the core would be awesome if the hdd didn't cost $100, if they had a 5 gig drive that cost $40 the core would sell more than the premium.jrhawk42
If their drives were actually similar to the wider market value it would be much better, using Seagate here as they're generally considered the absolute best. For your comparison: Seagate Momentus 5400.3 ST9100828AS 100GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache Serial ATA150 Notebook Hard Drive - OEM "Elite" HDD: Seagate Momentus 5400.2 ST9120821AS 120GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache Serial ATA150 Notebook Hard Drive - OEM
[QUOTE="jrhawk42"]the core would be awesome if the hdd didn't cost $100, if they had a 5 gig drive that cost $40 the core would sell more than the premium.Runningflame570
If their drives were actually similar to the wider market value it would be much better, using Seagate here as they're generally considered the absolute best.
For your comparison: Seagate Momentus 5400.3 ST9100828AS 100GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache Serial ATA150 Notebook Hard Drive - OEM
"Elite" HDD: Seagate Momentus 5400.2 ST9120821AS 120GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache Serial ATA150 Notebook Hard Drive - OEM
Indeed. Sony definitely had the right idea in making the PS3 use standard HDD's.
[QUOTE="-supercharged-"]I was actually thinking about buying the core and a memory card just so I can play 360 games but I dont know if it's really worth it :|ragrdoll21
Don't do it!! Really don't...all things considered you are looking at something like $150-200 just to get it up to spec with the Premium.
[QUOTE="ragrdoll21"][QUOTE="-supercharged-"]I was actually thinking about buying the core and a memory card just so I can play 360 games but I dont know if it's really worth it :|Runningflame570
Don't do it!!
Really don't...all things considered you are looking at something like $150-200 just to get it up to spec with the Premium.
Uhh ya I didnt plan on getting it "up to spec" I would be getting it just to play 360 games
Get the Xbox 360 Core, and they make an adapter that turns Microsoft's nasty proprietary SATA connector into an industry standard one. However, no one has figured out a way to use partitions larger than 20GB. So, in essence you'll be using a larger SATA HDD as a 20GB one. Maybe after the Elite 120GB partitions will be supported.
[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"]no the 20 gig ps3 was. which is why its pretty much discontinued and you cant find it any where.Runningflame570
Its pretty much discontinued due to higher losses, it was actually a worthwhile hardware package though, the Core 360 isn't. lol whatever you have to tell yourself man. what was the 360 made for? to play games...what does the core allow you to do? play games oooooooo the ps3 20 gig was worse its a gimped version that should have been 400 instead of 500 for what it offered, face it the 20 gig was pretty much discontinued cause no one was buying it, any other reason is jusy fanboy rethoric.
If MS had discontinued the core, droped the price of the Pro, than annouced the Elite..... All would be right in the world of 360 but all would be wrong in the world of their competitors !;)
I think the main reason for the Core was to appeal to markets where broadband saturation is low. Instead of offering these markets a 360 with features they can never use, they thought they'd appeal to everyone, and unfortunately developers have to appeal to the lowest common denomenator.
[QUOTE="Iron-Dragon"]anyone who bought one went out and got an hdd later so whatevertidus222
cmon there has to be some people who used memory cards LOL
they would be extreme casuals though and wouldnt post on a site like this though probably.My cousin still only uses his memory card,but he doesnt have live.
by launching the core, they kept the traditional $299 pricepoint of all new consoles, in order to test the waters to see the reaction to the $400 console.
better marketting. prolly why the 360 is crushing the ps3 in sales.
the worse had to be the VirtuaBoy.... wth was that all about...? :lol:
To casuals $299 is less than $399 is less than $499 is less than $599.
Not everyone cares about going online (not everyone has DSL or better). The $299 Core pack still lets you play the same games that the premium does. How is this a bad thing? The WORST move in the history of gaming? Try $599.
yes... i do believe the Core system was insanely unnecessary. the 360 NEEDS the HDD to deliver the whole Xbox Live experience. stupid move on MS imoSolid-CELL
News Flash - not everyone wants the Xbox Live experience. Some just want to play the games. The Core does that.
[QUOTE="-supercharged-"]I was actually thinking about buying the core and a memory card just so I can play 360 games but I dont know if it's really worth it :|psycotictaratua
Memory cards are rediculously overpriced, if you want a 360, save up for a hard drive.
Nah.. I think ill just stick with the Playstation 3.
yes... i do believe the Core system was insanely unnecessary. the 360 NEEDS the HDD to deliver the whole Xbox Live experience. stupid move on MS imoSolid-CELL
The core was a good idea, and it was not as stupid as u all claim. It gives people a bloody choice instead of saying THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT DEAL WITH IT. For lower income people it can allow them to get the system, play the games, and just use a memory card. Your rich, you can afford premium, leave the people who take the other choice alone.
[QUOTE="WilliamRLBaker"] lol whatever you have to tell yourself man. what was the 360 made for? to play games...what does the core allow you to do? play games oooooooo the ps3 20 gig was worse its a gimped version that should have been 400 instead of 500 for what it offered, face it the 20 gig was pretty much discontinued cause no one was buying it, any other reason is jusy fanboy rethoric. I'll just direct you to this: [QUOTE="Rashpal"][QUOTE="puertorock_papi"][QUOTE="Deepfreezed"][QUOTE="puertorock_papi"]
what part of $600 don't you understand???Deepfreezed
The $499 part. turd pack is useless.... Includes and supports wireless controller - check Standard upgradeable HDD - check 4 usb slots - check blu-ray optics drive cable of 1080p gaming via component cable - check bluetooth technology for wireless peripheral such as mouse, keyboards and headsets - check 10/100/1000 Base T ethernet connection - check backwards compatible with my ps1 and ps2 games - check It's got everything I need for gaming. Hmm. Technically, this "turd" pack is better than premium 360!
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