Xbox/Sega System Bundle Confirmed for next week!

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Xbox/Sega Bundle Happening
10-OCT-02
Rumors have been spreading far across the net these past few days about a new Xbox hardware bundle coming out later this month. While Microsoft themselves isn't publicizing this too much, we've been able to confirm that, starting early next week, the new Xbox package is indeed hitting stores across America. (Yes, we know we called this "a bunch of junk" a week ago. We were terribly misinformed. Sorry.)
The new bundle, which launches in some stores as early as October 15, will include your basic Xbox console, one Controller S (that's right, an S—not that regular big honker), and a disc containing the full versions of Jet Set Radio Future and Sega GT 2002. All this for a mere $199.99. In other words, if you subtract the current retail price of the two games from the bundle, you're basically getting an Xbox with Controller S for $110. Goodness me.

Most of the major game chains we talked to this morning are already taking reserve orders for this Sega-box package, so it may be a wise idea to visit the shops today and plunk down your advance. Indeed, if you've been thinking about joining the realm of black and green recently, this could be the best (and cheapest) way to take the plunge before Christmas. Yes.
 

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I'm wondering if this will be coming to Europe anytime soon...
The current xbox bundle here in Spain is available since last month (I bought it last week)and for 249.99€ you get the xbox (regular package, so only one "big" controller) and Project Gotham Racing.
As a reference, Ps2 costs here 249.99€ and Game Cube 199€, just regular package with only one controller and no game. And taking care that you have to buy a memory card separately for those 2, you can say Xbox is actually the cheapest of the 3 (wait, if you want to watch DVDs you have to buy the remote for 30€ anyway...). I saw some bundles of a Ps2+DVD movie+Remote controller, and GC+Mario Sunshine+(maybe some other peripheral) but prices were not really outstanding.
Another thing is that the 3 consoles come with the crappy AV cable, so you have to buy the RGB one separately (the official for each one is around 30&#8364 ) if you want the best picture quality. And believe me, the difference is abismal.

[ October 11, 2002: Message edited by: Amano Jacu ]</p>
 
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yes amano, the bundle is coming out in europe. the price for the system will remain the same as now (£159.99 here) except the normal pad will of couse be replaced with controller-S and you get JSRF and SEGAGT2002 on a double sided disc.
 

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Do you mean there will be only one controller, the S, and not 2 like the USA bundle (they get a regular and a S)?
Personally I kinda like the "big" controller, it fits my hands quite well.
By the way, I think that this new bundle will contain a new version of the Xbox console that is somehow inmune to the current modchips. So M$ wants to lure you with this bundle so you are a good guy and don't put a modchip in it. with it you could put Linux... <img src="graemlins/mrt2.gif" border="0" alt="[Mr T]" />
 
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If the box is different looks like I'm buying another xbox :)

Actually the "big" style controller is WAY better for FPS's, especially Halo. The S is way to small IMO, the big one gives you a lot more space since you are controlling both analog sticks constantly. The S feels way to cramped.

The S is better for almost every other game though, especially Tony Hawk.
 

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Originally posted by Drift King EX:
<strong>If the box is different looks like I'm buying another xbox :)

Actually the "big" style controller is WAY better for FPS's, especially Halo. The S is way to small IMO, the big one gives you a lot more space since you are controlling both analog sticks constantly. The S feels way to cramped.

The S is better for almost every other game though, especially Tony Hawk.</strong><hr></blockquote>


The only thing i like better about the S controllers are the Triggers. The jap version of the S, or, the Jap Reg controller has loose as fuck triggers; really easy to fire the pistol fast as fuck in Halo; or other FPS'.

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Didn't the Saturn bundle games at the end of the system's life too? <img src="graemlins/tickled.gif" border="0" alt="[Tickled]" />

[ October 11, 2002: Message edited by: Shadowland ]</p>
 
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Originally posted by Shadowland:
<strong>Didn't the Saturn bundle games at the end of the system's life too? <img src="graemlins/tickled.gif" border="0" alt="[Tickled]" />

[ October 11, 2002: Message edited by: Shadowland ]</strong><hr></blockquote>

Not really, the 3 pack bundle was released the Xmas it came out if I remember.

Again I will state, the Xbox is OUTSELLING the gamecube, almost everywhere except Japan, where they are both selling like shit (under 10k a week) compared to PS2's near 40k per week.

All the top xmas pre orders are PS2 and Xbox, Xbox live is one of the top 3 most pre ordered items for xmas, 100,000 people signed up to beta test. That means at least 100k broadband xbox gamers will be on xbox live (Beta testers had to pay 49.99 just like everyone else, so MSFT already sold a shitload of units). The GC has ZERO pre orders as of now in the top 10 for xmas 2002.

I don't get the xbox failing jokes, if anything is going to fail first it's the GC, thats not trying to bash GC owners, it's just a damn fact!

