British retailer sells Xbox 360 bundle for $70
Yep, you read that correctly. Tesco, a British version of Target, inadvertently advertised one of the biggest deals we’ve ever seen. The company ran a print ad listing an Xbox 360 bundle that included the console plus wireless controller, as well as a copy each of Viva Pinata and Forza Motorsport 2, all for the insanely low price of 33 Pounds Sterling. That’s the equivalent of roughly $70 stateside. Although this was clearly an error several customers were reportedly able to capitalize on the flub before Tesco got hip to the situation. One man successfully placed 39 orders online, though his Xbox treasure trove has yet to actually ship. Tesco will likely chalk this one up to inexperience, fire whomever ran the ad, and move on. It just goes to show that a careful reading of your Sunday paper’s ad section should not be underestimated, right?
On Nov 11, 2007 @ 2:08 pm, victor Said:
Damn!! I would have bought them as well. Too bad no real error like that ever makes it here….
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On Nov 11, 2007 @ 5:14 pm, Galvatron Said:
The question is are they the jasper or falcon chipset even brits don’t like the red ring of death. They caould also be the units m$ shipped with US ac adapters insteah o ther european version.
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On Nov 11, 2007 @ 5:51 pm, Jeff B. Said:
HA!!! The real price shows through.
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On Nov 11, 2007 @ 5:52 pm, victor Said:
It doesn’t really matter just get an adapter…
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On Nov 13, 2007 @ 5:35 pm, Chase Said:
Too bad nothing like this happens in the US, if it does they are quick to respond with “Give us our sh** back”
I would have bought a lot of them and passed them to friends and family and then sold the rest for 10% off market price.
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