UPDATE: Major “third-party title” to be bundled with Xbox One 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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MortarPosted:
I swear to god, if it is Fifa being bundled... It really shouldn't be, if it is, the only thing I can think of is that I will be trading it in straight away. No way am I tainting my console with such a terrible game.
_BalePosted:
I still think PS4 will be better, cheaper and doen't come with something as bad as the kinect..
FidPosted:
Blushful Making some smart moves Microsoft :3
Lol, they just don't want PS4 to win! Same as PS4 doesn't want Xbox to win.
FidPosted:
-CP I want FIFA to come with the USA bundle :(
They won't put FIFA I personally don't like FIFA but that's my opinion.
InfantingPosted:
McNuggets_Jr I personally hate FIFA and sell it eventually...
Same mate. I've never liked Fifa :S
haastePosted:
-CP I want FIFA to come with the USA bundle :(
It won't there was an article about it. It's gonna be Ghosts.
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