AMD Bundles Dead Island 2 and The Callisto Protocol with Radeon RX 6000 Series

btarunr · Nov 8, 2022

In a bid to clear inventory of its Radeon RX 6000 series RDNA2 graphics cards in the lead up to its next-generation, AMD is bundling two of the latest AAA game titles. Besides this, the company has significantly lowered prices of its RX 6000 series over several months now. The company is bundling "Dead island 2," and "The Callisto Protocol" with new purchases of Radeon RX 6000 graphics cards.

New purchases of the Radeon RX 6600, RX 6600 XT, RX 6650 XT, RX 6700, RX 6700 XT, RX 6750 XT, RX 6800, RX 6800 XT, RX 6900 XT, and RX 6950 XT, will receive both games. New purchases of the RX 6500 XT and RX 6400 will receive just "Dead Island 2." The bundle is only available in select markets, and through participating retailers. Find where you can grab it, from the source link below.

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GunShot · Nov 8, 2022

Thanks for the warning. In other words, anyone that's interested in these AMD sponsored titles, it's best not to own any NVIDIA card. e.g. Dirt5, Godfall, etc.

Space Lynx · Nov 8, 2022

I'm surprised AMD even advertises the 6800 xt still, they haven't had a reference 6800 xt on sale on their official store in like a year. lol

Fatalfury · Nov 8, 2022

RIP to all who bought the crash 1 month ago without the GAME OFFERS..
now the price is much lower+ 2 Games FREE.... yikes

Space Lynx · Nov 8, 2022

Fatalfury said:
RIP to all who bought the crash 1 month ago without the GAME OFFERS..
now the price is much lower+ 2 Games FREE.... yikes

there are still no 6800 xt's and the 6800 is very rare at a good price anywhere, even a month ago.

AMD seems to have shifted production to the lower variants. which was probably genius, all things considered since Nvidia isn't bringing low end for a long time.

outpt · Nov 8, 2022

Well that figures a day late and a dollar short.

Imouto · Nov 8, 2022

Dead Island 2 is promising... as a complete turd.

sepheronx · Nov 8, 2022

damn. I got a 6800xt. I would have loved these two titles.

Imouto said:
Dead Island 2 is promising... as a complete turd.

Turds are actually quite fun to play with if you are a baby.

Guwapo77 · Nov 8, 2022

CallandorWoT said:
there are still no 6800 xt's and the 6800 is very rare at a good price anywhere, even a month ago.

AMD seems to have shifted production to the lower variants. which was probably genius, all things considered since Nvidia isn't bringing low end for a long time.

I'm not sure if these are the ones you're referencing. Also, I don't know your location either, but in the US...

6800 - https://a.co/d/j4VqRaQ
6800XT - https://a.co/d/iB4h5d9

No need to buy the 6800XT when you can get the 6900XT at the same price from AMD - https://www.amd.com/en/direct-buy/5458372200/us

AnotherReader · Nov 8, 2022

Guwapo77 said:
I'm not sure if these are the ones you're referencing. Also, I don't know your location either, but in the US...

6800 - https://a.co/d/j4VqRaQ
6800XT - https://a.co/d/iB4h5d9

An even cheaper 6800XT at Newegg.

Tropick · Nov 8, 2022

Tried to buy the ASRock 6950XT OC Formula but they just sold out RIP

Guwapo77 · Nov 8, 2022

AnotherReader said:
An even cheaper 6800XT at Newegg.

Damn that is cheap. Ain't no way I'd ever by an AssRock as those things are hideous.

Tropick · Nov 8, 2022

Guwapo77 said:
Damn that is cheap. Ain't no way I'd ever by an AssRock as those things are hideous.

Hideous yes but the 6950 OCF uses the highest binned N21 chip currently available on air and the VRM layout is ludicrous

AnotherReader · Nov 8, 2022

Guwapo77 said:
Damn that is cheap. Ain't no way I'd ever by an AssRock as those things are hideous.

I'm old school; my case has a solid side panel so despite my distaste for RGB, I don't care about its looks.

Tropick · Nov 8, 2022

Said screw it and just ordered the MSI Gaming X Trio with the extra $20 off promo and $20 rebate. Feels unreal getting one of these for $759.99.

Space Lynx · Nov 8, 2022

Tropick said:
Said screw it and just ordered the MSI Gaming X Trio with the extra $20 off promo and $20 rebate. Feels unreal getting one of these for $759.99.

have fun gaming mate, that's what its all about :toast:

Tropick · Nov 8, 2022

CallandorWoT said:
have fun gaming mate, that's what its all about

Downright giddy to test it out, hopefully it'll provide many years of fragging fun before the thought of upgrading crosses my mind again!

Denver · Nov 8, 2022

At least they are interesting games...

Space Lynx · Nov 8, 2022

Denver said:
At least they are interesting games...

dead island 2 looks like garbage to me. callisto protocol looks decent.

if this was uncharted and callisto protocol i'd prob be really tempted right now. lol

Readlight · Nov 8, 2022

NO, Inflation, prices high.

Dirt Chip · Nov 8, 2022

The true signs that crypto-mining is dead- free games are back on. But shame that no one care about those anymore as in pre COVID-19 times..

AusWolf · Nov 8, 2022

I bought my 6750 XT about a week ago. If I knew this, I would have waited.

Dave65 · Nov 8, 2022

Just bought a 5800x3d for 329, said nothing about free game but I got a code in an email.. It will replace the kids 3700x.

TheinsanegamerN · Nov 8, 2022

Dirt Chip said:
The true signs that crypto-mining is dead- free games are back on. But shame that no one care about those anymore as in pre COVID-19 times..

Well it doesnt help that the last year or two has been a bland beige wasteland of releases. If there were some GOOD games coming out people would probably be all over it.

Guwapo77 said:
Damn that is cheap. Ain't no way I'd ever by an AssRock as those things are hideous.

Beauty is int he eye of the beholder, a square GPU looks way better then the crazy transformer bricks some are making.

And performance is WAY more important then looks, and the challenger D (which is cheaper) is phenomenal.

Guwapo77 · Nov 8, 2022

Tropick said:
Hideous yes but the 6950 OCF uses the highest binned N21 chip currently available on air and the VRM layout is ludicrous

I'd gladly take the lower end...I'm not doing any arts and crafts project just to get it inside my PC.

TheinsanegamerN said:
Well it doesnt help that the last year or two has been a bland beige wasteland of releases. If there were some GOOD games coming out people would probably be all over it.

Beauty is int he eye of the beholder, a square GPU looks way better then the crazy transformer bricks some are making.

And performance is WAY more important then looks, and the challenger D (which is cheaper) is phenomenal.

How much performance are we talking? Three or four frames @ 1440p and one or two 2160p?

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