Want an X Box for Forza 3

[Dave..]

That's all really, doesn't have to be anything special, I just like forza.

Lost track of the whole console thing when the latest lot came out, was just wondering how to go about getting a cheap x box and forza?

Would a cheap one off ebay be wise?
Anything to watch out for?
Costs involved for xbox live?

Got no idea about any of this stuff any more :dapprove:

 

[mr.valver]

Game had an offer in the paper on Friday, 4gig 360, forza 3 and Fifa 11 for £149

4gig isn't the greatest, but if your only into Forza, it's worth a punt.

http://www.game.co.uk/Consoles/Xbox-360/Xbox-360-4GB-with-Forza-Motorsport-3-and-FIFA-11/~r351821/

 

[Dave..]

What will 4 gig get me?

 

[mr.valver]

Enough to enjoy Forza 3, aslong as your not into downloading movies etc you'll be reet.

Xbox live is £40 for 12 months to.

 

[Ben]

Not a lot. The tracks and cars alone off Forza will take up more than 4gb iirc?

 

[richy22]

I swear its almost a 7 gb install to the hardrive oon forza??

 

[mr.valver]

Thats a bit rubbish then lol, tell am a PS3 kid...

 

[jenic]

Thats a bit rubbish then lol, tell am a PS3 kid...

Exactly, the console choice of men is 360 :approve:

Dave, the 4gb will do you fine, you dont need to install the game, and with forza it doesn't even seem to make it load quicker so there is no point.

 

[richy22]

^^^ Yeah nmakes no difference. I only did it to see how much space it took up.

I bought an Xbox off my work mate for £50 with Forza 3 and Halo 3.

Sack paying for live though, I just keep making free accounts.

 

[mr.valver]

Exactly, the console choice of men is 360 :approve:

Dave, the 4gb will do you fine, you dont need to install the game, and with forza it doesn't even seem to make it load quicker so there is no point.

The choice for men in a hand built PC, but hey ho :rasp:

 

[jenic]

The choice for men in a hand built PC, but hey ho :rasp:

Exactly, the console choice of men is 360 :approve:

 

[Dave..]

So best place to buy an xbox then? Not looking to spend a couple of hundred on the latest flash thing that my brother has.

Will a 4gig suffice? or a 20 gig be better? Price differences?

God I'm ashamed with my lack of knowledge :dapprove:

 

[jenic]

Should do you, but you might want more in the future.

4GB Bundle
http://www.game.co.uk/Consoles/Xbox-360/Xbox-360-4GB-with-Forza-Motorsport-3-and-FIFA-11/~r351821/

Or buy a used one from a trusted place, should get a used recent elite for around £100 from somewhere like avforums

Edit: Mint elite without HDD, £85 - http://www.avforums.com/forums/xbox...elite-jasper-mar-2010-without-hard-drive.html
HDD, £30 - http://www.avforums.com/forums/xbox...-360-120gb-audio-adapter-component-cable.html

 

[richy22]

If it were me id try do what I did and buy one off someone for £50-£60.

Sack paying £150

Im tight though

 

[Dave..]

Should do you, but you might want more in the future.

4GB Bundle
http://www.game.co.uk/Consoles/Xbox-360/Xbox-360-4GB-with-Forza-Motorsport-3-and-FIFA-11/~r351821/

Or buy a used one from a trusted place, should get a used recent elite for around £100 from somewhere like avforums

Cool, thanking you very much

 

[Dave..]

If it were me id try do what I did and buy one off someone for £50-£60.

Sack paying £150

Im tight though

I'll give you £45?

 

[jenic]

Or even better, used elite with 1 year warranty. If you dont like fifa sell it for £30, buy forza 3 for £15, quids in :approve:

http://www.game.co.uk/Consoles/Xbox-360/Pre-Owned-Xbox-360-Elite-Console-With-Fifa-11/~r351827/

 

[Ben]

Thought with Forza you had to install the second disc to be able to play?

 

[richy22]

I'll give you £45?

I wont be selling it! I actually have 2.... But I need my "legit" one for if I ever decide to go online.

 

[richy22]

Thought with Forza you had to install the second disc to be able to play?

You do have to install the second disc correct...can't remember how much space it uses though..