Xbox 360 250GB Holiday Value Bundle (OLD MODEL)

by Microsoft

• Includes Fable 3 and a digital code for Halo Reach (requires broadband internet connection to redeem)
• The spacious 250GB hard drive gives you the space you need to store arcade games, movies, demos, and even full Xbox 360 games.
• Plus, with built-in Wi-Fi, it's easy to access tons of great entertainment on Xbox LIVE - from HD movies and TV shows to live sports.
• With the largest portfolio of games to choose from, there's something for everyone - from classic titles to the biggest blockbuster games.

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: B005VBVQBU
• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 12.2 x 10.2 inches ; 9 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 18, 2011
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (209 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,093 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #14 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > Consoles

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Xbox 360 250GB Holiday Bundle

Xbox 360 has more ways to play, now with 2 free games and a 3 Month Xbox LIVE Gold Membership included for a limited time.

Product Description

Xbox 360 has more ways to play, and now for a limited time get two free games and a 3 Month Xbox LIVE Gold Membership. With the largest portfolio of games to choose from, there’s something for everyone — from classic titles to the biggest blockbuster games. The spacious 250GB hard drive gives you the space you need to store arcade games, movies, demos, and even full Xbox 360 games. Plus, with built-in Wi-Fi, it’s easy to connect to Xbox LIVE to access tons of great entertainment — from HD movies and TV shows to live sports.

Product Features

• Xbox 360 S Console: The Xbox 360 S console runs whisper quiet, letting you play games and watch movies without interference. Easily connect to Xbox LIVE, play with friends all over the world and experience a world of entertainment.
• Fable 3: Fable III is the next blockbuster installment in the highly praised Fable franchise. Lead a revolution to take control of Albion, fight alongside your people, and experience love and loss while preparing to defend the kingdom against a looming threat. Your choices as ruler will lead to consequences felt across the entire land. Rated “M” for Mature.
• Halo Reach: Join Noble Team on a crucial mission through our darkest hours to ensure the continuation of the human race. With the courage and sacrifice of a Spartan, it's up to you to make sure humanity’s first stand is not our last. Full game downloadable token. Rated “M” for Mature.
• Xbox 360 250GB Hard Drive: The 250GB hard drive allows you to save your games and store television shows, movies, music, pictures, trailers, levels, demos and other content available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
• Xbox 360 Wireless Controller: This award-winning, high-performance wireless controller features the Xbox Guide Button for quick, in-game access to friends and music. It has a range of up to 30 feet and a battery life of up to 30 hours on two AA batteries.
• Xbox 360 Headset: Strategize or trade taunts while playing games, and chat with your friends on Xbox LIVE.
• 3 Month Xbox LIVE Gold Membership: Included with your console is a free 3 month subscription to Xbox LIVE Gold , the best in gaming and entertainment. Invite friends from all over to connect and play online multiplayer games or watch thousands of HD movies.*
• Warranty: The console has a one-year limited warranty.

* Xbox LIVE Gold membership and/or other subscriptions and requirements apply for some Xbox LIVE features. See xbox.com/live. Broadband, games, add-ons and media content sold separately. Inside marked packages, while supplies last.

Product Description

Xbox 360 has more ways to play, and now for a limited time get two free games and a 3 Month Xbox LIVE Gold Membership.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

181 of 196 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Purchase for First-Time Xbox 360 Owners November 1, 2011

By Part-time Asian. Full-time Ninja.

Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I own a PS3 and I am happy with it. I wasn't going to get a Xbox 360 until this bundle came along. I mostly got it for the included Halo Reach and the new Xbox 360 Slim console, which doesn't seem to have the overheating issue or Red Light of Death that older Xbox 360 consoles had.

Pros:
-Comes with a 250GB hard drive. This is necessary to play games smoothly. Installing the game to the hard drive makes the Xbox 360 run quieter and cooler.

- Built-in Wi-Fi. You no longer have to buy an adapter to connect wirelessly. It's built into the system.

- Built-in Kinect port. This Xbox 360 Slim has a special port just for the Kinect so you don't have to buy an adapter.

- 3 Free Months of Xbox Live Gold. Xbox Live is the reason to get the Xbox 360. Its extensive online service is more user-friendly than PSN, but you will have to pay $60 a year after your 3 months are up (Amazon has some deals to get a Xbox Live membership around $45-50) for it.

- Halo Reach (downloadable token). There is no physical disc. Instead, they give you a code that you download from the Xbox Marketplace to your hard drive.

- Fable 3. It's an RPG game. Not my kind of game, but if you enjoy role-playing, you might like it.

- Official Xbox headset. It's a mono headset, which means there's only one earpad to hear voice from. It works fairly well, but I have the Astro A40s so I don't use it.

Cons:
- Have to pay to play online.

- Does tend to get hot when playing from the disc.

- Fans run much louder than the PS3.

To summarize, this is a great bundle for someone who doesn't have a xbox 360 or would like to have both systems. If you already have a xbox 360, there's really no reason to get this one. Most Xbox 360 owners will probably already have Halo Reach and Fable 3 isn't really a console seller. Now, I can game with friends on both the PS3 and Xbox 360 with ease.

Also, I purchased the One-day shipping (which was $10 bucks for me) and it really did come the next day, just in case you were wondering about pushing your delivery date up.

58 of 63 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My first system since PS1... November 28, 2011

By Renlaan

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I scored this at Target for the Black Friday deal of $199.00. Still worth it at $299.00 though. Easy to set up, has HDMI and WIFI, although I oppted to run my eithernet wire into the back of it via my router so my signle would always be strong.
Also a little trick the sales guy said was when installing, DON'T enter your 3 month XBOX LIVE code when prompted. The system itself comes with a 1 month trial, so you end up with 4 months of XBOX LIVE GOLD!! Enter the code after your 1 month expires.
Already played Call of Duty MW3 on it with 3 other friends, LOTS OF FUN!!! Havn't tried the 2 games that came with it yet.
The sound a picture is amazing when run through a sony 5.1 surround amplifer(HDMI)and played on a 46" Sony Bravia 240hz lcd. I was extremely happy after the hookup and downloads.

ron

50 of 55 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great deal November 11, 2011

By Alounos

Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Being a first time Xbox owner, I want to say that this is a great buy. I was about to buy a Xbox 250gb without any extras for the same price. You get two games valued at at least $25 each plus a three month Xbox live card again valued at $25. So you're basically paying $225 for the Xbox itself. I was able to receive $50 Amazon credit with my purchase which is another awesome thing. Also, no tax in California? I mean c'mon, great deal.

The games, Halo reach is a download which took about an hour but it is almost 7gbs. From what I've played so far it's pretty fun. Pretty easy to get into without knowing any background information. Fable III, I love how cinematic this game is. Love the graphics and love how your actions shape your world. Also came with DLC which I thought was pretty neat.

Now, the Xbox itself IS matte black which I rather prefer to the shiny black which can get real messy with fingerprints. I leave it on its side on a raised platform to keep it from overheating which i hear can occur often but finding something to leave it on wasn't really a problem. Wifi built in which is awesome.

This is my first review on anything, so if my structuring is wrong or off I'm sorry xD