looking to buy a new xbox360, suggestions?

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  2. Firegirl

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    Well I guess it's up to what you can afford. I have the Pro Bundle and I am quite satisfied with it. The only risk you run is getting one of the older models that was made before they started fixing known issues. My boyfriend and I each got Pro bundles and his 360 is way different than mine. I got mine a lot later than he did and I have a better power cord and brick on my 360. He had to send his in for the red ring of death problem too. I haven't. So, if you have the money, go for the Elite. Not half as many problems as the original models. But, even with the problems I think any 360 is worth it!!!
     
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    One Word For You.... DONT

    Get a ps3, I own both and the PS3 is way better! And no im not a fanboy of either, but its way better! The ps3 never dies and the 360 will need to be repaired 2-3 times per year ( STINKS )

    Trust me you wont be unhappy with the PS3!
     
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    gee, I wonder why I created a thread about the xbox and NOT THE PS3. I hate the playstation, which is why I'm getting a 360.

    I am not asking for opinions for which system they think is better.
     
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    Also, if you want any game suggestions, I can give you tons. I'm not that into the sports games, but if you like shooters, RPGs, PM me and I will send you a list of games that were so awesome to play....
     
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    thx, I only play shooter games on the computer (except Halo), because of the mouse-thumbpad dealio....
     
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    I have an HD dvd player already that comes with my 5.1 sound system, so I won't be needing the additional HD DVD player.

    thx for the tip
     
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    I wouldn't go as far to say that I'm rich, I'm just well off and I have a well paying job.

    I've been waiting 6 months to buy all this stuff anyway, so it's something I've been researching for quite a while.

    and thx for the tip on that compare page, I think I'll go with the elite on this one :)
     
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    I am in the same situation you are. I'm looking at the arcade version, since it is hella cheaper. No way would I blow $500 on an xbox.

    I think MS upped the warranty on the Xbox 360 to 3 years, so no worries about problems. Also, I'd recommend you buy it in a store like I am doing- so you can check the model number.

    Apparently the Zephyr model is the one that is having so many problems. The newer falcon model is supposedly fixed.

    EDIT: I just noticed the arcade model doesn't come with a hard drive...wth?

    Scratch that, upgrade to premium..
     
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    get a wii ha
     
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    I guess you're kinda blind.

    I'm not looking for game console suggestions.
     
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    I just noticed, the xbox 360 pro only supports 1080i, but the elite supports 1080p

    can anyone else confirm this?
     
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    Actually that is a questionable thought!

    While the 360 does have more games right now, in no time the PS3 will well out do the 360 with # and quality! Sony is the best and always will be/

    Sorry I just couldnt resist :D

    BTW, what about buying a 360 at your local game store? Why online?
     
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    Actually you didnt research right then, you got games like Drakes Fortune Uncharted, Killzone 2, and many others that outway the 360 by far. Check it out on gamespot.com I check them all the time so...
     
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    And no MGS4 for Xbox360!

    BUT that's not the point. He quite obviously doesn't want to know which system, he is decided. The only question is which model. I would go with the elite.

    And no it won't break 2 - 3 times per year as gotlinks said. I've had mine over a year and it's fine. Sure, it will probably break at some point (unless the new elites have fixed the problem, which I think they have), which is horrible for consumer trust, but it's not going to break that much, and if it does, it's under warranty anyway...for 3 years.
     
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    I wish my 360 had never broke! In just 8 months mine has broken 3 times all the same problem and all have needed repair. It was repaired during holidays to which really stinks.

    Anyways, I am out sorry for cluttering the thread my bad totally.
     
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    no, it's not related, please make your own thread and stop using mine.
     
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