expired Xbox 360 Elite + Halo 3 ODST and Forza Motorsport 3 $219 Harvey Norman
This was posted 2 years 10 months 8 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal
Was just at Harvey Norman Albury, they had this bundle for $219 today. Wasn't sure if it was a good deal or not (seemed like it).
Sorry forgot to take a pic for other ozbargainers
Not sure about any info (whether it is Jtag-able etc.) but it's the usual elite (120gb HDD) with 2 added games for $219
UPDATE: I went to my local HN Wangaratta today after reading about how good a deal this is. They took a little while but gave me the same price.
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- +2 voteschansthename on 17/07/2010 - 19:12 ¶
what scared me off was the wifi adapter costing $150 (bit cheaper online I assume) $99 per year for live and controller costing $79
+3 votesIanPlatypus on 17/07/2010 - 19:45 ¶you can get live for 50 bucks a year and controllers for $50 as well.
Also wifi adapter - 80 or so.- chansthename on 17/07/2010 - 20:25 ¶
So you guys think worth it?
I'm mostly a PC gamer and play most games on a PC (all that I have liked other than crysis are also available for 360).
also 360 exclusives such as mass effect are available on PC so would it be worth it?
In terms of Media extender there is a PC already hooked upto the TV and wifi would be a must considering that an ethernet cable is not going to make it to the living room
+1 voteinfernal_max on 17/07/2010 - 20:34 ¶Look into hooking up a Ethernet cord from a wireless laptop, that way you don't need the wifi adaptor, works on vista anyway. When your done, just unplug and think about what you can spend the money you saved
-2 votesbe warned, depending on your type of modem/router/way you've set your home LAN up/lack of brains in PC, Networkz & Interwebz technology, this approach may not be as simple as it sounds.
ive set up many, but some are just too hard to do (a.k.a - i didnt like those friends enough to spend proper time on them for free :P)
- chansthename on 18/07/2010 - 20:08 ¶
ok, I did it using a laptop that is located near the Xbox and it works great.
thanks a lot for the advice
+1 voteXboxLive is quite often sold for a considerably reduced cost .. around $40-$60 … its just a matter of keeping an eye out for one of the regular offers mentioned on Ozbargain …
Similarly you can always connect using a wired network for the short-term .. ie. a cable to your router .. you don't have to go the wireless route to use the xbox … it is just an option after all …
the Controllers are regularly seen at reduced prices - from a variety of outlets !
I get your concerns but honestly there are workarounds.- chansthename on 17/07/2010 - 20:36 ¶
thanks for the advice, have been looking around and figur it will be around $50 for a second controller (which isn't really needed yet, any friends can bring their own)
Wifi also $50-ish and it is probably the only thing needed.
Live can also be found for $50 for a 12 month subscription
now to decide if I need it :(
-1 voteleonheart1 on 17/07/2010 - 19:20 ¶Well when's the price of a PS3 going down? =(
Everywhere I look it's always over $300. Even for a second hand one.
The slim, over $400.
Trance N Dance on 17/07/2010 - 19:36 ¶Only reason why this is so cheap is because there's a new xbox coming out, a refresh called the 360S(lim)
I'm gonna take a bet that Sony will release another refresh of the PS3 soon. Probs a die shrink and a bigger HDD.
Strand0410 on 18/07/2010 - 00:26 ¶They won't drop the PS3 slim because it's still their flagship console. And if you wanted a more 'fair' comparison, use the new 360 ($400 RRP)
According to Engadget, Sony has just started making a profit on PS3's. So they won't be dropping the price anytime soon. http://uk.gear.ign.com/articles/110/1102504p1.html
+1 votedo you mean http://www.harveynorman.com.au/product/1256968699689/xbox--e... $449
can't find the $219 price :_0
the 250gb version (the slim, if you will) is infinitely better if buying, runs faster, comes with WiFi 802.11n inbuilt.
as you say, MCE is good when it works, but just like the PS3, it's ridiculously fiddly with filetypes it doesn't want to support. a $200 WD TV is 50x easier.
