Beware of Samsung bearing gifts, say the ancients, but when it comes to the Note 9 and its unavoidably high pricing, that old proverb is off, we'll take anything Samsung gives us. Yes, there will be gift packs to go along with the most souped-up Note ever, and they will seemingly differ from a place to place, but there are a few common denominators in every "value pack" that might go along with the handset.
In the Netherlands, for instance, the value packs include your choice of $150 worth of V-Bucks for the Note 9-exclusive Fortnite, or AKG wireless headphones, or both for $99. Given that just the AKG Y50 BT run for $299, it's a pretty good deal for gamers who want to play on their Note 9 undisturbed.
What will the US value pack look like, remains to be seen (we've been hearing an IconX bundle), but the above setup seems like a smart move - after all, the Note 9 will be heavily advertised as a gaming phone, apart from anything else it already is.
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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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