Dead Prince
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i know but i would like to help Sony's NPD for that month. Can't buy Europe and NA since I already bought the JP version :lol.Kyoufu said:You can import the CE from Europe.
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Final Fantasy XIII SE Xbox 360 Console Bundle
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Different audience will buy ff13 than halo 3 though. They should honestly lower the price of the console / fable or lost odyssey bundle. I doubt the people who want to buy a 2nd controller are honestly avid halo 3, or gears of war gamers. It really raised the price of the console without any real incentive from a buyers perspective. At least from my point of view.Machado said:
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Here would be a Special Edition console that wouldn't suck ass...
Xbox 360
HDD
1 fucking controller
HD cable
Final Fantasy XIII game
Final Fantasy XIII faceplate
Final Fantasy XIII soundtrack
Final Fantasy XIII I <3 Lightning Love Beads
Xbox 360
HDD
1 fucking controller
HD cable
Final Fantasy XIII game
Final Fantasy XIII faceplate
Final Fantasy XIII soundtrack
Final Fantasy XIII I <3 Lightning Love Beads
It's official, but seems that the picture was just a quick mockup.
The purpose of it, is so that retailers go there, learn about it; the content , it features, start taking preorders while they receive official pictures and stuff for the stores.
Apparently, the leaked faceplate from the Major Nelson video will be in this bundle...though that hasn't been confirmed,an announcement can be expected tomorrow.
The bundle/game will be released in a month, is like they forgot to add that training in the site..till now.
The purpose of it, is so that retailers go there, learn about it; the content , it features, start taking preorders while they receive official pictures and stuff for the stores.
Apparently, the leaked faceplate from the Major Nelson video will be in this bundle...though that hasn't been confirmed,an announcement can be expected tomorrow.
The bundle/game will be released in a month, is like they forgot to add that training in the site..till now.
goldenpp72
Member
wizword said:
so you're saying people who buy ff13 are friendless losers
OldJadedGamer
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Arsenic said:
I just asked him and he said it was $500 for a 40 gig with no BC, rumble controller and special edition of the game. He said he paid like $20 bucks in shipping.
BenjaminBirdie
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SHOTEH FOCK OP said:
The...what?
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BenjaminBirdie said:
I meant art book.
ShockingAlberto
Member
Did MS give up on making faceplates?
Because, like, this seems kind of perfect for a faceplate.
Because, like, this seems kind of perfect for a faceplate.
ShockingAlberto
Member
XDDMPrince said:
Paracelsus
Member
ShockingAlberto said:
They made a faceplate for every major (or simply 360 exclusive) Jrpg release. In Japan.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Well I would have actually gotten this solely for collection if it was of value, but way to let me down Microsoft. :lol I think I'll import the Lightning PS3 instead.
OgTheClever
Member
Since the majority of multiplatform marketing on tv ends with 'on Xbox 360' and 'console from £.....', I wouldn't bet against it.AlternativeUlster said:
goldenpp72
Member
wizword said:
I get that, but as a smart consumer, if I don't own a 360 and i'm interested in one, i'm going to evaluate this as such.
Xbox elite: 300 bucks, 120 gig hdd, one controller.
FF13 bundle: I want ff13, 60 dollars, more HDD space is cool, 130 gigs more, extra controller for use in co op/multiplayer games i'll likely buy with my new console.
So for 100 bucks you get a game, more than double the HDD size, and an extra controller which I think is 40-50 bucks. How i'd look at it? Free double HDD size.
PseudoKirby said:
Way cooler than FFX in NA
PseudoKirby
Banned
man FF13's boxart is so fucking uninspired and bland
Isn't the regular Elite $299.99 in the US? For $100 extra it's a good deal IMO, but shite as a special edition. I bought a Forza 3 "special edition" (same deal as this basically) a couple of weeks ago and I sold everything but the 250 GB hard drive, plus the 120 GB hard drive from the Elite I already had and I ended up making a small profit. 
goldenpp72 said:
I would look at it as being a fan of Final Fantasy and RPG's and have no need for a second controller. Would be much more interested in a LE bundle with something more substantial like a special print 360 console with at the very least a FF XIII logo, HDMI cord to enjoy the kick ass HD graphics would also be a good start. Hell throw in a copy of Last Remnant, just anything but a second controller which is useless to a RPG gamer which this is targeting. A faceplate even as suggested earlier would be great. The extra controller, at least for me would just be trade in credit fodder.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Pretty much this. I have no need for a second controller at all, or such a huge HD. A nice print on one side with a faceplate, a custom controller, the game and an artbook/soundtrack/or something, would be enough for me to jump in. :lolPonn01 said:
goldenpp72
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Ponn01 said:
no 360s come with HD cables now, you have no friends to game with, that's fine, this isn't for you.
I do agree the LE side seems.. well not there, but I don't think this is a proper reveal either.
goldenpp72
Member
klee123 said:
All re5 bundle was, was a red elite with a bundled gears of war 2 pad wasn't it? I think white is kind of the color of ff13 so they took the lazy route.
