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[ReBurn]

interesting.

GOW does not required a bundle to sell.

Unless there theres a huge PS5 stock incoming????

Sony is focusing on bundles to ensure they turn a profit on console sales. Sure, GOW is going to sell on its own, but Sony wants to make profit on each PS5 sold. It's probably pretty fair to say that with the recent price increases they're probably not making profit on hardware any more.

 

[MatrixReloaded101]

Yeah especially during the holidays as gifts. Only problem is god of war is a mature rated game so its gonna be weird to gift them to kids

They have more than one bundle. The horizon FB and FIFA bundles will still be available.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

??? What‘s the point of this? Is it at least cheaper than buying the game and console separately? No custom design sort of makes this seem completely pointless other than if for some reason someone just really wants a printed cardboard box with nice images on it.

 

[remember_spinal]

Whats funny is i don’t think I’ve ever bought a new console that didn’t come bundled with a game.

Nintendo- Mario + Duckhunt
Sega Genesis - Sonic The Hedgehog
Super Nintendo - Mario All-Stars
N64 - Diddy Kong Racing
Dreamcast - Sonic Adventure
PS2 - Don’t remember (maybe nothing)
PS3 - Metal Gear Solid 4
Xbox - jet set radio future
360 - i think i bought it off ebay with a bunch of games ( so another exception)
PS4 - Uncharted 4

 

[EDMIX]

Whats funny is i don’t think I’ve ever bought a new console that didn’t come bundled with a game.

Nintendo- Mario + Duckhunt
Sega Genesis - Sonic The Hedgehog
Super Nintendo - Mario All-Stars
N64 - Diddy Kong Racing
Dreamcast - Sonic Adventure
PS2 - Don’t remember (maybe nothing)
PS3 - Metal Gear Solid 4
Xbox - jet set radio future
360 - i think i bought it off ebay with a bunch of games ( so another exception)
PS4 - Uncharted 4

Now that I think about it, PS4 might be the only system I ever got with no bundle.

I was trying to get the PS5 with no bundle, but its hard as fuck to find one lol I just settled for that COD MW2 bundle from Sony direct as I wasn't missing the games coming fall or spring looking for a single unit sku or something.

I'm just selling my copy of COD MW2...problem solved lol

 

[remember_spinal]

Now that I think about it, PS4 might be the only system I ever got with no bundle.

I was trying to get the PS5 with no bundle, but its hard as fuck to find one lol I just settled for that COD MW2 bundle from Sony direct as I wasn't missing the games coming fall or spring looking for a single unit sku or something.

I'm just selling my copy of COD MW2...problem solved lol

Last week they had ps5 physicals with no bundles

 

[lh032]

Sony is focusing on bundles to ensure they turn a profit on console sales. Sure, GOW is going to sell on its own, but Sony wants to make profit on each PS5 sold. It's probably pretty fair to say that with the recent price increases they're probably not making profit on hardware any more.

the ps5 still sold out in a short time so far. there is no oversupply issue from Sony.

 

[Elder Legend]

Oh look. Another distraction due to the obvious and eventual delay to 2023.

 

[DetectiveBananas]

Uhhh thanks for the code (with a disc system) and slightly more interesting cardboard box I guess..

 

[ReBurn]

the ps5 still sold out in a short time so far. there is no oversupply issue from Sony.

Never said there was.

 

[lh032]

Never said there was.

if you are talking about Sony losing profit on PS5 hardware sales due to the inflation, i believe they raise the price of the PS5 to avoid that, so that they dont lose money?

 

[THE DUCK]

The bundles were always designed to be cash grabs. The only bundles that weren’t over MSRP is usually the slim model bundles once the console has been out for some time.

If your looking to buy a PS5 right now, 9 times out of 10 your also looking to pick up GOW or COD or Horizon FB so don’t see the issue with the bundles. No one buys a console without games.

I always preffered to buy my console with no games so I could pick the ones I want or buy games on sale. Being forced to buy and bundle in is not a "feature". And if you go back into the past, you will see many example of game bundles with little or no added cost in an attempt to move hardware, not to jack up the msrp.

 

[THE DUCK]

Get a grip.

Got one, thanks.

 

[THE DUCK]

Did you just come to Earth this week?

Usually bundled games get dismissed when they're free with the console. Now its this. Did you not see the CoD and Fifa PS5 bundles? How about Xbox Series bundles?

What will be the bundle boogie man next gen....stay tuned.

Exactly. But you know good n well this doesn't count for massive reasons.

I think every Switch bundle was more due to the game it came with.

Here's another one:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nintendo-Switch-Bundle-with-Mario-Kart-8-Deluxe/702974414

Just saw your edit, lol.

