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Halo 4 Limited Edition Console Bundle - should I get it?
Maben:
(For reference: http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Limited-Edition-Halo-Bundle/dp/B003O6JIFA#productPromotions)
So, my little old Xbox 360 20GB console from 2007 got the red-ring-of-death for the third time yesterday. I'm attempting my third repair on it and it's currently cooling down on my kitchen table. I've been contemplating getting a new system for quite some time now, and I am unlikely to move on to the next generations of consoles (at least anytime soon).
So...
Pros:
* Cool as shit design and controllers. Extra $60 $100 functionally gets me an extra controller, headset (my dog ate my old one), a 320GB hard drive, and wireless functionality
* Pretty big Halo fan, I own 1, 2 and 3 (not Reach or ODST). Love the campaigns and have beaten each game on Legendary Co-Op. Usually get really into the multiplayer for a few months then it dies off.
* Hopefully a decently designed Xbox that will run smoothly.
* Will likely be the most "complete" 360 console which soothes the collector in me.
Cons:
* $350 is a hefty price tag, especially considering I would probably get the game used (though I've gotten the other Halo main series on launch date)
* I haven't been gaming a whole lot lately, though this latest set-back literally interrupted my Limbo gaming session. I think I was near the end.
* I could go the used route and definitely save some money over retail, or possibly continue to limp along on my current console if I can keep the bastard going.
* I still have a backlog on other systems I could be getting to.
* Trying to save money recently, and this is not saving.
What are you all's thoughts? Anyone else getting or thinking of getting this?
Edit: Realized there is a new holiday bundle. So it's $250 for that as an alternative(comes with Skyrim digital download, Forza Motorsport 4 "essentials (stripped) edition", and 250GB console in comparison). I'm so torn!
Update (Edit#2): Old (un)faithful is green-ring again...
BellaKazza:
I advise saving your money, it may be a good deal, but check how much you've spent in the past month or even two months and see if you can justify it.
If you have not really been spending money on video games then go for it, but if you have and you are trying to save money then don't.
Just my take on it.
mojoeskateco:
If you've got other consoles you could play in the mean time I'd do that, especially since your old one is working again.
Also depends on if you are trying to collect older games that are going up in value.
For me $350 could get some hard to find titles that will likely end up costing more in the future while once the new Xbox system comes out a 360 will be dirt cheap.
I'd say if you will use it before it goes down in price go for it. If not then wait.
Maben:
--- Quote from: BellaKazza on October 23, 2012, 01:31:22 PM ---I advise saving your money, it may be a good deal, but check how much you've spent in the past month or even two months and see if you can justify it.
If you have not really been spending money on video games then go for it, but if you have and you are trying to save money then don't.
Just my take on it.
--- End quote ---
Haven't spent a whole lot lately, though the games I have gotten are for the 360 and GameCube. It's more about the frustration factor than anything else. I kind of want to sell my console and give someone else my (fully disclosed) problem.
wiggy:
In a word, no.
Take that with a grain of salt though. I can't stand Halo.
Also, I have a hefty stack of RLOD 360's that are in various stages of repair/disrepair. I actually have a Halo box if you want it. It's actually the one that's sitting on my work table in pieces right now. I'll sell it to you when it's fixed or as is if you want. It won't be re-balled or anything, but I do use pretty much every trick/part in the book to keep em running.