Would you buy a $99 xbox 360?

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Microsoft recently launched a discounted xbox 360 4GB+kinect bundle for $99, with a subscription model, ($15 a month for two years with live gold account). Now, there is indications that the bundle might appear worldwide soon. So, will you buy a Rs6000 xbox and say monthly? [In my opinion, this is a pretty sweet deal for students, and those who don't have a job yet, like me]
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Subscription-Based $99 Xbox 360 May Go Global

That would be 6k, plus 900/- per month, with free Xbox live connection I think?

Where do I sign up?

..No..

thats a reap.. you end up paying more than the actual cost..

I calculated, 22k for Xbox 360(15k) and 24 months live(7k), 26k total for this deal, so it maybe a bit extra, but panning 2 yrs this comes to 170/- extra per month, which is easier for a student to pay with his monthly allowances.

no, I wont .

Yes i will buy it immediatly .

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It's definitely a tiny bit of rip off if you go by the total cost and that alone. However, there is some merit for those who can't afford a fully priced console at one go, as long as they plan on actually utilizing the two year subscription to its full benefit. As for me personally, 4GB would be as good as no space at all, but I know not everyone is as heavy downloader as I am either. That and I'm more of a PS3/PC gamer and don't really care much about xbox all that much unless the new gen offers something leaps and bounds better.

Bad deal.

never

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tkin said:
That would be 6k, plus 900/- per month, with free Xbox live connection I think?

Where do I sign up?

it's not global yet, but microsoft will probable launch iv worldwide, provided iv scores enough sales in us

@Innara
you can download to external drive too..
I hope microsoft replaces the kinect with a hdd instead... Or launch another bundle with hdd

This thread should be in console section.

Why dont they give it to you for free if you think this deal is bad ?

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I have a PS3 already, so.... ummmmm.... NO

The real cost is the game titles .. how much will a supposed student be able to afford..

1~2k per month for a new title.

Buy second hand titles, I have a group of friends, who share the cost of tiles, comes to 200-300/- per head.

tkin said:
Buy second hand titles, I have a group of friends, who share the cost of tiles, comes to 200-300/- per head.

Sounds good ..

The spoils of Student life ..

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buy a new hd 6770 with that money....

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A hd 6770 can't make your pc run gears 3 or RDR...

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confused_user said:
a hd 6770 can't make your pc run gears 3 or rdr...

true but a xbox cant run civ 5 and diablo3 or bf3 at max settings.....

PC has Steam..ftw

Sorry Mr.gates , but this won't lure me.

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Yes, I agree that consoles can't compete with pc, atleast not untill the next gen. The only reason I choose consoles over pcs is the splitscreen... And fighting games!

How and why the hell did this thread turn into PC vs console?

This thread is basically, pay 22k for X360+24months live vs pay 26k for the same over 2 years.

hell yes, i'l buy this provided they give a 160gb hdd free(4gb flash mem ain't enough)

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tkin said:
How and why the hell did this thread turn into PC vs console?

This thread is basically, pay 22k for X360+24months live vs pay 26k for the same over 2 years.

i think you're missing a point. The deal also includes kinect... So, it's actually paying 27k over two years instead of paying 30k at once...

Also, I do not have any intention to start another console vs pc war.

Ok this deal wins(first forgot the kinect):
This Deal: x360+kinect+24months live gold=99$+15$*24=25k INR
Normally: X360 kinect bundle 4GB(25k)+283/-*24=32k INR

Anyone who wants X360 with kinect and will play multiplayer is a fool not to choose this plan.

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I agree completely. Although I'd choose a hdd over kinect if microsoft was offering that... But I'm gonna bag this as soon as it shows up in flipkart.(or even amazon uk)

PC master race ftw.

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confused.im not sure whether this actually is a ripoff or not