XBOX 360 Question

RHNewfie · 11-20-2008, 02:18 PM

Is this system really worth it and is it necessary to have an HDD in it?

Thanks!

11-20-2008, 02:21 PM

Hell yeah it's worth it!

Well, it's good to have a HDD so you don't need to rely on a memory card for saving games.

Now that the new dashboard is upgraded and if you have an XBL gold account and Netflix, you can watch streaming movies.

XBOX 360 rocks!

AD720 · 11-20-2008, 02:23 PM

Check around, you can get a refub premuim for $150.00 shipped.

Kneo · 11-20-2008, 02:29 PM

Yes, it is worth every penny. I have all three major systems on the market right now and each one is worth it IMO. The Xbox is great for online gaming and has a great selection of games.

a HDD is a must in my book!

JE3146 · 11-20-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

Check around, you can get a refub premuim for $150.00 shipped.

No No and NO.

These things have atrocious failure rates. The ONLY saving grace of the Xbox 360 is the 3 year warranty that comes with it when you buy it brand new.

Do not buy a used one or a refurb. Period.

AD720 · 11-20-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JE3146

No No and NO.

These things have atrocious failure rates. The ONLY saving grace of the Xbox 360 is the 3 year warranty that comes with it when you buy it brand new.

Do not buy a used one or a refurb. Period.

Ok thanks for that.

From what I have read some people feel the refurbs are actually a better bet since they have been through the process, get a new fan or whatever and have less of a chance of failing than when they were new. You still get a one year warranty, so it's not like you get nothing.

http://support.xbox.com/support/en/u...furbished.aspx

For what it's worth I have one of the 360's with the "new" chip that are supposedly less susceptible to failure. But I barely every use it.

11-20-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Hell yeah it's worth it!

Well, it's good to have a HDD so you don't need to rely on a memory card for saving games.

Now that the new dashboard is upgraded and if you have an XBL gold account and Netflix, you can watch streaming movies.

XBOX 360 rocks!

Darrell what is the dashboard. I have a 360 and have never used it.

11-20-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone

Darrell what is the dashboard. I have a 360 and have never used it.

It's the menu system on the XBOX. It shows your achievements, gamer points, friend list, etc.

Gophernut · 11-20-2008, 02:39 PM

I was just signing on to post this question! My kid wants one for x-mas and I don't know a darn thing about them. What is the difference in the models other than 20gig, 30gig, etc.?

11-20-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gophernut

I was just signing on to post this question! My kid wants one for x-mas and I don't know a darn thing about them. What is the difference in the models other than 20gig, 30gig, etc.?

Not much, other than HDD space. As far as I know. I know their is no "souped" up processor or anything, all of the processors are the same across the board, so it must just be the HDD space.

Footbag · 11-20-2008, 02:31 PM

Yes it's worth it, and yes, get a HDD. If you don't have internet, and don't mind memory cards, then you can get away without an HDD. But I would suggest it.

11-20-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RHNewfie

Is this system really worth it and is it necessary to have an HDD in it?

Thanks!

Yes it is truly worth it, just for LIVE it's worth it. And yes, you really should get the HDD for mere storage space.

There are so MANY great titles for Xbox, right now is the time to get it because of the drop in price. My fiancee is quite mad she paid almost $100 more last year for my xbox than what they are going for now. DO IT!

Go here for information on the diff. models, prices may me different now with the price drop but you'll get the point: http://hubpages.com/hub/What-is-the-...box-360-Models

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11-20-2008, 02:21 PM	#2
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: XBOX 360 Question Hell yeah it's worth it! Well, it's good to have a HDD so you don't need to rely on a memory card for saving games. Now that the new dashboard is upgraded and if you have an XBL gold account and Netflix, you can watch streaming movies. XBOX 360 rocks!

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Kneo The Second One Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Anthony Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 380 Trading: (3)	Re: XBOX 360 Question Yes, it is worth every penny. I have all three major systems on the market right now and each one is worth it IMO. The Xbox is great for online gaming and has a great selection of games. a HDD is a must in my book! __________________ PSN & Xbox Live: KneoMattrix

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Gophernut Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,661 Trading: (15)	Re: XBOX 360 Question I was just signing on to post this question! My kid wants one for x-mas and I don't know a darn thing about them. What is the difference in the models other than 20gig, 30gig, etc.?

11-20-2008, 02:31 PM	#11
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: XBOX 360 Question Yes it's worth it, and yes, get a HDD. If you don't have internet, and don't mind memory cards, then you can get away without an HDD. But I would suggest it.