Is the $200 360 slim the best deal around? (poll)

I know a lot of you will just damage control and say it sucks. But just imagine for one second that there was a $200 PS3 SKU. Wouldn't you go nuts over it?

Of course a 4GB PS3 model is not possible because many games require installs. This is another way that Blu-ray is keeping the PS3 too expensive. Even now that the drive prices have gone way down, the fact that installs are required, translates to hard drives are required and this keeps costs up.

But on the 360 side, there is an amazing product. The 4GB slim is just a WOW type of deal. Think about it, do you remember when there was only a 20 GB 360 available and hardly anyone was complaining about space? And the price was $400 as well with no wifi.

I agree, back then the arcade was crap because you couldn't even save games and it even came with a wired controller which really was meh.

But now you can get the sexy new 360 slim with wireless 'N' wifi and it comes with a nice 4GB flash drive for only $200! WOW!!!!!

Of course the 250 GB version is better but if you're in a cash crunch, this is a great way to get in on the action.

Its not the best deal, get over it.

lol i voted for 2000 dollar pc

I remember Skittles' thread regarding the purchase of a 4gb Arcade. Suffice to say, it didn't go over too well.

I love how the $2000 PC is running away with the voting! :lol:

LMAO at the poll.

I'd rather have a $2000 gaming PC or just spend another $10 and get an actual 360 than a gimped Arcade

I thought that the 360 required full game installs otherwise it implodes? I keed.

The 4 gb model at 200 dollars is not a good deal imo. It should have a standard hdd, even a small one. Another thread here outlined the problems with the 4 gb model and how the lack of a real internal hdd blocks some features on the Halo games, and who knows if there's any other games that are like that?

At 99 bucks I'd pick up a 360, but 200 bucks is just too much for a system that only runs single player games out of the box, has no hdd, and is comprised of poor quality hardware.

Additionally, being as so many games are multiplatform, I can already play most games that are the 360 on my ps3 and it does other things the 360 can't. So, for 200 bucks, I guess the Wii would be a better deal, at least it has a bigger library of games I can't already play.

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I like how the worst threads get the most posts in the shortest amount of times. Just ignore this trash.

I remember Skittles' thread regarding the purchase of a 4gb Arcade. Suffice to say, it didn't go over too well.

lundy86_4

I know a lot of you will just damage control and say it sucks. But just imagine for one second that there was a $200 PS3 SKU. Wouldn't you go nuts over it?

Of course a 4GB PS3 model is not possible because many games require installs. This is another way that Blu-ray is keeping the PS3 too expensive. Even now that the drive prices have gone way down, the fact that installs are required, translates to hard drives are required and this keeps costs up.

But on the 360 side, there is an amazing product. The 4GB slim is just a WOW type of deal. Think about it, do you remember when there was only a 20 GB 360 available and hardly anyone was complaining about space? And the price was $400 as well with no wifi.

I agree, back then the arcade was crap because you couldn't even save games and it even came with a wired controller which really was meh.

But now you can get the sexy new 360 slim with wireless 'N' wifi and it comes with a nice 4GB flash drive for only $200! WOW!!!!!

Of course the 250 GB version is better but if you're in a cash crunch, this is a great way to get in on the action.

alexfla

yes its good if you want a new 360 s and dont got the money for a 250gb one. You can still go online with it. so i say yes its a good deal im trying to get one saving up for it after i pay off a few court fines first.

where can i get a 360 slim for 200bucks?

No, its actualy pretty terrible if you plan to be a avid gamer on the console considering you only get 4 gbs.

[QUOTE="lundy86_4"]

I remember Skittles' thread regarding the purchase of a 4gb Arcade. Suffice to say, it didn't go over too well.

Skittles_McGee

where can i get a 360 slim for 200bucks?

Robbazking

Was gonna mention that myself >_> Yeah, TC, its a great deal. If you hate your friends and don't want to play games with them. Then go for it.Skittles_McGee

:P Beat ya to the punch.

Seems like a bit of a deal breaker to me if certain game modes are locked out (I don't know how many games this is applicable for).

You guys are tripping. I just won a 4GB Slim, and it's an incredible piece of hardware for $200. Easily the best deal on the market.

What's with people acting like you need more than 4GB? Aside from optional game installs, 4GB is more than sufficient.

You guys are tripping. I just won a 4GB Slim, and it's an incredible piece of hardware for $200. Easily the best deal on the market.

What's with people acting like you need more than 4GB? Aside from optional game installs, 4GB is more than sufficient.

The 250GB Slim is the best deal for a 360:

$299.99

• 250GB HDD
• Slim conosle
• WIFI N
• Headset included
• HDMI
• 1 free month of XBL Gold

and add 1 year of XBL Gold:

$59.99

GRAND TOTAL: $359.98

Its not the space that's a problem. Its that there are literally game features you can't use, because there is no HDD. Even if there is no logical reason you'd need an HDD.Skittles_McGee

It has a 4GB HDD. What features are we talking about? FM3's extra content is the only exception I could think of, but even then that would fit.

