360 pro worth extra 100$?

dylan6950204 · Jan 14, 2007, 04:55 PM

i have 500 dallors i want an xbox 360 but i dot no if i should buy the premium or the core becuse all i want to do is play games and play online so what would i be losing if i got a core instaed of the pro and if i got the core and decided to go to the pro later could i easily upgrade?

ChrisBrightwell · Jan 14, 2007, 05:00 PM

You'll want the HDD if you ever decide to download extra maps (many are free) or any games from XBLA.

The HDD will cost you $100 alone. A memory card would be $50, if you don't want the hard drive.

The pro kit comes with HDD, wireless controller, and HD/SD cables. The core kit comes with no hard drive, a wired controller, and SD cables.

swiftaw · Jan 14, 2007, 05:02 PM

I believe you have to have the HDD if you want to use Xbox Live (online gaming)

grapes911 · Jan 14, 2007, 05:03 PM

This is coming from someone who does not own a 360 (I have a PS3) so take it with a grain of salt.

For only $100 more you get a wireless controller, 20 GB hard drive, Component cables, and a remote. You get other things too for online gaming. I seriously would spend the extra money. Wireless controllers and not needing a memory card to save are alone worth the extra cash.

swiftaw · Jan 14, 2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by grapes911

This is coming from someone who does not own a 360 (I have a PS3) so take it with a grain of salt.

For only $100 more you get a wireless controller, 20 GB hard drive, Component cables, and a remote. You get other things too, but they are mostly for online play which you seen to have little interest in. I seriously would spend the extra money. Wireless controllers and not needing a memory card to save are alone worth the extra cash.

You dont get a remote (that was only for launch systems only) but you do get 1 free month of Xbox Live Gold

grapes911 · Jan 14, 2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by swiftaw

You dont get a remote (that was only for launch systems only) but you do get 1 free month of Xbox Live Gold

Ok, thanks for the correction.

wwooden · Jan 14, 2007, 05:08 PM

And if you ever want to play original XBox games, you are going to need the harddrive. The extra $100 is really worth, I couldn't even consider the core system.

Some places are running deals such as Toys-R-Us where you buy the premium system and get a $100 game coupon, so you would basically get 2 free games. Check around, I'm sure you could find a deal somewhere.

dylan6950204 · 10:14 PM

ok i am going to get the pro but if i want to like take my hard drive to a freinds house with out my 360 can i do that?

also can i watch dvd or do i hv to buy something extra

swiftaw · Jan 14, 2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dylan6950204

also can i watch dvd or do i hv to buy something extra

The 360 plays standard DVD's without any extra equipment. It will also play HD-DVD's will the addition of a $199 accessory.

dylan6950204 · Jan 14, 2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by swiftaw

The 360 plays standard DVD's without any extra equipment. It will also play HD-DVD's will the addition of a $199 accessory.

this may sound stupid but what r hd- dvds

swiftaw · Jan 14, 2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dylan6950204

this may sound stupid but what r hd- dvds

High Definition DVD's. One of the two competing formats (along with Bluray) for the next generation DVD's. They have better picture and image quality than standard DVD's due to the fact that the discs can hold more data.

dylan6950204 · Jan 14, 2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by swiftaw

High Definition DVD's. One of the two competing formats (along with Bluray) for the next generation DVD's. They have better picture and image quality than standard DVD's due to the fact that the discs can hold more data.

thanks alot

dukebound85 · Jan 14, 2007, 05:42 PM

are you able to plub in a usb2.0 hard drive and just use that? 20 gigs is pretty lame for 100 bucks when i can get a 160gig for 80 bucks

swiftaw · Jan 14, 2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dukebound85

are you able to plub in a usb2.0 hard drive and just use that? 20 gigs is pretty lame for 100 bucks when i can get a 160gig for 80 bucks

I believe that is not possible.

Veritas&Equitas · Jan 14, 2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dukebound85

are you able to plub in a usb2.0 hard drive and just use that? 20 gigs is pretty lame for 100 bucks when i can get a 160gig for 80 bucks

No you can't. The Xbox 360 hard drives are entirely proprietary and there is no known way to use additional/other drives to use as a substitute. It really blows I agree!

e²Studios · Jan 14, 2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Veritas&Equitas

No you can't. The Xbox 360 hard drives are entirely proprietary and there is no known way to use additional/other drives to use as a substitute. It really blows I agree!

So you cant just buy a 2.5 SATA HD and plop it in to a X360 like you can do with a PS3? I thought you could do that with both of them.

Ed

gavd · Jan 14, 2007, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dukebound85

are you able to plub in a usb2.0 hard drive and just use that? 20 gigs is pretty lame for 100 bucks when i can get a 160gig for 80 bucks

It's not just the hard drive you're getting though. You're also getting the Component cables and wireless controller instead of a wired controller. I think it's worth the $100 extra. I bought the premium version over here in the UK for an extra £80 which is around an extra $160.

