We all have considered purchasing or have already purchased the camera, the chatpad, and the wireless headset. However, with the current prices and separate packaging these things can be a hassle to buy for our Xbox 360. How can Microsoft improve on sales of these little must haves? Simple. Bundling.
Microsoft has two current bundles out for its accessories and it would be nice (as well as smart) to see the peripherals selling better than they currently are. Here are the two best solutions I could come up with:
1. Console Bundles
Xbox 360 EXTREME Bundle:
This bundle would include The Elite console, Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise (or some other family friendly game...perhaps Banjo-Kazooie...or both!), the chatpad, the Live Vision Camera, a headset, 3 months of Live, the charge and play, and anything else that comes standard. All for $500-$550. Other flavors include the Pro EXTREME and Arcade EXTREME; with reduced prices and consoles respectively.
2. Update Bundles
Xbox 360 EXTREME Kit:
This bundle would include 3 months of Xbox Live, the chatpad, the Live Vision Camera, the charge and play, and the wireless headset. Other flavors include the EXTREME+ which would add 120 GB Hard drive. All for $100-$150.
Xbox 360 Messaging Kit:
This kit is already out, however I think an update with the Live Vision Camera and 3 months of live would be good. Price stays same.
The last peripheral would be the Wireless adapter. I didn't include this one because it can be useless. Microsoft should of added wireless when they made the Elite. However, while we are in the middle of this gaming generation of consoles I do not see a redesign near. As it would probably appear by now. Although it is unlikely.
Please keep in mind these are not actual bundles, but would be nice if the peripheral department would get their act together.
What do you guys think? Does Microsoft need to rethink their bundling or are the accessories not worth it?
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On the other hand, it could just create more consumer confusion. In any case, they should drop the prices of all their accessories by like 10 bucks each.
just make the wireless adapter like $25. $100 is outrageous