Moving off to college dorms, should i take my PS3 and my Xbox 360?

Topic. Also will be bringing a footlocker/trunk to put them in when not in use to prevent theft, which i will put a padlock on and then tie it to the bed.

Still, should i bring my PS3 and Xbox 360 to the dorms?

Don't see why not.

I don't know whether to bring both or to just bring one of them.

I don't know whether to bring both or to just bring one of them.

supercop

Just one for now. Get yourself adjusted.

I'm definitely taking my PS3 this fall.

Bring them if you want, maybe your roommate already has a system.

Yea im moving to uni this year but im gonna leave my 360 at home, its not gonna help you get to know people when your stuck in your room playing Halo all day.

Yea im moving to uni this year but im gonna leave my 360 at home, its not gonna help you get to know people when your stuck in your room playing Halo all day.

Wolls

Yea im moving to uni this year but im gonna leave my 360 at home, its not gonna help you get to know people when your stuck in your room playing Halo all day.

Personally I would just take the 360.

Yea im moving to uni this year but im gonna leave my 360 at home, its not gonna help you get to know people when your stuck in your room playing Halo all day.

my roommate told me on Facebook that he was bringing his ps3, but i may bring mine just to give me something to do when bored.

Also, how would you prevent a monitor/flat screen TV from getting jacked?

[QUOTE="Wolls"][QUOTE="bluezy"] Because Halo has to be such an isolated experience.bluezy

I saw plenty when I visited uni accommodation. I'm staying home, which I can see me regretting

[QUOTE="bluezy"][QUOTE="Wolls"] doesnt have to be but i prefer to interact with people and not 13 year old rasistsWolls

Im bringing my ps3/wii.. I'd be so bored without them

I saw plenty when I visited uni accommodation. I'm staying home, which I can see me regretting

hip-hop-cola2

My brother's roommate in college didn't lock the dorm up when he went to shower in the community showers, and two dudes watched him go into the shower, then went back to the room and stole my brother's laptop and Xbox. If you take them, be careful.

yeah the theft is what makes me iffy on bringing my consoles. may just use my PC as a gaming platform instead, but then again i'll miss out on exclusives on either console.

Do you know how safe your campus is? (I know it's impossible for a school to be 100% theft-free, but there are better than others) Besides, your systems will be safe as long as you take necessary precautions. (Like not leaving your door open/unlocked when you're in class)Ring_of_fire

I know about the locking the doors stuff, but i need some extra precautions should my roommate forget.

yeah the theft is what makes me iffy on bringing my consoles. may just use my PC as a gaming platform instead, but then again i'll miss out on exclusives on either console.

supercop

If you'll have your own room (suite-style) then I would take them for sure, if you're going to be in one room with strangers, and still want to take them, then get a big wooden chest, and keep your systems in there when not in use, then chain it to your bed when you're out of the room :D

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I saw plenty when I visited uni accommodation. I'm staying home, which I can see me regretting

Wolls

I just can't justify the Fees I will amount for "A good time" lol. I'm still going to have lots of fun, just less I guess

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yeah the theft is what makes me iffy on bringing my consoles. may just use my PC as a gaming platform instead, but then again i'll miss out on exclusives on either console.

10thwonder

If you'll have your own room (suite-style) then I would take them for sure, if you're going to be in one room with strangers, and still want to take them, then get a big wooden chest, and keep your systems in there when not in use, then chain it to your bed when you're out of the room :D

yeah, i'll be rooming with a random roommate

[QUOTE="Ring_of_fire"]Do you know how safe your campus is? (I know it's impossible for a school to be 100% theft-free, but there are better than others) Besides, your systems will be safe as long as you take necessary precautions. (Like not leaving your door open/unlocked when you're in class)supercop

I know about the locking the doors stuff, but i need some extra precautions should my roommate forget.

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yeah the theft is what makes me iffy on bringing my consoles. may just use my PC as a gaming platform instead, but then again i'll miss out on exclusives on either console.

10thwonder

If you'll have your own room (suite-style) then I would take them for sure, if you're going to be in one room with strangers, and still want to take them, then get a big wooden chest, and keep your systems in there when not in use, then chain it to your bed when you're out of the room :D

Going to class and doing homework is only a small part of college.

A big part of your experience will be meeting people and hanging out with friends, and for that you'll want your game consoles.

My fraternity used to have LAN parties all the time with four xboxes and 16 people playing Halo.

also, should i get a monitor with an HDMI output or should i get a true HDTV?

also, should i get a monitor with an HDMI output or should i get a true HDTV?

supercop

I would say it depends on the size of the dorm room.

If it's a small room, you'll want to save space by going with a monitor since you'll also be able to use it with your PC.

its like a 15' by 12' room

Leave them both at first and see how you feel. Since you're obviously really used to having them availabe all the time, you should try to start at college by doing different things with your free time. If you meet other people with whom you could play, then bring one back the first time you go home. I wouldn't recommend taking both; just more for you to worry about.

Also, if you absolutely must have one of them with you, don't take a nice TV. Get an older one in the 20-25 inch range, not a flat-screen, and use that. It's less likely to get stolen.

I'm only bringing my ps3... Because all of the University campus im going too has Wi-fi and I don't have the wi-fi adaptor for the 360.

That and I can play the 360 when I get home. And it means if its stolen I still have the other (Even tho I'm getting insurance for my laptop ps3 etc.)

Basically PS3 + Dawn of war + Total war = me sorted for Uni.... Btw yes I will play Empire: total war during lectures.

its like a 15' by 12' room

supercop

That's decent size. Maybe a small HDTV then. You should be able to find a 26 or 32 inch pretty cheaply.

I'm not sure what to tell you about locking up your game consoles.

I had a PS2, an Xbox, and a high end PC (Athlon, Geforce 3) in my dorm room back in 2001/2002 and never got robbed.

I was very careful about the kinds of people I brought back with me to the room, and always made sure to lock up when I left.

It helped that my roommate was a crazed drug addict who moved out within the first month, leaving me with a single.

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yeah the theft is what makes me iffy on bringing my consoles. may just use my PC as a gaming platform instead, but then again i'll miss out on exclusives on either console.

Ring_of_fire

If you'll have your own room (suite-style) then I would take them for sure, if you're going to be in one room with strangers, and still want to take them, then get a big wooden chest, and keep your systems in there when not in use, then chain it to your bed when you're out of the room :D

I was in a suite, and had my personal bedroom, with my own door I could lock. I guess there will be different setups depending on where you go.