So, I'm going to buy an Xbox 360

[Yeti]

With the pseudo price drop of $50 and practically no games coming out for Wii, I figure it is time to take the plunge on a 360. Are there any good deals out there? I think I saw that if you buy it at Target you get a $20 gift card.

[JustinP]

it'll just die anyway

[Sysgen]

Sears is already selling the premium for $299 with cashback and free shipping though you may find a better deal.

http://search.live.com/cashback/products/offerings/1702/9535001

[Mupepe]

25 buck gift card at target is all i know of.

[fistfulofmetal]

it'll just die anyway

not before it gouges out large gashes in your discs!

[hyp]

it'll just die anyway

hey at least it'll get used!

[Yeti]

Stop scaring me guys. 

I want to play GAMES. 

[duckman2000]

Stop scaring me guys. 

I want to play GAMES. 

Oh you will. You will play lots of games with Customer Service.

[Brehvolution]

Stop scaring me guys. 

I want to play GAMES. 

Oh you will. You will play lots of games with Customer Service.

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I'm getting one too

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[y2kev]

SHUT UP SFANS

DELUSIONAL WITH YOUR CELL PROCESSOR

AND YOUR NO GAMES

HOME

xenos

[duckman2000]

this thread is like an sfag honey trap!

You started it! 

[Brehvolution]

this thread is like an sfag honey trap!

I'm getting one as an experiment to see if by owning a 360 I will become pompous and arrogant.

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and for Fable 2

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[Trent Dole]

I got one on Sunday.  I've been playing the shit out of EDF2017 and have messed with Viva Pinata and PSU a teensy bit. The Nintendo of old is fucking DEAD. If you want some actual games you need something else to go along with the Wii.

[duckman2000]

Seriously though, you'll want to get the information on the newest revisions before going shopping. Supposedly, the hardware has been made a good deal more reliable with recent revisions.

[Brehvolution]

I got one on Sunday.  I've been playing the shit out of EDF2017 and have messed with Viva Pinata and PSU a teensy bit. The Nintendo of old is fucking DEAD. If you want some actual games you need something else to go along with the Wii.

Did they come with the system?

[Trent Dole]

I got one on Sunday.  I've been playing the shit out of EDF2017 and have messed with Viva Pinata and PSU a teensy bit. The Nintendo of old is fucking DEAD. If you want some actual games you need something else to go along with the Wii.

Did they come with the system?

Nah, I'd stockpiled a bit before picking up a machine. 

[duckman2000]

Nah, I'd stockpiled a bit before picking up a machine. 

I remember when I did that with Kameo and PDZ

Rare

[Trent Dole]

Nah, I'd stockpiled a bit before picking up a machine. 

I remember when I did that with Kameo and PDZ

Rare

I could get Kameo for like 10 bucks. Is it worth it?

[demi]

Stop scaring me guys. 

I want to play GAMES. 

Yeti, ignore the trolls. Please buy an Xbox 360. I want to have voice chat sex with you.

[duckman2000]

I could get Kameo for like 10 bucks. Is it worth it?

If you like bad games, yeah

edit: Demi, you fuck. Stop fucking up the continuity.

[JustinP]

I could get Kameo for like 10 bucks. Is it worth it?

nope

[Bildi]

Yeah, make sure you are getting the latest hardware.  They're definitely more reliable.

Rent Kameo.  I bought it super cheap because I liked the demo, but was tired of Rare's awful level design by half way through.  It's the only 360 game I regret buying (even though it was cheap).

[Brehvolution]

I'm getting one as an experiment to see if by owning a 360 I will become pompous and arrogant.

lol... become?

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buy Chromehounds for $5 rawr

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Will do.

[Eel O'Brian]

CRACKDOWN

[Jansen]

it'll just die anyway

so will you. preferably before his xbox does.

[duckman2000]

CRACKDOWN

For real. That should be your primary objective.

[Brehvolution]

I'll probably rent most of those. I'll probably get gears and BR, some RPG, and some XBLA stuff. I'm really looking toward Fable 2, Gears 2, left 4 dead MP, maybe IU. I really like the idea of installing the games it's just a shame MS charged a fuckton for HD space.

[Bildi]

I think they fear not earning money from ridiculously overpriced accessories.

[duckman2000]

I'll probably rent most of those. I'll probably get gears and BR, some RPG, and some XBLA stuff. I'm really looking toward Fable 2, Gears 2, left 4 dead MP, maybe IU. I really like the idea of installing the games it's just a shame MS charged a fuckton for HD space.

It might be a good idea to rent Crackdown. I'd say it's worth the money (especially at the current low price), but your mileage may vary. Make sure you download the free DLC for it though; keys to the city is pretty awesome, and there's also a function to reset gangs. Very fun game.

[Bildi]

I agree to rent Crackdown.  I bought it after liking the demo, but once the main mission was over - which isn't very long - I got bored with it.  I'm not a fan of sandbox make-your-own-fun stuff generally.

[pilonv1]

people who don't own 360's after today should be lepered

[CHOW CHOW]

No point in renting Crackdown since a rental is $8.50 and the game can be had for probably $15-20 brand new on ebay or somewhere else on the net.  Definitely buy that game; it's incredible.

Same deal with Kameo... that game is literally 10 bucks new on ebay so renting it is pointless.  Don't listen to the haters.  Buy Kameo...it's a nice, refreshing game with amazing visuals to boot. You're gonna want some non-shooter games to play and Kameo is a perfect compliment to your library.

Some more recommendations:

- Gamefly.com has amazing sales on used games
- Do you like multi-player shooters? Battlefield: Bad Company, Halo 3, COD4, etc., are must-buys if you like online games
- Mass Effect... an absolute masterpiece. ($25-30 new)
- Bioshock... same as above ($25-30 new)
- Dead Rising ($25-30 new)
- Lost Planet Colonies edition is $30 retail and it's a love/hate game... I fucking love it.  Check out the demo on marketplace
- In fact... first thing you should do is download all the demos.  Queue that shit up overnight
- Rent LEGO Indiana Jones... great game
- Lost Odyssey is supposed to be great
- Avoid GTA4 like the plague... most disappointing game of all time

[Yeti]

Well, I bought my 360, but it will probably be a few days before I hook it up since I have a lot of stuff to do and I want to avoid the temptation. Games I have for it now are:

Saint's Row
Dead Rising
Marvel Ultimate Alliance/Forza 2 two pack a friend gave me a while ago
Lost: Via Domus
The three Burger King games lol

Already I have more games for it than I have for my Wii. Xbox 360

[MCD]

congrats.

games and arcade demos on the marketplace should keep you entertained along with these games.

[Mupepe]

viva.fucking.pinata

[GilloD]

Viva Pinata FOR SURE

I didn't like Crackdown, everyone else did.

Bioshock is a good rental, as is Kane & Lynch.

Rainbow Sex:Veg Ass.

[MCD]

VP is good but i say save your money for VP2.

[muckhole]

VP is good but i say save your money for VP2.

At this point, I'm sure he could pick up part one for next to nothing.

[Pharmacy]

get a gaming pc u big gay

[Mupepe]

VP is good but i say save your money for VP2.

At this point, I'm sure he could pick up part one for next to nothing.

20 bucks new if he can find it.  I had trouble finding my copy a few months back though.  Only one gamestop in like a 20 mile radius had one.

[Kestastrophe]

VP is good but i say save your money for VP2.

At this point, I'm sure he could pick up part one for next to nothing.

If your local Target store has in stock, you can get it for $10.

or

Kmart for $7