We're talking about the "best deal around" though, it's definitely the Slim. Once you have a chance to hold one and use it, all previous 360's seem archaic. All that cutting edge tech for the price of a Wii. Crazy stuff.

I rather buy the $299 360 TBH, you really do need the HDD space, and I rather spend the extra $100 than buying some USB drives.

[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"]Its not the space that's a problem. Its that there are literally game features you can't use, because there is no HDD. Even if there is no logical reason you'd need an HDD.gamecubepad

It has a 4GB HDD. What features are we talking about? FM3's extra content is the only exception I could think of, but even then that would fit.

We're talking about the "best deal around" though, it's definitely the Slim. Once you have a chance to hold one and use it, all previous 360's seem archaic. All that cutting edge tech for the price of a Wii. Crazy stuff.

[QUOTE="Robbazking"]

where can i get a 360 slim for 200bucks?

Skittles_McGee

[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"]Its not the space that's a problem. Its that there are literally game features you can't use, because there is no HDD. Even if there is no logical reason you'd need an HDD.gamecubepad

It has a 4GB HDD. What features are we talking about? FM3's extra content is the only exception I could think of, but even then that would fit.

We're talking about the "best deal around" though, it's definitely the Slim. Once you have a chance to hold one and use it, all previous 360's seem archaic. All that cutting edge tech for the price of a Wii. Crazy stuff.

You can't play ODST or Halo 3 or Reach in co-op. In any form. Not even Firefight. You are literally denied from using these features. When you try to use them, the game tells you that you require a hard drive and locks the feature.Skittles_McGee

Was unaware of this. That is a bummer for sure.

It's not a matter of whether you're an avid gamer or just play games occasionally; there's going to be a point where you'll run out of that space and won't be able to move stuff to a thumb drive. RogueShodown

I've had a 20GB H3 360 for 3yrs and the only reason I needed more than 4GB was to install FM3 and it's extra content because of a disc scratch. I see where you're coming from, but I still feel the Slim is the best deal for the money.

[QUOTE="gamecubepad"]

[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"]Its not the space that's a problem. Its that there are literally game features you can't use, because there is no HDD. Even if there is no logical reason you'd need an HDD.RogueShodown

It has a 4GB HDD. What features are we talking about? FM3's extra content is the only exception I could think of, but even then that would fit.

We're talking about the "best deal around" though, it's definitely the Slim. Once you have a chance to hold one and use it, all previous 360's seem archaic. All that cutting edge tech for the price of a Wii. Crazy stuff.

I think the current 199 Wii configuration is the best, as it comes with two games and Wii Motion Plus. It also has built in Wireless, free (though rudimentary) online, free use of Netflix (for Netflix subscribers, of course), 100% backwards compatibility, built in storage, SD card support, choice of color, and additional features for Nintendo DS owners.savebattery

[QUOTE="Skittles_McGee"]You can't play ODST or Halo 3 or Reach in co-op. In any form. Not even Firefight. You are literally denied from using these features. When you try to use them, the game tells you that you require a hard drive and locks the feature.gamecubepad

Was unaware of this. That is a bummer for sure.

It's not a matter of whether you're an avid gamer or just play games occasionally; there's going to be a point where you'll run out of that space and won't be able to move stuff to a thumb drive. RogueShodown

I've had a 20GB H3 360 for 3yrs and the only reason I needed more than 4GB was to install FM3 and it's extra content because of a disc scratch. I see where you're coming from, but I still feel the Slim is the best deal for the money.

[QUOTE="savebattery"]I think the current 199 Wii configuration is the best, as it comes with two games and Wii Motion Plus. It also has built in Wireless, free (though rudimentary) online, free use of Netflix (for Netflix subscribers, of course), 100% backwards compatibility, built in storage, SD card support, choice of color, and additional features for Nintendo DS owners.alexfla

Above Xbox graphics with a different way to play vs. Online MP and other features locked to people who pay more

I wonder...

[QUOTE="savebattery"]I think the current 199 Wii configuration is the best, as it comes with two games and Wii Motion Plus. It also has built in Wireless, free (though rudimentary) online, free use of Netflix (for Netflix subscribers, of course), 100% backwards compatibility, built in storage, SD card support, choice of color, and additional features for Nintendo DS owners.alexfla

And it has an AAAAE game in it's library as well.. AYYYYOOOOOO

Overall it turned out as a very inexpensive and pleasant upgrade experience. Most people on this forum try to paint this horrid picture of doom just to criticize a system they don't own.

alexfla

That's a pleasant upgrade experience? I bought a 320 gig hdd off newegg for 70 bucks and that's all it took to upgrade my ps3. I'm looking at 750 gig hdds right now, or soon. I more than 4 gigs of wallpapers on my hdd, about 30 gigs of music, some videos.

