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[The Pleasure]

 

[Topher]

That's what the rare collector in me is thinking. On the surface it's ridiculous, but if it's in rare quantities in a couple of years it might be hitting 2-3k.

Risky investment without knowing what the quantities are. They sold the Halo Infinite limited edition for $550 and it is selling on ebay (used) for a little more than that. Saw a sealed one that sold for $850.

 

[ahtlas7]

Will look nice sitting on the store shelf.

 

[Quantum253]

Risky investment without knowing what the quantities are. They sold the Halo Infinite limited edition for $550 and it is selling on ebay (used) for a little more than that. Saw a sealed one that sold for $850.

100%. It's extremely risky and most everything ends up being a loss. I loved the Halo Infinite CE console. That sold out fast and I'm surprised it's only going for 850 sealed. It's a fun hobby to have something unique, but any type of investment isn't probably a good idea.

 

[Deerock71]

A Series S bundle I could see, but this is a strange choice.

It's almost too perfect!

 

[reinking]

LOL. The stunning part of this is they can get away with jacking the price for Nickelodeon All Stars bundle. Cute XBSX but not cute enough for the price increase. At least it is not a Sponge Bob wrap.

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

They continue to focus on the wrong things. It's beyond exhausting at this point.

Exactly how much “focus” do you think it took to have a supplier for whoever publishes this game slap a skin on a console and put it in a box?

Anyway what the fuck is a “Best Buy Drop”? Also $700, LOL

 

[Dr. Suchong]

Xbox on fire right now!!

 

[Topher]

LOL. The stunning part of this is they can get away with jacking the price for Nickelodeon All Stars bundle. Cute XBSX but not cute enough for the price increase. At least it is not a Sponge Bob wrap.

Spongeflation my man

 

[GymWolf]

Stunning...and for all the wrong reasons.

 

[ReBurn]

Of all of the things I don't need this is one of the things I don't need the most.

 

[rickybooby87]

Did Mr. Krabs decide that price?

"With cheese, Mr. Squidward, with cheese."

 

[IFireflyl]

I am considering making a career change and just taking over Phil's job. If they don't want to save the Xbox brand, I would love to have a crack at it.

 

[SportsFan581]

I like the idea of truly special edition consoles much more so than the plates and wraps and those kinds of things. However, a $200 premium (from MSRP) is not the best. The TMNT one they had designed like this was really cool, IMO. I would consider trading in my basic XSX unit for one like that. Maybe they should do wrap with this design and bundle it with a version of the game, at least the wraps are only $50.

 

[Orbital2060]

 

[Rusty Shackelford]

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

When you are clueless in a industry....

 

[TransTrender]

Is it Microsoft or BestBuy that's trying to frame/hype this as some sort of sneaker head drop thing?

 

[iHaunter]

$700 for extra paint? Satya spanking you that bad for those bad acquisitions Phil?

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

How is this more expensive than the halo limited edition xsx, almost 3 years later?

 

[MikeM]

Not showing my kids this. Cool console!

 

[TheTony316]

699? The PS5 Pro will most likely be cheaper.

 

[West Texas CEO]

it is an atrocious price.
where can i pre order?

 

[Beechos]

I wonder if that really is a custom xbox or just a reg xbox with a SpongeBob wrap.

 

[rkofan87]

no battle for bikini bottom remaster f that.
the price is shit as well.

 

[Fox Mulder]

$700 is a wild price for a console in 2024. Sony would be crazy to even make the ps5 pro cost that much.

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

"stunning"? lol

The price certainly is stunning.

 

[ChiefDada]

Exactly how much “focus” do you think it took to have a supplier for whoever publishes this game slap a skin on a console and put it in a box?

Unfortunately, Xbox management has no focus to spare.

 

[phant0m]

“Stunning”

 

[Raonak]

$700 LOL

xbox getting real desperate

 

[Jaybe]

Is it really a custom paint job, or one of these cheap wrap things?

Xbox Series X Console Wraps | Xbox

Personalize your gaming setup with an Xbox console wrap. Match your Xbox Series X to your style with different options for color and design. No tools required.

www.xbox.com

 

[Ceadeus]

God damn that was funny, good one lol!

 

[Clintizzle]

DBrand skin incoming.

 

[nick776]

I am considering making a career change and just taking over Phil's job. If they don't want to save the Xbox brand, I would love to have a crack at it.

Are the decisions Xbox makes not the dumbest, most bone-headed things imaginable? It's beyond belief.

 

[Matsuchezz]

This shit will do what Starfield couldn't, it will move the needle towards MS dominance and this will anchor the next console branded as the biggest tech jump we have ever seen in consoles to date. Brilliance.

 

[Ozzie666]

Licensing costs at work here? it's the only explanation. Kind of a cool looking console though.
Obviously the don't know their audience though.

 

[ReBurn]

Licensing costs at work here? it's the only explanation. Kind of a cool looking console though.
Obviously the don't know their audience though.

Probably just trying to capitalize on FOMO

 

[Deerock71]

I wonder if that really is a custom xbox or just a reg xbox with a SpongeBob wrap.

 

[sendit]

“I understand that our recent release of the SpongeBob-themed Xbox Series X has stirred quite a bit of passion within our community, particularly concerning its price point. I want to assure everyone that this special edition console, priced at $700, reflects not just a unique design but also the exceptional effort and creativity invested into bringing such a distinctive piece to our fans. Our aim with these limited editions is to offer something special and collectible for those who have a deep appreciation for both gaming and iconic cultural references. We are closely listening to all feedback and are committed to ensuring that our products, special editions included, offer value and choice to the diverse needs and preferences of our Xbox community.” -Phil Spencer

 

[GHG]

Who was it again that was "worried" and fear mongering about future console prices, and where did they think it was likely those higher prices would come from?

Oh yeh...

 

[JackMcGunns]

Is that CA$699?

If not…. Nope!

 

[mejin]

 

[schaft0620]

I would be in if it were the Garfield one.

 

[Three]

Is that CA$699?

If not…. Nope!

Unless they started using canada bucks in the US, no:

The bundle will retail for $699 and is only available in the US.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Who’s buying a Series X for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2…?

 

[BlackTron]

 

[MasterCornholio]

Fantastic for all the Spongenob Square Nuts fans out there.

!!! DONT GOOGLE IT !!!

 

[King Dazzar]

Not selling well, up the price and wrap "I'm a cunt" design to it. I'm sure this will fly off the shelves.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

if i was way younger i totally would've done it. LOL

 

[King Dazzar]

Just thinking more about Xbox. They do have quite a lot of energy for some wacky stuff at times. I remember the fridges they did looking like an XSX. They sold out a couple of times too iirc. Then there were the chocolate controllers too...

But this just seems to be a decision born of total delusion to the reality of what's needed to get Xbox's selling.