That 250GB Xbox 360 console announced earlier this morning at a Modern Warfare 2 press conference in the US will be available in Australia, Microsoft just confirmed.
The crucial details are:
* It’s out on November 10.
* It’s priced at $599 RRP.
* It’s black with Modern Warfare 2 on it.
* It comes with a 250GB hard drive, two black wireless controllers, a black wired headset, and a copy of Modern Warfare 2.
So how does that value stack up? Adding together the RRPs of the Arcade console ($299), 2nd controller ($80), headset ($30) and game ($120), you’re already at approximately $530. So you’re getting the 250GB hard drive for about $70. Plus whatever value you attribute to the Modern Warfare 2-ness of the whole affair.
Pre-orders apparently start today at participating retailers. Who’s putting their money down?
Chuloopa
September 16, 2009 at 2:10 PM
i dont know if it would be worth the upgrade for me.. i doubt i’d even get a decent trade value for my pro and 2 conts
Report PermalinkSam Lawrence
September 16, 2009 at 2:11 PM
ModernWarfare 2 Socks, Jocks, Sunnies, Chairs, Toys, Guitar Hero Confirmed!
Report PermalinkJim Jones
September 16, 2009 at 2:12 PM
$599 seems overpriced.
Report PermalinkChuloopa
September 16, 2009 at 2:22 PM
Here’s first of the cry babies.
Pull your finger out Jim.
Report PermalinkDave just did a price breakdown and the pack actually means we are saving money; albeit only a very very small amount.
But still a saving is a saving.
HotDamn!
September 16, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Pull my finger….you know you want to.
Report PermalinkTJ
September 16, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Exactly – I figure Microsoft would price that hard drive at least $300 so it’s incredible value. :) The only thing better would be putting a $120 wireless adapter in but only charging an extra $100 so you SAVE another $20. AWESOME!
Seriously though – if you’re full on into your XBox it’s good value – except you’ve already got and Xbox, 2 controllers, 120GB drive, headset, and MW2 preorder. :-/
Report PermalinkJabbaX
September 17, 2009 at 9:14 PM
I thought the whole positive thing about the 360 was that you counld buy only the thing you wanted, rather than being forced into buying everything? This seems to be the opposite.
Report Permalinkdanpen
September 16, 2009 at 2:19 PM
I think ill pass, already pre-ordered prestige edition and have a red 360 Elite.
Report PermalinkShoitaan
September 16, 2009 at 2:23 PM
Thats a hell of a lot of money for a console with a giant “2″ on it and no night vision goggles.
Report Permalinkplmko
September 16, 2009 at 2:29 PM
This game is only worth buying on discount. After all they are going to release another one next year.
Report PermalinkTJ
September 16, 2009 at 4:04 PM
I guess you’re not a fan of yearly sports games then. :)
Report PermalinkSpagman
September 16, 2009 at 2:29 PM
I’ll wait until they merge the 2 series, Guitar Hero and Call of Duty into a new series, Guitar Modern Warfare Hero. I also refuse to buy either until I can shred rock licks with a M16 shaped guitar that also doubles as a light gun.
Report PermalinkChuloopa
September 16, 2009 at 3:03 PM
Don’t forget the ‘mass genocide’ boost to your multiplyer
Report Permalinkjohn nova
September 16, 2009 at 3:03 PM
i personally will buy this cause right now i’m having problems with my crappy 20g hdd and if it means an extra two contollers and a giant 2 on the side of a 360 i’m happy. i’ll miss out on the goggles if it means a 250g hdd instead
Report Permalinkhristinho18
September 16, 2009 at 3:20 PM
I’m not sure there will actually be new hardware from either M$ or Sony til at least 2011- also I would imagine that the 250GB HDD will retail under AUD200 when available.
Report PermalinkSuch a shame for all the masses who already preordered their Prestige or Hardened eds and were in market for x360… maybe this generation will pull the fail rate below 50%…?
Sing Nguyen
September 16, 2009 at 3:20 PM
Dave’s breakdown is perfectly valid. For those who are interested though I put forward the following breakdown:
Harvey Norman’s elite bundle (Halo 3, Halo: ODST, wireless controller, 120GB HDD): $429
Modern Warfare 2: $20 (take the two Halo’s and trade them in at EB)
2nd wireless controller: $69 (from JB HiFi) (GAME lists it for $49, but through their online store only)
Wired headset: $30 (can’t find a good listing for it, but GAME has a generic one for ~$15)
That comes to about $540 (or $505 if you try GAME), so it’s roughly $60 (or $95) to go from 120GB to 250GB and to spray the console black.
So in terms of bargain-hunting, it’s not the greatest of deals. In terms of RRP and a straight-forward shopping experience though, I think it’s pretty attractive.
Ding!
Report Permalinkberva
September 16, 2009 at 4:33 PM
$549 is the sweet spot for this bundle. Most likely sell for around $469 when released locally, I wouldn’t put too much emphasis on the $599 price tag
Report PermalinkChuloopa
September 16, 2009 at 4:50 PM
$469 may be wishfull thinking my friend.
Report PermalinkI’d say there is a very good chance of $549 though, with a lot of sellers being in competition with it. I’d say game more than likely would have it for that
annonie
September 16, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Nah. Im just going to buy the normal Elite when it drops in a few days. Screw that bundle. I hate bundles.
Report PermalinkAkran
September 16, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Hrmm… I might
Report PermalinkJay
September 16, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Mmm i’m still taken by the Harvey Norman deal. Free Halo 3 and Halo ODST with the Elite. Not only do you get the two free games but the price is only $429 instead of the RRP of the Elite alone which is $449.
250GB is good. But not worth it for me. Especially at the price. And i want the Hardened Edition anyway.
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