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[Daffy Duck]

"But moving forwards if you think about what I think are the three hottest games of the year to come, Titanfall, Watch Dogs and Destiny, the only place you're going to be able to play all three of those games is on Xbox One"

What about on 360?

I imagine they mean on next gen console hardware.

 

[Bright-Light]

They gave away Fifa free in uk at launch, now Titanfall. Can't say they ain't trying.

Wish I waited, I paid full price few weeks ago and got no games free.

 

[chadskin]

XB1 already dropped in price in Germany, by 5% to be precise.

 

[artist]

Far from that. The original Xbox launched at 479 € and was cut to 399 € on day one, then to 299 € after two weeks.

In good company then!

 

[TechnicPuppet]

Wow, price it should have been originally. Still a great move and great timing.

 

[mocoworm]

Good stuff ! Great deal.

Have you seen Titanfall ?

 

[SmokyDave]

Hmm, interesting.

I'm not sure it's enough to 'catch up' with the PS4, but it'll certainly keep 'em in the race.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Pretty pissed off at this. What about fans which just forked out £30 more and now have to put cash down on Titanfall. If we had known that in such a short period of time we could pay less and get the console + game bundled I'm sure many would have waited.

Should have listened to Sir Gameboy man

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rIJmGj4g-s

 

[Skeff]

"But moving forwards if you think about what I think are the three hottest games of the year to come, Titanfall, Watch Dogs and Destiny, the only place you're going to be able to play all three of those games is on Xbox One"

What about on 360?

360 doesn't exist anymore, and also they should have a little * next to watchdogs and destiny then a little note saying not all content will be available on Xbox one.

PR gunna PR

 

[Visualante2]

Good to see Microsoft taking action.

Hmm, interesting.

I'm not sure it's enough to 'catch up' with the PS4, but it'll certainly keep 'em in the race.

Yeah I don't think Sony has to respond too much.

 

[PJV3]

Now imagine if that was £349 without Kinect

Give it a few months, they can't give every game away for free.

 

[alr1ght]

"But moving forwards if you think about what I think are the three hottest games of the year to come, Titanfall, Watch Dogs and Destiny, the only place you're going to be able to play all three of those games is on Xbox One"

What about on 360?

Almost sounds like a "Major Nelson's Fun Facts™" candidate.

 

[LookAtMeGo]

Good news for those thinking of grabbing an Xbox One. Bad news for people who just bought one.

 

[Jburton]

399 is still too much for a machine with a second class spec in comparison to its competitor.

Also it launched with a free game in the UK at 429, all they have done is dropped £30 off the price .......... still need to pay for Gold.

 

[Baroquemantic]

So if I'm understanding this right, this is a price cut for all Xbox Ones? Or just the limited edition Titanfall bundle?

 

[Steverulez]

Give it a few months, they can't give every game away for free.

Eventually they will (hopefully) do a bundle that includes KSR and a choice of Forza/ZT/Ryse/DR3

 

[Dabanton]

Good move from MS you have what's looking like the must have game for the next couple of months coming in a few weeks. May as well try to drive that.

Now how about an ambassador program MS..

 

[Shadous]

Is this really a price cut or a temporary promotion?

 

[Bony Manifesto]

Pretty sure this is also the fastest a console has ever cut its price.

The original Xbox was cut in price from £300 to £200 after a month. And, if you count it, the Gamecube got a price cut from £150 to £130 a couple of weeks before it released.

 

[Skeff]

Hmm, interesting.

I'm not sure it's enough to 'catch up' with the PS4, but it'll certainly keep 'em in the race.

Nah won't catch PS4, Everyone knows the PS4 "is more powerful" (even if they don't understand the specs) and Kinect isn't that much of a value add for the majority of people who are paying £350+ for a console, we're still in the hardcore/dudebro region, dancing mums won't start picking up a console until were at sub £200, then Kinect becomes important.

 

[Doffen]

this is really crazy..

Xbox One hasn´t even launched in Tier 2+ regions.. and allready a permanent pricecut..

The more crazy thing is that Microsoft doesn't seem bothered with the fact that Tier 2 countries will miss out on Titanfall. No amount of price cuts can fix that.

 

[Prine]

Great bundle, great games currently - This is an awesome move. That all important price barrier is under £400! This will sell... UK gamers are more obsessed with COD style games then US,

 

[Dougald]

Good idea from MS really, price cuts are needed in the UK

Would be nice to see some sort of gesture for early adopters though, like Nintendo did with the Ambassador stuff for the 3DS

 

[nelsonroyale]

http://www.computerandvideogames.co...-xbox-one-price-cut-and-free-titanfall-promo/

Thats a pretty blatant lie. It is obviously to with lagging sales as compared to the competition.

Anyway, this is what they have to do. Now it is a equivalent to a PS4 with Knack or KZ.

 

[Pop]

Even if they went $400-$450ish in America, still has Kinect.

Won't buy.

 

[Burger]

How much is the price cut decision driven by Xbox One's current sales performance in the UK?

