Mediamarkt can afford this, because they are large chain. Probably this will not be only X1 launch day bundle, same will go with PS4.
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Confirmed : Fifa 14 will be free with all xbox one pre orders (Europe only)
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Mediamarkt can afford this, because they are large chain. Probably this will not be only X1 launch day bundle, same will go with PS4.
RedAssedApe
Banned
do you seriously think MS is offering this deal out of the kindness of their hearts?
Beer Monkey
Member
Smart business move. I expect other bundles in 2014 at system launch in other European countries.
BigJoeGrizzly
Neo Member
This holiday aka not a lot of Europe.
This sort of promotion is also being offered to European countries in the later launch windows. Read Microsoft's initial statement when they first announced their launch plans, and the concessions they would make to those countries that would have their launch delayed until 2014. I'm sure including such a popular game like FIFA to the European market for free with each pre-order will result in increased pre-orders, but I think it was mainly done in order to not lose their fanbase in those regions based on the disappointing launch news.
BigJoeGrizzly
Neo Member
No, they're doing it because they know they've disappointed the fanbase in those parts of the world that are having their launch delayed into 2014. Its something they don't HAVE to do, but are doing it as a goodwill gesture to try to maintain a fruitful presence in those regions.
BeekleMatter
Member
Yea wtf haha
Iced_Eagle
Member
I know it might be crazy to hear, but some people are actually interested in Kinect and the X1 exclusives. It's a lot closer in price to the point where it's much harder to decide, because to most people the question will be whether Kinect is worth the 40 euro's more. I think many people will think that's a good deal, but we'll see.
If someone wanted to get the PS4 Eye to play Playroom (and is a bit more apples to apples as you get console, controller, headset and camera -- but yes, I do realize the Eye is completely optional), then the X1 actually becomes cheaper.
Haha, goodwill gesture! Yeah, that's a term made up my managers and directors as a synonym for "giving practically free stuff away in hope that will make the customer forget all the crap we have been force-feeding him".
RedAssedApe
Banned
It was done to be more competitive in pricing. i.e. to try and get people to switch their pre-orders, get more preorders for those who hadn't decided yet, and at the same time to try and hold on to any pre-orders in the tier 2 countries who would have the option of getting a PS4 in 2013. The narrative since E3 has been "PS4 is more powerful and cheaper". This is one of their attempts to change that and gain more parity in perceived value.
Goodwill gesture is just spin. Doubtful MS would have done this if preorder numbers were 1:1 or better than Sony.
unknownstranger
Member
It says "while stock lasts". Unless they buy more copies from EA it probably won't be Fifa.
Metalmurphy
Member
They're doing it to up the preorders and to get more attention from potential buyers, nothing more. MS didn't give away millions of dollars out of goodwill.
intheinbetween
Member
btw, I get MS didn't buy the 'delay', because it seems both consoles will be sharing almost the same launch window
Garrett 2U
Member
This is a very strategic move that is both pro-consumer and beneficial to the Xbox One brand.
It's adds value to the product, decreases perceived cost of Kinect (from $100 to $40), acts as reputation management in the form of a "good will gesture", strongly associates Xbox brand with the big bundled titles (FIFA, COD, etc), and solidifies existing pre-order decisions.
And all of that will result in some more pre-orders.
The "negative" is that it must have cost Microsoft a crazy boatload of money.
It's adds value to the product, decreases perceived cost of Kinect (from $100 to $40), acts as reputation management in the form of a "good will gesture", strongly associates Xbox brand with the big bundled titles (FIFA, COD, etc), and solidifies existing pre-order decisions.
And all of that will result in some more pre-orders.
The "negative" is that it must have cost Microsoft a crazy boatload of money.
unknownstranger
Member
Isn't the PC version using the older engine?
Yeah.
petran79
Banned
Probably because of OS compatibility rather than laziness (Windows 7/8 64-bit mandatory). Still better than the PS3/Xbox360 version.
miDnIghtEr20C
Banned
Shouldn't you add in PS Eye toy as well? Since you're comparing things that come in the box.
-Stranger-
Junior Member
Just bumping this as it's now confirmed Australia will be getting this offer as well.
https://www.ebgames.com.au/featured/xbox-one
https://www.ebgames.com.au/featured/xbox-one
boredandlazy
Member
So price-wise in Australia it's actually advantageous. Also it looks as if day one preorders are still open for the XBOne. It says wait until 2014 for the PS4.
Miles Quaritch
Member
They should do the right thing and give everyone who pre-ordered a year of free gold. That, along with free Forza or Fifa would make it considerably more desirable.
I preordered from Very.co.uk
They still have day one editions with Forza download.
If you preordered before 24th august you get Fifa and after that date you get Forza.
I preordered ps4 from there ages ago for £318
Dunno which one i want still.
Games I want on both, Swaying towards PS4 though just because I haven't got to pay up extra for xbox live again as still have 9 months of PS+ left. But dead rising 3 is calling me.
They still have day one editions with Forza download.
If you preordered before 24th august you get Fifa and after that date you get Forza.
I preordered ps4 from there ages ago for £318
Dunno which one i want still.
Games I want on both, Swaying towards PS4 though just because I haven't got to pay up extra for xbox live again as still have 9 months of PS+ left. But dead rising 3 is calling me.
SenjutsuSage
Banned
Who cares why they're doing it. It's still pretty damn awesome.
reptilescorpio
Member
Yeah they have never sold out of Day One Xbone here going by my casual checking of EB since announcement.
brosephimjoseph
Neo Member
The Xbox One is actually better value than the PS4 in Australia and New Zealand due to the extra bundle and the Kinect coming with the Xbox and no bundles being available over here for the PS4.
-Stranger-
Junior Member
Yeah it's good value for us Aussies, especially if you were going to buy FIFA anyway.
I knew the PS4 was popular here but i didn't realize there was that long of a wait
I'm preordering an Xbox One + free FIFA 14 & a copy of Battlefield 4 tomorrow.
I'll probably pick up Forza 5 at launch as well. I'll be busy with those all summer!