But having an art book and custom faceplate at least, would be cool.
goldenpp72 said:
I'm an RPG gamer, who do the heck do you think this IS supposed to be targeting:lol The people that didn't pick up the MW2 bundle or something? Look, it doesn't need defending, its a lazy bundle with FFXIII thrown in with no thought and people are calling them out on it. I know the 360's don't come with HD cables but the point of bringing it up is if they had actually put some thought into the bundle the people who are wanting FFXIII are more likely to want the HD graphics as well. Therefore at the very least make it semi enticing by taking the extra controller out and throwing in HDMI cables with the audio adapter. That move alone would elevate the bundle at least a bit more above joking status. Anyone that has any history of RPG SE or bundles know that RPG gamers love the kitsch, the flash, the artbooks, etc etc. We aren't looking for a second controller or a headset for a one player game. Throw some postcards with FFXIII artwork in there, something.
goldenpp72
Member
Ponn01 said:
I don't think most people are just single genre gamers, perhaps my faith in taste and diversity is just too out there, but I assume most people willing to plunk down 400 bucks buy more than jrpgs, but might in fact indulge in other games too
I totally agree it's lazy, but I also think it's a good deal for a normal gamer who happens to enjoy final fantasy, I happen to know casual gamers who play no jrpgs but final fantasy, and they so happen to play other genres too, like racing or yes, even fps.
In summary, good deal, lazy thought.
goldenpp72 said:I don't think most people are just single genre gamers, perhaps my faith in taste and diversity is just too out there, but I assume most people willing to plunk down 400 bucks buy more than jrpgs, but might in fact indulge in other games too
And they waited till FFXIII to get their Xbox 360 multiplayer gaming on because?
Let me say this, I don't know if some of you have been reading the FFXIII info thread but some of us are really, REALLY frustrated by the way FFXIII is being launched with no CE version yet Japan got one and Europe is getting one. And if this lazy ass bundle is the big FFXIII announcement coming out this weekend then its a bit frustrating.
2 Minutes Turkish
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Guys, please don't be so ignorant.
Everything in that pic is either reused art/template or placeholder.
It's the standard Super Elite bundle that Modern Warfare and Mass Effect 2 got, THAT'S why it has 2 controllers.
The Only on Xbox thing is like I said, a reused 360 cover template the artist that put this together quickly used.
Ditto for the Green Decription panel.
This will be basically a White version of the Modern Warfare 2 Bundle. I'd say it will have decals too.
Everything in that pic is either reused art/template or placeholder.
It's the standard Super Elite bundle that Modern Warfare and Mass Effect 2 got, THAT'S why it has 2 controllers.
The Only on Xbox thing is like I said, a reused 360 cover template the artist that put this together quickly used.
Ditto for the Green Decription panel.
This will be basically a White version of the Modern Warfare 2 Bundle. I'd say it will have decals too.
goldenpp72
Member
Ponn01 said:
The same reason people still buy ps2s? FF13 could just be the straw that pushed someone who wanted a bunch of 360 games to finally jump in. I have no idea why a person doesn't buy a console at 300 bucks today vs a year later while it's still 300, yet people do every month of every year until a console is finally dead. This is just an added incentive for a small demographic.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
You could always sell the game and pick up the PS3 version if you want it. :lol I would have done that if I this bundle was worth anything to me. I'm sure GS/GC would be willing to take it off your hands in a heartbeat.Fyrus said:
MightyHedgehog
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Maybe they didn't specifically wait on the release of FFXIII to pick a system up, but instead were swayed by the marketing force accompanying its release? The same thing has occurred with other big titles (Halo, MW, GT, Gears, FFVII, etc.) before. Besides, having a second controller as part of the bundle not only adds to the value of it, but also makes it more appealing as a purchase to a lot of people who need more than one title and a single player one at that to push the buy decision over the edge. Think of families who need a strong single package to justify the cost...the sort who regularly go for Costco and Sam's Club bundles. Single players don't seem to be the target here.Ponn01 said:
goldenpp72
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MightyHedgehog said:
Nah, people who bought the mw2 bundle only play fps because they are fps gamers and no one buys consoles after the first month, diverse taste and consumer uncertainty doesn't exist in the gaming world.
H_Prestige
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DMPrince said:
Are they going to give you a paycheck or something?
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
krae_man said:
or it does because its a game that is on both consoles and its in Square Enix's interest to co-market with as many options as it can unless there are benefits to only doing one...
Keep in mind that people that are waiting to buy consoles wait for 2 things:Ponn01 said:
1. Less price
2. Value for their money
The same reason the many Xbox Holiday Bundles has been a success, people weren't buying an Xbox 360..because "OMG Pure and Lego Batman are in there", people bought it because it was "the system with 2 games for 'free'"..
People are not going to see this as "Eeew..FFXIII sucks, I don't want it..and with 2 controllers..pfft.."..but "Hmm..$400 gets me a 250GB HDD, 2 controllers and a game"...when the $300 version gets you no games, less HDD and one controller less.
On "Microsoft land", an additional controller, 130GB moreextra of HDD and a game is around $210 more, add those $210 to the $300 Elite bundle.
Forget the HD cable I can get an HDMI for 4/5 bucks at most. I would have much rather seen some thought actually put into the HW. At least a faceplate with a nice design and color. Plain jane for the first ever mainline FF on the Xbox this seems kind of weak. I would consider upgrading for the HDD alone since I'm buying the game and wouldn't mind the space, but I think a proper redesign is coming this fall so I will likely wait. It's bonus time next month though so who knows.