Dell bundles Xbox 360 Elite with flagship XPS PCs

Two, two great tastes in one purchase.

Sweet package IMO and I think a Win/Win for both companies.

Looks like the 360 gained much credibility with Dell since they feel they can move more product using it. :)

Thoughts ?

PS: High end PC gamers, ya think these notebooks would work well as gaming rigs ? ya know as far as portables go.

What would Crysis do to one of these IYO ?

In an effort to help move sales of their flagship XPS notebookand desktop PCs, Dell has begun bundling an Xbox 360 Elite game console for free with the systems. For $2,999 you get an XPS M1730equipped with a 2.5GHz Core 2 Duo T9300, 17" WUXGA panel, 4GB of DDR2-667MHz RAM, dual 7200 RPM 200GB hard drivesrunning RAID 0 (400GB total), dual GeForce 8700M GT graphics cards, an AGEIA PhysX 100M PPU, 9-cell battery, and of course, the Xbox 360 Elite.

On the desktop side, Dell offers their $3,199 XPS 720 H2C. The system ships with a Core 2 Extreme QX6850 OC'ed to 3.67GHz, 4GB of DDR2-800MHz RAM, 750GB Seagate 7200 RPM HDD, dual GeForce 8800 GTs, and Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer audio.

But what if you don't want to spend that kind of cash? Finally, Dell also has an Xbox 360Elite SKU for the XPS 630. Priced at $1,999 the system is powered by a Core 2 DuoE8500, dual GeForce 9800 GT cards, 4GB DDR2-800MHz RAM, a 640GB 7200 RPM HDD, and integrated 7.1 channel audio.

All three systems ship with Windows Vista Home Premium and can be decked out with optional components that take the price tag even higher. Of course enthusiasts will want to save some moneyand build their own rig, but it's interesting to see how eager Dell is to move XPS systems nowadays.

lol, wut? I really dont see how this is a good thing. Tjeremiah1988

You see it as a bad thing then? Please explain.

lol, wut? I really dont see how this is a good thing. Tjeremiah1988

I'll trust you that this is not a good thing - I mean, everyone knows these two don't know how to sell & make money. :lol:

And WTH do these companies, MS & Dell think they are doing by not asking your opinion first. :P

[QUOTE="Tjeremiah1988"]lol, wut? I really dont see how this is a good thing. spinecaton

You see it as a bad thing then? Please explain.

Great now all i have to do is spend $3000 on a PC that i could build for have that pricemicky4889

That's just silly :lol: They both play the same games.... That's a pretty sweet computer, though. That could play anything.AltAcct

Not really. Also, some people prefer to play games on a console and not a PC. :shock: I know that people having different opinions is a shocker to you.

[QUOTE="spinecaton"]

[QUOTE="Tjeremiah1988"]lol, wut? I really dont see how this is a good thing. AltAcct

You see it as a bad thing then? Please explain.

I know those computers are completely over priced. Hell the one that cost 1,999 you could build for about 600-700$. I just don't see how it could be a bad thing. If people are interested in those Dell computers then it is good for them, but I will laugh at the amount of money they spend.

Not really. Also, some people prefer to play games on a console and not a PC. :shock: I know that people having different opinions is a shocker to you.

dhjohns

but I will laugh at the amount of money they spend.spinecaton

[QUOTE="dhjohns"]

Not really. Also, some people prefer to play games on a console and not a PC. :shock: I know that people having different opinions is a shocker to you.

AltAcct

[QUOTE="micky4889"]Great now all i have to do is spend $3000 on a PC that i could build for have that priceAltAcct

Thanks for the heads up i really have to start reading what i type before i post it lol

Serious question guys & gals.

Can a Dell XPS laptop be built from the ground up for much, much less using parts from newegg ?

PS: I know it won't be Dell - just mean equal to the brand.

[QUOTE="AltAcct"][QUOTE="dhjohns"]

Not really. Also, some people prefer to play games on a console and not a PC. :shock: I know that people having different opinions is a shocker to you.

dhjohns

Perhaps because it would still be more cost effective to build your own PC then buy a 360? Connect the dots.

