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[JayWood2010]

Waiting for Black Friday but man I hope this is one of those discounted bundles, will definitely head to gamestop for it since they made that policy of only giving you physical copies of the game.

I dont think it works that way. Gamestop made that rule so customers would sell their games back to them, boostering their absurd ripoff for used game sells. Unless Im wrong, Gamestop wont get those bundles at all. Basically Gamestop says no we dont want that so instead their competition gets better deals.

If Gamestop wants to have these bundles then theyll have to do it themselves. I could be wrong, but i really dont think they get these bundles.

Also Im not sure when or if that policy is already in place. They might stil have digital bundles this holiday seeing as their is a few up for pre-order at gamestop now.

 

[Bsigg12]

Is the tomb raider bundle a digital copy? That's why they won't carry it

There's only 2 retailers carrying this, Best Buy and the Microsoft Store. Walmart, Target, and GameStop will all probably have their own unique bundle as well.

 

[Frog-fu]

That's great value. TRDE is a great game. RotR is shaping up to be at least as good. Can't go wrong.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

Is it only me who only considers it as a bundle when the console is actually game themed?

Yes? What a ridiculous assertion. It's a console that comes with games, ergo it's a bundle.

 

[gtj1092]

Is my brain melting or are both Sony and Microsoft raising prices. That's one way to grow the industry. I know I know its 1tb and includes games. Price still went up compared to Unity bundle last year.

Maybe MS/Sony are raising prices so they can then drop down to 350 and 400 respectively for their bundles and claim a price drop.

I was sure there would be price drops this holiday but every new bundle makes me doubt it more.

 

[Steverulez]

360 owners do get to download TR2013 GwG, even if they don't own an XB1.

Just saying.

Well, we're assuming that everyone is who could download it/add it to their gwg list did so. I largely suspect it still has a lot of use in the bundle

 

[Troy]

I encourage Sony and MS to continue to bundle in game codes. It really helps me get games I'd never pay 60 dollars for really cheap via the Amazon marketplace.

 

[TheSlySoul]

I noticed it isn't being sold at Gamestop, ha ha.

 

[Kezen]

he Xbox One Rise of the Tomb Raider Bundle will be available starting in November for $399 USD. Discover the Legend Within only on Xbox this holiday, exclusively available at Microsoft stores and Best Buy in the U.S. and participating retailers in all markets where Xbox One is sold except Canada, China and the UK.

Apparently, not yet announced for the UK, or maybe just not available at all (doubt it).

http://news.xbox.com/2015/09/xbox-one-rise-of-the-tomb-raider-bundle

 

[jmaine_ph]

Im not really sure how that would effect bundles in all honesty. Microsoft did partner with Bethesda for marketing rights and Microsoft still has three more bundles to announce this week.

I'm not saying they won't do it I'm just saying Fallout is already going to destroy Tomb Raider. This bundle makes Tomb Raider a even better get. A Fallout bundle might take that away.

 

[Ryng_tolu]

This bundle reminds me the last year Assassin's Creed bundle Black Flag + Unity.

Not bad...

 

[Angel_DvA]

Wait the console doesn't have a themed ? It's really strange, a temporary image ?

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

I encourage Sony and MS to continue to bundle in game codes. It really helps me get games I'd never pay 60 dollars for really cheap via the Amazon marketplace.

No kidding, MS/Sony bundles are the Nvidia/AMD codes of consoles.

 

[Steverulez]

Wait the console doesn't have a themed ? It's really strange, a temporary image ?

They are trying to keep the price down

 

[wtshaolin]

Why?
They have The Nathan Drake Collection PS4 bundle for pre order.

Didn't GS say no more bundles without discs would be in their stores?

 

[ZhugeEX]

No surprises here.

Although I guess we can say that the chance of a price drop is much lower than before.

Microsoft are really throwing their support behind Crystal Dynamics.

 

[lighthouse777]

Im not really sure how that would effect bundles in all honesty. Microsoft did partner with Bethesda for marketing rights and Microsoft still has three more bundles to announce this week.

actually 4 more bundles one for each day of the week, my suspicion would be fallout 4 custom console on Friday, saving the best for last

 

[InsaneTiger]

Boring looking console.

 

[lighthouse777]

No surprises here.

Although I guess we can say that the chance of a price drop is much lower than before.

Microsoft are really throwing their support behind Crystal Dynamics.

I do not agree, last year, just before November they did a price drop
the COD custom console was 499 they dropped it to 450

and there are the BC tomb raider games as well

 

[ZhugeEX]

I do not agree, last year, just before November they did a price drop
the COD custom console was 499 they dropped it to 450

and there are the BC tomb raider games as well

I said it lowers the chance, not that it's impossible.

 

[10k]

Nailed it


http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=179918702

 

[travisbickle]

Is 1TB the norm for both XB1 and PS4 this Christmas?

