UPDATE: Major “third-party title” to be bundled with Xbox One at launch

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According to a CVG report, Microsoft has signed upon a deal which will allow them to bundle a “major third-party title” free of charge with every Xbox One console at launch.

The deal which is apparently confirmed for Europe (and possibily US) will allow each Xbox One unit sold in the region to be bundled with the game which market price will be around £40 or higher. This move is apparently being made to ensure that the PS4 no longer has an upper hand in terms of being £80 cheaper than Microsoft’s console.

A CVG source who is aware of this agreement revealed that the deal is part of Microsoft’s aim of adding more value to Xbox One without the need of lowering the £429 launch price.

The third-party title, although not named, is supposed to be a ‘major’ Christmas release. The report also states that it cost Microsoft millions to sign this deal, which was done to ensure that the Xbox One gets an edge on release day.

The source also added that this major title is a “unique Xbox One exclusive” that is due to be announced during Gamescom this year.

The Xbox One is scheduled to be released in November this year, although no date has been set in stone as yet.

[Update] Seemingly contrary to CVG’s source’s talk of exclusives, MCV “has been told” that the Xbox One will be bundled with FIFA 14 in Europe.

This latest whisper lines up with earlier reports that Microsoft has a gamescom announcement about “Europe’s biggest franchise”.

The platform holder has also been teasing an “exciting” announcement and at least one new game reveal.

The Xbox One is scheduled to be released in November this year, although no date has been set in stone as yet.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/08/19/rumour-major-third-party-title-to-be-bundled-with-xbox-one-at-launch/

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EmblemPosted:

I can see it being CoD Ghosts. It's a 3rd party title and sells best at Christmas so..

PoonPosted:

jimmiemurrow a un announced Xbox title hmm could it be banjo kazooie 5


they need to make a 4th first (Banjo-kazooie, Banjo-Tooie, Banjo-Kazooie N&B)

slapshot101Posted:

This kind of confuses me, if you think about it is a game that has not been announced yet but FIFA 14 has been announced for a long time now, but that would be awesome if they included a major game with every Xbox One.

jimmiemurrowPosted:

a un announced Xbox title hmm could it be banjo kazooie 5

GregPosted:

i hope you do get fifa free with it :D Alawys wanted to get back into fifa

gtapro151Posted:

it dosent include the us i dont think but if it does i might stay with microsoft i have pledged to get a ps4 but with them ditching the policy's, alowing 1 gold subscription per family (instead of buying 4) and with whatever they announce at gamescom will decide my getting the ps4 or one. i dont play fifa but its showing me they actually are willing to give us somthing back.

CHPPosted:

this would be nice, hope it is a game i will actually play, unlike kung fu panda i got with my 360 :p

SanchezioPosted:

Hmm Fifa it is. Unfortunately that game doesn't really interest me.

2014Posted:

Time for me to get a flamethrower and torch an awful free game

KatsumiPosted:

Cokes Watch it be an arcade game from a company we haven't heard of.


I doubt Microsoft would do that.. The third party title will likely act as an incentive for people to buy the console