Xbox 360 Elite Holiday 2009 Bundle shipping today
by James Ransom-Wiley 
{ Sep 29th 2009 at 10:50AM } 
Also announced today, the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Game Pack will go on sale in November for $60. The black gamepad and bundle of XBLA titles is so close to perfect with Geometry Wars 2, Lumines Live, Bomberman Live and ... a code for Ms. Pac-Man? Make that a Pac-Man: Championship Edition token and we'd be looking at one of the best gifts you could have given this holiday -- 'cause let's face it, you (should) already own those games.
Oh, and still no official word on that popcorn box o' peripherals.
Gallery: Xbox 360 Holiday 2009 Bundles
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Peter Moore @ Sep 29th 2009 10:52AM
The console bundle isn't surprising, but that controller bundle, I don't have any of those XBLA games, so that's a pretty tempting offer...
Orion @ Sep 29th 2009 11:29AM
Shouldn't you have like.. everything on XBLA?
Peter Moore @ Sep 29th 2009 11:30AM
And your reasoning for this is..?
Uncontrol @ Sep 29th 2009 11:32AM
you're peter moore, stupid
GameWorks (www.PrizeLive.us) @ Sep 29th 2009 12:06PM
I think I will pass on both!
As I have all those XBLA's already!
I only have 51 Arcade Games, and those are in the mix aswell.
If it was a Unique Color of a controller and noth the regular Black then yeah I would get it!
Captain Planet [Planeteer | Power of Captain Planet] @ Sep 29th 2009 12:19PM
Everytime Peter Moore makes love to your mother, God kills a kitten.
In other news, kittens have gone extinct.
DeepFriedSushi @ Sep 29th 2009 5:41PM
its a pretty good bundle, you get two games but no increase in price.
Obie @ Sep 29th 2009 10:58AM
Now does the controller pack include a rechargeable battery? If so, not bad, but not quite must-buy.
dark_inchworm (stronger than never, ever before) @ Sep 29th 2009 10:58AM
Given that I don't actually own any of the XBLA titles in the pack, and one more controller would be nice, I'm tempted to bite on that pack.
Rhamsey @ Sep 29th 2009 10:59AM
The controller would be worth it if it was a play and charge set. But I'm pretty sure its just the basic controller.
nick @ Sep 29th 2009 11:05AM
I would love if Microsoft were to release a controller/game pack with games I don't already own. Already have all those XBLA games. Otherwise, I'd be happy to pick up a new controller.
Martin @ Sep 29th 2009 11:13AM
You should send them a list of the games you don't have so that they'll keep you in mind next time around.
drew @ Sep 29th 2009 11:06AM
i can't believe you guys are complaining about a rechargable battery coming with it or not i have like six of those damn things lying around so buy this pack already. controllers cost 50 new so damn. you get a controller and 4 games for 10 dollars more shutup and buy this thing.
Obie @ Sep 29th 2009 11:34AM
So you have battery packs lying around, I already own most of those XBLA games already.
Therefore for *me* the value would lie in the battery, not the games.
GameWorks (www.PrizeLive.us) @ Sep 29th 2009 12:08PM
$10 more?
You can get all those arcade games on the ARCADE Disc that comes with the arcade console, or go to your nearest ebgames or ebay and get the disc for $1.99
...Jan... @ Sep 29th 2009 11:13AM
So...they pulled a Wii Play with that controller bundle.
deaftly (PSN,LIVE,STEAM) @ Sep 29th 2009 11:18AM
Almost, but these games are actually worth playing
BIacked Out @ Sep 29th 2009 11:20AM
Wtf is a Wii?
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Sep 29th 2009 11:29AM
Wii Play doesnt come with a "FULL" controller tho
Cheesus Crust @ Sep 29th 2009 5:04PM
Nice!
Storm Eagle [Resident Capcom Megafan] @ Sep 29th 2009 11:18AM
Mmmm......sweet controller and arcade games bundle.
Captain Planet [Planeteer | Power of Captain Planet] @ Sep 29th 2009 11:20AM
That controller bundle is fucking WIN.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Sep 29th 2009 11:27AM
That controller bundle needs better Arcade titles....
