Batman: Arkham City Xbox 360 bundle spotted

@blackface your semantic argument is kind of irrelevant because Sony is not the same thing as Capcom or Squaresoft. Sony had a gaming platforms since the 90s - PS to PS3. FF and DMC were on these platforms primarily before the licenses were bought out by MS to be put on xbox. Sony did not develop these franchises because Sony is not a development company, in this case it's a hardware company. So STILL Sony was there first to get the license to put FF and DMC on their console. Later on these games were released on xbox as well - years after Sony was in solely in charge of these exclusives.

@PeterDuck FF and DMC fanchises were not started by Sony. FF is a Squaresoft game and DMC was made by Capcom. Not all FF games were exclusive or bundles specifically with the playstation. Sony got permission from Square and Capcom to bundle those 3rd party games, just like Microsoft got permission to bundle MW3. They've bundled Iron Man 2 and Madden 11 with the PS3 as well. [url]http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=ps3+Iron+Mans+bundle&hl=en&prmd=imvns&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1245&bih=822&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=3331561559543431835&sa=X&ei=OzmrTpSqK6nZ0QGxl5nMDw&ved=0CEIQ8wIwAA[/url] It's a fact, they bundle multiplat games as well. Madden and Iron Man 2 were never exclusive to the PS3. Even though FF XIII and DMC IV were initially announced as exclusive, that changed before they were released. Microsoft bundles their exclusive too more then 3rd party, but they still bundle both, which is smart.

@blackace I know you didnt say that PS3 did NOT do a MW3 bundle. I said it weeks ago initially in response to one of your first comments. I simply juxtaposed the fact that it was MS that jumped the MW3 bundle, not Sony. That comment of mine was directly linked to my very first comment wherein I stated that MS did more bundles than Sony historically. MS on the other hand used the traditional Sony exclusives in their bundles AND they decided to do a multi-platform game [MW3] bundle, AGAIN. What were the other third-party titles that PS3 did besides Madden? I have already mentioned the fact that the Final fantasy and the devil may cry franchises were started by Sony. So the fact that they did a bundle of their own traditional exclusives is no surprise. I STATED THAT in my previous comment and you ignored it (scroll down a couple of inches). Why am I repeating myself?

@PeterDuck said: @blackace PS3 did not do a MW3 bundle, did it? Besides Final Fantasy has traditionally been a PS3 exclusive SAME goes for Devil May Cry 2 and 3. So think again. Microsoft did not start these franchises "Now what were you saying? Research my friend, research. " veiling patronizing - useless and empty ego-maniacal mush. *********************************************************** Never said PS3 did a MW3 bundle. I said they did bundles with 3rd Party games that were on other systems. Like DMCIV, Madden 11 and FF XIIII, which as NOT exclusives. Yes, they do bundle games that are on other systems.

i wish they had that for ps3, i need a new ps3, my xbox is only a year old, my damn ps3 is like 5 or 6

@blackace PS3 did not do a MW3 bundle, did it? Besides Final Fantasy has traditionally been a PS3 exclusive SAME goes for Devil May Cry 2 and 3. So think again. Microsoft did not start these franchises "Now what were you saying? Research my friend, research. " veiled patronizing crap - useless, empty and ego-maniacal mush.

@PeterDuck said: @blackace The fact remains, Microsoft does bundles for games that are on all systems. You don't see Sony bundles for Arkham City and MW3, do you for instance? ************************************************************* No, but I saw PS3 bundles for Final Fantasy XIII, Devil May Cry IV and Madden 11 bundles. [url]http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/06/source-best-buy-to-offer-250gb-madden-nfl-11-ps3-bundle/[/url] Now what were you saying? Research my friend, research.

60 dollars is pretty cheap, really. here in australia, most games are $110. i've already preordered the game...i might take a look at the console if it is sold separately.

@blackace The fact remains, Microsoft does bundles for games that are on all systems. You don't see Sony bundles for Arkham City and MW3, do you for instance?

@PeterDuck said: @blackace I didn't say Sony didn't do it. I said that Sony doesn't do this bundle crap as often as microsoft. Plus, it's no surprise that Sony would occasionally do an EXCLUSIVE game bundle. Microsoft on the other hand, does game bundles that are exclusive as well as available for both PS3 and PC. ************************************************************** Sony does more exclusive bundles the Microsoft, but they did do a MGS4, DMCIV, Madden and FF XIII bundle as well. Microsoft tries to bundle exclusives and games the are hugely popular on their systems, like MW3, Gears 3, Halo, etc..

Nice....now if they had a Skyrim bundle...

and at the same time Sony gives PS3 320GB & inFAMOUS 2 & 30-day ps+ for 300$.. what can i say?

i love the 360 with the joker artwork on the swide,that is awesome i would get it if i ever came across it

i already pre-ordered the collector's edition on xbox 360. would have been nice to have an Arkham City themed xbox 360 but too late now.

Just a black 360? I'm fine with my Dark Knight Xbox 360, thank you very much.

