It was just yesterday that we revealed that the Xbox One is getting a price cut in the UK and now just one day later there is yet another price cut. Granted this one is a promotional thing but it’s quite a steal.
According to a report on Playstationing.com the UK branches of GameStop are now accepting pre-orders of an Xbox One with a bundled copy of TitanFall for a slashed price of £369.97 which converts to a mere R6600.
Now imagine if the Xbox One was retailing for that price all over, you could get a new-gen system plus a game for a tiny bit more than a PlayStation 4. Personally I think Microsoft are doing this to test the effect a price cut will have and if it goes well we will see another price cut for the Xbox One when it lands in other regions in July.
TitanFall is a generation defining moment for the Xbox One, the game’s beta has been met with critical praise across the planet and the Xbox One version will be the best console experience, but will it be enough to get the masses into stores to pick up the struggling console?
Last Updated: February 26, 2014
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February 26, 2014 at 09:20
ITS NOT A BUNDLED COPY!!!!!!!! RAAAAAaaaaaa
Its a bundled code 😛
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February 26, 2014 at 09:21
An Xbone with a different box and sticker.
BUT STILL NOBODY has complained about the fact that the consumer is not warned about the mandatory internet connection required on the box anywhere.
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 09:24
There’s a difference between not complaining and resigning yourself to despair.
Besides I think there’s a Day 1 patch that fixes the always online function.
Hammersteyn
February 26, 2014 at 09:24
despair is right
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February 26, 2014 at 09:27
They know it.
I WOULD BE PISSED if I bought an Xbone last month.
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February 26, 2014 at 09:24
cool Ill book my local internet cafe for the day 1 patch 😛
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 09:27
By the time it is sold in SA the patch might be included as part of the factory OS.
Although I personally think M$ won’t get around to that for another year or 2.
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February 26, 2014 at 09:28
Slime version. IF, the electronics division have not all bugged out to ZYNGA 😛
XBOX ERICSSON
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 09:32
Xbox One Slime Edition? Sounds… interesting.
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Slime-Spangler-Halloween-Science-Win-25-Gallons1.jpg
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February 26, 2014 at 09:35
Back to green
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 09:38
This might be a more realistic picture.
http://www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Borax-free-slime-recipe-for-kids1.jpg
JustAnotherGamer
February 26, 2014 at 09:53
garden warfare is even worse. you have to have xbox live to use the local co-op on the xbox one. the 360 version doesn’t even have local co-op so the game is completely multiplayer and online-only.
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February 26, 2014 at 09:56
Got to plug into the MATRIX to live a happy life 😛
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 09:20
“… the Xbox One version will be the best console experience,…”
I would be surprised if the older, less powerfull 360 had a better experience than the One or if the PS4, which isn’t getting it at all had the better experience, although I’m sure PC will get the best experience of them all.
General JJ the annihilator
February 26, 2014 at 09:21
Take my upvote. Take it!
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February 26, 2014 at 09:31
Why not state more false advertising? GAMERS lap it up like milk.
JustAnotherGamer
February 26, 2014 at 09:52
I think the xbox 360 version will have parity with the xone version to such an extend that the difference between the two are neglible. Titanfall isn’t a graphical powerhouse, therefore it makes sense that they delayed the 360 to favour the xone. Fortunately i can wait and will get the xbox 360 or pc version
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 09:21
It’s over…
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February 26, 2014 at 09:23
When the slim version of the slim version is released.
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 09:26
She’s about as real as the cloud…
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February 26, 2014 at 09:31
YUP… and cant sing either.
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 09:43
Her singing voice is the last thing I’m interested in.
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February 26, 2014 at 09:45
Darn M-TV generation 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 09:46
Wrecking balls? lol NO! Not the right one!
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February 26, 2014 at 09:48
That look on her face is the same as when I listen to that JUST A BEAVER dude from CANADA.
Hammersteyn
February 26, 2014 at 09:23
We will have 24 hour DRM, okay maybe not.
You will share games our way, okay maybe not.
You will require a permanent internet, okay maybe not.
There will be no price drops, okay maybe not.
We won’t sell it without Kinect, okay………..
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 09:24
Headphone adapter, media remote, region-locked DLC.
HAH HAH HAH HAH HAH.
Laughing doesn’t make me feel better even though it’s a goddamn joke.
