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Xbox sale round-up December 19th, 2023

  • OBlockMafiaOBlockMafia392,999
    Posted on 19 December 23 at 08:15
    We need more 360 sales and deals since it’s closing
  • Posted on 19 December 23 at 08:30
    Cute, nothing for me.
  • thatNoseyParkerthatNoseyParker2,003,308
    Posted on 19 December 23 at 09:15
    Veedrock said:
    There's the Ty 1 sale I was looking for a few weeks back. Will likely grab Sifu also.

    Why are the articles grabbing the game pass 10% DLC discount as new sales? Been happening a couple weeks now.
    I think it's an XBL issue at the core. I had an email about something on my wishlist going on sale but it was just the game pass 10%.
  • EarthboundXEarthboundX2,410,887
    Posted on 19 December 23 at 09:20, Edited on 19 December 23 at 09:22 by EarthboundX
    mvon007 said:
    HUN playmore said:
    Nave Sutlef said:
    Latinfla4 said:
    they realize the non bc 360 games are going off the market right?
    They’d rather nickel and dime the few willing to pay full price than discount them for the majority who won’t.

    Corporate greed. roll
    The issue with old content is a sale wouldn't make a difference. For example how many more people would buy the TR Legend DLC if it was half off? It is a 2006 game. The few full price sales will make more money than two more at half price. With that said there is the possibility of a big sale on last week. There is really no reason to do it before.
    Maybe they could actually put a cap on copies and have a while stocks last sale lol. It all does seem a shame for the preservation of titles, but we have already lost a lot from the digital store. And from the current gen store of course!
    I have to wonder what legally MS can even still put on sale. They have to have the publisher's permission(Though I guess technically it is the publishers that put what they publish on sale not MS itself)to put something on sale don't they? Quite a few Xbox 360 publishers may not even exist anymore.
  • ShootZombiesShootZombies387,080
    Posted on 19 December 23 at 10:57
    Mothmen 1966... will you ever be on sale???
  • ShootZombiesShootZombies387,080
    Posted on 19 December 23 at 10:57
    Mothmen 1966... will you ever be on sale???
  • DrNefarioDrNefario254,193
    Posted on 19 December 23 at 11:47
    Crypt of the Serpent King has a 4K remaster? Did they also make it not garbage?

    I bought that game for the trophies - in fact I think it was for the 12 Days a few years ago - and it's a stain on my account. I should never spend money on cheap crap just for trophies/achievements. Hell, I should never install free crap just for trophies/achievements. At least it's only on my Playstation account.
  • SpirochaeteSpirochaete3,577,387
    Posted on 19 December 23 at 12:15
    Good reminder that Gnomes Christmas is a thing.

    And that Skullgirls discount is awesome.
  • iMikeZeroiMikeZero1,272,390
    Posted on 19 December 23 at 12:43
    DrNefario said:
    Crypt of the Serpent King has a 4K remaster? Did they also make it not garbage?

    I bought that game for the trophies - in fact I think it was for the 12 Days a few years ago - and it's a stain on my account. I should never spend money on cheap crap just for trophies/achievements. Hell, I should never install free crap just for trophies/achievements. At least it's only on my Playstation account.
    Yea I regret that one too.
  • RubensXRubensX2,259,380
    Posted on 19 December 23 at 13:10
    Lego Builder's for me
  • FAT CURRYFAT CURRY818,208
    Posted on 19 December 23 at 13:24
    ShootZombies said:
    Mothmen 1966... will you ever be on sale???
    Bahnsen Knights, the third game in the trilogy, is coming next month. I imagine (and hope) they'll sell a bundle of all three games from then.
  • Latinfla4Latinfla41,630,077
    Posted on 19 December 23 at 15:51
    EarthboundX said:
    mvon007 said:
    HUN playmore said:
    Nave Sutlef said:
    Latinfla4 said:
    they realize the non bc 360 games are going off the market right?
    They’d rather nickel and dime the few willing to pay full price than discount them for the majority who won’t.

    Corporate greed. roll
    The issue with old content is a sale wouldn't make a difference. For example how many more people would buy the TR Legend DLC if it was half off? It is a 2006 game. The few full price sales will make more money than two more at half price. With that said there is the possibility of a big sale on last week. There is really no reason to do it before.
    Maybe they could actually put a cap on copies and have a while stocks last sale lol. It all does seem a shame for the preservation of titles, but we have already lost a lot from the digital store. And from the current gen store of course!
    I have to wonder what legally MS can even still put on sale. They have to have the publisher's permission(Though I guess technically it is the publishers that put what they publish on sale not MS itself)to put something on sale don't they? Quite a few Xbox 360 publishers may not even exist anymore.
    if the devs dont exist anymore and collect some kind of royalty somehow then why wouldn't they make some money even at 50 percent off?
    that is still more money from a person who doesnt buy anything unless it's on sale than full price from less gamers overall? I rarely buy anything that isnt on sale so no money from me but I guarantee if something hits a sale I start cashing in (that 2 day flash sale last week I didnt even sniff at those overpriced 15 to 20 dollar games but when they hit from 3 to 4 dollars I bought all of them)
    if u have ez games on your gamercard dont b a hypocrite and stop others from enjoying the same games and try not 2 spend more than 4 dollars for them
  • Euler13Euler13424,168
    Posted on 19 December 23 at 18:04
    Still no Baulder's Gate 3 in the sales yet? wink
  • EarthboundXEarthboundX2,410,887
    Posted on 19 December 23 at 19:49, Edited on 19 December 23 at 19:50 by EarthboundX
    Latinfla4 said:
    EarthboundX said:
    mvon007 said:
    HUN playmore said:
    Nave Sutlef said:
    Latinfla4 said:
    they realize the non bc 360 games are going off the market right?
    They’d rather nickel and dime the few willing to pay full price than discount them for the majority who won’t.

