Is the 360 for 200$ worth it?

So I wouldn't mind placing a 360 slim next to my PS3 slim for the price of 200 dollars but I need to know if it is worth it. I refuse to pay 200 dollars for a new system if it is not worth it. So to those who have bought it may you please help me out here without being a "fanboy" and give me some help to make my decision and please be honest. Thanks everyone!

I think it, but you need to make a pros and con sheet for your own to find out for yourself. I can't make a decision for you, I don't know the genres you enjoy and your tastes.

Could you edit your post TC so you can include your tastes in gaming

So I wouldn't mind placing a 360 slim next to my PS3 slim for the price of 200 dollars but I need to know if it is worth it. I refuse to pay 200 dollars for a new system if it is not worth it. So to those who have bought it may you please help me out here without being a "fanboy" and give me some help to make my decision and please be honest. Thanks everyone!

hkymike

First thing you need to realize is it'll cost you a lot more then that. You'll want a harddrive for map packs and content, then you'll want xbox live, that's a yearly fee, then you'll probably want a headset that does not come with the arcade, then mayne an extra controller etc etc. Your going to end up wasting a lot more then 200. And honestly with the future of the 360... I think it would be a better move buying PS3 games, maybe pick up the Move controller, that would kind of be like buying an HD wii. That's what I would do.

If it has a Hard Drive and a Controller then YES IT'S WORTH IT.

If it has a Hard Drive and a Controller then YES IT'S WORTH IT.

LegatoSkyheart

First thing you need to realize is it'll cost you a lot more then that. You'll want a harddrive for map packs and content, then you'll want xbox live, that's a yearly fee, then you'll probably want a headset that does not come with the arcade, then mayne an extra controller etc etc. Your going to end up wasting a lot more then 200. And honestly with the future of the 360... I think it would be a better move buying PS3 games, maybe pick up the Move controller, that would kind of be like buying an HD wii. That's what I would do.

Gamtrix

[QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

If it has a Hard Drive and a Controller then YES IT'S WORTH IT.

Evz0rz

[QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

If it has a Hard Drive and a Controller then YES IT'S WORTH IT.

Evz0rz

Only 4 GB? No, Don't buy a useless Arcade.

So I wouldn't mind placing a 360 slim next to my PS3 slim for the price of 200 dollars but I need to know if it is worth it. I refuse to pay 200 dollars for a new system if it is not worth it. So to those who have bought it may you please help me out here without being a "fanboy" and give me some help to make my decision and please be honest. Thanks everyone!

hkymike

I'd say a 360 is worth $200. My problem with the $200 model is that if you are serious about the 360, it makes more sense getting at least a 120gig one. The added space gets rid of space constraints--you can essentially download as many xbox live arcade games as you want, demos, and game installs supposedly add to the longevity of the console. You could always buy the $200 model and then add the overpriced HD, but thats just silly. This is how Microsoft somewhat pigeon-holes people into buying the $300 model.

Don't forget the addition of $50 for LIVE, which really is essential to enjoy the 360--Halo, Madden, Netflix, etc.

Play & Charge kit for 15$ each for each of your controllers.
Propiatary Headsets for the console which god knows how much they cost.
HDMI cable.
As pointed out earlier, additional fees for XBL.
You might want to reserve an extra $200 for when your games get scratched so you can rebuy them.

Enjoy your 360 purchase.

Play & Charge kit for 15$ each for each of your controllers.
Propiatary Headsets for the console which god knows how much they cost.
HDMI cable.
As pointed out earlier, additional fees for XBL.
You might want to reserve an extra $200 for when your games get scratched so you can rebuy them.

Enjoy your 360 purchase.

Locutus_Picard

Hard Drive not included with the 360? Don't even bother.

Play & Charge kit for 15$ each for each of your controllers.
Propiatary Headsets for the console which god knows how much they cost.
HDMI cable.
As pointed out earlier, additional fees for XBL.
You might want to reserve an extra $200 for when your games get scratched so you can rebuy them.

Enjoy your 360 purchase.

Locutus_Picard

I didnt need to reserve an extra $200 when my games get scratch.:?

I would only accept a 360 if whoever gives it to me gives me $200.

[QUOTE="Locutus_Picard"]

Play & Charge kit for 15$ each for each of your controllers.
Propiatary Headsets for the console which god knows how much they cost.
HDMI cable.
As pointed out earlier, additional fees for XBL.
You might want to reserve an extra $200 for when your games get scratched so you can rebuy them.

Enjoy your 360 purchase.

TheShadowLord07

I didnt need to reserve an extra $200 when my games get scratch.:?

