Should I get it (XBox 360) as an impulse buy?

[caseyd]

All you guys talking about Oblivion started me thinking about a 360. I had told myself that I was getting too old for video games, but it looks so good. I was just goofing around on the net and looking at walmart.com. I thought, "what the heck, I'll call the local store to see if they have one." They do. They're holding it for me. Should I go for it? By the time I get another controller, a play and charge thing, and Oblivion, it's over $500. Yikes. How much do you think I could sell an XBox, extra S controller, two wireless controllers, HD pack, XBox Live headset, Action replay and around 15 games for?

[dbdynsty25]

Re: Should I get it (XBox 360) as an impulse buy?

I'd say go for it. The 360 is just hitting its stride when it comes to quality games. In the past month, Ghost Recon, Oblivion, Top Spin 2, Blazing Angels...all are fabulous games. Now really is the time to "jump in" to be completely lame and quote the Microsoft slogan. I'd definitely go for it.

As for your Xbox package...you could probably get 150 or so for it. Maybe more.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: Should I get it (XBox 360) as an impulse buy?

All you guys talking about Oblivion started me thinking about a 360. I had told myself that I was getting too old for video games, but it looks so good. I was just goofing around on the net and looking at walmart.com. I thought, "what the heck, I'll call the local store to see if they have one." They do. They're holding it for me. Should I go for it? By the time I get another controller, a play and charge thing, and Oblivion, it's over $500. Yikes. How much do you think I could sell an XBox, extra S controller, two wireless controllers, HD pack, XBox Live headset, Action replay and around 15 games for?

Go for it. It's well worth the $500.

Sell your xbox stuff on ebay. What do you have for the xbox/games, I could give you a rough estimate how to package. I'm an ebay pro at selling.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: Should I get it (XBox 360) as an impulse buy?

All you guys talking about Oblivion started me thinking about a 360. I had told myself that I was getting too old for video games, but it looks so good. I was just goofing around on the net and looking at walmart.com. I thought, "what the heck, I'll call the local store to see if they have one." They do. They're holding it for me. Should I go for it? By the time I get another controller, a play and charge thing, and Oblivion, it's over $500. Yikes. How much do you think I could sell an XBox, extra S controller, two wireless controllers, HD pack, XBox Live headset, Action replay and around 15 games for?

Ebay

Xbox = $110-125 w/ 1 controller + HD pack. I'd include the extra wired contoller + headset.
I recently sold my second system on there.

Action Replay = $25

Wireless Controllers = Are they Logitech? If they are, you can make $25-30 on each one.

Which games?

PM, and I'll help if you want me two.

[goh]

Re: Should I get it (XBox 360) as an impulse buy?

Yea sure,why not? Unless it's JUST for Oblivion.

[caseyd]

Re: Should I get it (XBox 360) as an impulse buy?

Go for it. It's well worth the $500.

Sell your xbox stuff on ebay. What do you have for the xbox/games, I could give you a rough estimate how to package. I'm an ebay pro at selling.

I have:

All three Splinter cells (though I thought about keeping them since they're BC)
Both KOTOR (thought about keeping those too)
Burnout 3: Takedown
NBA2k5
NFL2k5
NHL 2k5
MVP 05
MVP College 06
SSX 3
Halo
Halo 2
Top Spin
Links 2004
Forza (may want to keep this one if it's BC)
Ghost Recon 2
Jade Empire
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland (like to keep this if it's BC)
World Championship Poker
MX vs. ATV Unleashed

I think that's it. Thanks for the help.

It wouldn't be just for Oblivion. I'd probably get Top Spin 2, NBA2k6, and Ghost Recon fairly soon as well.

[WTF]

Re: Should I get it (XBox 360) as an impulse buy?

Yes... most definately worth it. Go out and pick that baby up. I'm having well over $500 worth of fun right now with Oblivion, lol. Just playing, but it's definately worth getting.

[goh]

Re: Should I get it (XBox 360) as an impulse buy?

Might want to get Burnout too. Forza and THAW are BC.

[Peter_OS]

Re: Should I get it (XBox 360) as an impulse buy?

