and XBL (bundle) - $99 + $15/month for 2 years ($360)
Total - $99 ($104-107 upfront + $360 = $464-467)
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For $99 today, you spend at most $45 more in the long run. It's much easier for many people to budget $108 upfront and $15/month, than it is for $430 upfront. This is not a scam nor a bad deal, anyone saying so fails to understand how convienient this additonal payment option is. The only thing that makes this deal less appealing is the lack of a harddrive. Yet, for $99 you have an unbelievable entertainment HUB.
It's a great deal, except for the fact we'll most likely see a new console soon. Gonna ride out my white Gen 2 xbox til it finally kicks the bucket.
Would I do this now? No, doesn't make sense, plus I already have an xbox. Would I do it when the next gen console comes out? Probably.
Why are people here getting mad at this? You ALWAYS end up paying more when you finance anything!! This is no different than financing a car or buying a TV from a rent-to-own store.....you pay more for the benefit of having the item now instead of saving up for it. This is how I know the Destructoid readership is average under-18-years-old, because most of you don't seem to understand how the world and business works.
Come on Destructoid, you have plenty to hate on Microsoft about, no need to get out the pitchforks over this.
Come on Destructoid, you have plenty to hate on Microsoft about, no need to get out the pitchforks over this.
Dex- kinect is $150.
2 years of xbl is $120.
It's financing. It's supposed to be more expensive. And also does not affect any one here, so I'm confused by the outrage.
2 years of xbl is $120.
It's financing. It's supposed to be more expensive. And also does not affect any one here, so I'm confused by the outrage.
Damn that HDD size... I'd do it if it weren't for that. I need at least 120gb. I want to keep my DLC and XBLA and Indie games. Everything else I get from streaming.
This is exactly why everyone pays for their houses in cash - we can all afford things up front. It would be unpatriotic to take on any debt, or use any kind of payment plan
Maybe some day UNICEF will get into the console business.
Seriously though, if they're going to charge u monthly for sweatbox live, then give the console away for free.
Seriously though, if they're going to charge u monthly for sweatbox live, then give the console away for free.
If they don't explain to the people buying this that it has a 2 year service contract, I expect lawsuits. You can't just hide it in the paperwork inside the box, it has to say clearly how much you're paying either on the box when you buy it or by the retailer selling the device.
I'm not positive, but I think if you add it up the $30 price difference doesn't seem right. Irregardless you're not only playing more for this "bundle", but you're locked down to paying for a system monthly for 2 years! And without decent hard drive support, what's the point of having a 2 year contract like that? An average gamer would fill up that 4Gbs in 2 weeks or less. In a year they'll be announcing an Xbox 720, and consumers will have wasted their money on this piece of shit "deal".
I hope it comes back to bite M$ in the ass! And with Sony wanting to put commercials in games to interrupt gameplay, maybe Nintendo and WiiU actually have more of a fighting chance than most would want to believe!
I'm not positive, but I think if you add it up the $30 price difference doesn't seem right. Irregardless you're not only playing more for this "bundle", but you're locked down to paying for a system monthly for 2 years! And without decent hard drive support, what's the point of having a 2 year contract like that? An average gamer would fill up that 4Gbs in 2 weeks or less. In a year they'll be announcing an Xbox 720, and consumers will have wasted their money on this piece of shit "deal".
I hope it comes back to bite M$ in the ass! And with Sony wanting to put commercials in games to interrupt gameplay, maybe Nintendo and WiiU actually have more of a fighting chance than most would want to believe!
@Nicholas-
I agree. I'm curious as to what happens if someone doesn't pay, or doesn't have internet and goes to a gamestop/best buy just to get on this deal.
I agree. I'm curious as to what happens if someone doesn't pay, or doesn't have internet and goes to a gamestop/best buy just to get on this deal.
Fuck this bullshit. In the long run you're paying over $400 for this outdated piece of junk. The original fat, white 360 cost about that much.
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