Starting a thread asking whether to purchase a system or not on system wars was a bad idea. Sony fanboys of course jumped first and started preaching about the almighty god that is triple and how the 360 is more expensive.

IT's easily worth it. Better multiplat versions, better exclusives. Ignore hte people saying, oh the future of the 360.. it's ahead of the ps3, always has been, they're just some crazy fanboys. fastr

oh!

forever irony...

paying 200$ + live + hdd + w/e else for playing Halo and GoW and fable is not exatly cheap...

Play & Charge kit for 15$ each for each of your controllers.
Propiatary Headsets for the console which god knows how much they cost.
HDMI cable.
As pointed out earlier, additional fees for XBL.
You might want to reserve an extra $200 for when your games get scratched so you can rebuy them.

Enjoy your 360 purchase.

Locutus_Picard

or you could just buy rechargeable batteries?

and there are plenty of 3rd party headsets... but the 360 comes with a free headset... so you dont need to buy one. (EDIT: nm just checked guess the 4gb doesnt come with a headset... not that you need it to play games)

HDMI cables cost 2 bucks. And frankly its just a good idea to have a few extras lying around, i know i do.

i have also never had to rebuy a game once, never had a disc even remotely scratched. The only scratched game i have is one that i bought used... it looks like someone used sandpaper on it, and the thing still works fine.

clearly you dont own a 360.

I would only accept a 360 if whoever gives it to me gives me $200.

kuraimen

[QUOTE="fastr"]IT's easily worth it. Better multiplat versions, better exclusives. Ignore hte people saying, oh the future of the 360.. it's ahead of the ps3, always has been, they're just some crazy fanboys. SionPT

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forever irony...

I was going to recommend the 360, but I wanted to check your profile real quick just to see what kind of games you're into. Couldn't help but notice you gave Madden NFL 11 an 8.0 for the PS3 version, and a 1.0 for the 360 version. Really?

[QUOTE="SionPT"]

[QUOTE="fastr"]IT's easily worth it. Better multiplat versions, better exclusives. Ignore hte people saying, oh the future of the 360.. it's ahead of the ps3, always has been, they're just some crazy fanboys. hkymike

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forever irony...

Who? Who in this thread was unbiased? Point one.

I was going to recommend the 360, but I wanted to check your profile real quick just to see what kind of games you're into. Couldn't help but notice you gave Madden NFL 11 an 8.0 for the PS3 version, and a 1.0 for the 360 version. Really?

Kuromino

[QUOTE="hkymike"][QUOTE="SionPT"]

oh!

forever irony...

waltefmoney

Who? Who in this thread was unbiased? Point one.

[QUOTE="TheShadowLord07"]

[QUOTE="Locutus_Picard"]

Play & Charge kit for 15$ each for each of your controllers.
Propiatary Headsets for the console which god knows how much they cost.
HDMI cable.
As pointed out earlier, additional fees for XBL.
You might want to reserve an extra $200 for when your games get scratched so you can rebuy them.

Enjoy your 360 purchase.

Locutus_Picard

I didnt need to reserve an extra $200 when my games get scratch.:?

um like wtf?

here is how "what should i buy" threads usually go in sw:

360 guys: do whatever you want man.

ps3 guys: yes yes oh god yes!!! please buy a ps3 please please!!!! can i drive you to the store?

funny stuff.

here is how "what should i buy" threads usually go in sw:

360 guys: do whatever you want man.

ps3 guys: yes yes oh god yes!!! please buy a ps3 please please!!!! can i drive you to the store?

funny stuff.

Riverwolf007

[QUOTE="Riverwolf007"]

here is how "what should i buy" threads usually go in sw:

360 guys: do whatever you want man.

ps3 guys: yes yes oh god yes!!! please buy a ps3 please please!!!! can i drive you to the store?

funny stuff.

hkymike

does that make it any easier for you to understand?

sometimes i forget my audience and gloss over the part where i need to lead them by the hand to understand a concept.

[QUOTE="Locutus_Picard"]

Play & Charge kit for 15$ each for each of your controllers.
Propiatary Headsets for the console which god knows how much they cost.
HDMI cable.
As pointed out earlier, additional fees for XBL.
You might want to reserve an extra $200 for when your games get scratched so you can rebuy them.

Enjoy your 360 purchase.

markinthedark

or you could just buy rechargeable batteries?

[QUOTE="Kuromino"]

I was going to recommend the 360, but I wanted to check your profile real quick just to see what kind of games you're into. Couldn't help but notice you gave Madden NFL 11 an 8.0 for the PS3 version, and a 1.0 for the 360 version. Really?

hkymike

Well it's good to know I've made a difference here today. =P
I would have recommended the console though. The more games you have access to, the better. You also have options when it comes to the multi-platform games.

