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Halo series kicks off Xbox Games on Demand sale

Xbox Live Games on Demand typically ends up making you pay more than retail price--even during sales--for games which don't need to be pressed, packaged, shipped, or stored, which makes it essentially a costly way of saving shelf space. Microsoft's knocking up to 85% off off loads of games in a string of daily deals it's calling 'The Xbox LIVE Ultimate Game Sale,' starting with the Halo series, and for once it actually makes digital games (mostly) cheaper than physical.
Alice O'Connor
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Xbox Live Games on Demand typically ends up making you pay more than retail price--even during sales--for games which don't need to be pressed, packaged, shipped, or stored, which makes it essentially a costly way of saving shelf space. Microsoft's knocking up to 85% off off loads of games in a string of daily deals it's calling 'The Xbox LIVE Ultimate Game Sale,' starting with the Halo series, and for once it actually makes digital Xbox 360 games (mostly) cheaper than physical.

Voila, your first round of discounts:

I'd be irresponsible if I didn't point out that Halo 4 is still cheaper in a box, though. See, here, it's only $34.99 at Amazon right now, for example. Is the convenience worth $5 to you?

Here's the big list of every game that'll be featured in the sale. It'll bring new discounts every day until March 4.

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  • Shacknews legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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    February 26, 2013 8:15 AM

    Alice O'Connor posted a new article, Halo series kicks off Xbox Games on Demand sale.

    Xbox Live Games on Demand typically ends up making you pay more than retail price--even during sales--for games which don't need to be pressed, packaged, shipped, or stored, which makes it essentially a costly way of saving shelf space. Microsoft's knocking up to 85% off off loads of games in a string of daily deals it's calling 'The Xbox LIVE Ultimate Game Sale,' starting with the Halo series, and for once it actually makes digital games (mostly) cheaper than physical.

    • djdisco legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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      February 26, 2013 9:23 AM

      I just tried to buy Halo Reach for $9.99, and I followed the link in the article. Clicking the 'buy game - $9.99' on the MS xbox page, it came up with a confirmation page, but the price was listed as $19.99. So, I didn't confirm. Has anyone else seen this problem? Is the actual sale price $19.99 or $9.99?

      I'm in Canada (if that makes a difference).

      • djdisco legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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        February 26, 2013 9:27 AM

        OK, I just tried searching out Reach on the xbox.ca site, and there does not appear to be any sales. The regular price is $19.99. I guess the sale is for US residents only?

      • MaxPete82 legacy 10 years
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        February 26, 2013 9:34 AM

        They are having issues with the pricing according to Major Nelson, might want to hold off for a bit.

        • kagath legacy 10 years legacy 20 years
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          February 26, 2013 9:57 AM

          Noooo, they might run out of inventory!

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