It's not driven necessarily by our sales performance. In fact, we're very happy with our sales performance. Xbox One has been the most successful Xbox launch we've ever done. I think we've seen both consoles be very successful in the UK commercially. I think that's great for the industry.

But this is an announcement that's linked to giving the best possible value we can to our fans. The reason we're doing this now is because Titanfall is coming and it seems like the right moment in time to offer an improved price point with the inclusion of the hottest game.

Haha.

 

[liger05]

Had to be done. £400+ is too high

 

[Fornaximus]

"But moving forwards if you think about what I think are the three hottest games of the year to come, Titanfall, Watch Dogs and Destiny, the only place you're going to be able to play all three of those games is on Xbox One"

What about on 360?

That's some grimy PR word salad right there. Referring to them as a trio to make it seem like all 3 are bone-exclusive just because Titanfall isn't on PS4.

 

[Man]

"But moving forwards if you think about what I think are the three hottest games of the year to come, Titanfall, Watch Dogs and Destiny, the only place you're going to be able to play all three of those games is on Xbox One"

What about on 360?

I'm not sure if them making that statement helps or not. Ordinary gamers will instantly be reminded that 'oh yeah... Watch Dogs & Destiny superior versions will be elsewhere'.

 

[Neuromancer]

That's like $50 right? Not bad, not bad.

 

[Griss]

That's pretty much price parity with PS4 now, considering the bundled game.

Pretty damn fast for a price drop, but they need to make moves now if they're to have any chance in the UK or Europe at large. Europe is probably already lost, to be honest. Titanfall had better be good, is all I'll say.

Feel bad for the early adopters, as always.

 

[breakfuss]

Good move. Glad they're not just sitting on their hands with this. Have to be aggressive.

 

[DarkLordMalik]

 

[Nightengale]

The more crazy thing is that Microsoft doesn't seem bothered with the fact that Tier 2 countries will miss out on Titanfall. No amount of price cuts can fix that.

They're loading their guns for US/UK, it seems. Crazy, but they're bunkering down at their previous successful regions.

 

[Vashetti]

So if they're still making profit at £399 then they must have had crazy margins at the £429 price.

Interesting move. As others have said it almost matches the price of the PS4 with one game.

 

[ReplacementPelican]

I'm not sure if them making that statement helps or not. Ordinary gamers will instantly be reminded that 'oh yeah... Watch Dogs & Destiny superior versions will be elsewhere'.

Well their useless PR talk hasn't helped them with the Xbox One thus far. They really just need to be honest because the average gamer knows Watch Dogs and Destiny are coming to PS4 (they advertise it in stores for God's sake) so they might assume from this association that Titanfall is too.

Spoiler

Titanfall 2 definitely will be, anyway

 

[Diablohead]

£399 sounds like a much better number then £425 ever will, so good move there.

 

[Bgamer90]

Fastest price-cut ever?

No, I think the N64 got a faster price drop.

 

[liquidtmd]

Wow. £80 in real terms. I appreciate these things happen but yikes I'd be pissed as an early adopter

 

[Jburton]

That's some grimy PR word salad right there. Referring to them as a trio to make it seem like all 3 are bone-exclusive just because Titanfall isn't on PS4.

Better still, those three games will have better versions on other platforms .......... Destiny and Watchdogs will be better on PS4 and Titanfall is better on even moderately old PC hardware.

 

[Putty]

"We are proud to announce the fastest price cut in console history".

 

[Diprosalic]

Still way too much for what they offer. Cut Kinect and adjust the price accordingly and we talk MS.

 

[Bgamer90]

Better still, those three games will have better versions on other platforms .......... Destiny and Watchdogs will be better on PS4 and Titanfall is better on even moderately old PC hardware.

Everything will be better on PC.

 

[The Cowboy]

And remember whilst the price cut is UK only (for now), the Titanfall pack in is going to be global.

 

[MCD]

Even if they went $400-$450ish in America, still has Kinect.

Won't buy.

Don't plug it in?

 

[T.O.P]

Much better price for new costumers, glad they did

 

[Zaph]

Wonder how much this has to do with their EA deal? I can't imagine Andrew Wilson being stupid enough to just accept a cash sum for Titanfall exclusivity, so there is probably some clause should sales figures not be met.

I wouldn't be surprised the EA deal forced MS's hand on an early price cut on the bundle. It sounds ridiculous, but EA has a history of strong-arming Xbox. Remember OG Xbox Live? No EA multiplayer support until the Live network was opened up to EA. They're savvy when it comes to desperate platform owners.

 

[RazielCuts]

Early adopters (and when I say early I mean 3 months) getting a bit of a slap in the face here.

 

[BlackBuzzard]

All early adopters will get a free copy of Lococycle

 

[Dabanton]

Wow. £80 in real terms. I appreciate these things happen but yikes I'd be pissed as an early adopter

I've had a lot of fun with mine so I can't say I'm pissed.

But I also wouldn't turn down a free DL Xbox One game of my choice