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Xbox One Price To Go Back Up - Last Chance for $350
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Neuromancer
Member
With that wording, they may have left themselves an out to sell a non bundled version for $350.
I'm starting to think they are following the right strategy.
They are selling those at loss. They will be slaughtered in February. They are not even an option in most markets.
Buy hey. Lots of people in the US bought the Xbox One. And they will bring friends!
Parity in the US is a victory for MS. They'll go for it with all their resources.
They are selling those at loss. They will be slaughtered in February. They are not even an option in most markets.
Buy hey. Lots of people in the US bought the Xbox One. And they will bring friends!
Parity in the US is a victory for MS. They'll go for it with all their resources.
Steverulez
Member
Well its worth noting Phil Spencer did already say the AC bundle was for the holiday only, so perhaps they've just planning new bundles?
semiconscious
Member
...RadarScope1
Member
I'm not surprised. They said all along it was temporary. I can't find the thread but there was one about 2-3 weeks ago where the OP asked if this would happen and it's basically hundreds of replies saying "no way." Lots of wrong answers.
Ehh, idk about slaughtered. Last year in March each console only managed to do 300k ish with big releases. If still expect 150-200k at the $400 pric
Dr. Black Jack
Member
Yep. They'll cut the price late spring/summer during the lead up to E3, or at E3 itself.
Velcro Fly
Member
NPD threads are never going to be the same
until E3 2015 when this drop becomes permanent
Barkley's Justice
Member
Who cares...price drop at E3, etc etc
The Shogun
Banned
This is 100% true yes.
It really was a temporary promotion.
It really was a temporary promotion.
LordBaztion
Member
That article seems to be about the AC Bundle. By january 4th it may be $400 or more. Probably they basic unit will be $350 afterwards.
MS said it was temporary From the start people just assumed otherwise. Xbox doesn't generate enough money for MS to sustain losses like that.
Chobel
Member
Like what? I don't think there's any bundle better than AC bundle.
Yeah or just a different bundle entirely. Nowhere does it day you won't be able to buy an Xbox One for $350.
I don't understand why everyone is acting surprised. They have said the WHOLE time that this was a temporary price cut. Any and all thoughts and expectations that the price will be permanent was pure 100% speculation contrary to facts. M.S. is in for a tough 3/4 of 2015, cause Sony's game lineup looks awesome especially when you consider their indie support.
I view this from an opposite perspective - I think it's a confusing message to consumers when you raise the price following a price cut. Now their next price announcement will be met with more ambivalence because they already offered it at that price (unless they dropped it by $100).
I'm truly surprised they did this. This tells me it's very much a balance sheet decision where MS was incurring a significant loss on each console at $350.
Maybe Evolve? I doubt that'll do much but it would fit into the MS exclusive marketing direction.
Well I'm surprised actually. I really thought this was a ploy internally to get a permanent drop after proofing the effect it would have...
What a weird decision. The price drop clearly proved it was one of the biggest issues for the One and now they're bumping it back up. With Bloodborne et al around the corner PS$ will take top spot again, if not for the majority of next year.
Weird...
What a weird decision. The price drop clearly proved it was one of the biggest issues for the One and now they're bumping it back up. With Bloodborne et al around the corner PS$ will take top spot again, if not for the majority of next year.
Weird...
migh_and_highty
Neo Member
Maybe it will be 300 after Jan 3rd
Hibiki Kurosawa
Member
Doesn't sound like a good idea. Sales will plummet after this most likely.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
I think the massive discount that the Xbone had devalued the brand, so going back to $399 is a big mistake.
Those months are usually pretty low for console sales. That fact combined with the great deals the PS4 had for the past two months makes me really think that some here are overestimating how much Bloodborne and The Order will help PS4 (NPD) sales during the months they release.
But anyway, I think having at least one $350 SKU would be good for MS. MS is keeping all of their big games (some probably not even revealed yet) for the second half of 2015 and being cheaper than the PS4 would help keep the console competitive for the first half of the year.
Skellig Gra
Member
Restock the Sunset Overdrive bundle.
Chobel
Member
That's February though, and it's still worse value than AC bundle.
SEGAvangelist
Member
FH2/Sunset Overdrive Bundles wouldn't be hard to put together. Just slap a sticker on a box. I feel like an Evolve bundle will happen too.
SuperSonic1305
Member
Seasons over. Time to go fishing for a few months.
Mushroomer25
Member
People are foolish if they thought this was anything but a temporary promotion. Big holiday bundles are a part of the season, and they've served their purpose. Those who would have bought a console right now at $350 have been served. Sales will slump in January, as they anyways do. Then in the spring, Microsoft will be courting new customers - ones who want the machine in that moment. And with a boosted install base from the holiday promotion, they'll see a growing number of sales from those upgrading from one machine to the next.
Chobel
Member
That's a really bad decision from MS.
They said it's temporarily but no one believed it.
Beer Monkey
Member
I strongly suspect that there will be some kind of X1 hardware SKU at $350MSRP by March 1. By E3, I practically guarantee it.
Yea that drop was only until like the 3rd of January I think. But I always thought they would just announce it as permanent on that day.
I do think this is a bad move. The One really has nothing coming out the first few months of the new year compared to the competition. Raising the price will only put people off.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
If they actually do this they are ceding every month of the year that isn't Nov and Dec to Sony.
The public perceives Ones value at $349 or less. That is now the standard for the console. To say raising it back up $50 would be a mistake is a huge understatement.
The public perceives Ones value at $349 or less. That is now the standard for the console. To say raising it back up $50 would be a mistake is a huge understatement.