RedAssedApe
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maybe throw in like a knack or KZ: SF for 399
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maybe throw in like a knack or KZ: SF for 399
jim-jam bongs
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If I bother with a console this gen it's going to be a PS4 for Bloodborne or a Wii U for everything else, but that is a pretty attractive offer I must admit.
Majima Everywhere System
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I just got a used one for 270 that works well (quiet), but I was worried about a good deal like this. I think I'll stay with it because I like the black afterall and I can't trade in the pack in games here.
But it's close for me, 80 bones for no scuffs.
But it's close for me, 80 bones for no scuffs.
VE3TRO
Formerly Gizmowned
Yea was checking that out to see the differences. It's like £220.
This will bring them on the lead for the season, as lots of people with PS4/old gen were waiting for such bargains. Who wanted to buy Ps4 early did it already. I doubt Sony is going to/needs to match such price as they need profit. At best some promos on games.
That's USA. Europe is a different story, MS would need to lower the price to 200-250€ to get any attention in most markets.
It looks like a desperate move to catch up on sales - I don't expect MS to make any money off it which in the long run doesn't bode well this gen for them.
That's USA. Europe is a different story, MS would need to lower the price to 200-250€ to get any attention in most markets.
It looks like a desperate move to catch up on sales - I don't expect MS to make any money off it which in the long run doesn't bode well this gen for them.
Mugatu
Member
From $500 to $350 within a year. Damn. Wish I'd waited.
Well the first drop wasn't really a cut - they just unbundled Kinect which by itself costs $150.
StrongBlackVine
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I seriously doubt that. Maybe close to a tie in the US/UK and dominance every where else for PS4. Gotta hand it to Microsoft though, they are not going down with a fight.
Sir Garbageman
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Probably will scoop up the AC bundle and sell both games (no interest in the series) which will probably drop the price of the system below $300.
Worth waiting for black friday or this is a limited time thing? Doubt I see it dropping much further than that.
Worth waiting for black friday or this is a limited time thing? Doubt I see it dropping much further than that.
BlackBuzzard
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If they don't put up a fight in the US its pretty much over.
As somebody posted earlier, deal is until January 3rd 2015 at participating retailers
CassidyIzABeast
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They should do another free game deal on top of this. White XB1/SO bundle with MCC free for $350? Crackhead prices.
slavesnyder
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no way. they need to make money and still have a comfortable lead.
also: this is US, where no one expected them to be on top. so this is a bonus. rest of the world is in the bag and if at the end there is parity (sic) in the US with sony making money it's okay for them.
RedAssedApe
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obviously this makes xbone a more attractive buy for those of us who already have the other console.
but for those who have yet to make the jump...i wonder if $50 is enough to offset the perception that the PS4 is stronger.
but for those who have yet to make the jump...i wonder if $50 is enough to offset the perception that the PS4 is stronger.
mangochutney
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So £260ish with VAT added on.
Every sale in the US matters. PlayStation Plus is a huge revenue stream and a loss in the short term can be easily off set.
You can get it for £290, just need to know where to look.
RedAssedApe
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hope ya'll who are buying the SO bundle get a price adjustment.
As I said in the other thread, this bundle is at 439. So it won't be at 449$.
But I really wonder if a GTA bundle will be enough to counter this.
Ah, so that is what Michael Pachter was talking about.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=895244
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=895244
BenjaminBirdie
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slavesnyder
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Well, i would like to see them thinking the same and matching the deal.
Would be good fun. and of course "competition is good for the consumer".
kinoki
Illness is the doctor to whom we pay most heed; to kindness, to knowledge, we make promise only; pain we obey.
"Limited time only", lol.
This still won't be enough to come close to being #1 on the NPD. All Sony needs to do to "counter" this (I don't really think they need a counter) is a GTAV bundle for their usual price.
This still won't be enough to come close to being #1 on the NPD. All Sony needs to do to "counter" this (I don't really think they need a counter) is a GTAV bundle for their usual price.
funkystudent
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Thats great. Super tempting. MS wants the November NPD's bad. Maybe Sony will counter with some $399 bundles because then 449 stuff is silly.
Really sucks for the people who bought it for $500 a few months ago. But ya know... once 2014 hit it became clear that thing was going to be price slashed.
Really sucks for the people who bought it for $500 a few months ago. But ya know... once 2014 hit it became clear that thing was going to be price slashed.
JetSetRadio
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Still can't see it selling more than PS4 this holiday. It's a great offer though, gamers win.
GrotesqueBeauty
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In light of PS4's somewhat lean exclusive line up for the holidays and Wii U's $300 msrp I think this could actually make a tangible impact. People always like to call the console wars early, but it's never a static picture. If Microsoft can afford this it's probably a good idea to try and shift as many units over the holidays as possible and potentially soften the competition's sales. They may not close the gap on Sony entirely, but it might give them a run for their money.
Bought it at launch. No regrets.
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
I really want one for Halo and Sunset O.
Yea. I already mentioned on numerous occasions already, but I would've gladly waited to buy one if I knew a Kinect-less SKU was coming out as soon as it did. Plus, they were throwing in Forza 5 and Titanfall for free at some places.
I'm glad to be an XB1 owner now, but I regretted being an early adopter for a long time.
I got mine at launch albeit from the UK. I don't regret it as I have enjoyed my time I have had with it for nearly a whole year.
sunset overdrive is a game i would probably really enjoy. it's kind of the only game out for the system i want though, and it would definitely mean making a ps4 seriously seriously redundant going forward. but considering the price is right (effectively $300 since so is a game i would buy anyway), i'm thinking i should give it a shot. not like with a ps3 and xb1 i'd miss out on ys, persona 5, mgs5, final fantasy xv, and kh3.
aspiegamer
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So we're back to the "Microsoft doesn't give a crap about months that aren't October > December" already? Still, it would be very strange if they didn't keep the price cut. It'd be bait to get sales for Nov-Dec but throwing their hands up for everything after which is really not an image they want to project. Corporate speak decoded; They're desperate for a few NPD wins for PR purposes and then have few real plans for the next 10 months (so probably until Halo 5). They're probably dipping into the territory of losing money on each sale, especially in the third-party game bundles, so I'm wondering how much leeway they'll get there for the higher-ups.
StealthGoblin
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The numbers they must be seeing in the board room must really be unsettling them.
The EU cut didn't make much of a dent but this should.
$150 in less than a year. Astonishing.
The EU cut didn't make much of a dent but this should.
$150 in less than a year. Astonishing.
nah this is going to be permanent after the limited time only expires, probably standalone for only $349, limited offer is a bundled game right?
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
$349 No Kinect option should have been there day one.
cardinalmind
Member
Already looking at the jugular, MS?
Pretty tempting though.
Pretty tempting though.