How about Braid, and 3 other great games...
dark_inchworm (stronger than never, ever before) @ Sep 29th 2009 11:38AM
Are you serious? This isn't Boogie Bunnies we're looking at here. And if you have any business sense whatsoever, you know damn well they're not going to put the latest and greatest XBLA titles in there. It's just not happening. These titles are highly acclaimed and, in my eyes, completely acceptable.
dark_inchworm (stronger than never, ever before) @ Sep 29th 2009 11:39AM
To be fair, yes, Braid is not "the latest and greatest"
These games are probably more accessible, though.
gobo @ Sep 29th 2009 11:42AM
I'd argue that Geometry Wars 2 is the absolute best game on XBLA. So many different and fun modes, arguably the best eye-popping graphics to show off an HDTV, and a much more approachable difficulty than the original. And then Shadow Complex came out... But still.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Sep 29th 2009 11:45AM
Yea Geometry Wars IS good shit....but Pacman?? Come the fuck on...
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Sep 29th 2009 11:46AM
but they could have at least thrown in Castle Crashers instead of Pacman
uncle jesse @ Sep 29th 2009 11:51AM
Don't you ever talk shit about Ms. Pac-man!
And that goes for all of you!
dark_inchworm (stronger than never, ever before) @ Sep 29th 2009 11:53AM
Castle Crashers is still in the top 10 charts for sales. Would it be an awesome pack-in? Hell yeah. Is it going to happen if it still sells like hotcakes? My guess is no.
And Ms. Pac-Man may be old as hell, but it's still fun, and one ancient port paired with three modern releases isn't bad.
STEVE @ Sep 29th 2009 11:40AM
"No shit, I'm Peter Moore, you fuck. That doesn't mean I buy every goddamn Xbox Live game, it means I have sex with your whore of a mother.
Motherfucker"
You're a fucking idiot!!!.
dark_inchworm (stronger than never, ever before) @ Sep 29th 2009 11:44AM
That's kinda funny coming from someone who reply-failed.
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Bradwart @ Sep 29th 2009 11:41AM
I like Geometry Wars 2, but I'd prefer Galaga Legions and Castle Crashers in there. Braid as well.
Bradwart @ Sep 29th 2009 11:43AM
Then again, I already have five controllers, including my Spartan Halo 3 controller.
Eh, what the heck. *adds to cart*
Kleptomaniac @ Sep 29th 2009 12:08PM
Why do you have five controllers?! I can understand having one handy for a spare or for some couch co-op. But FIVE?!
Bradwart @ Sep 29th 2009 12:11PM
Well, I bought a Sam's Club bundle that came with two, then I bought a pack of two more controllers, then I bought that Halo 3 controller...I do use them in rotation to keep them from wearing out, though it hasn't worked well.
Solace @ Sep 29th 2009 11:52AM
This has to be one of the most random console bundle ever. LEGO Batman and Pure... why?
dark_inchworm (stronger than never, ever before) @ Sep 29th 2009 11:54AM
Decent games + family friendliness = Sales
Bradwart @ Sep 29th 2009 11:56AM
Obsolete games-cheap=more profits.
dark_inchworm (stronger than never, ever before) @ Sep 29th 2009 12:06PM
You could put it that way, too.
Obie @ Sep 29th 2009 12:08PM
Now if it were Arkham Asylum and Dirt 2...THEN we're talkin'! :O
DeepFriedSushi @ Sep 29th 2009 5:44PM
if it were those two games the bundle wouldnt be $300.
Access Granted [No one can stop Mr. Domino!] @ Sep 29th 2009 12:23PM
I just might get the controller w/ the games and since I bought GW2 already I will give the extra code to one of my friends that doesn't have that game yet. =)
dark_inchworm (stronger than never, ever before) @ Sep 29th 2009 12:29PM
Well, you can only hope, at least. Major Nelson's blog seems to imply that only Ms. Pac-Man comes in the form of a token, leading me to believe that maybe the other three are on a disc.
Graeme Q @ Sep 29th 2009 12:29PM
Since when is September the Holiday Season?
I'm not on Holiday and I suspect Santa has no desire to arrive before the pagan festival of Halloween.
princeofshapeir @ Sep 29th 2009 12:35PM
That controller bundle looks great but IMO they should include more meat by adding non-arcade style game like Portal or Monkey Island.
krash411 @ Sep 29th 2009 4:12PM
Bah fuckin humbug! Gimme a reasonably priced HDD then we can talk.
Spike (GT: SitriStahl) @ Sep 29th 2009 5:04PM
i kinda want the controller bundle, but i really want a red controller, i already have a black one