This is the only place on the internet where I see so many xbox haters, I don't get it. I just think so many people here want to say what everyone else here is saying to sound cool, regardless if they have ever played an xbox, or even own one.

I don't see how anyone can get behind a system that has Celda and Metroid Quake coming out as their "big" guns. You better hope Capcom and Sega can save that system is all I gotta say, The big N is dropping the fucking ball, and Miyamoto making Zelda into that fucking cartoon abomination is crazier than Yu Suzuki when he tried to make a 15 chapter game like Shenmue.

[ October 11, 2002: Message edited by: Drift King EX ]</p>
 

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Originally posted by BioMotor_Unitron:
<strong>I wonder if Nintendo and Sony have a price drop or similar bundle planned?</strong><hr></blockquote>

Surely they'll have to show a quick reaction.

The market is quite saturated, and they have to stick out everything they have to invade other market audiences.

Mario Advance is now everywhere in Europe, but only that title will not suffice to compete against the competition. Nintendo's regular problem is the late release of their Flagship games. ;)
 

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Originally posted by Drift King EX:
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Not really, the 3 pack bundle was released the Xmas it came out if I remember.

Again I will state, the Xbox is OUTSELLING the gamecube, almost everywhere except Japan, where they are both selling like shit (under 10k a week) compared to PS2's near 40k per week.

I don't get the xbox failing jokes, if anything is going to fail first it's the GC, thats not trying to bash GC owners, it's just a damn fact!

This is the only place on the internet where I see so many xbox haters, I don't get it. I just think so many people here want to say what everyone else here is saying to sound cool, regardless if they have ever played an xbox, or even own one.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Hey now, I'm not hate'n on the Billybox...in fact it's my favorite of the three nex-gen systems. The fact is that, in the fourth quarter(and since the system's launch) the Billybox has had the fewest exclusive titles of the three systems. It's difficult to back the Billybox because of that fact. And rumors(just rumors)are going around that the holiday season will make or break the Billybox. Though I'd don't believe that...it is quite possible.

P.S. - mmm...11/20...Steel Battalion baby :cool:
 
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Originally posted by Shadowland:
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Hey now, I'm not hate'n on the Billybox...in fact it's my favorite of the three nex-gen systems. The fact is that, in the fourth quarter(and since the system's launch) the Billybox has had the fewest exclusive titles of the three systems. It's difficult to back the Billybox because of that fact. And rumors(just rumors)are going around that the holiday season will make or break the Billybox. Though I'd don't believe that...it is quite possible.

P.S. - mmm...11/20...Steel Battalion baby :cool: </strong><hr></blockquote>

You're right, xmas will make the xbox, because as everyone knows, MSFT made the xbox as an online console, that was its main draw, and the fact that Xbox Live has not even come out yet, and it's still in 2nd place, says a lot.

Xbox has the best games coming out this xmas, and the best exclusive titles. BTW if the xbox doesn't have that many exclusive titles now, and its selling as good as it is, I hate to see what its going to do in a few monthes. If you look at simple EBGames top sellers, the xbox system itself is still in the top 5 for xbox items, the GC and PS2 aren't, so the system is still selling heavy. I also expect games like Unreal Championship and DOA Beach Volleyball to sell HUGE, I mean fragging people online in a kick ass FPS and Poon on a beach, what the fuck else could 15 year olds ask for xmas? Mario Party 4? Don't make me laugh.

Even PS2 which I really hate the system, has some good games coming out, like Contra and Rygar (which looks awesome, hoping for an Xbox port since Tecmo loves the box so much).

Either way I'd take Ninja Gaiden and DOA 4 (both Xbox) over Rygar anyday (Even though Rygar looks sweet, saw it on G4 on Pulse).

The GC has no exciting games except the RE series. If Capcom wasnt on the cube, the system would not even be worth owning, not even for the Sega shit (which is like peanuts anyway compared to what PS2 and Xbox are getting from them).

[ October 11, 2002: Message edited by: Drift King EX ]</p>
 

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<a href="http://www.gamepro.com/index.html?/microsoft/xbox/games/news/26580.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.gamepro.com/index.html?/microsoft/xbox/games/news/26580.shtml</a>

no shit.
this is crazy.
i m still picking mine up when i get paid next month.
on nov1 for shen mue.
the fact that it has the two games bundled
together is just to fucking sweet though.
 

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Originally posted by rarehero:
<strong><a href="http://www.gamepro.com/index.html?/microsoft/xbox/games/news/26580.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.gamepro.com/index.html?/microsoft/xbox/games/news/26580.s html</a>

no shit.
this is crazy.
i m still picking mine up when i get paid next month.
on nov1 for shen mue.
the fact that it has the two games bundled
together is just to fucking sweet though.</strong><hr></blockquote>

No reason for anyone to turn down an X-Box with a deal like that, unless they are so married to their favourite companies that they would die for cheating on them.
 

