which xbox 360

stephenmarr

hey everyone ive being thinking of buying an xbox 360 whats the best one to go for?
i wont be needing online dont play online games and ive a pc for the internet obviously.
whats the difference between the consoles?

christophicus

One has a 20 GB hardrive and a wireless which the other doesnt. I also think there is a years live membership in the expensive pack??

mcgovern

christophicus wrote:

One has a 20 GB hardrive and a wireless which the other doesnt. I also think there is a years live membership in the expensive pack??

No wireless on either and 1 month free live trial in both.
Expensive one(premium) has 20 GB hard drive, dvd remote(not sure if this was just in the first few), ethernet cable, headset and HD cable, which the cheap one (core) doesn't.

stephenmarr

is the hard drive essential?

Stokolan

mcgovern wrote:

No wireless on either and 1 month free live trial in both.
Expensive one(premium) has 20 GB hard drive, dvd remote(not sure if this was just in the first few), ethernet cable, headset and HD cable, which the cheap one (core) doesn't.

Didn't the premium have a wireless controller?

caff

there are heavy rumours of another version being released at the same time as the ps3

maybe hang onto then as the prices might vary a lot after that

stephenmarr

in no rush to buy one so thats not a problem si i guess the premium one is the one to go for.

Makaveli

Stokolan wrote:

Didn't the premium have a wireless controller?

Yeah it does but not the wireless network adaptor.


No remote either unless they've just recently added it.

Premium
1 x Console
1 x 20GB Hdd
1 x Wireless Controller (+ 2 AA batteries)
1 x Wired Headset
1 x Ethernet Cable
1 x Component Cable
1 x Scart adaptor yoke for plugging in the composite and audio connections
1 x XBox Live 1 Month Gold Trial


Edit - I never realised how long the supplied ethernet cable was. It's actually long enough to reach my router, excellent xbox live here I come. I feel a bit stupid now for never taking it out and checking the length.

stephenmarr

can i get the console without the internet stuff as it wont be used.

Makaveli

The only internet related thing is the ethernet cable and the trial membership. I'd say they come with both the core and premium packs. Having a CAT5/6 (whichever it is) this length is handy to have whether you'll use it with the xbox or not.

I think the main differences between the core and premium are that the core has no HDD (which means you'll need to buy a memory card to save your games) and that the supplied control pad is wired not wireless. I don't know the cost or size of the memory cards but the HDD costs €100 on it's own so it may work out better value to buy the premium.

stephenmarr

cheers for that any problems with the wireless controllers are they responsive?

lafors

stephenmarr wrote:

cheers for that any problems with the wireless controllers are they responsive?

Yeah they're very very good.

If I was you i'd be going for the premium bundle.
I would have my 360 hooked up to live even if you aren't playing online.
Main reasons are:
1. Console Updates
2. Game Updates (for game bugs etc.)
3. Xbox Live Arcade (even with silver membership I think you can get the games...I think, correct me if I'm wrong)
4. Demo's of new games (Even silver members get to access some of these. Its brilliant when yuor'e not sure whether to buy a certain game or not)
5. Wireless controller in the box. (Once you go wireless you'll never go back)

And another thing if you play on your PC too, wou can buy the wireless device thingy that lets you use your 360 peripherals with your PC

Hope this helps!

stephenmarr

i guess theres a montly charge for the membership?

lafors

stephenmarr wrote:

i guess theres a montly charge for the membership?

For Gold yes, but not for silver.
If you're not going to play online then you don't need gold.

ciano1

3 month subscription is E20
12 month subscription is 60

stephenmarr

so wheres the best deal to pick one up?

Smushbush

well if you have an xbox and 4 games, you caan trade that in and get a premium for 200!! (i think)

stephenmarr

the only console i would trade is an old ps1 with 17 games and about 7 ps2 games what would u reckon about that

christophicus

mcgovern wrote:

No wireless on either and 1 month free live trial in both.
Expensive one(premium) has 20 GB hard drive, dvd remote(not sure if this was just in the first few), ethernet cable, headset and HD cable, which the cheap one (core) doesn't.

Sorry I ment wireless controller not networking.

Also stephen they wont take a ps1, and I dont think they will take an original xbox either.

And yes i would suggest getting the premium version, its better value in the long run. Some games require the HDD, I know FFXI does,even though thats an online game you never know, there may be games in the future that need the HDD that you will want to play.

Also those rumours about the new 360 coming out to rival the PS3 launch. The PS3 is launching on the 23rd of march ( i think ) so there would have been an announcement already to do with the new system. If something of that ilk were to happen id say the absolute earliest we'd see it is sep/oct/nov.

stephenmarr

so where would the best place to buy one be?

christophicus

I dont know man, there are a few threads here asking the same question as far as i know , or at least there were with in the last month, look back over a few pages. During christmas there Xtra vision(or gamestop I cant remember) were doing a bundle that had the premium package + 4 games for a decent price. see if they are still doing that.

stephenmarr

cheers for the info will let yas know if i buy and what price.
will look at the weekend.

christophicus

Yeah no problem man , only too happy to help however I can.

streetryder

i would get premium has everything you need, most places are doing deals on them too for cheap so

stephenmarr

well picked up a premium xbox toady with gears of war and saints row and a charge pack and a €15 voucher in gamestop newbridge for €350.
have it all hooked up xbox live well happy with it.