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Xbox 360 Pre-order Round-up

With the Xbox 360 Launch exactly 2 months away, I thought it might be interesting to take a look at the current state of the Xbox 360 launch from a CAG perspective. Online options appear grim as the only non-bundle choices appeared briefly on Amazon.com (via Toys R Us). Orders (including my own) were canceled a few days later and the non-bundle options were replaced with $800 bundle monstrosities. As of this moment, only their Core System bundles are in-stock. EBgames.com recently announced they were sold out of their bundles and most brick and mortar locations have already pre-sold their allotments. The same is true for most brick and mortal retailers as it seems stores are just not receiving many units at launch. Those of you who have not yet reserved and are looking to pick up a 360 in-store will most likely have to do a bit of camping out at your local Best Buy, Circuit City, Walmart, or other retailer who is not taking preorders. I must admit that my Amazon order cancellation, combined with my experiences playing a dozen or so Xbox 360 games has me rethinking whether or not I want or need a 360 at launch. Microsoft has not yet convinced me that its time to say goodbye to my current Xbox, especially with the slew of great games being released now. What about you? For those of you who are already sold and/or just want to keep informed, click the link below to get the current scorecard of Xbox 360 online pre-orders. Costco was the price leader with the least obnoxious bundle, but they too are now out back in of stock. Discuss in the forums.

Xbox 360 Pre-order Scorecard

Amazon.com (non-bundle orders canceled)
[Sold out] Xbox 360 Ultimate Bundle - Teen $799.89
[Sold out] Xbox 360 Ultimate Bundle - Mature $799.89
[Sold out] Xbox 360 Core Bundle - Mature $799.89
[Sold out] Xbox 360 Core Bundle - Teen $799.89

Costco.com
[Sold out] Xbox 360 Bundle - $479.99

EBgames.com
[Sold out] Ultimate Bundle $699.92
[Sold out] Core Bundle $599.93

GameStop.com
[Sold out] Xbox 360 Core Bundle $699.91
[Sold out] Xbox 360 Silver Bundle $799.90
[Sold out] Xbox 360 Gold Bundle $899.88
[Sold out] Xbox 360 Ultimate Bundle $1,199.83
Xbox 360 Omega Bundle $1,999.69
Xbox 360 Omega Bundle w/42" Plasma TV $4,499.68

RitzCamera.com
[Sold out] Core $350
[Sold out] Premium $420

SamsClub.com (requires $30 membership)
[Sold out] Xbox 360 Hardware Bundle $449.42 (includes premium system, charge 'n' play)

almart.com
All 4 Walmart bundles let you choose the games.
[Sold out] Xbox 360 Game Bundle from $579.16 (core system)
[Sold out] Xbox 360 Live Bundle from $579.16 (core system)
[Sold out] Xbox 360 Pro Bundle from $719.24 (premium system)
[Sold out] Xbox 360 Customer Choice Bundle from $689.06(premium system)

- Posted at 11:25 AM