Xbox 360 'Game Of The Year' bundle ships in May

Written by James Delahunty @ 21 Apr 2009 12:22 User comments (3)

Microsoft will be shipping a limited edition Xbox 360 bundle that will include an Xbox 360 Elite console, and two popular titles, Halo 3 and Fable II, starting in May. It's $400 price tag is the normal price of an Xbox 360 Elite console on its own. A previous bundle included Lego Indiana Jones and Kung Fu Panda, two family-friendly games that could boost sales during the holiday season.

Now with two M rated games, it would appear Microsoft is trying to build in an area where it is already strong, with what is arguably a better deal. The box also bears the Netflix logo, as Microsoft has managed to keep the movie streaming service exclusive to the Xbox 360 console, while the PlayStation 3 (PS3) supports Blu-ray Disc.

The bundle might give Microsoft the edge with some gamers looking to choose between a PS3 or an Xbox 360, as it includes two popular games whereas the $400 PlayStation 3 (PS3) does not. For a PS3 with a bundled game, you have to jump to $500 which will get you a 160GB Hard Disk Drive and a copy of Uncharted. Sony is rumored to be planning price cuts in time for E3, however.

<Torrent trackers close to avoid Pirate Bay's fate >Skype says DSi support possible - Nintendo denies plans

3 user comments

122.4.2009 11:12

kikzm33z

Send private message to this user

Senior Member

I'm genuinely surprised that they'd offer Fable 2 instead of Gears of War.

People are still interested in Halo?

222.4.2009 14:25

redux79

Send private message to this user

Member

Buyer beware, I suspect that MS is trying to shift all of their pre-jasper elite units. When I was hunting for the new jaspers last year pros and arcades were flying of the shelves, some stores ran out completely. The elite's however sat and gathered dust and all had mfg dates from early 08, even a few from 07.

I have to say I'm surprised that MS is actually putting worthwhile games in a bundle for once, not Lego this or sonic that. Of course my inner cynic tells me the underlying reason is to shift old units that have been sitting for a very long time.

324.4.2009 04:38

glarch

Inactive

Originally posted by redux79:
Buyer beware, I suspect that MS is trying to shift all of their pre-jasper elite units. When I was hunting for the new jaspers last year pros and arcades were flying of the shelves, some stores ran out completely. The elite's however sat and gathered dust and all had mfg dates from early 08, even a few from 07.

I have to say I'm surprised that MS is actually putting worthwhile games in a bundle for once, not Lego this or sonic that. Of course my inner cynic tells me the underlying reason is to shift old units that have been sitting for a very long time.

Well, they put halo wars in the bundle, that'll get them selling, but if you mod your 360, then elites aren't any use... they cost like $300 more then an arcade, and you can make the arcade better then the elite for under $150.

I really think that the GOTY award should of went to cod 4 again ( if possible)... definately not GOW (no offense, but i do not like gow). If not cod 4 again, then i think halo 3, if halo 3 was not only on 360, then ps3 would be kicking MS's ass. They really should recognise what halo 3 has done for them.

Comments have been disabled for this article.

	Google has a new domain: G.AI (08 Jan 2026 5:58) Google has acquired a completely new web address, G.AI. The domain redirects straight to Google Search's AI Mode tab.
	Roborock unveils robot vacuum that climbs stairs - and cleans them at the same time (06 Jan 2026 12:31) Roborock Saros Rover is a robot vacuum introduced by Roborock in January 2026 that is capable of climbing stairs. 1 user comment
	Asus to quit smartphone business - at least for now (04 Jan 2026 7:54) Taiwanese company Asus has announced that it will not be launching any new smartphone models in 2026.
	Maker of Roombas, iRobot, sold to China (15 Dec 2025 4:18) Struggling American robot vacuum manufacturer iRobot has been sold to China under pre-arranged Chapter 11 deal.
	Pebble Index 01 smart ring: Disposable, does not track health (09 Dec 2025 2:09) The legendary smartwatch brand Pebble is expanding into smart rings with the new Pebble Index 01 ring. The ring does not track the wearer's health but instead functions as an audio recorder.

Xbox 360 'Game Of The Year' bundle ships in May

3 user comments

Latest news

Reviews

Guides

News archive

Subscribe

Sections:

Follow us:

	Review: Roborock Saros Z70 - robot vacuum with an arm In out in-depth review of Roborock Saros Z70 we put the robot vacuum through a 3 month test period, where we observed its work in normal home. The sci-fi -like arm of Z70 was a little bit disappointing, due its limited functionality.
	Roborock Saros 10 review - Great, but not perfect We tested Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum for more than two months in order to see whether it is really worth its hefty price tag. The mopping, self-emptying Saros 10 was mostly great, even perfect. But its object avoidance was bit disappointing. 1 user comment
	Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review - obstacle avoidance doesn't work as it should, otherwise almost perfect robot vacuum We put the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra through a very, very long review process. The $1800 mopping robot vacuum is almost perfect, but its obstacle avoidance was surprisingly bad, considering the price - and compared to its competitors.

	Does your phone rattle? Here's why it happens When you shake your phone and hear a light rattle, clatter, or jingle, it's likely not broken. The culprit is probably the optical image stabilization (OIS) system in your phone's camera, meaning everything is functioning as it should. 2 user comments
	Guide: Is Your Wi-Fi Sluggish or Slow? Here's How to Fix Do you have problems with you Wi-Fi? Slow connection or is it cutting off constantly? This guide aims to remedy these problems. 1 user comment