Thinking of buying this console, advice?

faigs

Hi, only have a few hours left on this deal, it's a refurbished 20gb model from gruupy, and they don't have all the specs up. Does anyone know if this model has wifi built in? Any other advice on the deal appreciated!

Here's the link...

http://www.gruupy.com/deals/89?locale=en

tman

No built in wifi, and those models are the most prone to RROD (see the sticky), so you might be up **** creek without a paddle if it breaks.

Apart from that it seems like an OK deal...

Gunmonkey

Its an old model so no in-built wi-fi. Plus as a 20Gb probably several years old.

I would save the money and get a more recent model, either one of the older Elite models (usually black with a 250Gb Hradrive) or the newer slimline ones. You could get this home and have it RROD on you within a month if its old enough, and no idea if they offer a returns policy.

Better off to hit up GAME or gamestop and check for 2nd hand ones there, they offer a decent returns policy if things do go pear shaped.

faigs

Yea if I got a good deal on one of the new ones I'd go with that - I haven't seen the 250GB ones for less than €250, missed out on that €200 Argos deal Hope there'll be some good deals after Christmas! Where's usually best regarding prices or are they all the same?

I would also be afraid of the RROD problem with the older models so was a bit skeptical. thanks for advice.

garv123

faigs wrote: »

Yea if I got a good deal on one of the new ones I'd go with that - I haven't seen the 250GB ones for less than €250, missed out on that €200 Argos deal Hope there'll be some good deals after Christmas! Where's usually best regarding prices or are they all the same?

I would also be afraid of the RROD problem with the older models so was a bit skeptical. thanks for advice.

in you are interested in getting kinect you can get a bundle deal with the new console

Healium

"Why bother spending €200 on a new DVD player...."

Lawl.