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adamstewart
11-20-2005, 02:26 AM
Release Date: November 22, 2005.


I'm thinking of getting one. Can anyone suggest reasons for doing so, or not doing so?

Anything I should be aware of before committing to this moderately-sized purchase?

Also, anyone know if the 360 will play the original Xbox games??


Adam
Blarg
11-20-2005, 03:02 AM
We're getting a lot of threads on this, so I guess this thing is gonna be huge. Those guys hoping to sell it on e-bay may be barking up the right tree.
Dr. Strangelove
11-20-2005, 03:08 AM
I really doubt there will be a shortage. There wasn't with the Xbox.
Brom
11-20-2005, 03:18 AM
They have time to release them slowly this time though. When XB came out, it had to catch up quick to PS2 so they rammed production lines. Now they have a year head start so they can hype it up, mark it up, and release it slowly over time.
KneeCo
11-20-2005, 03:33 AM
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Also, anyone know if the 360 will play the original Xbox games??

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Good news/bad news.
The bad news is that not all games will be reverse compatible, the good news is that those that are, will look noticeably better on the 360 than they did on the Xbox because of the extra anti-aliasing power.
the list of games which will run on the xbox 360 is quite long, google should pull it up for you in a couple of secs (I know that all the Grand Theft Auto and Halo games are on the list).
ilya
11-20-2005, 03:49 AM
Wait a few months, console launch units have historically been prone to all kinds of hardware/firmware problems. odds are, these will be no different.
IggyWH
11-20-2005, 03:50 AM
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Wait a few months, console launch units have historically been prone to all kinds of hardware/firmware problems. odds are, these will be no different.

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While true, V1.0's are usually the easiest to Mod since every future release will be to counter Modding.
runner4life7
11-20-2005, 03:51 AM
im impatient and spent 524 after shipping on the premium bundle on ebay. i should have by the 29th.
Mason Hellmuth
11-20-2005, 04:03 AM
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im impatient and spent 524 after shipping on the premium bundle on ebay. i should have bought it from an actual store.

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astroglide
11-20-2005, 04:09 AM
if you love the launch titles, you buy it

if you don't, you wait until some compelling games come out
runner4life7
11-20-2005, 04:30 AM
if i wasnt a moran, yes i would have baught it from a real store.
kenberman
11-20-2005, 11:33 AM
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if you love the launch titles, you buy it

if you don't, you wait until some compelling games come out

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most reviews say this.

it takes a while for game makers to figure out how to get the most of any console - just look at how long it took for Halo 2 to be created.

you'll prolly be dissapointed if you buy now. wait a year, or until a kick ass game comes out.
wonderwes
11-21-2005, 08:46 PM
A girl I know works at the Best Buy here in Austin. The population of Austin is around 800,000 people, with 3 Best Buy stores spread around. When she met up with me at class, she drove by her store, said at 4pm there were 30 people waiting outside (Best Buy doesnt do pre-orders). She said there are 60 units in the back. So it looks like a lot of people waiting overnight are probably going to find out the hard way there is a small supply of consoles.
Emmitt2222
11-21-2005, 09:01 PM
Just checked ebay. There are already a few going for $900. I think it is safe to assume that these things will reach 4 digits around Christmas.

To the OP, just be aware that buying the good bundle, with a few controllers and a few games will run you up over $600, which is alot.
Freakin
11-21-2005, 09:03 PM
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A girl I know works at the Best Buy here in Austin. The population of Austin is around 800,000 people, with 3 Best Buy stores spread around. When she met up with me at class, she drove by her store, said at 4pm there were 30 people waiting outside (Best Buy doesnt do pre-orders). She said there are 60 units in the back. So it looks like a lot of people waiting overnight are probably going to find out the hard way there is a small supply of consoles.

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Clearly, Best Buy is the wrong kind of store to wait at... there have been people waiting outside the one in Bellevue since Friday.
11-21-2005, 10:35 PM
They are hitting $1100 now.

EBAY (http://cgi.ebay.com/MICROSOFT-XBOX-360-PREMIUM-BUNDLE-CONSOLE-SEALED-11-22_W0QQitemZ8235842463QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem)
11-21-2005, 11:06 PM
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They are hitting $1100 now.

EBAY (http://cgi.ebay.com/MICROSOFT-XBOX-360-PREMIUM-BUNDLE-CONSOLE-SEALED-11-22_W0QQitemZ8235842463QQcategoryZ62054QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem)

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Wow.I would never pay that much over the retail price just to have it first.
GuyOnTilt
11-21-2005, 11:42 PM
I already grabbed two systems off of eBay, but I'm thinking about going to a Circuit City tonight and seeing if I can buy off the guy first in line for his spot. Not positive yet, but thinking about it.

GoT
TomHimself
11-22-2005, 01:41 AM
i read that a guy preordered 32 360's and is now gonna resell them all and make a hell of a profit lol
Jorge10
11-22-2005, 01:46 AM
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if you love the launch titles, you buy it

if you don't, you wait until some compelling games come out

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most reviews say this.

it takes a while for game makers to figure out how to get the most of any console - just look at how long it took for Halo 2 to be created.

you'll prolly be dissapointed if you buy now. wait a year, or until a kick ass game comes out.

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The big game is Perfect Dark. If that game isnt as good as Halo was when the first xbox came out then the xbox 360 is going to suck for a few months. If it is as good as Halo was for the first xbox though, I might buy an xbox 360. Its all riding on that game.