    Corporate greed. roll
    The issue with old content is a sale wouldn't make a difference. For example how many more people would buy the TR Legend DLC if it was half off? It is a 2006 game. The few full price sales will make more money than two more at half price. With that said there is the possibility of a big sale on last week. There is really no reason to do it before.
    Maybe they could actually put a cap on copies and have a while stocks last sale lol. It all does seem a shame for the preservation of titles, but we have already lost a lot from the digital store. And from the current gen store of course!
    I have to wonder what legally MS can even still put on sale. They have to have the publisher's permission(Though I guess technically it is the publishers that put what they publish on sale not MS itself)to put something on sale don't they? Quite a few Xbox 360 publishers may not even exist anymore.
    if the devs dont exist anymore and collect some kind of royalty somehow then why wouldn't they make some money even at 50 percent off?
    that is still more money from a person who doesnt buy anything unless it's on sale than full price from less gamers overall? I rarely buy anything that isnt on sale so no money from me but I guarantee if something hits a sale I start cashing in (that 2 day flash sale last week I didnt even sniff at those overpriced 15 to 20 dollar games but when they hit from 3 to 4 dollars I bought all of them)
    Yeah, but if those devs/publishers no longer exist, who can even put the games on sale in the first place? As far as I'm aware, Nintendo, MS and Sony aren't the ones putting games on sale, unless they published the specific games of course.

    Of course I want games to be on sale, but I'm trying to think of the practical reasons they might not be.
  • ShootZombiesShootZombies387,080
    Posted on 19 December 23 at 22:49
    FAT CURRY said:
    ShootZombies said:
    Mothmen 1966... will you ever be on sale???
    Bahnsen Knights, the third game in the trilogy, is coming next month. I imagine (and hope) they'll sell a bundle of all three games from then.
    Awesome thanks for that, had no idea it was part of more games. Just looked interesting and cool retro if they sell all 3 at a discount package I'm definitely going to buy them.
  • AllgorhythmAllgorhythm666,640
    Posted on 19 December 23 at 23:09
    Costume Quest! Even though it’s on GamePass, for only 2.99 USD or equivalent, it’s a worthwhile addition to every library.
  • Julz D 01Julz D 01705,581
    Posted on 20 December 23 at 02:25
    Is wild hearts really so bad? they are selling it for so cheap?
  • EarthboundXEarthboundX2,410,887
    Posted on 20 December 23 at 05:57
    Julz D 01 said:
    Is wild hearts really so bad? they are selling it for so cheap?
    About 7-8 EA Deluxe Edition games went on sale for 7-10 bucks for a bit, including the Dead Space remake. I don't think it was about specific game quality.
  • Odog1234Odog1234595,124
    Posted on 20 December 23 at 07:38
    Halo 5 and Gears 4 in the bundle is 32 dollars? That is insane. You can find both games physically for $5 each. Possibly less. If you want them digitally just wait.
  • thatNoseyParkerthatNoseyParker2,003,308
    Posted on 20 December 23 at 12:49
    EarthboundX said:
    mvon007 said:
    HUN playmore said:
    Nave Sutlef said:
    Latinfla4 said:
    they realize the non bc 360 games are going off the market right?
    They’d rather nickel and dime the few willing to pay full price than discount them for the majority who won’t.

    Corporate greed. roll
    The issue with old content is a sale wouldn't make a difference. For example how many more people would buy the TR Legend DLC if it was half off? It is a 2006 game. The few full price sales will make more money than two more at half price. With that said there is the possibility of a big sale on last week. There is really no reason to do it before.
    Maybe they could actually put a cap on copies and have a while stocks last sale lol. It all does seem a shame for the preservation of titles, but we have already lost a lot from the digital store. And from the current gen store of course!
    I have to wonder what legally MS can even still put on sale. They have to have the publisher's permission(Though I guess technically it is the publishers that put what they publish on sale not MS itself)to put something on sale don't they? Quite a few Xbox 360 publishers may not even exist anymore.
    Yup. MS can "invite" publishers to a sale, but can't do anything without approval. I think I read a case from an indie dev where the reverse was also true.
    For the cases where the publisher doesn't exist, the rights must belong to someone. Who gets the profits? It must go somewhere lol

    At the same time, I agree with the simple business principle that it likely isn't worth putting those titles on sale, especially if getting the approval has extra obstacles. Crying "corporate greed" is a toys out the pram mentality. They're not a charity ffs and there is a whole spectrum of actions between that and abusing one's position in the market
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