ODST's Sgt. Johnson DLC only $1,250 on Xbox Marketplace

by Alexander Sliwinski { Sep 22nd 2009 at 5:45PM }

Pre-ordering is for the weak -- those who truly want Sgt. Johnson will pay the price he's worth for his survive-anything awesomeness, which is currently 99999

on the Xbox Marketplace, a measly $1,250 converted to Earth dollars. That pre-order price is lookin' pretty good now, huh?

Carpe diem, capitalists! Those with the code can put that on eBay for ... $10?! Hey, Microsoft, are you trying to rip off someone who's got too many points burning a whole in their virtual wallet? Carpe diem, capitalists, indeed!

[Thanks, Jesse]

Gallery: Halo 3: ODST Sgt. Johnson pre-order bonus

Tags: bungie, halo-3, halo-3-odst, odst, sgt-johnson

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

SoulMonkeyRhythm @ Sep 22nd 2009 5:58PM

LMAO!!! That's fuckin' hilarious! End of story.

bigmr95 @ Sep 24th 2009 11:01AM

hey gamesgtop screwd me over with this if any kind soul has another sgt johnson code or doesnt want theres i will put it to great use so plz email me at bigmr95@yahoo.com

[ArchiGamer] [Painstakingly Written Before A Live Audience] @ Sep 22nd 2009 6:01PM

If this is Bungie's doing, then that is really weak of them.

If this MS's doing, then no surprise.

Otherwise, funny in a really unfortunate way.

REIGN x 777 @ Sep 22nd 2009 6:18PM

It's neither persons "doing."

Pre-oder and limited edition DLC always pop up with these prices since they are being added to the marketplace to be downloaded by people with codes, but are not intended for purchase (hence the outrageous price)

You didn't seriously think they wanted people to purchase it for that much did you?

[ArchiGamer] [Painstakingly Written Before A Live Audience] @ Sep 22nd 2009 6:23PM

No, but i wouldn't be surprised if someone was really dumb enough to do so.

I mean, stupider things have happened.

*tries not to bring up horse armor*

nomadic0ne @ Sep 22nd 2009 6:28PM

It'll be available later.
Count on it.

Just look at the "exclusive maps" given out *only* to those who purchased Gears of War 2 new, not used.
A month later (if that), after they made their sales charts, and they were available to everyone.

Nothing is exclusive anymore. It's all a gimmick.

Filthy Assistant @ Sep 22nd 2009 6:51PM

Uh, no, you're just being really stupid.

The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Sep 22nd 2009 7:44PM

if someone is retarded enough to pay for it they deserve it

Radical Dylan @ Sep 22nd 2009 6:02PM

microsoft and bungie both said that sgt johnson was never going to be sold...
I guess this is a way to keep that promise, while still putting it on the marketplace...

d3athcr4ft @ Sep 22nd 2009 11:30PM

I think it's a safe bet no one is going to be paying $1250 for Sgt. Johnson, no matter how badass he may be, lol. But the same thing happened with the preorder codes for Gears of War 2, they were being 'sold' for 99999 points or whatever.

On a side note, my local Toys R Us was indeed selling the preorder codes today for a whopping penny..

tommy @ Sep 23rd 2009 12:20AM

or they are going to release it for free after a few months have gone by

Shafnitz @ Sep 22nd 2009 6:02PM

So they're not even going to wait a few weeks before they tell everyone that this is going to be available for purchase, huh? They have no shame...

Special Agent Steve @ Sep 22nd 2009 10:35PM

Read above.

Doc @ Sep 22nd 2009 6:04PM

Has anyone that preordered from Amazon received their code yet? Or do they usually send it out a little while later? I haven't received an email from them yet.

mycbrad @ Sep 22nd 2009 8:02PM

Wait...6 comments in and no one with a PS3 saying anything about this. Let me say it for you:

Uncharted 2 offers Sergeant Johnson for only $9.99 if you also buy The Wizard of Oz Ultimate Tin Man Edition for $39.99 on Blu-Ray. All hail The Cell Processor!

Azbulldog @ Sep 22nd 2009 6:13PM

To those of you have already picked up ODST, aside from it being Sergeant Johnson, is it really worth it? I'm trying to decide whether to pick up my $5 preorder, or go to Toys R Us and get the $20 gift card and figure there instead.

nomadic0ne @ Sep 22nd 2009 6:25PM

I debated the same thing then I realized...
Wait. An in game character only playable in one game mode (Firefight)? ...or $20 towards another game and a happy meal toy.
The figure looks really cool, but seems to be...inexpensive. The detail is there, but the wrist broke trying to put the gun in his hand and the other arm just seems to like to disconnect. But hey, a touch of glue and it's fine. Free is free.
I say go with TRU. You could even use $10 of the $20 you save to buy the Sgt. Johnson code off of ebay.

JUNG GUNS @ Sep 22nd 2009 6:41PM

price is fair. Sgt. Johnson = WIN

Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Sep 22nd 2009 6:41PM

now thats crazy

Cheesus Crust @ Sep 22nd 2009 6:53PM

Sup Black Superman!

Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Sep 23rd 2009 6:58AM

. . .

Ryan @ Sep 22nd 2009 7:09PM

I didn't even pre-order ODST, but walked into Target today and bought it, and the cashier in the electronics department tossed the code into my bag when I checked out. I assume they had more codes than people who pre-ordered, and are just giving it out to anyone who buys the game.

rahmenxnoodles69 @ Sep 22nd 2009 7:21PM

That's actually pretty damn funny XD

In-game preorder bonuses are kind of annoying though.

But oh well, it'll most likely be DLC sooner or later.

Deezul @ Sep 22nd 2009 7:37PM

I'll have some codes on eBay in a few days. I pre-ordered 10 copies from Best Buy. I'll return said pre-orders, sans the box with the code. I get my money back, I get a free code. I sell it on eBay, and I eventually make enough to pay for the game.

colostomeboy @ Sep 22nd 2009 7:43PM

is this real? i checked xbox.com and couldn't find it, if this is real though i am glad that i pre-ordered =)

WarriorKing77 @ Sep 22nd 2009 8:36PM

souljah boy bought it.

lanceyami03 @ Sep 22nd 2009 10:42PM

Watch him make a shitty song about it.

Shellshock @ Sep 23rd 2009 12:45PM

I concur.

WarriorKing77 @ Sep 23rd 2009 6:38PM

Actually, he'll make a shitty youtube video about it and maxconsole will post it as news.

P.S. I was just kidding. I have no idea if he bought it or not. Seems like something he would do though.

dylan @ Sep 22nd 2009 9:03PM

I don't have ODST but I had an extra 1,200 bucks laying around so I downloaded it, but I can't figure out how to make it work. Where is my Johnson? How to I make my Johnson spawn?

AverageJoe @ Sep 22nd 2009 11:25PM

So this was a glitch or something, right?

razer922 @ Sep 23rd 2009 12:17AM

Not a glitch at all. The same thing was done with the RB2 20 Free Song pack.

yolarrydabomb @ Sep 23rd 2009 12:41AM

Same deal about Gears Of War 2

Steven W. @ Sep 23rd 2009 5:23AM

Who just has $1,250 for pocket change? XD

Bungie and their silly little jokes.

SPartyTyme @ Sep 23rd 2009 8:02PM

It always bothers me when early adapters get shafted. I pre-ordered Gears2 and paid $50+ and have not purchased the $30 or so of add on maps and they are now releasing the platinum edition for $19.99 that includes all the maps BUT said maps continue to sell on marketplace for the same price.
Thanks Microsoft for showing how you really feel about those that buy games on launch date! You have now joined Ubisoft in the ranks of bargin bin or 4gitaboutit.
The smartest move Bungie could make would be to offer the Sargent Johnson skin only to those that pre-ordered the game, knowing that in a year or so it will be selling for $30-$40 but those that pre-ordered got something unique for their $60. It's that kind of value added incentive that inspires folks to be repeat customers.

REIGN x 777 @ Sep 24th 2009 2:45AM

You really have no clue what you're talking about.

bigmr95 @ Sep 24th 2009 11:08AM

gamestop screwd me over with this code and didnt give it to me i called all of them in my area and theyre all out ....suks. so if any kind soul has an extra or one they dont want i will put it to great use email me at bigmr95@yahoo.com thank
u sincerely

Ghostbuddy @ Sep 24th 2009 12:54PM

I think I will hold off on downloading this suckers, untill its part of the deal of the week.

XzzarianRulez @ Oct 1st 2009 5:19AM

This is not spam. I don't spam. I am Xzzarian and I'm gonna tell you the truth of my posting. I'm here for a contest. I get points for having you click my link. It goes to a site called getxboxcodes.com.
it is brand new and in no way is a scam. Just do me a favor and click it, check out the page, and if you still think it is a scam then close the page. But now its time to tell you what the site offers. :)
xbox live codes...even a way to get Sgt. Johnson unlocked for halo odst.
here is basically what it includes;
Xbox live codes:
1 month =$12
3 months =$22
12 months =$44
1600 points =$19
4000 points =$44
Sgt. Johnson =$15

*prices could possibly change.idk because i don't run the site. lol

it is awesome and I'm probably even going to buy the Sgt, Johnson one because i missed my chance to preorder ODST.
but please check it out. it is pretty cheap codes...
Here's the link or you can click where it is mentioned above.:
getxboxcodes.com

XzzarianRulez @ Oct 1st 2009 5:25AM

use this link tho,please at least copy and paste it and then close it...thank you
http://linktrack.info/xzzarian

MrWeatherby @ Oct 1st 2009 11:47AM

60 bucks for the full game is overpriced to hell as it is. I like how Bungie keeps blatantly making fools out of their fanbase. : )

knighttrigger14 @ Oct 12th 2009 8:27PM

How do you posts blogs like these

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