Thinking of getting a 360

After seeing all the games coming out for the 360 (mostly Mass Effect) I've finally decided that I should get a 360 and wait on a PS3... still like the system, but doesn't seem worth the money right now.

The only thing: is the 360 worth buying now, or should I wait a little bit longer? I've looked into it, because that's what I do before a large purchase, so I know about the RRoD. So I'm not sure if I should just wait a bit and hope new and improved hardware is put into newer 360 models.

Other motivation is that I'm pretty bored with what I have for games at the moment, and am impatient for something new... even though the 360 games I want still have a few months to go before release.

I was unsure if I was going to buy a 360 at first,because of the RoD...But I got it and it works fine :)

wait for the falcon chips if you're unsure.

I love my 360. And don't worry about the RROD due to the new warrenty. Microsoft will basicly fix your 360 everytime you get a RROD untill 2010.

Plus you get 2 free games everytime they send you the new 360 back.

Make out a list of 360 games that interest you and if there are enough exclusives there, then go for it. I, unfortunately, didn't do that and am stuck in the situation where most of the 360 games that I want are also on PC.RobbieH1234

Ditto, you havnt mentioned if you own a gaming PC ... if you do ... avoid the 360 like the plague...

[QUOTE="RobbieH1234"]Make out a list of 360 games that interest you and if there are enough exclusives there, then go for it. I, unfortunately, didn't do that and am stuck in the situation where most of the 360 games that I want are also on PC.Meu2k7

Ditto, you havnt mentioned if you own a gaming PC ... if you do ... avoid the 360 like the plague...

[QUOTE="Meu2k7"]

[QUOTE="RobbieH1234"]Make out a list of 360 games that interest you and if there are enough exclusives there, then go for it. I, unfortunately, didn't do that and am stuck in the situation where most of the 360 games that I want are also on PC.bluebrad1974

Ditto, you havnt mentioned if you own a gaming PC ... if you do ... avoid the 360 like the plague...

[QUOTE="Meu2k7"]

[QUOTE="RobbieH1234"]Make out a list of 360 games that interest you and if there are enough exclusives there, then go for it. I, unfortunately, didn't do that and am stuck in the situation where most of the 360 games that I want are also on PC.bluebrad1974

Ditto, you havnt mentioned if you own a gaming PC ... if you do ... avoid the 360 like the plague...

[QUOTE="RobbieH1234"]Make out a list of 360 games that interest you and if there are enough exclusives there, then go for it. I, unfortunately, didn't do that and am stuck in the situation where most of the 360 games that I want are also on PC.Meu2k7

Ditto, you havnt mentioned if you own a gaming PC ... if you do ... avoid the 360 like the plague...

I think console gaming is more fun than pc... Besides 360 hasn't that much of pc/360 games and you forgot to mention that pc games also make their way to 360...

I have a PC, but not a gaming one. I'd really have to buy a new PC if I wanted to play more recent games on it; it would be more cost effective, but I'm saving up for a new laptop.

Most of the games I want will probably be for multiple platforms, like Force Unleased and Assassin's Creed. Mass Effect may come to the PC eventually, but I have no idea when that will be, and again, chances of me having a PC capable of playing it are nil. The new laptop I get might be able, but I'm not sure.

Granted, I'll need something capable of playing Starcraft 2 anyway.

trust me dont buy a 360 they break like every 6 months, get a wii or ps3 or justt upgrade your pc, becausemass effect will eventually come to pc.xjet039

[QUOTE="xjet039"]trust me dont buy a 360 they break like every 6 months, get a wii or ps3 or justt upgrade your pc, becausemass effect will eventually come to pc.ss_49

it would be just like gears of war , and thats a trilogyit only took a year to come to pc, son they could release it to pc aftyer mass effect 1.

buy 2 360s that way you should get a year of gameplayniall077

lol.

I have a PC, but not a gaming one. I'd really have to buy a new PC if I wanted to play more recent games on it; it would be more cost effective, but I'm saving up for a new laptop.

Most of the games I want will probably be for multiple platforms, like Force Unleased and Assassin's Creed. Mass Effect may come to the PC eventually, but I have no idea when that will be, and again, chances of me having a PC capable of playing it are nil. The new laptop I get might be able, but I'm not sure.

Granted, I'll need something capable of playing Starcraft 2 anyway.

