liquid_sky Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 New Xbox bundle with Sega games Microsoft has confirmed that, starting this week, the Xbox will come with two Sega games and the smaller Controller-S. This week, US retail stores will start selling a new Xbox bundle. Microsoft has confirmed that the bundle will include the Xbox console, the smaller Controller-S originally designed for the Japanese Xbox launch, and the full versions of two Sega games: Sega GT 2002 and Jet Set Radio Future. The new bundle will be sold for $199 starting Tuesday, October 15. The new bundle will become the primary Xbox hardware product, or SKU, as retailers sell out of the previous boxes of Xbox consoles. Microsoft plans to phase out its earlier bundle that included a rebate when the DVD remote was purchased with an Xbox. The new bundle is currently confirmed only for the US. David Hufford, Xbox marketing manager at Microsoft, said to stand by for details on bundles for other territories. Describing the intent of the new bundle, Hufford said that it was designed to "further fuel the installed base for Xbox. This bundle is a great way for us to reach out to Mom and Dad looking for a great value this holiday season." Hufford went on to comment on Microsoft's relationship with Sega, saying that Sega has been an "awesome partner and we've learned a lot from them." This holiday season is a critical moment for Microsoft as the company tries to increase market share for the Xbox. Hufford pointed out that Microsoft has a "triple threat" that includes the new bundle, Xbox Live, and anticipated games like Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell. Xbox Live, Microsoft's online service, launches on November 15, and Hufford estimates that tens of thousands of Xbox owners will buy the $49.99 Xbox Live starter kit and sign up for the service this holiday season. He noted that the number might well be in the hundreds of thousands, given the response to the Xbox Live beta. There was some concern that the recent labor lockout at US West Coast ports might affect Xbox shipments from manufacturing facilities in Asia. Microsoft believes there's enough product in the distribution channel to ensure a steady supply of Xbox consoles for the holidays. Hufford said, "We are glad things ended when they did." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagMX Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 sweet, but sux for me since i already have one =( anybody want to buy my xbox? 199.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooterb23 Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 I would Jag, but I have a brand new XBox with 2 games and an S controller sitting at my house right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Monkey Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 I wonder if this is the fulfillment of the "Sega will be aligning itself with one of the 3 hardware manufacturers" rumour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagMX Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 sega is better off for now..... maybe sometime in the future they'll get back to making a new console - and that would be sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustangarrett Posted October 21, 2002 Share Posted October 21, 2002 thats cool... but the saga GT game blows the big one. I played it for like 2 min. before getting bored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher5.0 Posted October 21, 2002 Share Posted October 21, 2002 thats cool... but the saga GT game blows the big one. I played it for like 2 min. before getting bored. I never heard of Saga GT. Is it anything like Sega GT ? I think the game is cool. You just hate the game because you suck at racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted October 22, 2002 Author Share Posted October 22, 2002 ive played it and really enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher5.0 Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 ive played it and really enjoy it True that. WOW Entertainment did an excellent job with the graphics on this game. The cars look unbeleivably real. The handling is dead on. Overall this is a great game that is of Gran Turismo caliber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustangarrett Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 "Overall this is a great game that is of Gran Turismo caliber"- What! this game looks no where neer as good as GT3! and Im not that bad a racing games, you just consider yourself a god... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher5.0 Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 "Overall this is a great game that is of Gran Turismo caliber"- What! this game looks no where neer as good as GT3! You should have finished the race so you could have seen the replay. Here is a direct quote from ignXBox: "Graphics The level of detail on the cars and overall look of the game is great, but it's still not the best looking racer on the Xbox when you put it up against Rallisport Challenge. In comparison to the all-powerful Gran Turismo 3, Sega GT 2002's gets the nod, but barely. " you just consider yourself a god... Yes when it comes to racing games and FPS's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustangarrett Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 you just wait till I get my LAN connection back up...your goin down in Galactic Battlegrounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariX Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 Two whole minutes...can you give us an in-depth review? Sega GT is good, but not as good as Project Gotham Racing. The best game out of the two included in the new bundle is Jet Set Radio Future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustangarrett Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 maybe Im just crazy... but I didnt like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 That's a pretty good deal, but I don't like the controller-S. I want the original controller! Why can't they offer two versions for those of us who like the larger controllers on consoles?!? I've put away both of my original DC controllers in favor of two larger, and more comfortable (to me) Mad Catz controllers! I like the Jaguar controllers. I like the Saturn's large 3D controllers. I hate my PSX(although the dual-shocks aren't too bad, but still, I wish they were larger!), 3DO, Saturn, Genesis and SNES controllers! Give me the BIG ones!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted October 22, 2002 Author Share Posted October 22, 2002 I like bigger controllers here too.. ditto with the mad catz on the dreamcast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsoper Posted October 22, 2002 Share Posted October 22, 2002 Well, there's supposed to be a lot of people who don't like the big controllers, so you could probably find someone to trade with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linkin Park Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 Dude, how the hell am I supposed to supply me SNES, NES, /|, and Gamecube addiction and manage to stockpile enough money for an X-Box? Anybody wanna be really nice to a stranger this X-mas? Please?!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher5.0 Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 I too prefer the bigger XBOX controllers. But I cant stand the 3rd party controllers for Dreamcast, especially the Interact ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted October 23, 2002 Share Posted October 23, 2002 I too prefer the bigger XBOX controllers. But I cant stand the 3rd party controllers for Dreamcast, especially the Interact ones. The Mad Catz ones are very nice, with rubber grip for the palms and the analog stick and are ergonomically designed well too(like the trigger buttons not being set too far back like Sega's), for myself anyway...I have an Interact one (at least I think it's interact), and I like it better than the originals, but it's not nearly as nice as the Mad Catz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustangarrett Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 My stance is the same as Punishers… except I prefer the “S” controller… I have never found a third party controller that I liked even in the slightest bit. They always seem to wear out faster and be made of cheaper components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatdan Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 You know, if Sega had actually produced a half-arsed sequel to the original, awesome Jet Grind Radio, I would be all over that package (need... a... DVD... player) but Sega sacrificed the main thing that I loved about it. As for racing, I'll stick with the original Sega GT or Metropoliton Street Racer for time being. There's a NUON somewhere that seems to be calling my name... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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