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Splinter Cell: Conviction Xbox 360 bundle coming this April
by Richard Mitchell 
on Mar 2nd 2010 10:15AM
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Reader Comments (45)
Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 12:37PM latin trident said
"Hey Boss, what should we do with this game?"
"Hmmm, good question. I know. Go to Google Images and copy the first picture you see of this game and slap it on the box. Put in two controllers and the game and BAM! Special Edition!"
"How about an HDMI cable?"
"Shut your mouth before I fire you!"
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"Hmmm, good question. I know. Go to Google Images and copy the first picture you see of this game and slap it on the box. Put in two controllers and the game and BAM! Special Edition!"
"How about an HDMI cable?"
"Shut your mouth before I fire you!"
Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 5:02PM Puertoricarious said
for $100 more than an elite you get more hard drive space, an extra controller, and the game, which would all probably run you $200-250 if done separately (estimated, since the 250GB HDD isn't out yet). it's not exactly useless artwork on your console, but that deal still sounds pretty special to me.
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Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 10:21AM PlatinumSkeet said
They could've at least made a custom theme to the console like MW2 or include something with it Splinter Cell themed. I'm not complaining about the SKU I'm just saying if your going to make one make it unique not just add in a game and a larger HDD..
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Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 10:47AM PlatinumSkeet said
@Granger
All the Xbox 360 SKU's (excluding the recen few coming out soon) have some special theme around them...
Halo
http://regmedia.co.uk/2007/07/11/xbox360_halo.jpg
RE5
http://gadgetheat.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/red-resident-evil-5-xbox-360-2.jpg
CoD MW2
http://www.gadgetreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/MW2Xbox360Limited1-600x450.jpg
IMO the MW2 is the best special edition Xbox360 you can get right now...
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All the Xbox 360 SKU's (excluding the recen few coming out soon) have some special theme around them...
Halo
http://regmedia.co.uk/2007/07/11/xbox360_halo.jpg
RE5
http://gadgetheat.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/red-resident-evil-5-xbox-360-2.jpg
CoD MW2
http://www.gadgetreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/MW2Xbox360Limited1-600x450.jpg
IMO the MW2 is the best special edition Xbox360 you can get right now...
Posted: Mar 12th 2010 3:50AM (Unverified) said
I have to disagree. I've been waiting for a non-branded 250GB Elite. Sorry, but the black console fits in with the rest of my electronics much better than one with a bunch of branding on it. I had a plain ol' white 20GB launch unit for the longest time, but when I first heard rumors of this coming out, I traded it into GameStop in anticipation of this.
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Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 10:23AM Deezul AwT said
Yeah, the only real "Special" edition 360s so far was the Halo 3, which had a completely different look and the green controller. The MW2 edition had a different case, but the controllers were standard black. And the FF13 bundle is only special in that it comes with a larger hard drive and two controllers.
Here's hoping the Halo: Reach bundle is a true special edition along the lines for the original Halo 3 bundle.
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Here's hoping the Halo: Reach bundle is a true special edition along the lines for the original Halo 3 bundle.
Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 10:39AM Dr Blight said
250GB HDD, four controllers, HDMI cable, wireless networking adapter, year of Live, and a copy of the Uber Legendary Edition of Reach that comes with a Mark V helmet and a model of the Pillar of Autumn?
I think I'd pay...five hundred ninety nine dollars for that!
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I think I'd pay...five hundred ninety nine dollars for that!
Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 10:40AM Spike Spiegel Humble Bounty Hun said
The FF13 also has a faceplate. Not that it makes it a deal breaker.
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Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 10:49AM PlatinumSkeet said
@Dr. Blight
Who the hell needs 4 controllers anymore. I can't remember the last time I've played with 4 people on the same TV...
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Who the hell needs 4 controllers anymore. I can't remember the last time I've played with 4 people on the same TV...
Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 10:23AM SpeeGold said
Were there always this many bundles or is this new to this generation? I don't remember there being this many game specific bundles. I guess it makes some business sense but, like baby sea tuna said above me, I feel like it kind of loses its specialness when so many games get their own bundles.
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Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 11:57AM (Unverified) said
@ Jerry
It came with an "N64 Transfer Pack" so (IIRC) you could play Pokemon Red/Green/Blue on the N64 via emulation.
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It came with an "N64 Transfer Pack" so (IIRC) you could play Pokemon Red/Green/Blue on the N64 via emulation.
Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 10:42AM Spike Spiegel Humble Bounty Hun said
I still find it humorous that Greenburg states there is no need to release the 250GB HDD stand alone. As somehow they magically know users are not filling their 120GB HDDs. Yet if a 250GB HDD is so unneeded amongst users....why release them in new SKUs? Such contradictory.
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Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 10:52AM Spike Spiegel Humble Bounty Hun said
Shame on you Space! In our economy it's smarter to pay more!
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Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 12:03PM (Unverified) said
Please stop complaining about incredibly extortionate price of 360 peripherals. It's not going to change any time soon (if ever).