I say hold off until the PS3 if you can. If you have money to burn then go ahead and pick one up. You won't be dissapointed. It's a great console! I'm excited about the potential of the system down the road.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: Should I get it (XBox 360) as an impulse buy?

I have:

All three Splinter cells (though I thought about keeping them since they're BC)
Both KOTOR (thought about keeping those too)
Burnout 3: Takedown
NBA2k5
NFL2k5
NHL 2k5
MVP 05
MVP College 06
SSX 3
Halo
Halo 2
Top Spin
Links 2004
Forza (may want to keep this one if it's BC)
Ghost Recon 2
Jade Empire
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland (like to keep this if it's BC)
World Championship Poker
MX vs. ATV Unleashed

I think that's it. Thanks for the help.

It wouldn't be just for Oblivion. I'd probably get Top Spin 2, NBA2k6, and Ghost Recon fairly soon as well.

I would package these games w/ system since by themselves won't net much:

NBA2k5
NFL2k5
NHL 2k5
SSX 3
Links 2004
Burnout 3: Takedown
Links 2004

[caseyd]

Re: Should I get it (XBox 360) as an impulse buy?

I would package these games w/ system since by themselves won't net much:

NBA2k5
NFL2k5
NHL 2k5
SSX 3
Links 2004
Burnout 3: Takedown
Links 2004

For the same $115-$125? Should I put a minimum on it or just start it at an amount with no minimum? I actually have a friend who may want to buy some of those sports games from me. He'd probably give me close to what he would pay for them at Gamestop. Would you do the other games just as separate auctions for each game?

By the way. I did it. I actually called Costco just for the heck of it. They had two bundles left on the shelf from their shipment this morning. 360, extra wireless, play and charge, and Project Gotham for $489. Plus, it's Costco so if it has any problems later on, they have the awesome return policy. That saves the money I'd spend on a warranty. Figured the bundle was a good deal anyway since I was going to get the extra controller and play and charge. Also got Oblivion. Came to just under $600 for everything.

[Rodster]

Re: Should I get it (XBox 360) as an impulse buy?

It's always been said it's about the games. Gamespot calls Oblivion one of the best RPG's ever. I say it's a must buy, Oblivion is a system seller nuff said.

As far as waiting for the PS3 release I say forget about it. It's going to be tougher to score a PS3 than it was a 360 at launch.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: Should I get it (XBox 360) as an impulse buy?

For the same $115-$125? Should I put a minimum on it or just start it at an amount with no minimum? I actually have a friend who may want to buy some of those sports games from me. He'd probably give me close to what he would pay for them at Gamestop. Would you do the other games just as separate auctions for each game?

By the way. I did it. I actually called Costco just for the heck of it. They had two bundles left on the shelf from their shipment this morning. 360, extra wireless, play and charge, and Project Gotham for $489. Plus, it's Costco so if it has any problems later on, they have the awesome return policy. That saves the money I'd spend on a warranty. Figured the bundle was a good deal anyway since I was going to get the extra controller and play and charge. Also got Oblivion. Came to just under $600 for everything.

You will get more than $115 with the games. I'll send you a link via PM.

[Peter_OS]

Re: Should I get it (XBox 360) as an impulse buy?

It's always been said it's about the games. Gamespot calls Oblivion one of the best RPG's ever. I say it's a must buy, Oblivion is a system seller nuff said.

As far as waiting for the PS3 release I say forget about it. It's going to be tougher to score a PS3 than it was a 360 at launch.

Really? It can't be as bad as the Xbox 360. Systems were very hard to find after months from it's release. I know friends who waited 1 to 2 months to get their pre-order alone.

I'll put my money down and say that the PS3 launch will be better. Sony has come out and said they are planning on developing 1 million units per month up until the launch.

[malrak]

Re: Should I get it (XBox 360) as an impulse buy?

Seeing as how you're only slightly interested... I'd say buy it on an impulse ONLY if you're financially able to throw down a few hundred bucks. If you're kinda tight on dollars, and a few hundred bucks is a lot to you, consider waiting until the price drops or the PS3 to come out so you can better judge which would be a better investment for ya.