Xbox 360

[aquaone]

The RROD isn't the only problem that can happen. I'm in the miserable spot of having a system that randomly locks up playing games, sometimes scratches discs, but has no red rings. I can't use my 360 and they won't repair it unless I blow $100+ to get it fixed.

Most peeps who send in their 360 for service get a different box, a refurbished one, sometimes those RROD as well. I don't have a lot of faith in the 360's hardware. Unfortunately it has a lot of good games that don't exist on other systems and it's still cheaper than the PS3.

[scottishlad5]

I have a standard, and love it, I do love the look of the elite, But I am happy with anything that can play halo 3.

[KingArthur1976]

Originally Posted by Grungebob

I had the RROD, called the company, they sent me a box with shipping label. I put the tower in the box, sealed it, and 4 days later had a new Xbox on my step. No problems since. I couldn't ask for better service.

I had a very similar experience. My turnaround time was a total of six days. Didn't cost me but about 15 minutes of my time, and I also am extremely happy with the service.

[SpiderCoach]

Originally Posted by Grungebob

I had the RROD, called the company, they sent me a box with shipping label. I put the tower in the box, sealed it, and 4 days later had a new Xbox on my step. No problems since. I couldn't ask for better service.

Ditto...except I got mine back in six days.

[karl with a k]

Originally Posted by Dragonmaster384

That is a matter of opinion. I will admit that you may not need/want the space, but if you think you will ever use that much you should just get a bigger one now. So if you are going to download demos, XBLA games, DLC, etc or put a decent amount of music/video on the system, you are better off with the elite. Otherwise just get the pro 60GB system. Hope I was helpful.

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I get what you are saying but really is it worth the money? When you download videos and everything how long are you really going to keep them? You can just download it, watch it, then delete it, and if you want it again just go back to the marketplace and since you have downloaded it you can just download it again and you don't have to pay points. This goes for XBLA games too as well as demos. Once you finish the demo and probably get the game you don't need the demo and if you don't like the game then you don't keep the demo. And by regular one I mean pro because the arcade version is useless.

Hope this helps.

[King's Knight]

Originally Posted by Utgarsrage

For the love of all that's Holy, DO NOT get the Gamestop warranty. Go with the Microsoft Warranty. It costs $60, but well worth it. Both mine and my wifes 360 both broke after 18 months of use or so. I was shipped a refurbished model, the wife got a brand spanking new one (cables and controller included) It only took a week or so to receive them after we shipped them, out. We we're alos given an extra month of Xbox Live.

The Gamestop Warranty is sold by GS, but it's not honered by them. It's outscorced to a different company. Who basically ships out the refurb's at thier own liesure.

I did not know that about the GS warranties. I'd had a good experience with the warranty for my PS2 that was sold by Electronics Boutique about five years ago. So I'd assumed theirs would be the same...