4 gigs is terrible, and they had no reason, other than continuing to price gouge their consumers, for not finally putting in a basic laptop drive in their new redesign.

[QUOTE="savebattery"]I think the current 199 Wii configuration is the best, as it comes with two games and Wii Motion Plus. It also has built in Wireless, free (though rudimentary) online, free use of Netflix (for Netflix subscribers, of course), 100% backwards compatibility, built in storage, SD card support, choice of color, and additional features for Nintendo DS owners.alexfla

[QUOTE="alexfla"]

Overall it turned out as a very inexpensive and pleasant upgrade experience. Most people on this forum try to paint this horrid picture of doom just to criticize a system they don't own.

Pug-Nasty

That's a pleasant upgrade experience? I bought a 320 gig hdd off newegg for 70 bucks and that's all it took to upgrade my ps3. I'm looking at 750 gig hdds right now, or soon. I more than 4 gigs of wallpapers on my hdd, about 30 gigs of music, some videos.

4 gigs is terrible, and they had no reason, other than continuing to price gouge their consumers, for not finally putting in a basic laptop drive in their new redesign.

so basically the console that we would need to buy 2 and 1/2 of if Gran Turismo ever decided to go 360 would be a better buy?

Considering how big game installs are nowadays I wouldn't take my chances.

Do having a game console with no wifi, no hard drive, and still having to pay $50 a year for online is a fantastic deal? You can't even play like 1/3 of the games out there (at least properly) without an expensive MS hard drive, one that comes cheaper if it comes with the 360.

TC, you cannot possibly be serious in any way shape or form in saying the arcade is a good deal.

Do having a game console with no wifi, no hard drive, and still having to pay $50 a year for online is a fantastic deal? You can't even play like 1/3 of the games out there (at least properly) without an expensive MS hard drive, one that comes cheaper if it comes with the 360.

TC, you cannot possibly be serious in any way shape or form in saying the arcade is a good deal.

SPYDER0416

Do having a game console with no wifi, no hard drive, and still having to pay $50 a year for online is a fantastic deal? You can't even play like 1/3 of the games out there (at least properly) without an expensive MS hard drive, one that comes cheaper if it comes with the 360.

TC, you cannot possibly be serious in any way shape or form in saying the arcade is a good deal.

SPYDER0416

[QUOTE="SPYDER0416"]Do having a game console with no wifi, no hard drive, and still having to pay $50 a year for online is a fantastic deal? You can't even play like 1/3 of the games out there (at least properly) without an expensive MS hard drive, one that comes cheaper if it comes with the 360.TC, you cannot possibly be serious in any way shape or form in saying the arcade is a good deal.alexfla

No, not after I read a thread in here about not being able to play co-op or firefight online in Halo: Reach. It's especially more a bummer now that matchmaking makes it even easier to jump into both modes. Spend the extra hundred to get a 250GB 360 if you want a 360.

[QUOTE="SPYDER0416"]

Do having a game console with no wifi, no hard drive, and still having to pay $50 a year for online is a fantastic deal? You can't even play like 1/3 of the games out there (at least properly) without an expensive MS hard drive, one that comes cheaper if it comes with the 360.

TC, you cannot possibly be serious in any way shape or form in saying the arcade is a good deal.

Karnage108

Wi fi eh? Well it finally has something PS3 has had for years lol.

But even the internal 4GB memory is extremely limited and doesn't count as a hard drive, the only way to even play co-op, use forge or play firefight in Halo Reach is by having an expensive hard drive. So you can consider it a great deal as you play half of your $60 game, or you could get an actual deal by not getting the gimped version that forces you to by an expensive drive to play something good. Don't even mention Forza 3, a game that cannot at ALL be played without the need to install to the drive, you know, making the whole 100% thing a little higher than in real life.

[QUOTE="Pug-Nasty"]

[QUOTE="alexfla"]

Overall it turned out as a very inexpensive and pleasant upgrade experience. Most people on this forum try to paint this horrid picture of doom just to criticize a system they don't own.

alexfla

That's a pleasant upgrade experience? I bought a 320 gig hdd off newegg for 70 bucks and that's all it took to upgrade my ps3. I'm looking at 750 gig hdds right now, or soon. I more than 4 gigs of wallpapers on my hdd, about 30 gigs of music, some videos.

4 gigs is terrible, and they had no reason, other than continuing to price gouge their consumers, for not finally putting in a basic laptop drive in their new redesign.

Almost 2.

nope should have came with a 40gb hd at least then it would have been a great deal.