 

[BriGuy]

Is my brain melting or are both Sony and Microsoft raising prices. That's one way to grow the industry. I know I know its 1tb and includes games. Price still went up compared to Unity bundle last year.

Maybe MS/Sony are raising prices so they can then drop down to 350 and 400 respectively for their bundles and claim a price drop.

I was sure there would be price drops this holiday but every new bundle makes me doubt it more.

I got a 1TB Xbone this past summer that came with MCC, Batman Arkham Knight, and a $50 coupon (aka Sunset Overdrive plus $10 to spare) for $399.

This tomb raider deal isn't a bad deal, but it's not a great one either.

 

[AndyMoogle]

Is 1TB the norm for both XB1 and PS4 this Christmas?

I would certainly hope so.

 

[SmokedMeat]

Is it only me who only considers it as a bundle when the console is actually game themed?

I'm sure others are wrong as well.

 

[Boke1879]

Uncharted is digital copy in US.

Is it? My bad I was under the impression it was a physical

 

[johnnydrama]

Great value. The first Tomb Raider is fucking amazing, and the new one looks even better. If I didn't already have an Xbox One I'd get this bundle.

 

[RK128]

Honestly not a bad deal; you are getting a big HDD and two good/great games for the price you would normally pay for the console alone .

While the X1 version of Tomb Raider DE isn't great (not coming close to the higher frame rate of the PS4 version), its great to have the original game alongside the sequel so people can play both to fully enjoy the story.

Overall good deal for fans of action/adventure/shooter games .

 

[dead monkey uk]

Is 1TB the norm for both XB1 and PS4 this Christmas?

No I do not think so, especially for the PS4 which still seems to be offering most of their bundles as 500GB. 1TB PS4s seem to be more widely available in Europe than the US.

I think both Xbox One and PS4 will offer 500GB this Christmas, so they can offer a cheaper console.

 

[Banderdash]

No Kinect huh?

 

[Straight Edge]

Does it come with that icy cave?

 

[Troy]

No Kinect huh?

Name the last game released that required Kinect.

 

[Mushroomer25]

Surprised they didn't bring back the white console for this one - would've fit with Rise's snowy theme. Regardless, it's a fine bundle. You'll probably be able to get it for $350 on Black Friday.

As for the other four bundles, I'll guess Fallout 4 (with FO3 backwards compatibility), Rainbow Six (with R6 1/2 BC), Lego Dimensions (With the portal nonsense, $550) , and Minecraft (With Story Mode) will round out the offerings.

 

[Banderdash]

Name the last game released that required Kinect.

I'm not saying it's still being supported... I'm just noting that their premier bundles no longer include it.

 

[vagabondarts]

Are the included games both digital versions?
That's what, 60GB total for those?

I keep talking myself out of getting one but this makes it difficult. I really want to play these

 

[FATALITY]

Too expensive I think

 

[Troy]

I'm not saying it's still being supported... I'm just noting that their premier bundles no longer include it.

Exactly. Because Kinect is not a premier device.

Too expensive I think

It's priced perfectly for retailers, who will further discount it around the holidays.

 

[jjonez18]

Is 1TB the norm for both XB1 and PS4 this Christmas?

I think PS4 only has the 449$ LE 1TB CoD bundle. All others are 500GB and 399$ (As of now).

 

[Cheddahz]

Boring looking console.

It's a console?

 

[Toki767]

This is probably going to be close to if not under $300 during the holidays like Assassin's Creed last year.

 

[On Demand]

Is it? My bad I was under the impression it was a physical

At Gamestop it is.

 

[Chobel]

Nice bundle, though I don't think it will push any sales when it's priced at $399.

 

[Boke1879]

At Gamestop it is.

Ahh So I was right. Then that means this bundle is most likley retailer specific but it also makes sense as to why GS isn't carrying considering the game is digital.

 

[ZhugeEX]

Name the last game released that required Kinect.

Rise of the Tomb Raider (Kinect Edition)

 

[Wagram]

"Full-game download of the highly anticipated and Holiday 2015 Xbox exclusive Rise of the Tomb Raider."

I really wish they would include physical versions everywhere.

 

[Spazznid]

Is it only me who only considers it as a bundle when the console is actually game themed?

That was my first thought as well...

 

[AP90]

Is it only me who only considers it as a bundle when the console is actually game themed?

What about the people who like collecting console boxes!!??

Spoiler

=P

Maybe its just the LE bundled consoles that have said game theme.

 

[LordBaztion]

so, it is going to be a lot of digital copies of ROTR at $15 in following months like it happned with ACU?

 

[Elandyll]

Expected but... I really thought it would be $299, or $349 at most.

Interesting... (tm)

 

[GameWhisperer]

Definitely points to a $299 Xbox One 500GB + Tomb Raider.

huh? What is your logic with this? MS cannot keep dropping the price every holiday, there is only so low they can go in devaluing the console.