Hammersteyn
February 26, 2014 at 09:25
Biggest joke is people who bought it the first day. Sony must be enjoying this.
RinceandLeSIGH
February 26, 2014 at 09:39
Agreed. I think SONY have a 24 hour channel that only plays MS media releases. Must be crying with laughter.
HvR
February 26, 2014 at 09:25
Should have called it the Xbox ?
JustAnotherGamer
February 26, 2014 at 09:50
or the xbox 720
melodicmizery
February 26, 2014 at 09:36
i wish the sony community would stand up against sony like xbox users are. we have to pay for online now all of a sudden and people are thanking sony for it, even though we already pay our cable company to be online. im still waiting for my cd player to be active
Umar Reborn
February 26, 2014 at 09:42
It’s a small price to pay in all honesty….you pay monthly for the internet, you pay yearly for your Sony subscription which….also includes free games and discounts. Why should people fight against that?
Hammersteyn
February 26, 2014 at 09:59
What Umar said. PS+ is such a bargain why wouldn’t you want to be a member? The more that make up for having to be online with the games that comes out. Plus if you have a PS3,PS4 and Vita it’s games for all three. I’ve been a member way before the PS4 was announced and have not regretted it one bit.
e1ace
February 26, 2014 at 09:38
And yet the US PS4 inFamous bundle ($570) is outselling the reduced price XboxOne Titanfall bundle ($499) . http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=28-xu0
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 09:41
Because inFamous: Second Son is onlay available on PS4 while Titanfall is available on PC, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
Why buy a brand new console for a game that is available on a platform you already own?
e1ace
February 26, 2014 at 10:01
If that was true then inFamous PS4 would be outselling Titanfall XboxOne, but at the moment in terms of preorder numbers Titanfall on Xbox One are ahead by around 100000 copies.
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 10:02
“And yet the US PS4 inFamous bundle ($570) is outselling the reduced price XboxOne Titanfall bundle ($499) . http://www.gamestop.com/browse…”
e1ace
February 26, 2014 at 10:14
Really trying to be difficult. A bundle is something which includes a console and a game. That was my first example. The second example is talking about game sales. At the moment the game sales (not bundle sales) are way ahead for TitanFall on Xbox One only (not including PC, Xbox 360).
“Why buy a brand new console for a game that is available on a platform you already own?” This seems to be having a minimal effect on the sales of Titanfall. Xbox One sales of Titanfall are accounting for around 70% of its total game sales.
JustAnotherGamer
February 26, 2014 at 09:45
Funny how the game that’s been overhyped is being outsold by the game that hasn’t been hyped by the gaming media. Microsoft needs to stop wasting money.
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February 26, 2014 at 09:59
They are just throwing all their trump cards into the HALO 3 marketing formula. It worked last time and held all of the records until GTAIV was released.
I hope it works again, and if the game is as sub par as HALO 3 then the gamers just move onto the next FAPPY BIRD.
Humans forget very quickly.
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 26, 2014 at 10:05
TV programmes them with fish AI.
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February 26, 2014 at 10:10
for 3 second memory fish gamers like cod.
WOW THAT BUILDING IS SO NEXT GEN. It is reused code from the last COD fish brain. We just made you pay extra for it because we know you think it is the next best thing because LIKE FAPPY BIRDS your friends have it.
GOT TO GET IT GOT TO GET IT.
I think therefore I am.
Weanerdog
February 26, 2014 at 10:12
He said Fappy birds
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February 26, 2014 at 10:14
He probably wanted to call it HAPPY BIRDS the opposite to the best selling game of all time but I bet some CHOP OWNS the word HAPPYtm 😛
Weanerdog
February 26, 2014 at 10:27
Too much fappy makes ending happy
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February 26, 2014 at 10:28
You must pay for happy ending.
Weanerdog
February 26, 2014 at 10:29
Damn micro transactions Nooooooo!
