Microsoft Children's Miracle Network Games Bundle

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Product Features

• Bundle includes 3 games: Viva Piñata Party Animals, Sonic The Hedgehog, and Shrek The Third
• A game designated as an Xbox 360 Family Game makes it easy for parents to identify a new game that fits the bill for family fun that’s appropriate for all family members
• Easy to pick up and play
• Fun for kids and adults, together, or alone
• Supports Family Settings

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001DYL4H0
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 7, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,366 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)

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Product Description

Product Description

Microsoft and Children’s Miracle Network are working together to ensure that children have the specialized care they need and deserve in our local communities by creating this special value pack of family games. 100% of Microsoft’s net proceeds from this Family Games pack will go to support local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't listen to the other reviews, November 25, 2008

By	Kalidas (In the Desert, USA) - See all my reviews

Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

If you are even procrastinating about getting this bundle don't. It is a steal at this price. Viva pinata party animals is alone worth $18. One has to remember that these games are for kids, and the younger, the better (less than 10). My 3 kids play Party Animals all the time (age 8, 6, and 4) and they love it ( i have all 3 systems, Xbox, Wii, and PS3, and party animals is one of the top games they play). They insist that I play with them (4 people can play at once). Don't worry about metacritic scores for games that will cost $6 each. When metacritic and gamerrankings scores games, they consider the cost of the games as well. For $59.99 each (Shrek and Sonic retailed for that, and $39.99 for VP:PA) they deserve the low scores they got. But for $6 (the cost of Wooper and fries and drink) each just buy it. You can break open the pack and all 3 games are individually wrapped, thus they can be stocking stuffer, or gifts for other small kids with Xbox's. There is no denying that these are not AAA games like Fable, Fallout etc, but common, what do you expect for $6? That is the price of most arcade games on Live.

I give this bundle 5 Stars because of price. The games are fun enough for kids as well and even if they played it a couple of times only, you get your money worth (though you will likley get hours of play out of Viva Pinata alone). I bought 1 bundle and am considering buying a couple more to give to friends kids. Viva Pinata also has on-line multiplayer, and my older kids can play with their friends over live as well.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great games at a great price, January 10, 2009

By	A. John "a john" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

I'm not sure why it's given such a bad review but for the price what can be so bad. Viva Pinata Party Animals in my opinion is worth it alone for the price. It's a fun family game that the entire family can play. I have a 4, 8 and 12 year old who enjoys playing and even me and my other half play along. It's not the Viva Pinata we're accustomed to where you have a garden but more along the lines of Mario Kart.

Shrek the Third could have been better and so could have been Sonic but again at this price, it's a steal for all 3 games. You basically pay [...] a game and it all goes to a worthy cause.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great Cause... Not great titles, November 25, 2008

By	R. Platt - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

I'm amazed that they would put out a bundle appealing to our charitable side, yet fill it with such horrible games. The real charity here would be that you would buy it just to support the Children's Miracle Network. I suspect that they would much rather have your direct donation though.

These games get horrible scores on Metacritic. Don't be fooled by the Viva Pinata title. It's not the original which gets great reviews, it's the shoddy sequel that get's very poor scores. And the Sonic Game is one of the lower scored games on metacritic. As is the Shrek title. Let the buyer beware!