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A genuine press release:
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Microsoft readies free game deal to entice floating voters
Only a couple of months after the last Xbox price cut, Microsoft is seemingly planning to make the console into even better value for customers in time for Christmas, by bundling two Sega titles with the console for free.
The bundle will feature Sega GT2002 and Jet Set Radio Future along with the Xbox console and will retail at the same price as the current Xbox console pack £159.99. It mirrors a similar bundle which was announced in the USA last week, with the sole difference being that in the USA, the console will also feature a Controller-S prepackaged with it for the first time.
The move is likely to be a popular one with consumers in the run-up to Christmas, as it means that their new console will already have two games to play with it - while buying a GameCube or PS2 will require the purchase of expensive software titles before the system is actually any use. Bundling deals such as this were hugely popular in the heyday of home personal computers such as the Amiga, which were generally sold in a number of software bundles with customised packaging for each one.
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Cunning marketing strategy or sheer desperation?
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Microsoft readies free game deal to entice floating voters
Only a couple of months after the last Xbox price cut, Microsoft is seemingly planning to make the console into even better value for customers in time for Christmas, by bundling two Sega titles with the console for free.
The bundle will feature Sega GT2002 and Jet Set Radio Future along with the Xbox console and will retail at the same price as the current Xbox console pack £159.99. It mirrors a similar bundle which was announced in the USA last week, with the sole difference being that in the USA, the console will also feature a Controller-S prepackaged with it for the first time.
The move is likely to be a popular one with consumers in the run-up to Christmas, as it means that their new console will already have two games to play with it - while buying a GameCube or PS2 will require the purchase of expensive software titles before the system is actually any use. Bundling deals such as this were hugely popular in the heyday of home personal computers such as the Amiga, which were generally sold in a number of software bundles with customised packaging for each one.
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Cunning marketing strategy or sheer desperation?
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A genuine press release:
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Microsoft readies free game deal to entice floating voters
Only a couple of months after the last Xbox price cut, Microsoft is seemingly planning to make the console into even better value for customers in time for Christmas, by bundling two Sega titles with the console for free.
The bundle will feature Sega GT2002 and Jet Set Radio Future along with the Xbox console and will retail at the same price as the current Xbox console pack £159.99. It mirrors a similar bundle which was announced in the USA last week, with the sole difference being that in the USA, the console will also feature a Controller-S prepackaged with it for the first time.
The move is likely to be a popular one with consumers in the run-up to Christmas, as it means that their new console will already have two games to play with it - while buying a GameCube or PS2 will require the purchase of expensive software titles before the system is actually any use. Bundling deals such as this were hugely popular in the heyday of home personal computers such as the Amiga, which were generally sold in a number of software bundles with customised packaging for each one.
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Cunning marketing strategy or sheer desperation?
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Microsoft readies free game deal to entice floating voters
Only a couple of months after the last Xbox price cut, Microsoft is seemingly planning to make the console into even better value for customers in time for Christmas, by bundling two Sega titles with the console for free.
The bundle will feature Sega GT2002 and Jet Set Radio Future along with the Xbox console and will retail at the same price as the current Xbox console pack £159.99. It mirrors a similar bundle which was announced in the USA last week, with the sole difference being that in the USA, the console will also feature a Controller-S prepackaged with it for the first time.
The move is likely to be a popular one with consumers in the run-up to Christmas, as it means that their new console will already have two games to play with it - while buying a GameCube or PS2 will require the purchase of expensive software titles before the system is actually any use. Bundling deals such as this were hugely popular in the heyday of home personal computers such as the Amiga, which were generally sold in a number of software bundles with customised packaging for each one.
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Cunning marketing strategy or sheer desperation?
Slaveunit wrote:
> Cunning marketing strategy or sheer desperation?
Personally, I'd go with your latter statement, but that's my own opinion. ;-)
Still it'll probably work, they need to do something to entice the public away from Sony.
> Cunning marketing strategy or sheer desperation?
Personally, I'd go with your latter statement, but that's my own opinion. ;-)
Still it'll probably work, they need to do something to entice the public away from Sony.
Hang on a minute.. you can buy a Gamecube, Mario Sunshine and a 4mb Memory card for £180.
You get a superior console that is one hell of a lot better for only £20 more!
Also the two games you get are pathetic pieces of poo!
You get a superior console that is one hell of a lot better for only £20 more!
Also the two games you get are pathetic pieces of poo!
Methinks 'tis simple desperation. Sony are going to sell ton' of Playstation 2's without doing anything like this, as are Nintendo. Meanwhile this deall will mean Microsoft once again cuts its profit margins and has to explain to investors just when exactly the console is going to head towards profitability...
~~Belldandy~~
~~Belldandy~~
Jive wrote:
> Slaveunit wrote:
> Cunning marketing strategy or sheer desperation?
>
> Personally, I'd go with your latter statement, but that's my own
> opinion. ;-)
>
> Still it'll probably work, they need to do something to entice the
> public away from Sony.
Hell, not having an XBox, that is a VERY tempting offer :)
And JSRF rules, Parr you lummox! :P
Thank god Christmas is rolling around in...
*Gets calculator out*
...65 days.
> Slaveunit wrote:
> Cunning marketing strategy or sheer desperation?
>
> Personally, I'd go with your latter statement, but that's my own
> opinion. ;-)
>
> Still it'll probably work, they need to do something to entice the
> public away from Sony.
Hell, not having an XBox, that is a VERY tempting offer :)
And JSRF rules, Parr you lummox! :P
Thank god Christmas is rolling around in...
*Gets calculator out*
...65 days.
Rocky is out for the Xbox.
I dont care.
I dont care.
You like your Rocky don't you!
Yes.
Yes I do.
Mr T in a game. A fighting Mr T.
Yes I do.
Mr T in a game. A fighting Mr T.
It's tinged with desperation - but it's also an excellent package, when you think about what you're getting for that price.
JSRF is a fantastic game. Not sure about Sega GT, as I haven't played it.
Hell, I may even buy myself another Xbox when that deal starts...
Hell, I may even buy myself another Xbox when that deal starts...
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