James Delahunty
21 Apr 2009 12:22
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.