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Should I buy an Xbox?; Thinkin' about it
Topic Started: Aug 15 2010, 09:38 PM (281 Views)
Rainigul
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Hey, I have a Wii and it's my only current gen console. I had an original xbox and I 'hate' it, I have alot of games for it, but they all suck.
Anyway, I have some buddies with 360's and I actually quite like the games for it, so I was thinking about buying one.

Could you either give pros and cons or something like that, should I make this leap? How long do you think this console will still last? MS supposedly says it'll last 'till about 2015.

Also, should I get the 250gb model, or 4gb. I'd like to save 100 bucks, but is it necessary for some games to be installed, or what? Also, does the new model use ordinary HDDs, 'cause if so, couldn't I just buy the 4gb model and then put in a HDD?

Thanks.
Edited by Rainigul, Aug 15 2010, 09:50 PM.
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KingJames88
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Are you asking about just getting a 360 in general, or are you trying to choose between a 360 and a ps3?
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Rainigul
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So far I think I'd prefer an xbox 360, however, if I could be convinced that the PS3 is better for some reason, maybe I'd be swayed to that side.
However, I believe multiplatform games are usually better for the 360 with the exception of FF. If I'm incorrect though, then please let me know.
I also like the game Gears of War and that's a 360 exclusive.
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On most occasions multiplatform titles are better on the 360 compared to the PS3. The only games I can think of that look and perform better on PS3 without having been released months afterwards are Darksiders, and FFXIII.

Yes buy an Xbox 360 for sure though! You've been missing out on badass 3rd party titles like Dead Space, and Batman Arkham Asylum which are in a completely different league than Wii 3rd party games.

Personally I think that the exclusives on Playstation 3 blow the 360 exclusives out of the water since they tend to look a hell of a lot better graphically, but there are still plenty of good exclusives on the 360. 360 exclusives tend to have more replay value imo though.

Can't go wrong with any of these games:

Halo 3, Halo Wars, & Reach soon. Screw ODST.
Gears of War 1 & 2
Mass Effect 1 & 2
Left 4 Dead 1 & 2
Earth Defense Force 2017
Fable 2
Crackdown 1 (2 when it's $20 or less)
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Raiden Fighers Aces & IV
Forza 3
Metro 2033
Alan Wake
Dead Rising
Lost Odyssey
Deadly Premonition (for the laughs)
Condemned Criminal Origins
Project Gotham Racing 4
REZ HD
Toy Soldiers
Shadow Complex

Well it depends on if you want to play XBLA games I suppose. If you plan on buying more than 4-5 games on XBLA than I would say just buy the new Xbox 360 with the 250GB HDD. If you don't care about XBLA games or DLC then get the 4GB.
No the new 360's use a different type of HDD unfortunately.

Cons for 360:

-It has a tendency to break...a lot. Luckily if you get RROD you're covered for 3 years, but it's a pain. Newer models tend to be built better, and I haven't had any issues with my Slim 360.
-Have to pay for Xbox Live.
-Overpriced accessories.
-If you don't install games onto the HDD then the console sounds like a jet engine. Even the new Xbox 360 is louder than the PS3 when I don't install games to it.
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Eskimoninja149
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I would say go with Xbox, i think it has better online, even though you have to pay its not that bad. I think the xbox looks better than the ps3. i think it also has better exclusives. Or you could get a dreamcast. =)
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Eskimoninja149
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I would say go with Xbox, i think it has better online, even though you have to pay its not that bad. I think the xbox looks better than the ps3. i think it also has better exclusives. Or you could get a dreamcast. =)
I am heavy weapons guy.
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sorry for the repeat. =)
I am heavy weapons guy.
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Rainigul
Aug 15 2010, 10:27 PM
So far I think I'd prefer an xbox 360, however, if I could be convinced that the PS3 is better for some reason, maybe I'd be swayed to that side.
However, I believe multiplatform games are usually better for the 360 with the exception of FF. If I'm incorrect though, then please let me know.
I also like the game Gears of War and that's a 360 exclusive.
http://www.youtube.com/user/Wip3ou7

Watch some of his PS3 vs 360 Videos, he explains really well why PS3 is better, and he is right in my opinion. Still i have to say there are some cool exclusives on 360, such as Alan Wake, Halo 3 and stuff.
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