[QUOTE="AltAcct"][QUOTE="dhjohns"]

Not really. Also, some people prefer to play games on a console and not a PC. :shock: I know that people having different opinions is a shocker to you.

dhjohns

Serious question guys & gals.

Can a Dell XPS laptop be built from the ground up for much, much less using parts from newegg ?

PS: I know it won't be Dell - just mean equal to the brand.

SecretPolice

First off, you can simply buy that dell computer from Best Buy for 2,499 which makes the free xbox elite irrelevant

First off, you can simply buy that dell computer from Best Buy for 2,499 which makes the free xbox elite irrelevant

spinecaton

[QUOTE="spinecaton"]

First off, you can simply buy that dell computer from Best Buy for 2,499 which makes the free xbox elite irrelevant

AltAcct

NameAvailabilityPriceDell - XPS M1730 Laptop with Intel® Centrino® - Smoke Gray
Model: X1730B8124 SKU: 8703423
Intel® CoreTM2 Duo mobile processor T7500; 2GB DDR2 memory; DL DVD±RW/CD-RW drive; 17" widescreen; 250GB hard drive; built-in Web cam; Windows Vista Home Premium
Customer Rating:
Customer Reviews: 6
Available Online Only

Shipping: Sold Out Our Price: $2,499.99

[QUOTE="dhjohns"][QUOTE="AltAcct"][QUOTE="dhjohns"]

Not really. Also, some people prefer to play games on a console and not a PC. :shock: I know that people having different opinions is a shocker to you.

AltAcct

Whatever floats your boat. Glad your not in charge of marketing for a company. You may disagree with the purchasers, but there will be many of them.

[QUOTE="AltAcct"][QUOTE="spinecaton"]

First off, you can simply buy that dell computer from Best Buy for 2,499 which makes the free xbox elite irrelevant

SecretPolice

NameAvailabilityPriceDell - XPS M1730 Laptop with Intel® Centrino® - Smoke Gray
Model: X1730B8124 SKU: 8703423
Intel® CoreTM2 Duo mobile processor T7500; 2GB DDR2 memory; DL DVD±RW/CD-RW drive; 17" widescreen; 250GB hard drive; built-in Web cam; Windows Vista Home Premium
Customer Rating:
Customer Reviews: 6
Available Online Only

Shipping: Sold Out Our Price: $2,499.99

Actually they are just the same model number with slightly different specs, I however did find a couple other places to purchase the Dell M1730 for a lot cheaper then 2999(Not including ebay, even though they had some around 1,600$ with almost same specs).

I will tell you that these expensive computers are marked up a lot, on employee discount they come down roughly 400-700$ depending on the intial sales price(ranging from 1700-3000$).

M$ is trying so hard to sell systems these days. whodey8584

Try everyday. That is what they do! Seems like, from the news on the front page, that they are doing a good job.

Whatever floats your boat. Glad your not in charge of marketing for a company. You may disagree with the purchasers, but there will be many of them.

dhjohns

[QUOTE="dhjohns"]

Whatever floats your boat. Glad your not in charge of marketing for a company. You may disagree with the purchasers, but there will be many of them.

AltAcct

I agree with you there. I also agree that the purchase would not be the smartest, but when has that stopped people from buying?

I agree with you there. I also agree that the purchase would not be the smartest, but when has that stopped people from buying?

dhjohns

[QUOTE="SecretPolice"][QUOTE="AltAcct"][QUOTE="spinecaton"]

First off, you can simply buy that dell computer from Best Buy for 2,499 which makes the free xbox elite irrelevant

spinecaton

NameAvailabilityPriceDell - XPS M1730 Laptop with Intel® Centrino® - Smoke Gray
Model: X1730B8124 SKU: 8703423
Intel® CoreTM2 Duo mobile processor T7500; 2GB DDR2 memory; DL DVD±RW/CD-RW drive; 17" widescreen; 250GB hard drive; built-in Web cam; Windows Vista Home Premium
Customer Rating:
Customer Reviews: 6
Available Online Only

Shipping: Sold Out Our Price: $2,499.99

Actually they are just the same model number with slightly different specs, I however did find a couple other places to purchase the Dell M1730 for a lot cheaper then 2999(Not including ebay, even though they had some around 1,600$ with almost same specs).