- chansthename on 17/07/2010 - 20:19 ¶
yes it is this version, really I'm not going to argue that the 360S is better, I will simply restate the price and let you decide what is for you. So here goes : $219
- infernal_max on 17/07/2010 - 20:39 ¶
There are new model ps3's in japan only at the moment, but really the big draw is a 320gb harddrive or a white case
- chansthename on 17/07/2010 - 20:48 ¶
they are the same (as the usual slim) only worthy difference is the white case, the HDD is not a big issue with the PS3, pop your own in with a larger capacity (for a small price)
- -1 voteTrance N Dance on 17/07/2010 - 22:12 ¶
You can't put a 500Gb and 1Tb hdd into a ps3, due to it's 12mm profile instead of the normal 9mm.
dennis.s.s on 17/07/2010 - 23:14 ¶500Gb is 9mm…. (and I think 640Gb might be too, but don't quote me on that)
IgnitionS15 on 17/07/2010 - 21:34 ¶theres so many stocks of these in the hn storeroom i think they trying to get rid of them.
Wow OMG just saw this! Best deal ever. How this didnt make it to the main page when a more expensive deal just weeks ago got like 100+ votes beats me. Good job OP
The only reason why youd get the slim is for the quieter operation and no RRoD (there was a 50% failure rate on launch xbox but that probably completely fixed by now) but IMO not worth an extra $200 out the wallet XD
- chansthename on 17/07/2010 - 22:45 ¶
thanks fuzor, I'm sure it'll get front page, people have to see it first though.
Also just a quick mention, I tried asking for a better price (wasn't sure of 360 pricing, all I knew is that $199 for an arcade is pretty common). I also asked for a change of games option, both to no avail.
happykamper on 17/07/2010 - 23:48 ¶I was considering the 360 Slim, but this is very tempting.
For PS3/360 points and live subscription, I find www.gamecard.com.au is always a good price, and they email the codes straight to your inbox.Also, this deal does not seem to be on the website, although the post links to the site. Does this mean the deal is already over?
- +1 votehappykamper on 18/07/2010 - 00:02 ¶
One other thing to remember, the Elite will not be Kinect ready, like the Slim. AFAIK, this means the Elite will need separate power leads for the Kinect equipment, and the console, where as the Slim will use the same lead for both. Although from what I've read so far, Kinect looks to be pretty crap.
- +2 votesStrand0410 on 18/07/2010 - 00:30 ¶
For those still on the fence, it all boils down to
1) Are you planning to be an online demon? If yes….
2) Is your home set-up close to your router?
3) Are you interested in the Kinect at all?If it's Yes Yes No, then this deal is perfect. Remember this is a console, not a handheld, you'll be handling it very little and within a week it'll be gathering dust. Looks shouldn't matter too much. If you're not interested in Kinect (like a lot out there) and can easily hook an eternet cable between the router/360, then this is a bargain.
ih8parties on 18/07/2010 - 06:39 ¶Can anyone confirm if these are jtaggable? Anyone know the manufacturing date? I'm only interested in getting an xbox to jtag it.
+1 voteGreatWhiteHunter on 18/07/2010 - 09:11 ¶WOrth remembering the new slim version cannot have its dvd firmware flashed YET
So if that is important for you, these are like gold….
Jusdrifn 86 on 18/07/2010 - 10:21 ¶Just went to the fortitude valley store in qld and they are $238, they didn't know anything about the $219 price, still got one…
Edit: they had like 14 in a pile at the door
- chansthename on 18/07/2010 - 15:16 ¶
HN Albury had about 15-20 as well, Wangaratta has exactly 4 left
vincent1au on 18/07/2010 - 12:31 ¶Not at that price in Townsville.
They had this pack for $287 with a 2010 date on them.
+1 votemaxvincent on 18/07/2010 - 13:40 ¶I called my closest and they told me it was still $450. I tried the valley like Jusdrifn 86 and they gave me the same price as him ($238). I told him about this deal and they dropped it to $219 for me! They had arcades for $138 too.