Phantom_Menace

Yes, Mass Effect was the big turning point for me. I was originally thinking about buying a PS3, especially with the price drop. But the only exclusive that I was looking at was Heavenly Sword, which doesn't seem like enough to warrent a PS3 and FF13 probably wont be out for awhile.

I can always get God of War 1 and 2 for the time being.

Plus, if I had a 360 I'd probably get Halo... might as well if I have the system. Played the beta which was fun.

Make out a list of 360 games that interest you and if there are enough exclusives there, then go for it. I, unfortunately, didn't do that and am stuck in the situation where most of the 360 games that I want are also on PC.RobbieH1234

If you're really worried about the ole' RRoD, wait until the Falcon chips are out and confirmed to be in new 360's, then get one.SpigleyMcCheese

Or wait till the format war is won and then it HD DVD wins, get the Ultimate 360 with HD DVD drive (not used for games :( )

Can't go wrong with the 360.bluebrad1974

[QUOTE="RobbieH1234"]Make out a list of 360 games that interest you and if there are enough exclusives there, then go for it. I, unfortunately, didn't do that and am stuck in the situation where most of the 360 games that I want are also on PC.xX0LDSCH00LXx

There's still enough non-PC stuff on 360 for me to keep it (Mass Effect, Halo, GTA), it just doesn't seem as worth it to me anymore.

why would you buy a 360 again.

why would you buy a 360 again.

xjet039

Well not to put it on a dusty surphace like that one obviously is. Might as well use it as a vacuum cleaner.

I'd heard about the new heatsink. And recently have read a lot about the new chip, but no idea when they'll be implimented.

It was a really hard decision, picking between 360 and PS3... I may still end up getting both, just one will have to wait awhile after getting the other. If I get a 360 now, I'll probably wait at least a year before getting a PS3.

As for the PC vs Console thing: I do prefer playing games on console if I can. I'll play RPGs and FPS on PC if I have to, but the only genre I'll play only on PC is RTS.

I'd heard about the new heatsink. And recently have read a lot about the new chip, but no idea when they'll be implimented.

It was a really hard decision, picking between 360 and PS3... I may still end up getting both, just one will have to wait awhile after getting the other. If I get a 360 now, I'll probably wait at least a year before getting a PS3.

As for the PC vs Console thing: I do prefer playing games on console if I can. I'll play RPGs and FPS on PC if I have to, but the only genre I'll play only on PC is RTS.

Phantom_Menace

the heatsink is confirmed to be implemented finally found the link i was talking about...

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/10/spot-the-hdmi-enabled-xbox-360-premium-at-retail/

Smart choice. Get the console with the most games.

[QUOTE="Meu2k7"]

[QUOTE="RobbieH1234"]Make out a list of 360 games that interest you and if there are enough exclusives there, then go for it. I, unfortunately, didn't do that and am stuck in the situation where most of the 360 games that I want are also on PC.bluebrad1974

Ditto, you havnt mentioned if you own a gaming PC ... if you do ... avoid the 360 like the plague...

I'm sure you would :lol:

On-topic , yea if you want mass effect (The only reason I still have my 360) then go for it ... looks to be epic :D

Smart choice. Get the console with the most games.

ganon546

too bad he wouldnt be able to play them.

Check this out TC, if you are thinking of buying a Ps3 instead of a 360, look at this...

Ps3 599.99 + 60.00 for Warranty + 30 for HD Cables + 30 for Headset, = 720.00 not including tax

360 349.99 + 50.00 for Live + 20.00 for Charge Kit = 420.00 not including tax

That leaves 300.00 dollars for you to buy...

Bioshock, Gears, R6, Mass Effect, and Halo 3!!!!

Does that sound good or what, or you can have a Ps3 with no games, I know what I would take!!!

I've had a 360 since launch day and it hasn't failed me once.

When deciding to buy a console you should find at least 5 games out at the moment that you want to play. I made the mistake of not doing that earlier this year and bought a PS3. Now it's just collecting dust while I'm waiting for a game to play that I don't already have for 360 or PC, or a game that comes out 2-6 months after the 360 version (Dirt, GRAW 2, Rainbow 6...).

Check this out TC, if you are thinking of buying a Ps3 instead of a 360, look at this...

