Core 360 + Rock Band?

Okay, quick question here.

I am considering getting a 360, primarily to play Rock Band on it. I am looking to go as cheap as possible up front, and was wondering if the Core system (without the hard drive) would be enough to do that. I think it comes with a 256mb memory card, but I am having a hard time finding a good answer to the question of 'will this be enough to get on Live, download some stuff and save my games'. A hard drive would be an eventual purchase, but not something I would buy right off.

So will I be alright with just the base system?

Thanks.

No you won't be able to play online or download songs because you need to be connected to Xbox Live for that. And you need an HDD to connect to Live.msjr78

That is ultimately what I am trying to figure out. Some places it looks like you only need a memory card to get to Live, not that you need the hard drive. Even the main xbox 360 site doesn't make this clear.

[QUOTE="msjr78"]No you won't be able to play online or download songs because you need to be connected to Xbox Live for that. And you need an HDD to connect to Live.dbpanek

That is ultimately what I am trying to figure out. Some places it looks like you only need a memory card to get to Live, not that you need the hard drive. Even the main xbox 360 site doesn't make this clear.

[QUOTE="msjr78"]No you won't be able to play online or download songs because you need to be connected to Xbox Live for that. And you need an HDD to connect to Live.dbpanek

That is ultimately what I am trying to figure out. Some places it looks like you only need a memory card to get to Live, not that you need the hard drive. Even the main xbox 360 site doesn't make this clear.

dude i am 100% sure you DO NOT need a hard drive to go on-line, just the memory unit...I got a launch core console in 2005 and all that I could find was a memory unit, and I was able to play on Xbox Live...

If you need a hard drive later just pick up a 3rd party external one for much cheaper. It won't look as cool but you could really get more space for less cash.SnipeyMcSnipe

I didn't think that you could use an external HD to store anything but your own media. You can't put game saves or DLC on it. I'd go with the Pro system because MS put INSANE prices on their HDs if you don't get one with the system.

[QUOTE="SnipeyMcSnipe"]If you need a hard drive later just pick up a 3rd party external one for much cheaper. It won't look as cool but you could really get more space for less cash.kyrissbp82

I didn't think that you could use an external HD to store anything but your own media. You can't put game saves or DLC on it. I'd go with the Pro system because MS put INSANE prices on their HDs if you don't get one with the system.