Questions About 360

[freeman123]

I'm thinking about buying a 360, but there are a few things I want to know about it first.

Does that "Red Ring" thing still happen? Or have they solved that problem already? And if it's still happening, how likely would is it?

Is there a site or something that explains the different versions of the 360. I know there's a cheaper version, but what's the difference? Would I be better off just getting the more expensive one?

 

[shadydentist]

As far as I know, the red ring is still somewhat of a problem. However, microsoft has helpfully extended their warranties, and I think its worth getting one anyways.

 

[F8AL]

Yes the "red rings of death" problem still occurs on 360s. I have it right now and I'm getting it repaired...correct me if I'm wrong but i believe the warranty info goes like this:

Red rings of death = 1 year -> Upgraded to 3 years :D
Everything else = 1 year

You can purchase additonal warranty somewhere, not really sure where through.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/compare101.htm

 

[Cashed]

F8AL is correct. My launch 360 lasted me just until about a month ago, so I sent it off to Microsoft. New 360s aren't as likely to have the problem, they run cooler and have smaller CPUs and have had their innards moved around.

 

[#HBC | marshy]

Is there a site or something that explains the different versions of the 360. I know there's a cheaper version, but what's the difference? Would I be better off just getting the more expensive one?

There's 3 different ones, the 360 arcade version, the standard 20gb hard drive, and the elite version with 120gb. The arcade version doesn't even have a hard drive, and is the only version that doesn't have backward compatibility, so try to avoid that one(it's also the cheapest at $280). The 20gb version is $350, and the elite is $450.

I'd say the 20gb is good enough, unless you're planning on downloading a lot of games off of the 360's Live service (which each game taking up 2 to 7 gigs).

 

[F8AL]

There's 3 different ones, the 360 arcade version, the standard 20gb hard drive, and the elite version with 120gb. The arcade version doesn't even have a hard drive, and is the only version that doesn't have backward compatibility, so try to avoid that one(it's also the cheapest at $280). The 20gb version is $350, and the elite is $450.

I'd say the 20gb is good enough, unless you're planning on downloading a lot of games off of the 360's Live service (which each game taking up 2 to 7 gigs).

But when you download a game, when you beat it, wouldn't you just delete it in order to make room for another downloadable original xbox game? That's what I'd do. It would still have your game saves on your harddrive and you can easily download it again if you wish (via download history) so you don't have to pay to download it again.

 

[freeman123]

All 3 versions have wireless internet connection, right?

 

[#HBC | marshy]

But when you download a game, when you beat it, wouldn't you just delete it in order to make room for another downloadable original xbox game? That's what I'd do. It would still have your game saves on your harddrive and you can easily download it again if you wish (via download history) so you don't have to pay to download it again.

Exactly right, and personally, that's what I do. Then again, this isn't the most professional way of handling it, as some people want to replay those games without starting over.

All 3 versions have wireless internet connection, right?

It'll cost you an extra $100 for the wireless network adapter. I personally just use the direct connect(comes with system).

The following will help you out with other questions you might have about the adapter.
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemsetup/xbox360/accessories/wirelessnetworkadapter.htm

 

[freeman123]

It'll cost you an extra $100 for the wireless network adapter. I personally just use the direct connect(comes with system).

The following will help you out with other questions you might have about the adapter.
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/systemsetup/xbox360/accessories/wirelessnetworkadapter.htm

Are you serious? It costs $100 for that stupid thing? I have no way of getting online from my room other than wirelessly. And I'm not paying $100 for it. If that's the case, I won't even buy a 360. That's ridiculous.

 

[Life Ruiner]

Are you serious? It costs $100 for that stupid thing? I have no way of getting online from my room other than wirelessly. And I'm not paying $100 for it. If that's the case, I won't even buy a 360. That's ridiculous.

Lol if that's stopping you from buying a game system it look like you probably didn't want it that much in the first place.

 

[freeman123]

Lol if that's stopping you from buying a game system it look like you probably didn't want it that much in the first place.

I don't want it at all if I can't play online. All the games I wanted for it, I wanted for the online play. The wireless card I bought for my computer was like $20. There's no reason why the same thing for Xbox 360 should be 5 times the price. That's ridiculous.

 

[Cashed]

If you're cheap there's the alternative ethernet wireless bridge option.

 

[freeman123]

What is that?

 

[Cashed]

Have you ever heard of Google?

http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-WET11-Wireless-Ethernet-Bridge/dp/B000066JQU

Amazingly enough, it creates a wireless bridge by you connecting the device into the ethernet port on anything you please, like a 360.

 

[Bailey]

A 360 is so worth it. Not for Halo 3 of course but Halo 2.

 

[Crimson King]

Why do you still post?

 

[freeman123]

A 360 is so worth it. Not for Halo 3 of course but Halo 2.

If I wanted Halo 2, wouldn't it be cheaper to just get an Xbox. I don't even want Halo 3. The reason I want a 360 is for all the fighting games that I can't get on Wii. Like DOA4, Virtual Fighter 5, Soul Calibur 4, ect...

 

[F8AL]

Here is another helpful link:

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/22/joystiq-holidaze-explaining-the-xbox-360-skus/