Umar Reborn
February 26, 2014 at 09:39
A game where you just shoot and kill other players is supposedly the saving grace and killer app for X1 …. No wonder companies are closing down left right and center ….. Looks like the twitch generation is continuing into next gen. Bravo on Sony to make Knack a launch title. While it may not be a killer game it’s not another shooter. Will stick with Sony , as MS again is going the same route as XBOX 360 … relying on the COD generation. I honestly don’t want a system where majority of the BIG exclusives are shooters (Halo,Gears and let’s face it, COD has a bigger audience on the MS system than Sony)
Gareth L (That Guy)
February 26, 2014 at 09:54
I take it that you didn’t play the beta. 😉
Umar Reborn
February 26, 2014 at 09:55
Not really taking anything away from Titanfall. I don’t deny it’s a great game, my point is about shooters in general
McBeano
February 26, 2014 at 09:58
Your logic is so flawed that you should look at getting into politics.
Umar Reborn
February 26, 2014 at 10:01
Yeah thanx I should try that. You must be part of the ANC I take it? Throws accusations with no backing 🙂 If you say it’s flawed, be bold enough to explain why
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 10:03
I found out recently that the President receives his/her salary for life, as long as he/she isn’t indited.
Almost seems worth it to work for a few years as President and then retire and still get paid.
Umar Reborn
February 26, 2014 at 10:07
Damn, Presidency seems like an easy enough Job, I’ve got a degree so I’m sure I can apply for the post…Apparently you don’t need much
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 10:09
Ouch, a degree?
You’re not qualified to become President. You need to have at least failed 2 subjects in Matric.
Umar Reborn
February 26, 2014 at 10:16
Dammit!! I knew I should’ve payed less attention in school!!
Gareth L (That Guy)
February 26, 2014 at 11:19
I disagree. Umar Reborn’s logic is sound, and I agree to a degree.
It’s a pity that for all intents and purposes the new generation hasn’t evolved the way games are played.
Johan du Preez
February 26, 2014 at 12:56
Says the 1 post wonder retard …
Hammersteyn
February 26, 2014 at 10:01
Well said
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February 26, 2014 at 10:05
The Last Guardian is the only saving grace of bringing back the immersive off-line gaming experience of 2005.
I bet the internet work model fkuks that up.
Umar Reborn
February 26, 2014 at 10:21
Let’s hope it comes out!!….Though I doubt it 🙁 Closest I got was Rain….Btw..when you getting a ps3!
FoxOneZA
February 26, 2014 at 09:40
“Xbox One version will be the ONLY console experience, but will it be
enough to get the masses into stores to pick up the struggling console”
A struggling console is the Wii U. The Xbox One hasn’t reached those lows yet.
JustAnotherGamer
February 26, 2014 at 09:50
Don’t know but I’m getting it on xbox 360
Weanerdog
February 26, 2014 at 09:58
Yes and the Wii U runs at 1080p.
JustAnotherGamer
February 26, 2014 at 10:06
Wii U > Xone
RinceandLeSIGH
February 26, 2014 at 09:43
I suppose you can use the savings to get internet for the obligatory first day download.
FoxOneZA
February 26, 2014 at 09:46
I expect the price of the Xbox One to drop even further than that and all the way down to $300 by Christmas. M$ have, in the past, being happy to subsidise their devices just to push it to the mainstream market. That’s something the new head of Xbox gaming has done very well over at Nokia and pushed them ahead of Blackberry. That leaves only Mr Mehdi and Spencer in the Xbox division as the originals that worked behind the Xbox One.
Jonah Cash
February 26, 2014 at 10:37
If I was an investor I would not like this business model all that much!! And as I understand they aren’t too happy as it is………….
FoxOneZA
February 26, 2014 at 11:23
Touche. The original Xbox and Xbox 360 were made for the core gamer. The new direction they undertook under Mattick was just too risky. The only reason Windows 8 has gotten this far is because of it’s price.
Johan du Preez
February 26, 2014 at 12:43
Wowy Fox I am really impressed, for once you don’t blindly defend microsoft … what happened ? have a thumbs up
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February 26, 2014 at 09:51
THEY LOST ME WHEN THEY NAMED IT ONE. did they expect sales to be FOUR to ONE?
It’s called a 360 because it was going up against the PS3 and Microsoft
didn’t want it to be the Xbox 2 as it would sound like it was a
generation behind the Playstation. They came up with 360 as it was also
the machine that would come full circle for Microsoft as the original
console was sold as an expeirment to get into the console market and
this was the machine that had the true potential to take on Sony and Nintendo (at least that’s what they thought at the time).
720p compared to 1080p is a gen behind if you ask me. But do not ask me because I know nuuufffing.