Ps3 599.99 + 60.00 for Warranty + 30 for HD Cables + 30 for Headset, = 720.00 not including tax

360 349.99 + 50.00 for Live + 20.00 for Charge Kit = 420.00 not including tax

That leaves 300.00 dollars for you to buy...

Bioshock, Gears, R6, Mass Effect, and Halo 3!!!!

Does that sound good or what, or you can have a Ps3 with no games, I know what I would take!!!

Cubs360

here let me help, ps3 has a recharchable controller a bluray player, free online, all content downloads are free, upgradle harddrive.

360 you have to buy hddvd,xbox live, you must purchase all content, you haveto buy pay a $ 100 for a 20 gig hardrive whichonly comes with about 12 gigs, you have to buy a play and charge kit, to top it off 360 get red ring of death, so you dont need a warranty on ps3s.

For the price comparison:

I'd probably still opt for a 60gig PS3, so that's $500, and I don't have an HD TV to play games on, nor do I need a headset. Though I know overall that the 360 will be cheaper or about the same after buying extra stuff for it.

I don't know if I can think of 5 games out at the moment that I'd want for either console; though 5 games coming up should be easy enough: Mass Effect, Halo 3, Assassin's Creed, Force Unleased... probably a hockey game, haven't decided which one.

I know three of those are multiplatform, but I'd obviously get them for the system I had.

[QUOTE="Cubs360"]

Check this out TC, if you are thinking of buying a Ps3 instead of a 360, look at this...

Ps3 599.99 + 60.00 for Warranty + 30 for HD Cables + 30 for Headset, = 720.00 not including tax

360 349.99 + 50.00 for Live + 20.00 for Charge Kit = 420.00 not including tax

That leaves 300.00 dollars for you to buy...

Bioshock, Gears, R6, Mass Effect, and Halo 3!!!!

Does that sound good or what, or you can have a Ps3 with no games, I know what I would take!!!

xjet039

here let me help, ps3 has a recharchable controller a bluray player, free online, all content downloads are free, upgradle harddrive.

360 you have to buy hddvd,xbox live, you must purchase all content, you haveto buy pay a $ 100 for a 20 gig hardrive whichonly comes with about 12 gigs, you have to buy a play and charge kit, to top it off 360 get red ring of death, so you dont need a warranty on ps3s.

actually he was just listing the neccessary things for a good gaming expierience, i have no idea what you were trying to say with that HDD bs. And that warranty will only be needed a little bit longer.

[QUOTE="xjet039"][QUOTE="Cubs360"]

Check this out TC, if you are thinking of buying a Ps3 instead of a 360, look at this...

Ps3 599.99 + 60.00 for Warranty + 30 for HD Cables + 30 for Headset, = 720.00 not including tax

360 349.99 + 50.00 for Live + 20.00 for Charge Kit = 420.00 not including tax

That leaves 300.00 dollars for you to buy...

Bioshock, Gears, R6, Mass Effect, and Halo 3!!!!

Does that sound good or what, or you can have a Ps3 with no games, I know what I would take!!!

TheDarkDisciple

here let me help, ps3 has a recharchable controller a bluray player, free online, all content downloads are free, upgradle harddrive.

360 you have to buy hddvd,xbox live, you must purchase all content, you haveto buy pay a $ 100 for a 20 gig hardrive whichonly comes with about 12 gigs, you have to buy a play and charge kit, to top it off 360 get red ring of death, so you dont need a warranty on ps3s.

actually he was just listing the neccessary things for a good gaming expierience, i have no idea what you were trying to say with that HDD bs. And that warranty will only be needed a little bit longer.

okay for a neccesary gaming experience you canget warhawk thatcomes with a free bl;uetooth headset, and you dont have to buy a recharble kit.

[QUOTE="Cubs360"]

Check this out TC, if you are thinking of buying a Ps3 instead of a 360, look at this...

Ps3 599.99 + 60.00 for Warranty + 30 for HD Cables + 30 for Headset, = 720.00 not including tax

360 349.99 + 50.00 for Live + 20.00 for Charge Kit = 420.00 not including tax

That leaves 300.00 dollars for you to buy...

Bioshock, Gears, R6, Mass Effect, and Halo 3!!!!

Does that sound good or what, or you can have a Ps3 with no games, I know what I would take!!!

xjet039

here let me help, ps3 has a recharchable controller a bluray player, free online, all content downloads are free, upgradle harddrive.

