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  • Darth_Dorn

    #1

    So I'm thinking of buying an XBox, but I need some opinions first

    I was reading over some other boards today and saw some of the recent games that have come out as well as the future games, and I'm now in heavy contemplation about getting an XBox.

    I probably won't be buying it until I get my next paycheck, or two paychecks from now, I want to see what the next one is. So I still have some time...and that's time for you guys to sway me to getting it or saving my money and waiting for the next version of the XBox to come out.

    Secondly, I'm probably going to get it preowned, unless my next paychecks are huge. I was browsing through the Gamestop site and came upon this little diddy of a deal. I've heard nothing but good things about the games, and it'd definately be a way to start off my XBox game collection. Halo can be found for anywhere from $25-$30, and that might be my next pickup with a controller for some multiplayer fun. Gamestop also offers a Halo bundle that has the used XBox, used Halo, and a controller for the same price ($199.99).

    So yeah.....those are my options. Now tell me if I should go ahead and get one now, or wait for however long and get the next version of the XBox.

    For right now, online play isn't an option. It probably won't be until about November and December, when I move out with my sister and have my own computer and [censored] in my room. That might sway your argument, it might not, who knows.

    Also, I'm wondering if it's worth it to save the $30 and get the used console instead of the new console. Opinions?

    Two other questions regarding the hard drive. Can you save pretty much all games on the hard drive, or do some force you to buy a memory card. Also, do most games allow you to input your own music into them?
  • DueceDiggla
    MVP
    • Aug 2002
    • 4915

    #2
    Re: So I\'m thinking of buying an XBox, but I need some opinions first

    I wouldn't go with the used Xbox only because I've heard so many stories from people about their Xbox dying on them. Mine has died on me, but luckily I had a warranty so I just went in EB and they happily gave me a brand new one. I suggest you buy a new one with a 1 or 2 yr warranty. Save your money by buying new games.

    But yeah, definitely get an Xbox. I loved it much better than my PS2 when I first got it, and that was way before XBL came out, which totally changed everything for me as far as gaming. They also have "platinum" games, which are Xbox classics that they re-released for alot less then the original price. Games like Hitman, Max Payne, Project Gotham Racing etc.....

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    • DueceDiggla
      MVP
      • Aug 2002
      • 4915

      #3
      Re: So I\'m thinking of buying an XBox, but I need some opinions first

      I wouldn't go with the used Xbox only because I've heard so many stories from people about their Xbox dying on them. Mine has died on me, but luckily I had a warranty so I just went in EB and they happily gave me a brand new one. I suggest you buy a new one with a 1 or 2 yr warranty. Save your money by buying new games.

      But yeah, definitely get an Xbox. I loved it much better than my PS2 when I first got it, and that was way before XBL came out, which totally changed everything for me as far as gaming. They also have "platinum" games, which are Xbox classics that they re-released for alot less then the original price. Games like Hitman, Max Payne, Project Gotham Racing etc.....

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      • DueceDiggla
        MVP
        • Aug 2002
        • 4915

        #4
        Re: So I\'m thinking of buying an XBox, but I need some opinions first

        I wouldn't go with the used Xbox only because I've heard so many stories from people about their Xbox dying on them. Mine has died on me, but luckily I had a warranty so I just went in EB and they happily gave me a brand new one. I suggest you buy a new one with a 1 or 2 yr warranty. Save your money by buying new games.

        But yeah, definitely get an Xbox. I loved it much better than my PS2 when I first got it, and that was way before XBL came out, which totally changed everything for me as far as gaming. They also have "platinum" games, which are Xbox classics that they re-released for alot less then the original price. Games like Hitman, Max Payne, Project Gotham Racing etc.....

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        • JohnDoe8865
          Hall of Fame
          • Jul 2002
          • 9607

          #5
          Re: So I\'m thinking of buying an XBox, but I need some opinions first

          I'd get a new one if you could. If you can still find one, they had a Halo LE Xbox that came with Halo and a Green controller S for 169.99. That'd be what I'd do if I had the money.

          And IMO, there are so many great games coming out this year alone, and so many great past games like the Plantinum Hits mentioned earlier, and games like Amped 2, PGR2, Links 2004, and Crimson Skies that are now 29.99 along with games like KOTOR for 24.99.

          Now is the best time to get onboard IMO. The life cycle still has another year and a half gauranteed, and even with the Xbox Next comes out, I don't think they'll totally drop support for the Xbox for a while. Also, XBL is an unparalelled experience if you plan to get that eventually.
          Favorite Sports Teams

          NFL - Carolina Panthers
          NBA - Charlotte Hornets
          MLB - Cincinnati Reds
          College Basketball - Wake Forest
          NCAA Football - Appalachian State

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          • JohnDoe8865
            Hall of Fame
            • Jul 2002
            • 9607

            #6
            Re: So I\'m thinking of buying an XBox, but I need some opinions first

            I'd get a new one if you could. If you can still find one, they had a Halo LE Xbox that came with Halo and a Green controller S for 169.99. That'd be what I'd do if I had the money.