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Originally posted by rarehero:
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on nov1 for shen mue.
QB]<hr></blockquote>

Actually, Gamestop and EB in the mall I was at last night both show 10/30 as Shenmue II launch day! They even had a poster and one of those huge mock-up boxes on display!

I CAN'T WAIT for ShenmueII! XBOX RULES!!!!
 

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really?
i thought it was originally oct 26.
guess it got pushed back.
i have the game paid off.
all i need now is the box to run it on ;D
i already got jsf but if its on a double sided disc
then thats fine too.
i ve played SEGA gt and i didnt really get to much
into it since i only raced a few laps but its good fun.
and i still need to run get gunvalkrye too
:):):)
 

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Since they're bundling those two games with the system now the price of the games themselves should drop considerably.

That would be good for all the current Xbox owners who feel gipped out of 2 games.

Oh yeah, and this just proves what I've said all along. The only reason to own an Xbox is Sega.

Now bring on Panzer Dragoon Orta, cos I'm sick of not using Xbox. I haven't touched that system since I finished Halo months ago.
 

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I just found the new bundles coming in Spain for Ps2 and Xbox from a fan site (so unconfirmed):

PS2:

-Consola+Kingdom Hearts (TPC)
-Consola+The Getaway (TPC)
-Consola+DVD El Señor de los Anillos edición del coleccionista (TPC)
-Consola+Esto es Futbol 2003 (ya a la venta)
-Consola+DVD Spiderman+Mando DVD por 289.99 € (por problemas de stock se puede reemplazar el mando por un pad. A la venta el día 13 de Noviembre)

*TPC: Todavía por confirmar.

Xbox:

-Consola+Jet Set Radio Future+SegaGT 2002 por 249 € (a partir del 30 en Europa)
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Originally posted by Drift King EX:
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Not really, the 3 pack bundle was released the Xmas it came out if I remember.

Again I will state, the Xbox is OUTSELLING the gamecube, almost everywhere except Japan, where they are both selling like shit (under 10k a week) compared to PS2's near 40k per week.

All the top xmas pre orders are PS2 and Xbox, Xbox live is one of the top 3 most pre ordered items for xmas, 100,000 people signed up to beta test. That means at least 100k broadband xbox gamers will be on xbox live (Beta testers had to pay 49.99 just like everyone else, so MSFT already sold a shitload of units). The GC has ZERO pre orders as of now in the top 10 for xmas 2002.

I don't get the xbox failing jokes, if anything is going to fail first it's the GC, thats not trying to bash GC owners, it's just a damn fact!

This is the only place on the internet where I see so many xbox haters, I don't get it. I just think so many people here want to say what everyone else here is saying to sound cool, regardless if they have ever played an xbox, or even own one.
[ October 11, 2002: Message edited by: Drift King EX ]</strong><hr></blockquote>

<img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[LOL]" /> come to my board... you'll meet a lot more :)

um... Yes, it is true.... near the end of the DC's life they had 3 bundles planned. 2 months afterwards... they died.

In Japan, Nintendo is selling like crap? I find that odd.... they make more money than sony does..... at least compare the 2 financial statements of the 2 companies (You have to split the console division out of Sony)... you'll see Nintendo makes more $.

And... for Xbox... heck.. you give enough systems away... people will start buying games for it sooner or later.

†B†V†
 

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Originally posted by Drift King EX:
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Mario Party 4? Don't make me laugh.

[ October 11, 2002: Message edited by: Drift King EX ]</strong><hr></blockquote>

um... according to many college buddies I have talked with... Mario Party makes the best drinking game ever.
I do not partake... but... I have known many to do this with MP4.


†B†V†
 

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Originally posted by Bluevoodu:
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um... according to many college buddies I have talked with... Mario Party makes the best drinking game ever.
I do not partake... but... I have known many to do this with MP4.


†B†V†</strong><hr></blockquote>

Definitely...I have permanent scratches from a girl because I beat her at the game when I was totally smashed and she was sober.
:eek:
 

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Originally posted by Phoenix Down:
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Definitely...I have permanent scratches from a girl because I beat her at the game when I was totally smashed and she was sober.
:eek: </strong><hr></blockquote>

<img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[LOL]" />

†B†V†
 

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This confirms my theory that the Dreamcast was mearly an XBOX Prototype.
 

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Originally posted by BioMotor_Unitron:
<strong>I wonder if Nintendo and Sony have a price drop or similar bundle planned?</strong><hr></blockquote>

Nintendo is coming out with a Mario sunshine bundle in Nov. It includes a purple Gamecube a memory card and a copy of Mario Sunshine.
 

Amano Jacu

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Originally posted by trunks218:
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Nintendo is coming out with a Mario sunshine bundle in Nov. It includes a purple Gamecube a memory card and a copy of Mario Sunshine.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Here in Spain we already have that Mario sunshine bundle. I can't remember the price nor if it included anything else.
 
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