Lol the mario bundle is a perfect example of what I was saying, it was included at the same price as the consoles regular price, not increased $50. It was free, It was hardly dismissed, it sold like hotcakes, one of the switch's most popular games. Shocking we are looking to Nintendo for an example of what bundles should be.

 

[THE DUCK]

Whats funny is i don’t think I’ve ever bought a new console that didn’t come bundled with a game.

Nintendo- Mario + Duckhunt
Sega Genesis - Sonic The Hedgehog
Super Nintendo - Mario All-Stars
N64 - Diddy Kong Racing
Dreamcast - Sonic Adventure
PS2 - Don’t remember (maybe nothing)
PS3 - Metal Gear Solid 4
Xbox - jet set radio future
360 - i think i bought it off ebay with a bunch of games ( so another exception)
PS4 - Uncharted 4

So ask yourself, out of these bundles, how many where above the msrp of the console?
Probably very few. This illustrates my point of how this is different. Now if Sony had launched gow bundle at the same price, sure, cool.

 

[remember_spinal]

So ask yourself, out of these bundles, how many where above the msrp of the console?
Probably very few. This illustrates my point of how this is different. Now if Sony had launched gow bundle at the same price, sure, cool.

What are you talking about? Both the Odyssey and Mario Kart 8 deluxe bundles were priced at 379.99

https://www.destructoid.com/theres-a-super-mario-odyssey-switch-bundle-that-comes-with-two-red-joy-con/#:~:text=The special edition Super Mario,over buying the items individually.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikka...ilable-right-now-at-gamestop/?sh=24443ccf1335

That includes in-store and online purchases. The new Switch bundles are pretty basic, just a console and a game at MSRP.


Here's what the game retailer has now while supplies last:

Bundles at $359.99:

• Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart 8 (Grey)
• Nintendo Switch and The Legend of Zelda (Grey)
• Nintendo Switch and Splatoon 2 (Neon)

 

[Klayzer]

So ask yourself, out of these bundles, how many where above the msrp of the console?
Probably very few. This illustrates my point of how this is different. Now if Sony had launched gow bundle at the same price, sure, cool.

 

[jroc74]

Lol the mario bundle is a perfect example of what I was saying, it was included at the same price as the consoles regular price, not increased $50. It was free, It was hardly dismissed, it sold like hotcakes, one of the switch's most popular games. Shocking we are looking to Nintendo for an example of what bundles should be.

Ok. now you are making it easy to dismiss your opinions....

The Switch is $299.

Nintendo Switch - Nintendo - Official Site

Learn about the original Nintendo Switch™ system. A gaming console you can play at home and on-the-go, so you get more time to play the games you love.

www.nintendo.com

The is the regular Switch, not the OLED. The bundles that were posted were for the regular Switch.

 

[RCU005]

interesting.

GOW does not required a bundle to sell.

Unless there theres a huge PS5 stock incoming????

I believe this bundle is meant to sell PS5s not the game. Otherwise, it would’ve been a special edition or at least include the special edition dualsense.

Sony is all about selling whatever stock they weren’t able to produce because of the pandemic. They have all the intention to recover and then some.

And it’s weird because the PS5 was always sold out, but they know they could’ve sold so much more

 

[THE DUCK]

Ok. now you are making it easy to dismiss your opinions....

The Switch is $299.

Nintendo Switch - Nintendo - Official Site

Learn about the original Nintendo Switch™ system. A gaming console you can play at home and on-the-go, so you get more time to play the games you love.

www.nintendo.com

The is the regular Switch, not the OLED. The bundles that were posted were for the regular Switch.

In Canada, the mario kart bundle was the exact same price as the console without a game. There was also a case/Nintendo online bundle for the same price.

Walmart Canada's Nintendo Switch bundle includes carrying case, year of online

Walmart Canada has an 'exclusive' Nintendo Switch bundle that includes a free carrying case and 12-month Switch Online subscription.

mobilesyrup.com

 

[Jaybe]

Sony is focusing on bundles to ensure they turn a profit on console sales. Sure, GOW is going to sell on its own, but Sony wants to make profit on each PS5 sold. It's probably pretty fair to say that with the recent price increases they're probably not making profit on hardware any more.

I think it’s also to stop scalpers from simply buying just the base ps5 and flipping it. Most people buying this GOWR bundle will be actual gamers that want to play the game.

 

[jroc74]

In Canada, the mario kart bundle was the exact same price as the console without a game. There was also a case/Nintendo online bundle for the same price.

Walmart Canada's Nintendo Switch bundle includes carrying case, year of online

Walmart Canada has an 'exclusive' Nintendo Switch bundle that includes a free carrying case and 12-month Switch Online subscription.

mobilesyrup.com

So your issue isn't bundles that cost more, it's bundles in specific regions that cost more.