            And IMO, there are so many great games coming out this year alone, and so many great past games like the Plantinum Hits mentioned earlier, and games like Amped 2, PGR2, Links 2004, and Crimson Skies that are now 29.99 along with games like KOTOR for 24.99.

            Now is the best time to get onboard IMO. The life cycle still has another year and a half gauranteed, and even with the Xbox Next comes out, I don't think they'll totally drop support for the Xbox for a while. Also, XBL is an unparalelled experience if you plan to get that eventually.
            Favorite Sports Teams

            NFL - Carolina Panthers
            NBA - Charlotte Hornets
            MLB - Cincinnati Reds
            College Basketball - Wake Forest
            NCAA Football - Appalachian State

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            • JohnDoe8865
              Hall of Fame
              • Jul 2002
              • 9607

              #7
              Re: So I\'m thinking of buying an XBox, but I need some opinions first

              I'd get a new one if you could. If you can still find one, they had a Halo LE Xbox that came with Halo and a Green controller S for 169.99. That'd be what I'd do if I had the money.

              And IMO, there are so many great games coming out this year alone, and so many great past games like the Plantinum Hits mentioned earlier, and games like Amped 2, PGR2, Links 2004, and Crimson Skies that are now 29.99 along with games like KOTOR for 24.99.

              Now is the best time to get onboard IMO. The life cycle still has another year and a half gauranteed, and even with the Xbox Next comes out, I don't think they'll totally drop support for the Xbox for a while. Also, XBL is an unparalelled experience if you plan to get that eventually.
              Favorite Sports Teams

              NFL - Carolina Panthers
              NBA - Charlotte Hornets
              MLB - Cincinnati Reds
              College Basketball - Wake Forest
              NCAA Football - Appalachian State

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              • JoeBudden
                MVP
                • Jun 2003
                • 916

                #8
                Re: So I\'m thinking of buying an XBox, but I need some opinions first

                I just got one like 2 weeks ago with when i traded in my Cube. I went with a used one i got a 90 day warranty. I really say do it i really gllad i did.

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                • JoeBudden
                  MVP
                  • Jun 2003
                  • 916

                  #9
                  Re: So I\'m thinking of buying an XBox, but I need some opinions first

                  I just got one like 2 weeks ago with when i traded in my Cube. I went with a used one i got a 90 day warranty. I really say do it i really gllad i did.

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                  • JoeBudden
                    MVP
                    • Jun 2003
                    • 916

                    #10
                    Re: So I\'m thinking of buying an XBox, but I need some opinions first

                    I just got one like 2 weeks ago with when i traded in my Cube. I went with a used one i got a 90 day warranty. I really say do it i really gllad i did.

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                    • GAMEC0CK2002
                      Stayin Alive
                      • Aug 2002
                      • 10384

                      #11
                      Re: So I\'m thinking of buying an XBox, but I need some opinions first

                      Gettin a Xbox this saturday. You can't beat the price. The fact that Ninja Gaiden and Halo 2 are Xbox exclusives made the decision much easier. Also that ESPN Football is being built with the Xbox as the main system helps.

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                      • GAMEC0CK2002
                        Stayin Alive
                        • Aug 2002
                        • 10384

                        #12
                        Re: So I\'m thinking of buying an XBox, but I need some opinions first

                        Gettin a Xbox this saturday. You can't beat the price. The fact that Ninja Gaiden and Halo 2 are Xbox exclusives made the decision much easier. Also that ESPN Football is being built with the Xbox as the main system helps.

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                        • GAMEC0CK2002
                          Stayin Alive
                          • Aug 2002
                          • 10384

                          #13
                          Re: So I\'m thinking of buying an XBox, but I need some opinions first

                          Gettin a Xbox this saturday. You can't beat the price. The fact that Ninja Gaiden and Halo 2 are Xbox exclusives made the decision much easier. Also that ESPN Football is being built with the Xbox as the main system helps.

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                          • noa999
                            Banned
                            • Oct 2002
                            • 1207

                            #14
                            Re: So I\'m thinking of buying an XBox, but I need some opinions first

                            I really don't think it's worth it.

                            I bought an X-Box for Ninja Gaiden and I haven't touched it for weeks.

                            Halo is overrated.

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                            • noa999
                              Banned
                              • Oct 2002
                              • 1207

                              #15
                              Re: So I\'m thinking of buying an XBox, but I need some opinions first

                              I really don't think it's worth it.

                              I bought an X-Box for Ninja Gaiden and I haven't touched it for weeks.

                              Halo is overrated.

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