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Advice on buying xbox360

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  • 05-03-2012 6:18pm
    #1
    WhosUpDocs
    Registered Users Posts: 70 ✭✭


    Hey guys. Searched for a similar thread but couldn't find one. I'm thinking of buying an xbox360 250gb on adverts. I'm just wondering what I should be aware of so I don't get scammed. I've heard of people trying to fob off xboxs that got banned from live etc.

    Basically what I'm asking is how can I be sure I'm not getting scammed when I'm buying it :D
    Thanks


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    FutureGuy
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 15,237 Mod ✭✭✭✭FutureGuy


    WhosUpDocs wrote: »
    Hey guys. Searched for a similar thread but couldn't find one. I'm thinking of buying an xbox360 250gb on adverts. I'm just wondering what I should be aware of so I don't get scammed. I've heard of people trying to fob off xboxs that got banned from live etc.

    Basically what I'm asking is how can I be sure I'm not getting scammed when I'm buying it :D
    Thanks

    You already mentioned the most important question...whether it has been banned or modded. Be sure to ask.

    Also ask if the console comes with all accessories.


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    WhosUpDocs
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    Is there any easy way to check if it's been banned or modded?


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    fusuf
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    WhosUpDocs wrote: »
    Is there any easy way to check if it's been banned or modded?
    Ask the seller. I can't think of any other way unless somehow you can get the serial number or mac address and ring microsoft but i'd doubt that would work.


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    Meesared
    Registered Users Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭Meesared


    fusuf wrote: »
    Ask the seller. I can't think of any other way unless somehow you can get the serial number or mac address and ring microsoft but i'd doubt that would work.
    Youd be right :)


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    SM01
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    Apologies for piggybacking on someone else's thread however I'm also looking for some advice on buying a second-hand xbox 360 - probably from a retail outlet though.

    My xbox 360 was nicked recently and with money being tight I've decided to opt for a second-hand one this time around. Is there are informal guidlines or rules with regard to specific model etc. I should be looking to avoid with regard to RROD when I go to buy?

    Thanks in advance


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    Meesared
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    If possible get a preowned 360 S the ones that aren't as suceptible to the RROD in the older models are hard to pick out.


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    SM01
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    Meesared wrote: »
    If possible get a preowned 360 S the ones that aren't as suceptible to the RROD in the older models are hard to pick out.


    Much appreciated!


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