You may as well be upset prices are different in different countries for any product then.

 

[THE DUCK]

So your issue isn't bundles that cost more, it's bundles in specific regions that cost more.

You may as well be upset prices are different in different countries for any product then.

Pretty sure that same bundle was the same price as the core in other regions as well.

 

[Pimpollo818]

would, but it's coming to PC. so I won't.

now, Bloodborne 2 bundle....

 

[RPS37]

I think the weird part is it’s cross gen.
that being said, game will probably look phenomenal on PS5.

 

[FeralEcho]

Oh look. Another distraction due to the obvious and eventual delay to 2023.

Jim Ryaaaaaan

 

[remember_spinal]

I think the weird part is it’s cross gen.
that being said, game will probably look phenomenal on PS5.

Not really weird, every single game bundled this year has been cross gen hehe

 

[RPS37]

Not really weird, every single game bundled this year has been cross gen hehe

Oh jeez. Didn’t realize that.

 

[sendit]

Videogames are hardly a necessity. Not everyone that plays them can spend 70 dollars per game. Or 80 euros in Europe. There's european countries where the minimum wages are 700€ Imagine spending 80€ in a single game for those people.

It's a big world out there and the possibility of a recession is also getting closer.

You should check some countries minimum wages before saying people are making horrible life choices. Plus how the dollar is now worth quite a lot more than even the Euro, which is why there's huge increases in prices everywhere outside of america.

Live within your means. If 70 dollars is going to sting or break you, maybe gaming isn’t the right hobby.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

I came in this thread

 

[AV]

And the UK...
And the EU...

Console

direct.playstation.com

Enjoy. They aren't hard to get here.

 

[GymWolf]

Is bundle related to bombing a new gaf meme i'm not aware of?

 

[Klayzer]

Is bundle related to bombing a new gaf meme i'm not aware of?

Nah, just typical fanboy butthurt shit. Bundroos are bad now, because Horizon bundles are doing really well. Crickets for all other non-Sony bundles, apparently.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Is bundle related to bombing a new gaf meme i'm not aware of?

Childish fanboy shit.

 

[jroc74]

Pretty sure that same bundle was the same price as the core in other regions as well.

And I'm pretty sure examples of Switch bundles that cost more with the game were literally posted in this thread. Current bundles.....not ones from last year during the holiday season.

Switch Bundle
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nintendo...orizons-Console-Mario-Kart-8-Deluxe/644676889

Another Switch bundle

 

[THE DUCK]

And I'm pretty sure examples of Switch bundles that cost more with the game were literally posted in this thread. Current bundles.....not ones from last year during the holiday season.

Switch Bundle
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nintendo...orizons-Console-Mario-Kart-8-Deluxe/644676889

Another Switch bundle

So since it's not right now, my point that many bundles in the past were the same price is moot? This place is crazy sometimes.

 

[Codeblew]

Do we expect these bundles will have the 1200+ versions of PS5 hardware in the US?

 

[Represent.]

maaaan. game is gonna be fire.

these early players better not post spoilers.

 

[PlayedStation]

We are gonna be loving Ragnarok this holiday.

 

[Ezekiel_]

All PS5s come bundled with a banger : Astro's Playroom

 

[THE DUCK]

All PS5s come bundled with a banger : Astro's Playroom

Yes, we are well aware that ASTRO is amazing, but way to short to be considered a true aaa bundle title. In fact I suspect many owners don't even try it. (Thier loss)

 

[Duchess]

Whats funny is i don’t think I’ve ever bought a new console that didn’t come bundled with a game.

Back in the day, it was all about the bundles. Including this absolute gem!

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

The obsession with bundled games on Playstation consoles right now is weird.
Every damn gen has them from all manufacturers, lmao.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

The obsession with bundled games on Playstation consoles right now is weird.
Every damn gen has them from all manufacturers, lmao.

It fudges numbers.

Even ok games become 10 million sellers thanks to them.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

It fudges numbers.

Even ok games become 10 million sellers thanks to them.

I don’t remember this being an issue for Mario 64 or Wii Fit

 

[Cyborg]

maaaan. game is gonna be fire.

these early players better not post spoilers.

You know they will spoil everything by the end of the week. Those idiots are here to see the world burn.
Pure attention seekers... fck them!

 

[Slothbeing1209]

Always some random dude in Saudi Arabia @@

 

[saintjules]

 

[LiquidMetal14]

NPD for this month should be super interesting given Sony seems to be stepping up production. Those consoles will be gone in no time.

 

[DeepEnigma]

NPD for this month should be super interesting given Sony seems to be stepping up production. Those consoles will be gone in no time.

Gearing up for that boi and his pa this Holiday.