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Halo 4 Limited Edition Console Bundle - should I get it?
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--- Quote from: Maben on October 23, 2012, 01:17:32 PM ---(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...
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I think that you should get it, but you'll be spending a WHOLE lot more money spending it on extra crap, like Xbox LIVE, nice headsets, etc.
Superchop:
My only problem with the Halo designed xbox is that in a year or so from now the looks of the system will probably get old and you'd get tired of looking at it. Back when COD: Modern Warfare 2 (I believe it was that one?) came out they did a special edition MW2 xbox. It looked pretty cool at the time and I thought about getting one...but now when I see it online I can't help but be glad I didn't get it. Kinda the same with the Star Wars one...it's nice and all but I don't see myself having that on the shelf along side everything else...they're more of a "show" piece then anything and I wouldn't want to risk it getting damaged.
If you're really stuck on the idea of getting a new xbox then a regular slim would do just fine...the holiday bundle you mentioned is a better plan then the halo one and it gives you a bit of money left over.
Dr.Agon:
If your a halo fan, and you have the cash, then I'd say go for it!
I already had a working box when the halo 3 special came out, out of all the specials that's the best looking one!, IMHO.
If you just want a console, just get a regular slim, you can always get H4 2nd hand/used
Maben:
--- Quote from: Dr.Agon on October 24, 2012, 04:59:26 AM ---If your a halo fan, and you have the cash, then I'd say go for it!
I already had a working box when the halo 3 special came out, out of all the specials that's the best looking one!, IMHO.
If you just want a console, just get a regular slim, you can always get H4 2nd hand/used
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See this is the enthusiasm I was hoping for :D. Not sure what an H4 is tho. I think I'm gonna go for it, planning to hit GameStop after work and hopefully get some decent credit for my current system. I think it's on its last legs, the RRoD fix does not appear to be a very permanent thing (other than reballing).
Superchop:
"H4" = Halo 4 lol
Have you found out what gamestop would give you for your current xbox?