JustAnotherGamer
February 26, 2014 at 09:59
With all the 720p scandal, they should have called it the Xbox 720
Kensei Seraph
February 26, 2014 at 10:06
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February 26, 2014 at 12:28
3 rings of death
BenderIsGreat34
February 26, 2014 at 10:25
Wow you guys are getting screwed. Not tryin to be mean, but converted over to USD that is $117 higher than an Xbox One in the U.S. (5368R total, and the PS4 is 4294R). Seriously not fair for you guys.
Rikus
February 26, 2014 at 10:35
Tell us about it…
Rikus
February 26, 2014 at 10:37
Ironically, I just read this on DualShockers:
“Apparently the hype for inFAMOUS: Second Son combined with
the chance to get a PS4 (that is still quite hard to find in stores) in
time to play Sucker Punch’s upcoming exclusive are making the newly
announced GameStop bundle quite popular between the customers of the leading retailer.
The package, that includes the console, the game, an additional DualShock 4 controller and one year of PlayStation Plus membership for the not exactly cheap price of $569.96, basically instantly jumped to the top of the retailer’s best sellers charts, overtaking a few different values of Xbox gift cards, as you can see below.
To offer a term of comparison, Titanfall‘s Xbox One bundle that was made available yesterday is ranked 23d.”
Source: http://www.dualshockers.com/2014/02/25/infamous-second-son-569-96-ps4-bundle-instantly-tops-gamestops-best-sellers-ranking/
Pieter Kruger
February 26, 2014 at 16:32
But has since been sold out?
Rikus
February 26, 2014 at 16:36
Which bundle is sold out? Second Son or Titanfall?
Pieter Kruger
February 26, 2014 at 16:50
Yeah cause GameStop UK only carried 100! ROFL!! Anyway, MS just announced similar cut for Xbox One and Fifa 14 and I’m sure GameStop will follow suit once again! Why do you dislike it if a console sells well?? Boosts economy, helps with jobs etc. Are you also happy that Sony Santa Monica closed shop??
Rikus
February 26, 2014 at 17:50
Couple of points:
1. The 100 was just an example. I am sure Gamestop had more, but I was trying to make a point than “sold out” is not a quantitative (or qualitative for that matter) measure of anything.
2. I am also sure Gamestop didn’t stock only 100 Second Son bundles and despite the fact that the Titanfall bundle is sold out, it only manages a 23rd spot on the list (at the time of posting), whereas Second Son is at the top.
3. Nowhere did I say I dislike a console selling well. In fact, I have no problem with the Xbox brand. I do however have a MASSIVE problem with the BS Microsoft is trying to sell us. So yes, a part of me enjoys the fact that the Xbone is struggling. Hopefully this will teach Microsoft a lesson.
4. Sony Santa Monica didn’t close shop. They reduced their work force. And no, I am not happy when ANY gaming studio closes or when people loose their jobs.
Gr8_Balls_o_Fire
February 26, 2014 at 10:43
Sort of off-topic, but with this resolution-gate thing, I was thinking, weren’t our next gen consoles supposed to be able to output 4K resolution? What happened to that?
Rikus
February 26, 2014 at 10:46
They were never going to output 4K for games. The PS4 supports 4K for photos and videos. not sure about the Xbone, but it probably upscales 720p to 4K 😛
FoxOneZA
February 26, 2014 at 11:28
4K is reserved for the Master Race mkay 😉
ZumaIsPoes
February 26, 2014 at 11:28
will pick it up on pc a month or two afterwards ( i wana see what other local people have to say about the severs and ping and general lag etc , before i invest in a online only shooter which don’t have no data centre in africa )
CypherGate
February 26, 2014 at 11:34
Price cuts are always good, but ive lost interest in the Xbox One after all the negativity i been reading on the system. Microsoft is all over the show with this console. Everytime i read about the X1 i picture microsoft employees scavenging to arrange a desk filled with papers all over the show whereas Sony has a nice neat desk with perfectly arranged papers on there desk with an employee in full control of his workload.
Pieter Kruger
February 26, 2014 at 16:31
WOW! I heard they sold out within 2 hours!!!! Effect tested, working as intended! ????
Rikus
February 26, 2014 at 18:23
Well, I was just able to add one to my cart on GameStop, so I guess someone is talking rubbish or they are trying to create an artificial market.