Gaming Console Recomendation - Page 2

Marc Vaughan · 12-05-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

The first run of PS3s were backwards compatible with PS2. Not sure why they changed it.

Made the unit more expensive to produce - they basically put PS-2 chips into the unit to make it compatible, removing them help to allow them to reduce the price (which they deemed more 'useful' than retaining compatibility).

If you look in Gamestop you might be able to pick up a second hand unit which is backward compatible - thats what I did when I picked up mine.

CU Tiger · 12-30-2009, 10:26 PM

Well bumping this up.
We ended up not getting him a console at all for Christmas, then today he took money he had been saving shopping wih his grandma, and bought himself a 360...guess he made the choice.

Now Im trying to play catch up and see if he actually bought the right thing. He bought the arcade version that as far as I can tell has no hard drive, now trying to figure out if that is needed befoe I let him open it.

Thoughts?

EagleFan · 12-30-2009, 10:47 PM

I would recommend getting a hard drive for it. That allows for downloads and installing to hard drive for your most active games.

CU Tiger · 12-30-2009, 10:50 PM

But would we be better buying a hard drive or returning the "arcade" version and getting the "elite" etc.

stevew · 12-30-2009, 10:53 PM

Elite is the way to go. Unless you can find a reasonably priced used hard drive.

Sweed · 12-30-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Elite is the way to go. Unless you can find a reasonably priced used hard drive.

+1

EagleFan · 12-30-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Elite is the way to go. Unless you can find a reasonably priced used hard drive.

+1

Never checked te hard drive prices for the 360 and have been satisfied with the Elite.

Marc Vaughan · 12-30-2009, 11:13 PM

+ 1

I've an elite and it rocks

(although if he's bought the console himself I'd suggest leaving it with the one he's got and buying the add-on drive, yes it might be a bit smaller (don't know for sure, but used to be) - BUT he chose the system he has and with a lot of kids thats an important factor to bear in mind ... it might feel a bit of a put down if you just take it away and replace it with something else, you know him better than me obviously but something to consider).

CU Tiger · 12-31-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

+ 1
BUT he chose the system he has and with a lot of kids thats an important factor to bear in mind ... it might feel a bit of a put down if you just take it away and replace it with something else, you know him better than me obviously but something to consider).

Thanks for the thought, but I am not as concerned there.
For one he is only 9, and also we are very open and communicative, if I tell him I think he needs the Elite version and I'll cover the difference I think he'll be happy. But I'll be sure to make it a suggestion and let him choose....

k0ruptr · 12-31-2009, 12:33 AM

Hard Drives are pretty damn cheap on craigslist, often times making the Arcade + HD cheaper then an elite. and therefore you would be saving money and not losing anything. Arcade's have everything the elites have now adays - HD cord (but still have the port) and the black color.

more then likely you can get Arcade + HD for under 250.

I got mine for under $220 but I'm not sure you can find a deal like that often...

DanGarion · 12-31-2009, 12:46 AM

If you have a Xbox 360 and are looking to upgrade your hard drive but don't feel it's worth the ripoff that Microsoft tries to do to you, I highly suggest to check out usafa777 on Ebay
eBay Seller: usafa777: Computers Networking items on eBay.com

I got a 120 GB drive through him and it has worked flawless for a month so far.

CU Tiger · 12-31-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DanGarion

If you have a Xbox 360 and are looking to upgrade your hard drive but don't feel it's worth the ripoff that Microsoft tries to do to you, I highly suggest to check out usafa777 on Ebay
eBay Seller: usafa777: Computers Networking items on eBay.com

I got a 120 GB drive through him and it has worked flawless for a month so far.

Ive got to do more research apparentl, how is this better than say: Buy Xbox 360 Hard Drive 120GB

12-30-2009, 11:13 PM	#58
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	+ 1 I've an elite and it rocks (although if he's bought the console himself I'd suggest leaving it with the one he's got and buying the add-on drive, yes it might be a bit smaller (don't know for sure, but used to be) - BUT he chose the system he has and with a lot of kids thats an important factor to bear in mind ... it might feel a bit of a put down if you just take it away and replace it with something else, you know him better than me obviously but something to consider). Last edited by Marc Vaughan : 12-30-2009 at 11:15 PM.

12-31-2009, 12:33 AM	#60
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	Hard Drives are pretty damn cheap on craigslist, often times making the Arcade + HD cheaper then an elite. and therefore you would be saving money and not losing anything. Arcade's have everything the elites have now adays - HD cord (but still have the port) and the black color. more then likely you can get Arcade + HD for under 250. I got mine for under $220 but I'm not sure you can find a deal like that often... __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks Last edited by k0ruptr : 12-31-2009 at 12:35 AM.

12-31-2009, 12:46 AM	#61
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	If you have a Xbox 360 and are looking to upgrade your hard drive but don't feel it's worth the ripoff that Microsoft tries to do to you, I highly suggest to check out usafa777 on Ebay eBay Seller: usafa777: Computers Networking items on eBay.com I got a 120 GB drive through him and it has worked flawless for a month so far. __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

12-30-2009, 10:26 PM	#52
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	Well bumping this up. We ended up not getting him a console at all for Christmas, then today he took money he had been saving shopping wih his grandma, and bought himself a 360...guess he made the choice. Now Im trying to play catch up and see if he actually bought the right thing. He bought the arcade version that as far as I can tell has no hard drive, now trying to figure out if that is needed befoe I let him open it. Thoughts?

12-30-2009, 10:47 PM	#53
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	I would recommend getting a hard drive for it. That allows for downloads and installing to hard drive for your most active games.

12-30-2009, 10:50 PM	#54
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	But would we be better buying a hard drive or returning the "arcade" version and getting the "elite" etc.

12-30-2009, 10:53 PM	#55
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Elite is the way to go. Unless you can find a reasonably priced used hard drive.

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