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I picked up my new 360 today and I feel ripped off.
DaedHead8 | 7:47 PM on 12.16.2007 26 comments




When I bought my 360 last year I got it in a bundle with Ghost Recon: Advanced War Fighter and a 1 year Gamestop warranty. The warranty was set to expire on December 31st so I figured I might as well take advantage of it so I can get one of those new model xbox 360s with the HDMI port. I also realized I'd be getting two free games: Forza 2 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance, both of which I didn't own.

So why would I be disappointed? Well if the above picture doesn't spell it out for you maybe you're not geeky enough to understand how much two games in one box will ruin a collection. Its bad enough my copy of Jet Set Radio Future is tied to the craptacular Sega GT 2002, now my copy of Forza 2 has to be marred by Marvel Ultimate Alliance. While I'm sure I'll enjoy both games, (Wolverine and German muscle, two great tastes that taste great together) I really wish they came in separate boxes, like the sticker on the outside of the package suggests.



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ShadowXOR's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 20:02
ShadowXOR
Not a big deal really.
Neonie's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 20:04
Neonie
Wow that is shitty. Sorry that happend man.
Harknett's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 20:09
Harknett
This would be kinda nice for my overflowing dvd/game shelf.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 20:09
Samit Sarkar
Yeesh. I’m very particular in general, and that is the kind of thing that would annoy me to no end.
Brandon Undead's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 20:12
Brandon Undead
Normally, I'd agree with you, but it was fucking FREE. Get over it.
BlindsideDork's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 20:15
BlindsideDork
Ripped off by two FREE games conveniently put on ONE disc so you don't have much clutter?

MAN, the never of those M$ bastards!
topgeargorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 20:19
topgeargorilla
yeah, and I just found out my dad has cancer.

you win, though.
JohnnyWadd's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 20:23
JohnnyWadd
WHINER.
Kif 's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 20:24
Kif
Wouldn't that be rarer than the 2 seperately?
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 20:27
DaedHead8
@Blindside Dork
No its still two separate discs, they're both in one box though, with two manuals as well.

@Kif
I doubt its rarer considering its shipped with every Xbox 360 pro now.

And yes I know they're free and I should stop bitching, but I can't help my geekiness from shining through.
Magesx's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 20:30
Magesx
Heretic, he's not bitching about the games, he's bitching about the boxes.

Jesus Christ, you people are so quick to flame for no reason.
CaptainApocalypse's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 20:40
CaptainApocalypse
Life is hard sometimes. Once you learn to deal with it, crap like this won't matter.
LostCrichton's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 20:40
LostCrichton
Why not go back to Gamestop and ask for a second Xbox 360 blank game case. Then go to Cover Galaxy or google game covers and print out covers for both and problem solved. It sucks you have to do that but at least you can correct the oversight.
Clockwork's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 20:46
Clockwork
I totally agree. It's a pain in the ass.
Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 20:54
Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain
You should have bought a used one.

Also, yeah. The bundle is a stupid idea, and kills the value of the games.
AgentMOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 20:55
AgentMOO
big fucking deal, at least you get a case. Wii sports comes in a paper sleeve.
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 21:15
Bob Muir
I'll agree, the separate cases on the box is misleading. Still, quit complaining, it's free. (I still need to trade mine in somewhere.)
007's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 22:49
007
I'd flame, but I'm afraid everyone would start flaming me. so all I'm going to say is "yes".
Tekoa's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/16/2007 23:33
Tekoa
i recently bought another 360 and when i seen both games had to share one box i was a little annoyed but i didn't mention it to anyone.
TheReminator420's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/17/2007 01:15
TheReminator420
hey, When god gives you lemons, FIND A NEW GOD.
Conrad Zimmerman's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/17/2007 01:26
Conrad Zimmerman
So, pick up a copy of one of those Burger King promo games from GameStop for $2-3, run over to Kinko's and get a couple of high quality printouts of the cover art for the seperate games and (if you're really that anal retentive about it) contact the game publishers to order replacement manuals for next to nothing. Ultimately, you'll have spent about $10 for two games and get exactly the same thing.
pizzaface's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/17/2007 01:39
pizzaface
WELP! THAT'S LIFE!
Quisling's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/17/2007 01:47
Quisling
@Blindside: Actually they're on two discs. Just in one box.

Now when I got my xbox and received "two free games" They were not only in the same box, but they were on the same disc. That sucked. This is really no big deal, Solution: Go buy a disc holder and don't keep any of your games in boxes.

Problem solved.
hc22's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/16/2008 01:34
hc22
Take up smoking, trust me, it helps
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