Mackilroy · Jan 14, 2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed H

So you cant just buy a 2.5 SATA HD and plop it in to a X360 like you can do with a PS3? I thought you could do that with both of them.

Ed

Microsoft hasn't done anything like that yet – because of the way the HDD attaches to the system it isn't possible.

'Twould be nice, though.

Veritas&Equitas · Jan 14, 2007, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed H

So you cant just buy a 2.5 SATA HD and plop it in to a X360 like you can do with a PS3? I thought you could do that with both of them.

Ed

I don't know about the PS3, but I know it's impossible for the xbox 360 at the moment.

Dagless · Jan 14, 2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mackilroy

Microsoft hasn't done anything like that yet – because of the way the HDD attaches to the system it isn't possible.

'Twould be nice, though.

Would be nice if MS dropped the proprietary BS. Memory cards, Hard Drives, WiFi? +1 to Sony there. +0.5 to Nintendo for built in WiFi and SD card support.

e²Studios · Jan 14, 2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by raggedjimmi

Would be nice if MS dropped the proprietary BS. Memory cards, Hard Drives, WiFi? +1 to Sony there. +0.5 to Nintendo for built in WiFi and SD card support.

but - .5 of that half for not actually using the wifi imho. Wii Sports woulda been a blast if it were a online game. Same with Wii Play im sure. I'm not saying i dont have fun with it now, nor am i flaming the wii

Ed

Chone · Jan 14, 2007, 08:07 PM

The premium is a better value and I think its definitely worth the additional 100$ bucks, HDD, component cable, wireless controller, wireless headset... its just the way to go.

tim2006 · Jan 14, 2007, 08:12 PM

it is clear when it comes to xbox pay the extra money now its worth it not as clear with the ps3 but dont think twice in your case.

pcypert · Jan 14, 2007, 08:16 PM

Over here they don't even bother with the Core system...they're importing them from Japan and Hong Kong and there's not a core system to be found in the city. They also go for closer to 350 though and have some other things with them like a game of your choice. I think with shopping around you'll find a premium at core prices or at least value the same...

Paul

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dylan6950204 macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: camphill PA	360 pro worth extra 100$? i have 500 dallors i want an xbox 360 but i dot no if i should buy the premium or the core becuse all i want to do is play games and play online so what would i be losing if i got a core instaed of the pro and if i got the core and decided to go to the pro later could i easily upgrade?
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ChrisBrightwell macrumors 68020 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL	You'll want the HDD if you ever decide to download extra maps (many are free) or any games from XBLA. The HDD will cost you $100 alone. A memory card would be $50, if you don't want the hard drive. The pro kit comes with HDD, wireless controller, and HD/SD cables. The core kit comes with no hard drive, a wired controller, and SD cables. __________________ "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."
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grapes911 Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Citizens Bank Park	This is coming from someone who does not own a 360 (I have a PS3) so take it with a grain of salt. For only $100 more you get a wireless controller, 20 GB hard drive, Component cables, and a remote. You get other things too for online gaming. I seriously would spend the extra money. Wireless controllers and not needing a memory card to save are alone worth the extra cash. __________________ twitter
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wwooden macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burlington, VT	And if you ever want to play original XBox games, you are going to need the harddrive. The extra $100 is really worth, I couldn't even consider the core system. Some places are running deals such as Toys-R-Us where you buy the premium system and get a $100 game coupon, so you would basically get 2 free games. Check around, I'm sure you could find a deal somewhere. __________________ 2.4GHz BlackBook; 32gig iPad (3rd Gen), iPhone 5 16gig Black; Nikon D50; 60gig iPod Video; 40gig PS3 - wwooden
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dylan6950204 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: camphill PA	ok i am going to get the pro but if i want to like take my hard drive to a freinds house with out my 360 can i do that? also can i watch dvd or do i hv to buy something extra Last edited by bousozoku; Feb 24, 2007 at 10:14 PM. Reason: posts next to each other
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swiftaw macrumors 603 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Omaha, NE, USA	I believe you have to have the HDD if you want to use Xbox Live (online gaming)
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dukebound85 macrumors P6 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 5045 feet above seal level	are you able to plub in a usb2.0 hard drive and just use that? 20 gigs is pretty lame for 100 bucks when i can get a 160gig for 80 bucks
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Chone macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2006	The premium is a better value and I think its definitely worth the additional 100$ bucks, HDD, component cable, wireless controller, wireless headset... its just the way to go.
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tim2006 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2006	it is clear when it comes to xbox pay the extra money now its worth it not as clear with the ps3 but dont think twice in your case.
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pcypert macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangkok	Over here they don't even bother with the Core system...they're importing them from Japan and Hong Kong and there's not a core system to be found in the city. They also go for closer to 350 though and have some other things with them like a game of your choice. I think with shopping around you'll find a premium at core prices or at least value the same... Paul
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