Xbox Bargain Alerts (Games/Hardware/Accessories) MOD Note post #1

joe123 wrote: »

Apologies if there already is a thread based around deals for the Xbox One.

I am looking to pick up the Xbox One this month. Just wondering can anyone direct me to the best deals for it?

Im still unsure whether to pick up the Xbox One with the Kinect or not. The Kinect less version is released on the 8th right?

Anyone spot any special offers/ bundles? Would you recommend going with the Kinect?

Any help would be great thanks.

470 with Watchdogs and Titanfall in Argos is the best around. That or second hand on adverts

joe123 wrote: »

Yeah was checking around on the sites and spotted the Argos one. Would ya recommend going with the Kinect?

Don't know, don't own one.

HOWEVER, in your position, I'd probably strike now, especially if you actually want Watchdogs and Titanfall. The way I see it:

470 for Console, Titanfall, Watchdogs and Kinect

beats 399 for Console on its own.

If Titanfall isnt peoples cup of tea gamestop is doing a xbox one and two select games for 500.

Especially for those of us not into multiplier shooters. Be interesting to see what sort bundles offered when the 400 quid xbox is launched next week.

no its only 25 quid dude

joe123 wrote: »

Wonder what the chances of a price cut being announced at E3. :cool:

Is there an option below 'None'? ... They've just announced the Kinect-less package for the 'budget-conscious' core gamer about a week ago. They'll let that settle before tinkering with the price further.

joe123 wrote: »

Im sure theyl have a bundle or something though no?

They may leave that up to the stores. It looks like it will ship without a game (on Amazon at least).

Although, if you shop around there are bound to be bundles (like at Amazon) where you get the console, with Kinect and two or three games for only £40 more (link). I'd be sure that local stores or Argos might have some similar types of deals.

Fieldog wrote: »

Really?

They won't be making a profit out of that.... :-)

Had a look at their site there, the original Kinect sells for 35 without the Power supply and 40 with, that's madness, has to be an error on their part....

Quick everyone - buy all the Kinects...!

Haha ... Actually, could be handy for building a low cost Mo-Cap rig for a budding film maker (if you're able to use this model of Kinect as a Kinect for Windows or otherwise plug it into PC's).

got the Argos deal yesterday with watchdogs no other store would match it , which i was trying as I was trading in a number of items.

argos seems to be selling a xbox one with kinect and a digital version of fifa for 400

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1449725/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CVideo+games%7C14419738/c_2/3%7C19780877%7CXbox+One%7C37328270/c_3/4%7Ccat_37328270%7CXbox+One+consoles%7C37328802.htm#tab3

hypersquirrel wrote: »

I picked up the Titanfall bundle in Argos yesterday for €470 and got FIFA 14 free with it. The deal isn't listed online but it was listed under special offers on their own digital catalogues. Not sure if it was a glitch in the system or if they just haven't updated the website.

FIFA 14 or Thief free with selected consoles.

Picked that up today myself, walked straight across the road to CEX and traded FIFA, so Xbox with Kinect and Titanfall for €437.

Argos are also selling it without the Kinect for €400 with a free copy of Titanfall.

calex71 wrote: »

Games Points Now have a few offers on at the minute https://www.gamepointsnow.com/?utm_source=GamePointsNow+Newsletter&utm_campaign=47d610a4cf-GPN_05_07_14_Birthday_deals7_3_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_2736f3ff49-47d610a4cf-46481873

Forza 5 and Titanfall are 32 each

Both of them are easily worth that, must have games for the console.

Ended up with one of the consoles with the dodgy disc drive

Argos have none left in stock now so sending it off to MS. Waiting until I can get live assistance to put in a support request as at launch MS were giving people who had this problem a free digital copy of any of the four launch games that yhey released.

Very disappointed, I hope it doesn't end up with problems like the 360 of which I am on my seventh.

Myrddin wrote: »

Is it quicker to deal with MS in this case?

Get them to do an expedited service, they send out a new console then you have to send your console back to them within a certain window like with Apple.

Plus as I said at launch they gave people who had this specific problem (disc drive makes grinding noise when disc is inserted and disc is not recognisee) a free digital copy of Forza, DR3, Zoo Tychoon or Ryse.

Myrddin wrote: »

Ah I see. I don't have a One yet (though I suspect that'll change this Xmas!), so was just wondering why you'd deal with MS directly rather than with Argos. I know you mentioned Argos had no stock but I thought it'd still be quicker to deal with them than MS. That expedited return it pretty good though

Few problems with it though at the same time.
1. You get a different console instead of your one being repaired, which is not an issue here as I've only just got it.
2. They put a hold on your credit/debit card for the value of the console, but it will only be charged if the faulty console is not returned.

They said I should have the replacement by Friday btw.

Also back ontopic for cheap Xbox Ones, Argos for €400 without kinect with free disc copy of Titanfall(which they do have in stock) then over to CEX for a second hand Kinect(if you want one) for €25.

wexdevil wrote: »

http://www.toys.ie/-!136050-prd.aspx

Wolfenstein: The New Order is €34.99 in Smyths, would it be worth picking up at that price?

It's worth it on the basis that CeX buy it for €42 cash :P

nanook5 wrote: »

Do I need to change my locale to America ?

It'll be the best thing you'll ever do on the Xbox ONE

nanook5 wrote: »

Have it at UK at the moment

Nah, USA is the way to have it. Get them games for €42 or some cheaper games such as Sniper Elite 3 for €36

nanook5 wrote: »

Will do so Thanks

Between that and sharing your games via 'home console' settings, you'll more than double your library for the same money.