@blackace I didn't say Sony didn't do it. I said that Sony doesn't do this bundle crap as often as microsoft. Plus, it's no surprise that Sony would occasionally do a PS3 EXCLUSIVE game bundle. Microsoft on the other hand, does game bundles that are Xbox exclusives as well as available for both PS3 and PC, i.e. Batman, MW3, MW2, and many other games are(were) available on all platforms

@PeterDuck I wonder why SONY doesn't do this bundle crap as often as microsoft ************************************************************* Sony does lots of bundles. Infamous 2, God of War III, Final Fantasy XIII, Killzone 3, etc.... I'm surprised M$ is doing a Batman bundle especially with MW3 bundle just around the corner. They might do a Halo CE Anniv & Forza 4 bundle in the future. MW3 and Gears 3 is a given though. Only one I care about right now is Star Wars bundle. Hoping Sony does a bundle with their colored PS3 Slims.

Where's the Batman designed 360? Usually the consoles are painted with game inspired artwork. Unless you don't have a 360 or are looking to get the newer model and you're looking to get this game, this is worth it.

The bundle that they showed on facebook has as white with batman on 1 side and joker on the other it looked great

Arent these bundle things released a little too often for Xbox?

Why would the Gears 3 bundle come with a 320gb harddrive but this one only with a 250gb? Furthermore, the box pictures, which is obviously not technically official, just shows a standard S model 360 console. I agree with Hig1134, what is the point to this bundle? When they release special consoles for each successful upcoming title, it kind of takes away from the "special" part of the edition.

So this is just a regular glossy Black Xbox 360 S 250GB HDD. Console with a copy of Batman Arkham City as the pack in game. This console is not painted in a special Batman Arkham City motif, and neither is the controller. Which only 1 is included. So microsoft has stated that they will be discontinuing the Xbox 360 S in Glossy Black finish. What a better way to get rid of remaining glossy black inventory than creating a Xbox 360 S 250GB Batman bundle with the remaining glossy black consoles. Kinda goes with Batman since Batman wears black. Catwoman did the "Glossy Black" routine, awhile back. Smart move by MS to find a way to get rid of the Glossy Black 250GB Xbox 360 S's. Soon all consoles will have the black matte finish. Sigh...

Batman AC > BF3 & MW3

Any particular reason this story is on the PS3 page? D'uh.

Eh? Why? Obviously it's going to be a good game.. but it's not exactly Halo or Gears to Microsoft.. Random.. Fair do's like, but random.

What's the point of this bundle? Someone please enlighten me...

There is taste for everything

Still haven't bought a 360, so I'm on the lookout for a good bundle. I would've bought this or the Gears 3 bundle, but I wanted to play the originals first. I'd buy a Skyrim or Halo Anniversary bundle, though.

Needs a controller that looks like a Batarang.

@godzillawskong on Xbox facebook fan page there are pictures of an Arkham City Xbox 360 console, so I think that it would be designed to look like the game, also, that xbox is wicked

I think it would be different if the actual console was decorated to portray the game, but it looks like a regular slim xbox, with the game thrown in, nothing special. Hmm...I think I'll wait for the Star Wars Bundle, mainly for that amazing looking R2D2 360 and gold controller! That and the Gears 360 does come in a close second.

I wonder why SONY doesn't do this bundle crap as often as microsoft

this is not a special bundle it is simply the game and the 360 in the same box nothing more. i really cant believe how this site never gets its facts strait before it starts spewing crap

Was it too much of a hassle to slap a Batman icon on top of the 360 and have Joker laughs sound clips when you turn it on? Why do a bundle if you don't get a custom 360 case?

How come this is only 250GB, instead of the 320GB that it normally would be? I'm thinking about getting a PS3 320GB Infamous 2 bundle for $299. I'm waiting though because I was hoping that a colored (white, blue, red, etc) PS3 bundle comes out before the holidays. If I can get one of those with 320GB, I'll grab it quickly. I've already pre-ordered the 320GB Star Wars XBox 360 bundle.

@Rovelius were you trying to put that "too much stuff, not enough space" commercial in my head? lol. Anyway, this and the forthcoming Uncharted 3 bundle, shows that folks don't really have much of an interest in making special consoles these days. The days of a DK64 and Pokemon N64, Halo Xbox, and Sega Sports Dreamcast are gone.

It seems like the 360 has a bundle for every game.

Another bundle? They have to be planning on a new console reveal next year, trying to get just a few more consoles sales in...

@mattg90520 It is. I've played through it about five times now, and a lot of people have played through it even more than that.

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That Joker trailer is one of the best I've ever seen, for anything, ever.

Just about to do my first playthrough of Arkham Asylum soon, so hopefully its as good as they say it is.

The game is what I'm looking forward to. :P

@meke186 No thats not it.Thats the smell of money coming from microsoft.

I have to be honest, I find this frustrating...do they think we're going to buy a new console if we already have one? I know this isn't geared towards me, but this and the Gears one I would have loved to get!

i think microsoft has successfully made a console design literally every game studio wants to integrate, seriously so many colors and bundles

...this is how many bundles in one year? Geez your trying everything not to die aren't ya?

The bundles are so dumb. Do people really care for them at all? I sure as hell don't.

Eh...cool but I'll stick to getting the Star Wars console.

its a reg xbox 360 s with batman not even 320 HDD.