360 you have to buy hddvd,xbox live, you must purchase all content, you haveto buy pay a $ 100 for a 20 gig hardrive whichonly comes with about 12 gigs, you have to buy a play and charge kit, to top it off 360 get red ring of death, so you dont need a warranty on ps3s.

O'rly, You don't need a warranty to protect you 600.00 dollar investment, Pfffttt get a grip. You don't think the TC knows Ps3 has a Blue Ray Player in it? 20 Gig HDD actually comes with 13 Gigs, and is more then enough. I have 12+ TV shows on my HDD, 2 Demos, Music, 15 arcade games, all my game saves, and Shivering Isles on there, and guess what, it still has 4.5 gigs left. So please just save it for another day O.K!

P.S you don't have to purchase anything on 360 if you don't want too, you don't have to buy an HD DVD player, I have played all the top titles 360 has to offer w/o one, and you will never need one. Oh yeah, I am Playing Bioshock...Have Fun!!

[QUOTE="Cubs360"]

Check this out TC, if you are thinking of buying a Ps3 instead of a 360, look at this...

Ps3 599.99 + 60.00 for Warranty + 30 for HD Cables + 30 for Headset, = 720.00 not including tax

360 349.99 + 50.00 for Live + 20.00 for Charge Kit = 420.00 not including tax

That leaves 300.00 dollars for you to buy...

Bioshock, Gears, R6, Mass Effect, and Halo 3!!!!

Does that sound good or what, or you can have a Ps3 with no games, I know what I would take!!!

xjet039

here let me help, ps3 has a recharchable controller a bluray player, free online, all content downloads are free, upgradle harddrive.

360 you have to buy hddvd,xbox live, you must purchase all content, you haveto buy pay a $ 100 for a 20 gig hardrive whichonly comes with about 12 gigs, you have to buy a play and charge kit, to top it off 360 get red ring of death, so you dont need a warranty on ps3s.

In the end they will probably end up the same price, can't really say off the top of my head and I'm too lazy to check at the moment.

Wouldn't bother with an HD-DVD drive, and the PS3 blu-ray probably wouldn't be that important of a feature. Not until one medium has won that war, I probably will not be buying any of the new video discs.

Like I've said: I'll probably end up with both systems in the end; I'm just really trying to determine which one I get now. It seems that the 360 has the exclusives I'm looking forward to more.

But I am spliting the system with someone, so I have to see what they want. I'm quite sure they'll conceed to whatever system I decide upon, but its still a good idea to talk things over.

To tell you the truth,man I am enjoying my 360, And if you buy one pick up a copy of Dead Rising, man that game is fun. I hope you come to a decision, and enjoy what ever decision you make.

[QUOTE="TheDarkDisciple"][QUOTE="xjet039"][QUOTE="Cubs360"]

Check this out TC, if you are thinking of buying a Ps3 instead of a 360, look at this...

Ps3 599.99 + 60.00 for Warranty + 30 for HD Cables + 30 for Headset, = 720.00 not including tax

360 349.99 + 50.00 for Live + 20.00 for Charge Kit = 420.00 not including tax

That leaves 300.00 dollars for you to buy...

Bioshock, Gears, R6, Mass Effect, and Halo 3!!!!

Does that sound good or what, or you can have a Ps3 with no games, I know what I would take!!!

xjet039

here let me help, ps3 has a recharchable controller a bluray player, free online, all content downloads are free, upgradle harddrive.

360 you have to buy hddvd,xbox live, you must purchase all content, you haveto buy pay a $ 100 for a 20 gig hardrive whichonly comes with about 12 gigs, you have to buy a play and charge kit, to top it off 360 get red ring of death, so you dont need a warranty on ps3s.

actually he was just listing the neccessary things for a good gaming expierience, i have no idea what you were trying to say with that HDD bs. And that warranty will only be needed a little bit longer.

okay for a neccesary gaming experience you canget warhawk thatcomes with a free bl;uetooth headset, and you dont have to buy a recharble kit.

are you talking about the $60 version where the $30 game comes with a $30 headset :roll:

why are you hyping that trash anyway? Both Bioshock and Blue Dragon were great games to hype.

Defiantly get a 360 first.

My PS3 is collecting dust right now. Looking forward to HS in September and LBP later on. Then it's back to dust collecting.