First you purchase the console. Second you purchase an additional controller. Third you purchase the wi-fi adapter. Fourth you purchase an Xbox Live Gold account. Fifth you purchase games at $59.95 or less. Sixth you purchase two rechargeable battery packs and a charger. Finally you enjoy your $249 - $399 system.

This is tempting. I have an old pro right now without HDMI and the 20GB HDD.
Anybody know if it is easy to upgrade consoles (transferring all dlc, etc...)?

Damn I remember purchasing my 20 GB for $400. Oh well its served me well these past 2 years.

It will transfer, just key in your login/password and security question.

I paid $400 for my console 2.5 years ago. It was a good investment. Now that they're not going to replace it FOREVER I just hope it lasts for the 8 years they're supposedly going to be using it.

I want a new XBOX(3)! Mandate a 60fps minimum or they're not allowed to release the game.

very tempting, i said about a week ago if the xbox 360 elite or the ps3 went down to $299 I would probably get it. If the elite still has the bundle with Fable 2 and Halo 3 in it and the price is $299 that will make it a no brainer for me.

tsiberious: there is no way to transfer your stuff from from one drive to another legitimately since that breaks copy protection.

these prices are nice tho...

renniz: not everyone buys these things to play with multiple people... or use on wireless or on XBL or with 360 games (i prefer the minigames and using it as a media streamer on the wire)... for those people, having all that integrated is just as worthless as the point you're trying to make...

Actually if you recover your gamertag with the new xbox you can redownload all your games and movies. The content stays with your gamertag, not the console.

tenor77: ah.. interesting... but that's still a pain in the azz... having to download 15gigs of stuff... oh well, guess it's better than loosing it all...

They do make a usb transfer cable to transfer files from one drive to another then formatting the original drive. This cable comes with the 120 gb drive if purchased seperatley or I believe Microsoft will provide one upon request, correct me if I am wrong. The transfer is a easy process but usually takes 90 -120 min. I have done about 8 transfers now.

Don't forget an HD TV if they don't already have one. If you don't have an HD TV, you may as well stick to last gen.



In that case, they may as well get the Arcade, or whatever the crappy base model is called.

the arcade model doesn't come with a hard drive... essential to the minigames... but that is the idea... a model for everyone's choice instead of one for all... this is the way it should be done.

And the only difference between the Elite and Pro?

- Black case
- 120GB HD vs 60GB HD (which used to be 20GB on the Pro)

HD prices have fallen, MS has only made an adjustment.

There was little reason to spend an extra $100 for the Pro for a Drive size and color. This is also the same for the PS3... 80GB HD vs 160GB.... most people just buy the 80GB.

With the price drop, the PS3 *WILL* have to follow suit. The 80GB model will need to sell for about $300 or so. Or at least the PS3-Slim (if it actually comes out).

If the elite bundle at $299 still comes with a couple of games that I want I would grab it, but I doubt they will do that.

Actully you get the HDMI cable, which is like 20 bucks.

Actully you get the HDMI cable, which is like 20 bucks.

LOL SO TRUE... microsoft marketing is screwing all xbox fanboys.. you forgot the last thing... BUY ANOTHER XBOX cause it broke!

AND THEY LOVE IT!!!!!!

1. Purchased my console Summer of last year.

2. Purchased a wired controller for my PC when the 360 came out, so I didn't need that.

3. I'm plugged into ethernet. No need for Wi-fi.

4. Don't need XBL Gold for it to work, and I can still download firmware updates, game updates, demos, etc.

5. Wait until you can get games used because I'm not a die-hard gamer, save $30-$40 by waiting 6 months.

6. Haven't had to replace the batteries in my wireless controller yet, using the non-rechargeable kind (granted I don't use the wireless controller unless a friend comes over).

I think it comes with a USB transfer cable that lets you move all your stuff, worst case is you have to re-DL everything on the new one.

Also I expect an Xbox slim as soon as they use the all-in-one 65nm chip they were planning a while back.

About the batteries. NEVER buy the microsoft batteries they're just bad normal rechargable NiMH i think 2100 milliamps. I thought they were a Li-polymer type. Cheaper to just buy low self-discharge regular rechargeables like the hybrids from rayovac. They seem to last much longeron a charge.

All of the additional purchases you mentioned are optional.

I just hope this means some added pressure for Sony to drop PS3 prices more. I'm looking to get one before God of War 3 comes out.

Hmm...
$300 for the system + a single controller controller.
$50 for an additional controller.
$30x2 for two rechargeable battery packs.
$60x20 for games.
$0 for 1 month of xbox live gold (they repaired my RRoD for free, and even gave me 1 month gold card).
=$1610
I think I should stick with PC gaming... the games are a lot cheaper if you're willing to care and share.

=D

They should drop all the SKUs by $100 and kill PS3 AND PS2 simultaneously! XD

good news xbox drones it will cost less next time you have to replace your xbox 360 because it failed on you for the 10th time. man, Microsoft really has figured out how dumb people can be

What system comes with two controllers? Second who buys the battery packs when you can use any AA rechargeables that you can get at Wal-Mart for $5? Also the systems comes with two games now so you don't have to buy any games right off the back. On top of that it's not like any other system is offering games for free. Plus I am happy to pay the extra $4 a month for the online experience of Xbox LIVE.

How much did your gaming rig cost? Did it come with two controllers? Not every online game for PC is free either (lots of people pay for WOW) and Steam is bloatware and nowhere near as streamlined. $30 for rechargeable batteries? I bought mine for $4.99 and I use rechargeables in my PC gaming mouse also. PC games aren't free and you brag that you are stealing... WOW! There are people modding and stealing on Xbox 360 also.

I love that there are people here that factor in the cost of all the option crap they would buy with their system.

So to continue on that stupid bandwagon -
$500.00 Sony PS3 160 GB
$ 25.00 Sony Blu-Ray Remote
$ 55.00 2nd Controller
$ 60.00 Sony HDMI Cable for PS3
$ 25.00 Battery/Charger Pack for PS3
$120.00 2 x Games for PS3
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$785.00
+ $1800.00 for a new Sony Bravia 46" 1080p/240hz LCD

Comes to a grand total of $2585.00

Gee my XBOX 360 looks better and better already.

You should pay more attention to whats in the bundle. The Pro model has been coming with a Wifi adapter for over a year.. Also came with a Silver Live subscription.. I had it just long enough to figure out I dont need it.. And I bought a second controller, but this one is wired. I use it on my PC and 360. But thanks, I am thoroughly enjoying this system I paid $315 for.. How much is that PS3, btw?

Wasn't there some sort of HDD transfer cable that came into existance when MS first offered the bigger HDD's for sale?

This is the transfer Kit information:


Now the real question would be, how does one go about getting the kit? That I can't help you with