Amazon Tuesday-Only deal on 360 HD-DVD drive w/ Bourne Trilogy FREE!

[shanewalker]

So I got an e-mail from Amazon today describing their Dec. 17th/Tuesday-Only deal on the Xbox 360 HD-DVD drive. For one day only you also get the Bourne trilogy of films on HD-DVD bundled FREE w/ purchase. On top of the relatively recent price drop on the drive that's a pretty sweet deal--especially since...

You still get the free bundled "King Kong," and you also now qualify for the '5 free HD-DVDs' offer, too. Too bad these deals weren't available way back last year when I bought MY drive.

Go crazy, check it out, this is a great deal!

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

I cant use my XBOX360 HD DVD Drive on my XBOX360. My problem is my old XBOX360 died and I can't find the loader Disc for the HD DVD drive so my new XBOX360 wont see the HD DVD drive.

 

[ONUOsFan]

So I got an e-mail from Amazon today describing their Dec. 17th/Tuesday-Only deal on the Xbox 360 HD-DVD drive. For one day only you also get the Bourne trilogy of films on HD-DVD bundled FREE w/ purchase. On top of the relatively recent price drop on the drive that's a pretty sweet deal--especially since...

You still get the free bundled "King Kong," and you also now qualify for the '5 free HD-DVDs' offer, too. Too bad these deals weren't available way back last year when I bought MY drive.

Go crazy, check it out, this is a great deal!

Hopefully they'll do a better job fulfilling those than what I'm hearing that they're doing with people ordering the Bourne Trilogy by itself...

 

[shanewalker]

Wow, Scott, sorry to hear about the prob you're having w/ the add-on. I wonder if Microsoft would send you a replacement disc...seems they SHOULD, since you had to send THEM your 360 for repair/replacement .

And as to the probs w/ the 'Bourne Trilogy' shipments, what gives there? Amazon is usually on top of things (although things went a bit wonky w/ my recent order for a Kodak digital picture frame. They claimed it wouldn't ship out in time for Xmas, so I told them to ship it direct w/ gift wrap to my folks, adding $20 in needless taxes and wrapping fees to my order, only to have it ship out yesterday w/ two-day).

 

[vurbano]

I can use this with a PC correct? Maybe even take the drive out of the case and put it inside?

 

[shanewalker]

Not sure about cracking the case, but you CAN use it via USB on a PC w/ the driver patch for XP (and I think Vista) and a number of software players (I know it works w/ Cyberlink).

If you're looking for an internal, I'd suggest going the LG combo drive route...playback of both formats, record/archive to Bluray media (higher capacity). You can probably get the older (May release) cheaper now, as they just announced a newer faster version (that one's $400, should be able to get the older version for $250 if you look hard--there was a deal at Fry's a while back).

 

[GeorgeLV]

IMO, Xbox 360 add-on is a horrible player. If you don't have accoustical insulation in your entertainment center, don't buy it. The fan noise of the drive and the Xbox 360 running at 100% cpu decoding the HD DVDs is like a jet engine that drowns out all of the dialogue.

If you truly feel the need to be able to play the discs in the red cases, pick up a standalone.

 

[mwgiii]

shane, can you post the Amazon link from the email? I can't find the deal on Amazon.

 

[shanewalker]

IMO, Xbox 360 add-on is a horrible player. If you don't have accoustical insulation in your entertainment center, don't buy it. The fan noise of the drive and the Xbox 360 running at 100% cpu decoding the HD DVDs is like a jet engine that drowns out all of the dialogue.

If you truly feel the need to be able to play the discs in the red cases, pick up a standalone.

Indeed, it is NOT as whisper quite as the PS3, but you get used to it...esp. when its this cheap ! I'm willing to live w/ a little fan noise until I get a nice little combo player/recorder. YMMV.

 

[shanewalker]

shane, can you post the Amazon link from the email? I can't find the deal on Amazon.

Here's the linked page...this deal may not 'present itself' until tomorrow, as its a Tuesday-only special.

Amazon.com Video Games - 10 Days. 10 Deals

 

[diogen]

Maybe even take the drive out of the case and put it inside?

Unless you are good at soldering - no, you can't.

Diogen.

 

[mwgiii]

Eh...I'm a dumbass. I got all excited and skipped over the Tuesday part.

Thanks for the link.

 

[vurbano]

IMO, Xbox 360 add-on is a horrible player. If you don't have accoustical insulation in your entertainment center, don't buy it. The fan noise of the drive and the Xbox 360 running at 100% cpu decoding the HD DVDs is like a jet engine that drowns out all of the dialogue.

If you truly feel the need to be able to play the discs in the red cases, pick up a standalone.

Already have one. It would be used for ripping only.

 

[FreddyvsJasonvsAsh]

I don't have a problem with my XBOX360 being loud playing HD DVDs.....I hear the movies just fine and dandy

 

[Ronald_Jeremy]

Well is it actually for Tuesday or is it for the 17th? Today is Monday the 17th.

 

[Ronald_Jeremy]

Hehehehehe, I bet it is a hoax!!!

 

[shanewalker]

Hehehehehe, I bet it is a hoax!!!

It was definitely a bona fide Amazon mailer...hoping it was just a type-o on their part regarding the date. I noticed my OP was 'wrong' as to Tuesday's date...but thought it was my own error, not reflective of the e-mail copy. It was accurate--to the inaccuracy in the Amazon flyer.

I've passed this along to some interested parties I work with who may be jumping on this offer...I say stay optimistic out there and let us know if you snag this deal.

 

[mwgiii]

Here's the linked page...this deal may not 'present itself' until tomorrow, as its a Tuesday-only special.

Amazon.com Video Games - 10 Days. 10 Deals

Deal is up now. I just snagged one. Thanks again shane.

 

[shanewalker]

Deal is up now. I just snagged one. Thanks again shane.

No prob. Hope a number of others got the deal as well...looked like a good one.

 

[sprintcarcrazy]

My Xbox HD drive is no louder than the fan kit on the Xbox360 I added, I just close the door on the ET center, it's not too bad.