I will tell you that these expensive computers are marked up a lot, on employee discount they come down roughly 400-700$ depending on the intial sales price(ranging from 1700-3000$).

I wasn't saying at all, this article represents some great deal, only posted as it pertains to SW a bit with Elites being given away with - YES - these over priced systems.

I was asking a serious question to avid PC enthusiast as to the possibility of build one "almost" just like it using Newegg as a source and getting it for half the price - or better.

I was asking a serious question to avid PC enthusiast as to the possibility of build one "almost" just like it using Newegg as a source and getting it for half the price - or better.

SecretPolice

lol, and people though MS Customer Support was bad......wait until that Elite goes RRoD and try to get Dell to take care of it......you'll be forwarded to India.

I guess I just don't think this bundle makes any sense..........why not do a package deal with a hidef TV? Why a computer....something that doesn't go together.

How much do want to bet MS gives dell a discount on their software and that essentially pays for the X360. A great way to HIDE a loss for MS while getting a sale during a time they are struggling.....by giving discounts on their software (if that is what they are doing).

Why would you need a 360 when you're already buying a high end PC? Most of 360's best games end up on PC anyway, with better graphics and performance (GeoW, Bioshock, Mass Effect, etc). At least Sony has worked out deals with PS3s and HDTVs at their retail stores as well as circuit city and best buy, which would seem much more logical to me. Shaqneel

I could see someone with lots-o-money who was in the market and already thinking about buying one of these saying:

This Laptop will be mine and I'll take that 360 and put it in the family room for the wife & kids.

Or something along those lines.

Or lol - just sell the new 360 to someone and pocket the cash.

Or lol - just sell the new 360 to someone and pocket the cash.

SecretPolice

[QUOTE="SecretPolice"]

Or lol - just sell the new 360 to someone and pocket the cash.

AltAcct

Trust me, they sell a plenty.

Sure it's unwise but the fact remains.

[QUOTE="AltAcct"][QUOTE="SecretPolice"]

Or lol - just sell the new 360 to someone and pocket the cash.

SecretPolice

Trust me, they sell a plenty.

Sure it's unwise but the fact remains.

[QUOTE="AltAcct"][QUOTE="SecretPolice"]

Or lol - just sell the new 360 to someone and pocket the cash.

SecretPolice

Trust me, they sell a plenty.

Sure it's unwise but the fact remains.

My entire law class (OK that is an exaggeration, but at least 80%) all had overpriced Dell laptops. I easily see this seeing some 360s. I could see a parent thinking, I get my kid the laptop and a 360 and send him off to school.

I could see a parent thinking, I get my kid the laptop and a 360 and send him off to school.

dhjohns

[QUOTE="dhjohns"]

I could see a parent thinking, I get my kid the laptop and a 360 and send him off to school.

AltAcct

Exactly. :lol: Somehow this will push some consoles. Just don't know how many.

I actually want the Product (red) desktop that they sell. Too bad it isn't in this offer. I'd be all over it.

I actually want the Product (red) desktop that they sell. Too bad it isn't in this offer. I'd be all over it.

TBoogy

I don't really see how this makes sense. "Hey you just dropped 3 grand on this PC for playing games, now here's your 360!"Teufelhuhn

[QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"]I don't really see how this makes sense. "Hey you just dropped 3 grand on this PC for playing games, now here's your 360!"Jandurin

Well, just using ONE good reason...these have Vista and 360's are Media Center Extenders (well, so was the 1st Xbox if you bought something extra). So you could set the PC to record TV shows, then stream them into another room on the 360.

[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="Teufelhuhn"]I don't really see how this makes sense. "Hey you just dropped 3 grand on this PC for playing games, now here's your 360!"TBoogy

Well, just using ONE good reason...these have Vista and 360's are Media Center Extenders (well, so was the 1st Xbox if you bought something extra). So you could set the PC to record TV shows, then stream them into another room on the 360.