Xbox 360

[RZ1029]

Well guys, like I said in the description, I want to get an Xbox 360. It will be my first console since the GameCube I got the day after it came out. I looked up 360s on Best Buy, Gamestop, and a few other websites, and honestly... I have no idea what I need and what the differences is.

 

I had looked at this one, from Gamestop for $199. http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=78479#bonusFeatures

I also checked out this one from Best Buy. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Xbox+-+360+Elite+Refurbished+Console/9911636.p?id=1218194612941&skuId=9911636

 

The Best Buy one is a refurb, but I get a little more "bang" with it. It's got a MUCH larger HDD, and a headset. BUT, it is a refurb. Whereas the first one is new, with a much smaller hard drive, and no headset.

 

I have a plain headset that has immensely good sound quality, but I'm not sure it'll work on an Xbox, because like I said, I'm a console newbie. It uses the headphone/microphone jacks, not a USB port. Will that be usable?

 

Also, how well do those two run, compared to each other? Are there major issues with RROD for either? Is there one you'd strongly recommend over the other? Am I completely off-base and wrong? Let me know what you think, but please don't turn this into a console war. I'm getting a 360 because it's what my friends play, end of story.

[overload1977]

don't get the 4gig one some games will not work at all, try to get the newer black Xbox 360 model 250gigs, the Xbox 360 Elite 120 GB Console System is ok too :)

[RZ1029]

I'll probably go with the Elite, because I'm not quite sure I want to fork out enough money for that 250gig HDD.

[DarkWarrior45]

I would go with the newer 250 gig; spend the extra money.

 

And here's the reason why.

 

The other one, the refurb, is one of the older model xbox 360s that had repeated problems with the red ring of death (GPU overheats and melts basically). The elite model had an extra heatsink that helped, but still suffered from heating problem. I have a 120gb elite collecting dust on it because it peed then died like a dog because of overheating. The fact it's a refurb means it probably overheated in the past.

 

The newer xbox360s, like the newer 250gig model, has considerably better cooling, and I would be more inclined to buy that one as it's not going to kick the bucket during the middle of a slugfest in Halo Reach.

 

But of course, my two cents worth says skip the 360 and go get a ps3.

Edited November 22, 2010 by DarkWarrior45

[RZ1029]

So you would recommend this one? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Microsoft+-+Xbox+360+250GB+Console/1069212.p?id=1218216740587&skuId=1069212

 

And just to check, does anyone know if that headset I mentioned earlier would work with an Xbox?

 

EDIT: And if it wasn't for the fact that all my friends have a 360, I'd get a PS3. But I've gotta get an Xbox to show them how this PC tryhard can own.

Edited November 22, 2010 by RZ1029

[DarkWarrior45]

So you would recommend this one? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Microsoft+-+Xbox+360+250GB+Console/1069212.p?id=1218216740587&skuId=1069212

 

And just to check, does anyone know if that headset I mentioned earlier would work with an Xbox?

 

EDIT: And if it wasn't for the fact that all my friends have a 360, I'd get a PS3. But I've gotta get an Xbox to show them how this PC tryhard can own.

 

 

The headset I couldn't say; I think the xbox headsets are proprietary but I wouldn't know because I've never used them.

 

Yes, that is the one.

[RZ1029]

'Aight, I appreciate it man. I'll probably get the better half to go searching on Black Friday. I'm not that brave...

 

EDIT: Will a regular PC hard drive work in an Xbox?

Edited November 22, 2010 by RZ1029

[AliasTheory]

don't get the 4gig one some games will not work at all, try to get the newer black Xbox 360 model 250gigs, the Xbox 360 Elite 120 GB Console System is ok too :)

THIS. Times one billion.

 

I can't play Halo Reach Firefight or Campaign coop online.

[DarkWarrior45]

EDIT: Will a regular PC hard drive work in an Xbox?

 

Nope. A laptop drive will work on a ps3 though; I'm about to drop a 500gb into my ps3 slim *hint hint*.

Edited November 22, 2010 by DarkWarrior45

[RZ1029]

Stupid Microsoft and their proprietary hardware. This is why I use Linux.