Time to buy an XBOX360? - Page 3

Jhadur · 07-09-2006, 21:02

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Originally Posted by Burbleflop

I think he was talking about the Nintendo Wii

Quote:

Originally Posted by petemc

October is too close, November is the PS3 launch.

Not sure that he was

Burble · 07-09-2006, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by petemc

They should launch it a week before the PS3

Launch the PS3 a week before the PS3? Me thinks he was talking about the Wii

petemc · 07-09-2006, 21:41

Haha. I meant in the *other* countries

Jhadur · 07-09-2006, 23:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by petemc

November is the PS3 launch.

Thats the bit I was referring to.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burbleflop

Launch the PS3 a week before the PS3? Me thinks he was talking about the Wii

I know the post was about the Wii but he did say that the PS3 is a November launch.

Burble · 08-09-2006, 08:47

Confusion ftw

Daz · 08-09-2006, 10:34

Ok, serious question time. These free 360 offers are all core's, of course, so what would I need to buy ontop of that to make me reasonably comfortable? I'm thinking hard drive & gold subs at the mo. Also, what video connectivity does it have out the box?

Burble · 08-09-2006, 10:47

I believe the differences between the core and premium packs are: wireless controller (core has wired), xbox live headset, ethernet cable, HD component cable (core has a composite cable).

Out of the box, you'll just get a composite lead if you have the core package, but premium has an HD component lead.

Daz · 08-09-2006, 10:54

Hmm, cant be having that. My TV will take component, DVI or VGA, and I'd better use one of them for the 360. I'd live with a wired controller for a while, have plenty of cat5 knocking about (including a box with about 60M in, some RJ45's and a couple of crimps

), dont know if I'm bothered about a headset (would depend on how many people I actually know use it. No interest in talking to randoms).

So getting some prices off play, looking at about £15 for a component, or £20 for a VGA cable, and 65 BASTARD QUID FOR A 20GB HARD DRIVE :O:O:O

Zirax · 08-09-2006, 11:05

£65 for a 20gb hdd?? Jeez talk about bending over and taking it roughly!

I'm considering getting one, i've been looking at the price of games and they are normally about £40 where I have been looking. Is this right or is there a cheaper outlet? Just looking at play.com

Burble · 08-09-2006, 11:05

I've been meaning to find out which would give me the best pic - HD Component or VGA (I'm already using the HDMI & DVI inputs on the TV). I do know what the 360 will upscale DVDs when outputting through VGA, but I've already got an upscaling DVD player hanging off the DVI port so that doesn't bother me.

08-09-2006, 10:34	#26
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Ok, serious question time. These free 360 offers are all core's, of course, so what would I need to buy ontop of that to make me reasonably comfortable? I'm thinking hard drive & gold subs at the mo. Also, what video connectivity does it have out the box? __________________ apt-get moo

08-09-2006, 10:54	#28
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Hmm, cant be having that. My TV will take component, DVI or VGA, and I'd better use one of them for the 360. I'd live with a wired controller for a while, have plenty of cat5 knocking about (including a box with about 60M in, some RJ45's and a couple of crimps ), dont know if I'm bothered about a headset (would depend on how many people I actually know use it. No interest in talking to randoms). So getting some prices off play, looking at about £15 for a component, or £20 for a VGA cable, and 65 BASTARD QUID FOR A 20GB HARD DRIVE :O:O:O __________________ apt-get moo

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07-09-2006, 21:41	#23
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Haha. I meant in the other countries

08-09-2006, 08:47	#25
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Confusion ftw

08-09-2006, 10:47	#27
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I believe the differences between the core and premium packs are: wireless controller (core has wired), xbox live headset, ethernet cable, HD component cable (core has a composite cable). Out of the box, you'll just get a composite lead if you have the core package, but premium has an HD component lead.

08-09-2006, 11:05	#29
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	£65 for a 20gb hdd?? Jeez talk about bending over and taking it roughly! I'm considering getting one, i've been looking at the price of games and they are normally about £40 where I have been looking. Is this right or is there a cheaper outlet? Just looking at play.com