Instead, lean how to use HDDHackr & make yourself a 250GB HDD using a 2.5" Western Digital Bevs HDD.
A 250GB HDD for around £45 (must be even cheaper in the States) can't be beat.
# I'm really jealous of all those with Jtagged consoles, you guys are having loads of fun - 1.5TB HDD's & all : )
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Instead, lean how to use HDDHackr & make yourself a 250GB HDD using a 2.5" Western Digital Bevs HDD.
A 250GB HDD for around £45 (must be even cheaper in the States) can't be beat.
# I'm really jealous of all those with Jtagged consoles, you guys are having loads of fun - 1.5TB HDD's & all : )
Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 1:07PM NOOK360 said
Cheapest way to upgrade your HDD is to sell your Xbox and just buy a new one (at least that's what I did):
Sold my (non-HDMI) 20 GB Pro for 150 € on eBay
Bought an Elite including "You're in the Movies" with camera for 201 €
Sold "You're in the Movies with Camera for 20 €
Voilá: 100 Gigs more Space, a brand new console with HDMI-out (and, in my case, the optical audio thing and a MS HDMI cable) including a fresh warranty for 31 €.
Actually, it's kinda sad that this is cheaper than just buying the damn HDD ...
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Sold my (non-HDMI) 20 GB Pro for 150 € on eBay
Bought an Elite including "You're in the Movies" with camera for 201 €
Sold "You're in the Movies with Camera for 20 €
Voilá: 100 Gigs more Space, a brand new console with HDMI-out (and, in my case, the optical audio thing and a MS HDMI cable) including a fresh warranty for 31 €.
Actually, it's kinda sad that this is cheaper than just buying the damn HDD ...
Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 10:45AM Spike Spiegel Humble Bounty Hun said
You should just buy a 360 anyway. Just like I need to buy a PS3 anyway.
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Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 10:59AM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
Hmm, damn.
Do I buy this bundle, or wait and take the chance that an even sexier Halo: Reach bundle will be released....
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Do I buy this bundle, or wait and take the chance that an even sexier Halo: Reach bundle will be released....
Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 11:46AM (Unverified) said
So the console itself doesn't sport Splinter Cell-specific art or anything like that?
And this bundle is special because ....
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And this bundle is special because ....
Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 1:24PM kmcroc said
wish it had a design on it so that way this one would look good nevt to my MW2 console. plus hey who couldn't use an extra controller. sad part about this is that i already paid of the collecters edition of splinter cell, may have to trade in this standard one while buying this one . so $428.00 - 40.00 trade-in of game -$125.00 trade-in of third class 20gb console==$ 263.00 out of pocket not bad .maybe by april it will have a design.
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Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 2:45PM BoBsS said
These bundles are decent because the game is $59.99, and the controller is $49.99. You're also getting a 250GB that would probably sell for over $100 at retail.
In our perspective, it may not be a good thing. But to some die hard Splinter Cell fan still using an old console, they'll see this as a good bargain.
I would consider dropping in a 3 month xbox live membership, perhaps the collectors edition too.
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In our perspective, it may not be a good thing. But to some die hard Splinter Cell fan still using an old console, they'll see this as a good bargain.
I would consider dropping in a 3 month xbox live membership, perhaps the collectors edition too.
Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 2:56PM iceveiled said
Still not gonna bite, Microsoft. I'm sure this package will be attractive for those looking to buy their 2nd, 3rd, 4th 5th etc 360 though.
As much as I want to play the new Splinter Cell, I just won't do it. Here's to hoping for a PC or PS3 port down the road.
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As much as I want to play the new Splinter Cell, I just won't do it. Here's to hoping for a PC or PS3 port down the road.
Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 3:30PM spencer8ab said
It is coming out on PC, just like most Xbox 360 "exclusives". http://www.amazon.com/Tom-Clancys-Splinter-Cell-Conviction-Pc/dp/B000U88T28/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1267561690&sr=8-3
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Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 7:41PM (Unverified) said
I'm finally buying my first Xbox in April. (sold Ps3 months ago). I know a better bundle will come out for Halo but I rather not wait 1 month for Splinter Cell!
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Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 7:58PM LuTon James said
I was always ok just with a ps3 but this is the game that made me buy a 360 (but now enjoying Mass Effect, xbla titles, Forza and look forward to Alan Wake). But all I need is my Arcade with a cheap 20gb hdd off ebay, this is too much, and not really special at all.
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Posted: Mar 2nd 2010 9:08PM (Unverified) said
For the love of pete, please just sell the damn hard drive already. It's not like 250 GB hard drives are rare.
How can a company be focused on digital downloads and being a media center, and yet make storage options scare? It's completely at cross purposes.
Stuff like this makes me really hate Microsoft.
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How can a company be focused on digital downloads and being a media center, and yet make storage options scare? It's completely at cross purposes.
Stuff like this makes me really hate Microsoft.
Posted: Mar 5th 2010 3:03PM Nugzy said
You can pre-order from Gamestop:
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=77267
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http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=77267
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