Buy Xbox now? Or wait for packages?
08-25-04, 11:37 AM
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Buy Xbox now? Or wait for packages?
I've accumulated a little bit of money at a local retailer and have set that money aside to finally pick up an Xbox and complete the trifecta.
My only question is:
- Do I buy a plain Jane Xbox/Controller S?
- Do I try to find one of the combo packs? Not having much luck in this regard. Are they still available?
- Do I wait a little bit until there is some kind of Halo/Halo 2 pack?
In short, does anyone know of any upcoming Halo 2 bundle?
I'm in no rush to jump aboard, what with the CC sale and the current TRU deal I have enough games for the other 2 systems to play my way right through Christmas. I can even catch the Xbox on the other side if anyone has sniffed another price drop. It's currently $179.99 for the barebones system at Toys R Us up here.
ps. As mentioned, I already have the other two systems, so there is no reason to console bash in this thread. Just trying to solicit opinion/consensus regarding a purchase timeframe.
My only question is:
- Do I buy a plain Jane Xbox/Controller S?
- Do I try to find one of the combo packs? Not having much luck in this regard. Are they still available?
- Do I wait a little bit until there is some kind of Halo/Halo 2 pack?
In short, does anyone know of any upcoming Halo 2 bundle?
I'm in no rush to jump aboard, what with the CC sale and the current TRU deal I have enough games for the other 2 systems to play my way right through Christmas. I can even catch the Xbox on the other side if anyone has sniffed another price drop. It's currently $179.99 for the barebones system at Toys R Us up here.
ps. As mentioned, I already have the other two systems, so there is no reason to console bash in this thread. Just trying to solicit opinion/consensus regarding a purchase timeframe.
08-25-04, 12:12 PM
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Combo packs are pretty much all gone, very hard to find if any is left.
Free game offers are common. Target, BB, and CC sometimes has free games if you buy the system so you may want to wait. It's been a few weeks since I last saw a free game offer so there should be one coming again.
X-mas bundles should be out around Oct or Nov.
Free game offers are common. Target, BB, and CC sometimes has free games if you buy the system so you may want to wait. It's been a few weeks since I last saw a free game offer so there should be one coming again.
X-mas bundles should be out around Oct or Nov.
Last edited by Gideon68; 08-25-04 at 12:14 PM.
08-25-04, 12:45 PM
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I'd wait. Terribly time of year to buy a console as there's always a chance of a price drop or official bundle for the holidays and if not you can be sure most stores will put together their own bundles for the holidays.
08-25-04, 01:33 PM
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Originally posted by Josh Hinkle
I'd wait. Terribly time of year to buy a console as there's always a chance of a price drop or official bundle for the holidays and if not you can be sure most stores will put together their own bundles for the holidays.
I'd wait. Terribly time of year to buy a console as there's always a chance of a price drop or official bundle for the holidays and if not you can be sure most stores will put together their own bundles for the holidays.
08-25-04, 02:12 PM
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Originally posted by Lastblade
Agreed completely. Never buy a system in late Aug/Sept/Oct...
Agreed completely. Never buy a system in late Aug/Sept/Oct...
08-25-04, 03:25 PM
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Originally posted by Groucho
I doubt there'll be a "Halo 2 Bundle." They might do a "Halo Bundle" in the hopes of getting people interested in the sequel.
I doubt there'll be a "Halo 2 Bundle." They might do a "Halo Bundle" in the hopes of getting people interested in the sequel.
