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    Questions about the XBox 360

    I am going to buy a 360, but have a couple of questions for anybody here who has one.

    I will be buying a VGA A/V cable and probably an HD-DVD add-on drive sometime in the future. Given this, is it a good idea to get only the basic $300 console?

    (1) The HD-DVD bundles a remote, so that would be duplicative with the $400 console version. I can live without a remote until I buy the HD-DVD.

    (2) The hard drive sounds like it's not a good deal, so are there memory alternatives that are feasible? For instance, would my 1 GB USB memory stick work instead?

    (3) The wireless controller isn't that important to me, so I can live without it.

    (4) Can I use my digital USB headset instead of the branded 360 headset?

    Thanks!
    Last edited by DanS; October 13, 2006, 15:28.
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    (1) The HD-DVD bundles a remote, so that would be duplicative with the $400 console version. I can live without a remote until I buy the HD-DVD.

    The remote that comes with (or came with, I thought it was a limited-time launch thing) a smaller remote. The HD-DVD remote is the $40 universal remote accessory. May as well wait, you can use the Xbox controller as a remote.[/q]

    (2) The hard drive sounds like it's not a good deal, so are there memory alternatives that are feasible? For instance, would my 1 GB USB memory stick work instead?

    No, memory sticks/USB sticks don't work for storage. You'll need an Xbox 360 memory unit or a harddrive for saved games. Therein lies the rub -- memory units aren't that cheap anyway and suffice for simple game saves, but a harddrive is strongly recommended. It improves loading times in many games (it's a fast cache compared to disc), it permits content downloads (demos, videos, etc), and it's far larger.

    (4) Can I use my digital USB headset instead of the branded 360 headset?

    No. The Xbox 360 headsets connect via a special port in the controller, USB headsets don't work the same way.

    All told, you're best off with the $399 version.
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    • #3
      That's what I thought. Thanks for the rundown.

      To be honest, it's getting a little spendy, even compared to the PS3.
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      • #4
        Xbox 360 is the front runner for my best personal purchase of the year, despite the cost.
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        • #5
          think dan, if you get the 360 we can play ncaa 07 and face off: usc vs osu. with the live option itll be even better
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          • #6
            Right, you can get good deals with that console right now. I bought mine, it was like.. under 400... it was the deluxe package too. Wireless remote control, headset, all the cables and butt plugs. Cool stuff. PLUS I got the xbox minifridge too for free on top of that, value ~100... cool as well. TOtally worth the money. At least it will be when I mod that baby to play everything I want.

            Aaanyway... it's a good buy, definitely yeah. No one should wait wii, no one should buy the upcoming PS3... everyone should go with xbox 360 and I truly mean it. It's a good deal for the money. I mean sure it's still expensive but comparing to ... PS3... man, it's a bargain and it will carry further too.
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            • #7
              Either handhelds or a PC. Consoles just aren't worth the investment
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