I refuse to pay 200 dollars for a new system if it is not worth it!

hkymike

Isn't that exactly what the play & charge kit is? Rechargable accu or some sort? It's far better than having regular regargable batteries...they don't hold as much charge and deterioate much faster over time. Scratching is a far more common issue that you are lead to believe. Because you didn't experience it, doesn't mean he wont. I can show you proof via YT vids that disc scratching occurs in regular use.

Locutus_Picard

it better not be the one with the person moving the console.

[QUOTE="Locutus_Picard"]

Isn't that exactly what the play & charge kit is? Rechargable accu or some sort? It's far better than having regular regargable batteries...they don't hold as much charge and deterioate much faster over time. Scratching is a far more common issue that you are lead to believe. Because you didn't experience it, doesn't mean he wont. I can show you proof via YT vids that disc scratching occurs in regular use.

TheShadowLord07

it better not be the one with the person moving the console.

[QUOTE="markinthedark"]

[QUOTE="Locutus_Picard"]

Play & Charge kit for 15$ each for each of your controllers.
Propiatary Headsets for the console which god knows how much they cost.
HDMI cable.
As pointed out earlier, additional fees for XBL.
You might want to reserve an extra $200 for when your games get scratched so you can rebuy them.

Enjoy your 360 purchase.

Locutus_Picard

or you could just buy rechargeable batteries?

the xbox battery packs deteriorate over time as well (all rechargeable batteries do), they are standard NiMH rechargeable batteries im pretty sure... only they can be recharged via the console usb.

I actually prefer having removable battery packs, because i leave a set of batteries charging while im playing, and switch them if they die. Wtih my Ps3 i have to put my controller down and wait for the thing to recharge since the cord is 2 feet long.

EDIT: i know its easy to buy a longer cable for the PS3, but i figured i would take a page out of your playbook and act like there isnt a simple solution.

[QUOTE="SionPT"]

[QUOTE="fastr"]IT's easily worth it. Better multiplat versions, better exclusives. Ignore hte people saying, oh the future of the 360.. it's ahead of the ps3, always has been, they're just some crazy fanboys. hkymike

oh!

forever irony...

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQSNmpXdIfQ Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=513I87Evjuw It's a consumer watchdog programme on Dutch TV.Locutus_Picard

Do they have one for the slim version?

[QUOTE="Locutus_Picard"]Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQSNmpXdIfQ Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=513I87Evjuw It's a consumer watchdog programme on Dutch TV.TheShadowLord07

Do they have one for the slim version?

You are lucky my friend. Or you live in those special anti-quake houses japan is know for. IDKLocutus_Picard

[QUOTE="hkymike"][QUOTE="SionPT"]

oh!

forever irony...

fastr

Its a point called irony, acusing one of being a fanboy while making fanboy comments.
PS3 is known for having better and more exclusives (even tho is all opinion) pretty mutch everyone alredy aknowledge that...
as for multiplats.. PC takes the cake...

[QUOTE="Evz0rz"][QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

If it has a Hard Drive and a Controller then YES IT'S WORTH IT.

hkymike

[QUOTE="hkymike"][QUOTE="SionPT"]

oh!

forever irony...

fastr

You may own both systems however, I'm still waiting on you to provide that PSN ID that supposedly you played all the PS3 exclusives on since the last one you gave me only had you playing Infamous. With the amount of games you had on that account you could have easily created it at a friends house or something.

[QUOTE="fastr"][QUOTE="hkymike"] @Fastr That is complete BS. 360 is not ahead of Sony at all. Better exclusive? Better Multiplayer?....Haha Ok dude. Anyhow like I sad in the previous post I've made my decision. Thanks to those who were un-biasFlamesOfGrey

You may own both systems however, I'm still waiting on you to provide that PSN ID that supposedly you played all the PS3 exclusives on since the last one you gave me only had you playing Infamous. With the amount of games you had on that account you could have easily created it at a friends house or something.

LOL, the gap is still like 5k, so I guess being in last really means first when concerning Sony right? I own both systems, the 360 exclusives are better, I don't care what score a game got, they're simple better. and it's widely known the multiplats are better, arguing that is just simple stupid. @sionpt - when did I use the word cheap? a PS3 isn't exactly cheap either, and it doesn't have as good games, so whats your point? fastr

You may own both systems however, I'm still waiting on you to provide that PSN ID that supposedly you played all the PS3 exclusives on since the last one you gave me only had you playing Infamous. With the amount of games you had on that account you could have easily created it at a friends house or something.