What Xbox do I buy?

[jesus]

I've decided I want one after seeing the Forza pics thread, no idea which to get or what options there are or anything though. I'd be using it online and stuff but I've never played on one let alone owned one before. Help ?

 

[LaurenF]

Xbox 360 Elite, the black one with 120GB hard drive.

 

[jesus]

Where's the cheapest place to get one?

Also, forgot to add, my TV is old and gash. Won't matter though will it?

 

[DannyR]

YHPM

 

[rich_1989]

Where's the cheapest place to get one?

Also, forgot to add, my TV is old and gash. Won't matter though will it?

wont really giv full potential enless its on a hdtv

 

[jesus]

So the 360 Elite is deffo the best one to get? I want one today, so where's the cheapest place to buy them you reckon ?

 

[pete_clio]

pmsl....im in the same boat! lol

 

[Sam]

Lol... All xboxs are the same. The only difference is the memory. Tbh, but a standard 60gig one. I doubt you will need the 120 gig the elite offers. Dont buy an ARCADE as they only come with an internal memory which is shockingly small. Go for the middle one i suggest.
You will also need to buy an xbox live subscripted which usually sets you back 35-40 quid, but you can buy them off the internet for £23 quid and he will send you the activation code near instantly.

Also, FORZA 3 is in tescos for 29.99 if you want to get it cheap somewhere J.

Sam!

 

[jesus]

Cheers Sam, get on MSN!

 

[Cuppa]

Lol... All xboxs are the same. The only difference is the memory. Tbh, but a standard 60gig one. I doubt you will need the 120 gig the elite offers. Dont buy an ARCADE as they only come with an internal memory which is shockingly small. Go for the middle one i suggest.
You will also need to buy an xbox live subscripted which usually sets you back 35-40 quid, but you can buy them off the internet for £23 quid and he will send you the activation code near instantly.

Also, FORZA 3 is in tescos for 29.99 if you want to get it cheap somewhere J.

Sam!

He is on th nail with everything there.

 

[jesus]

Ended up getting a 360 Elite, Forza 3, Fifa 10, new GTA, power pack for the controller and 2 years warranty for £250 from Game.

 

[TimR26]

Good purchase :approve:

 

[pete_clio]

i bought it too, fifa10 and forza 3....i have a normal HDMI cable. does anyone know why this comes up "mode not supported" on my tv? is there settings i need to change?

 

[MarkCup]

I'd avoid the 60gb one.

If you want a quiter gaming experience then you need to install ALL your games to the HDD.

Throw in a few downloaded GTA levels, Forza car/track packs, games demos, arcade games blah blah blah and 60gb doesn't go very far at all.

120gb is the minimum you should get IMO.

 

[TimR26]

i bought it too, fifa10 and forza 3....i have a normal HDMI cable. does anyone know why this comes up "mode not supported" on my tv? is there settings i need to change?

Go to settings on your Xbox

 

[Hutchie]

i need a bigger Hard drive

20 gig aint enough

 

[pete_clio]

Go to settings on your Xbox

i did but its not highlights for HDTV...anyone any ideas?

 

[Cookie]

Don't bother getting a 360 if you don't have an HDTV tbh

 

[.GAZ.]

Don't bother getting a 360 if you don't have an HDTV tbh

+1

Argos are selling a 32" HD LCD TV for £269.99 (720p)

Edit: Found the link.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5295638/Trail/searchtext%3E32+INCH+LCD.htm

 

[Aluco]

Use your monitor like me

 

[LaurenF]

Ended up getting a 360 Elite, Forza 3, Fifa 10, new GTA, power pack for the controller and 2 years warranty for £250 from Game.

Good choice

 

[Ste#70]

http://www.shopto.net/XBOX 360/HARD...ole 250GB with Pro Evolution Soccer 2010.html

Im Going to go for this i think.

Is there anything else i should order with it. essential accessories etc? im guessing i need a wireless adaptor?

 

[jesus]

http://www.shopto.net/XBOX 360/HARD...ole 250GB with Pro Evolution Soccer 2010.html

Im Going to go for this i think.

Is there anything else i should order with it. essential accessories etc? im guessing i need a wireless adaptor?

You'll need a wireless adaptor for Live, a power pack for the controller would be useful too as they run off AA batteries. Only comes with one controller too.

 

[.GAZ.]

You'll need a wireless adaptor for Live, a power pack for the controller would be useful too as they run off AA batteries. Only comes with one controller too.

You can run live with a ethernet cable!

 

[jesus]

You can run live with a ethernet cable!

I know but not everyone has a router right next to where you'll be playing. Ethernet cable is included...

 

[.GAZ.]

I do

 

[Ste#70]

I know but not everyone has a router right next to where you'll be playing. Ethernet cable is included...

This.

it comes with 2 controllers and a headset.

does it come with the hdmi cable?

 

[.GAZ.]

Mines never came with a HDMI cable.

 

[Ste#70]

Mines never came with a HDMI cable.

soon adds up doesnt it. Nearly an extra £100 already!

 

[.GAZ.]

soon adds up doesnt it. Nearly an extra £100 already!

Then the £40 for a gold membership and the monthly BB payments.

 

[Ste#70]

Then the £40 for a gold membership and the monthly BB payments.

Yep and that, thinking about it ill stick to my ps3. Best part of £400 to play one game really isnt clever is it lol.

 

[.GAZ.]

May not be clever, tis worth it tho lol