- Jusdrifn 86 on 18/07/2010 - 15:26 ¶
thanks maxvincent, I just rang the store back and got a helpful guy who is happy to refund me $19 to bring my cost back down to $219.
now to head back down by 5pm :)
- +5 votesmaxvincent on 18/07/2010 - 15:12 ¶
Here ya go chief-
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/maxv/receipt.jpg I know. Just got home now. QV never have anything good :(
I dont think even a receipt would work with these guys. Its annoying how they're the same shop but nothing is uniform pricing. Even with the different catalogue versions there are sometimes differences in pricing
Just got it at Domayne Alexandria NSW $219
Called up beforehand to ask if they could do it - "Con" answered the phone and said bring in the ad.
Went there - another sales rep said they couldn't do it coz they had none in stock and it was below cost price
Found Con - Showed him the receipt printout from OP and he did it no problems - he said there was some redemption going on atm with the xbox's that the other salesman didnt know about and thats why he thought they couldnt do it at that price.
So if your Harvey Norman won't do it - ask them to look into some xbox redemption
Receipt - http://i.imgur.com/S817f.jpg
I bought mine from the Chatswood chase shop but it was a couple of weeks ago for the 248 price.
The guy was extremely helpful and as soon as I mentioned the deal at JB he said "we can do that".
are you sure you asked for the 360 and not the new one :)? 399 seems like the new console.K.
+2 votesI was on a xbox hunt today, went to 3x HN in Melbourne area to search for the elusive $219 elite
HN
Preston
- 269 120gb Elite with ODST, Forza 3 and charger for controller
- 199 for arcadeBroadmeadows
- No chance, their prices start from 349Highpoint
- 247 120gb choice between ODST/Forza and Batman/Pure
- 187 ArcadeIn the end i bought from Highpoint,the service is soooo bad i didnt even have a chance to neg, didnt know receipts were posted online, if not would have harrassed them to save a further 30 bucks.
Thanks!
Just bought one from Chadstone HN. $220 xbox elite with 2 games pack!
Good deal.
edit: you have to get it from electrical department, the computer department have no clue at all and they keep telling me no stock!
weird that i was talking to someone from HN on the phone b4 i drop by and no1 had a clue from computer dep, so i walk up to electrical department (TV) and done! got the deal.They have about 10 more units that i can see on the floor.
docdocdoc9 on 19/07/2010 - 17:19 ¶In the Fortitude Valley one in Brisbane they have elites at $238 and… arcades at $138 !
Not quite as good a deal, but yesterday (in search of the ODST/Forza deal) I picked up an Elite with 2 games (Batman Lego and Pure) for $198 from Harvey Norman at QV in the Melbourne CBD. They had that price advertised on their showroom floor.
Also, not that I usually purchase extended warranties, but they had 2yrs extra warranty on sale for $39 (to take it to a total of 3 yrs warranty). Anyway, it's just another option for those looking for a cheap console if you don't care so much about the bundled games.
managed to grab this awesome deal from HN Preston today!
They weren't aware of the deal, but i uploaded the receipt (from this page) to my iPhone, and showed that to the salesgirl.
After a quick check with someone else, she said she was happy to pricematch (their own chain.. but i wasn't going to be smart about it!)
So big ups to chansthename for highlighting the deal and maxvincent for uploading the receipt i used!
-2 votescloudstrife23 on 21/07/2010 - 15:03 ¶This is no longer the best price currently available.
This one is:
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/28757
Anyone tried using this in combination with the $50 HN voucher? That would bring the price down to $148!!!!!! I already have 2 xboxes so no point getting a third.
- -2 votescloudstrife23 on 21/07/2010 - 22:49 ¶
No offense to the OP and this deal is good - but there is a better deal currently on at the moment. That is the key word - current. It is to let people know that the price $219 is no longer the best price. People should be negotiating for $198.
Happy for mods to remove the neg vote if they think it is not valid.
- chansthename on 22/07/2010 - 16:22 ¶
well I believe that anyone on ozbargain will be at least looking for better deals, this is almost a week old and the others are on the front page.
It was a great price at the time and I don't believe it deserves the neg.
- GreatWhiteHunter on 23/07/2010 - 07:17 ¶
What is this $50 gift voucher some people are referring to??
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maxvincent on 18/07/2010 - 15:12+5 Here ya go
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