I’m pretty content with my Elite, but that Slim is tempting.
Traded in one of my Xbox 360s (RROD chances made me use tax dollas to keep a spare on stand-by) and some shit (namely, old tech that doesn’t work with the S like my 20GB HDD and memcards) on Wednesday. The Gamestop here wasn’t taking pre-orders but rather put you on a “waiting list”. I was listed as #10, which was cool with me at the time.
But yesterday, my paycheck rolled in and I just used my trade in credit online and bought one off their website(before they sold out) that shit will be at my door today. Im namely curious to see how long it will last before it has to be sent in to MS. And no better kind to test that, than a launch one.
Aside from that purchase sparked from e3, Im not to excited for Kinect. But I am excited for, Gears 3, Reach, Marvel 3, Castlevania Harmony of Depair(SPEED RUN THAT SHIT DOWN!), Brink, and Dead Rising 2 related content
There’s already a wireless-N adapter available for the old 360 by the way, in case that was the main reason and you wanted to save some cash : here.
Also, keep in mind that your router has to support those speeds as well, otherwise you’ll just be receiving at a/b/g. A lot of people don’t have a pre-n or n router and make the mistake of thinking they’ll get faster speeds with just a better adapter, but that’s not the case… Just a heads-up, in case.
I’ll probably trade in my 360 or just move my current one to my den (or maybe use it for my multi-cab in the garage, not sure yet) and get a slimmer one for my living room. I hate that they still have that external power brick, though.
I put in a preorder already… Shopto are doing it for £184! http://www.shopto.net/page.php?page=search&categ=&platform=&banner=new%20250%20xb%20Bundle&codarts=XB2BU57%20XB2HA26%20XB2WI14&layout=0
What is this transfer kit you talk about?
Also my xbox wireless network adapter doesn’t work and I still have it… you think I could trick them and get 40 bucks off ? :badboy:
thanks for the tip.
I thought the slim would have a better adapter than the N
I’m going to pick up a slim cause of the HDD space and N network (running gigabit through the house with a N wireless router). The OG 20 did its job for 5 years…LOL
I kept wondering how Natal/Kinect was going to handle FPS type games:
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Actually doesn’t look that bad, but I could see needing to rest up after an hour or two (or three) of non stop gaming.
its basically a cable (and some software) thats lets you transfer the content of one XBOX 360 Hard drive to another… i.e. i want to buy the new slim, but how am i going to transfer all my shit over to the 250gb hd?? answer transfer kit yay
by all means try dem jedi tricks to get as much $ off as possible!
Just came back from Gamestop and got the Slim ! :rock:
But I have to wait till they come in with the transfer cable :annoy:
EDIT: Do Gamestop employees actually check if the adapter, console, controller works?
im not sure if i should be posting this in this thread or the ps3 thread but the company that published deadly premonition made a development company out of ex capcom and clover dudes. so you have guys that worked on devil may cry, viewtiful joe, okami, etc. working on this game: el shaddai
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My gamestop won’t get any in until tomorrow. 10 to be exact and i reserved 1. they will be giving me $180 for my elite, it’s HDD and my wireless adapter. i could also use a new controller because this one had soda spilled on it and the buttons kinda stick. i’m going out of town monday, so i won’t be picking mine up until july 5. hope you guys enjoy yours.
Might consider picking up the arcade version since I’m poor and grab me a TE stick. Was reading that the model shouldn’t RROD.
Is Alan Wake or whatever good? I’m planning on getting Mass Effect 2 and Gears 2. I use to have 2 XBOX 360 haha.
You can’t vet the RROD on this model because they didn’t put a red light in this model. Everyone is waiting for the GROD now. As bad as that could be when it actually starts happpening, I think GROD is a pretty funny name.
So, for the people that copped the slim model, any input on the controller? please tell me they improved the D-pad!!
Is something going on with Xbox Live? I am online fine while on the dashboard but as soon as I start up any game I get disconnected but once I exit the game back to the dashboard I reconnect.
Just restarted my Xbox again and now it is giving me a message that certain content is unavailable, oh well at least now I know.
I really, really disagree with their choice to remove the RROD.
I mean, not only does it give resellers the chance to mislead people: “Oh, no, don’t worry about that, Mom-who’s-doing-Xmas-shopping-for-young-kid! With this model, it’s completely impossible for it to get the red ring!”. You might laugh, but I bet we hear about it on the news this holiday season. One of those stupid “Know what you’re buying!” type segments.
Plus, I mean, when has a blinking green light ever meant anything bad? It usually means something is loading - that progress is being made.
Not a big fan of the change.
dammit, that kinda removes some level of relevance for my “Hot RROD” character over on Modnation Racers: http://community.modnation.com/en-us/players/ZoomSurtr/creations/309993 A “GROD” character will be in the works later, I suppose. (haha, “KNEEL BEFORE GROD!”)
In other news, I’m still addicted to Lost Planet 2…should start playing with people again. For some odd reason, a certain friend just completely stopped playing the game after he finished the campaign mode 1 time. C’mon, Son?, what the hell is that? This isn’t exactly a game you beat once and never play again. There’s so much more “stuff” to do that warrants extra playtime, and it hasn’t gotten stale for me yet. I’ve only recently made it to level 54 with the Snow Pirate Elite character, and my NEVEC character is just level 30…Fight Junkie character is 22.
Copped my Slim yesterday. For all those worried about the HDD issue, GS is letting you keep your OG one for 7 days so you can transfer the data, then bring it back for the extra money off. Also, when trading in your system, you HAVE to bring an controller. I had to hustle back home to grab one since “its not a complete system without it”. I am selling a new transfer kit for 15 bucks over paypal though, so if you want to save some $$$, contact me through PM and I will ship it to you. (since I only need it once)