Dad..needs xbox360 advice

Hi, let me start by saying I know nothing about xbox360 other than the RROD that's in the news.

My stepson wants one for Christmas. He says He needs the 60GB and a big memory card. (he can't tell me why he needs it, just that he needs it) I don't really understand, why do you need a memory card if it has a HDD? If a RROD happens does it wipe out the HDD? Can the HDD be backed up like a PC HDD? Are there things that can be done to help prevent RROD?

Thanks for any advice!!!

Well, from my understanding, there's only one kind of memory card to be has (512mb, a small card.)  In my opinion, you should spring for an Elite.  

Forget a 512mb memory card, the Elite has a 120gb hard drive, the biggest around.  RROD are harder to get on an Elite, and it's black, which your son will love.

I'm 13, and I got my 360 pro a little over 2 years go.  I regret not getting an Elite.  With the new NXE update, you can install games on to the hard drive, making them load faster and making the 360 run quieter (the optical drive doesn't have to run.)  An Elite is $400, and it'll come with everything you need.  Also, I'm pretty sure the Elite also comes bundled with the 2 free games.  

Since the pro comes with a 60gb hard drive, and the Elite comes with a 120gb hdd, the Elite is a better deal right off the bat (a 120gb hdd is $150 retail.)   

the new boxs dont rrod anymore and even if they do u can just send it off for free repair. 2 weeks and its back good as new with a xbox live month free card. seriously its the best games console to get as its cheap and got loads of games. rrod doesnt affect data so dont worry about it. u wont need a memory card there expensive and unnecessary yetiboy15

that's not true,

don't get a memory card as you won't need it since you will have the 60g hdd.

i'm also buying a 60G xbox tommorow can't wait. i think you should buy one tommorow also because there are alot of black friday deals around.

Trust me, your stepson does not need the 360 Elite (60GB) version. I've had my 360 for awhile and I get along just fine with the Pro version (12GB). If RRoD happens, simply be sure you have registered the console, and contact Microsoft via phone or their website (recommended). RRoD doesn't wipe your HDD either. If it happens, send the 360 in and you'll get a new one and your HDD will be fine. However, their are different RRoDs. Be sure to check the cables in the back of the TV if it happens, because theres a certain type of RRoD which just lets you know the cables aren't properly hooked up. Sadly, there is nothing to prevent the RRoD, no security system or anything. Place the 360 in a mildly open, cool spot to prevent overheating, and you'll be OK. Check Microsoft's website for more details. tktomo01

i thought the elite had a 120g hdd, and the pro had a 60g hdd? :|

[QUOTE="tktomo01"]Trust me, your stepson does not need the 360 Elite (60GB) version. I've had my 360 for awhile and I get along just fine with the Pro version (12GB). If RRoD happens, simply be sure you have registered the console, and contact Microsoft via phone or their website (recommended). RRoD doesn't wipe your HDD either. If it happens, send the 360 in and you'll get a new one and your HDD will be fine. However, their are different RRoDs. Be sure to check the cables in the back of the TV if it happens, because theres a certain type of RRoD which just lets you know the cables aren't properly hooked up. Sadly, there is nothing to prevent the RRoD, no security system or anything. Place the 360 in a mildly open, cool spot to prevent overheating, and you'll be OK. Check Microsoft's website for more details. polishkid99

i thought the elite had a 120g hdd, and the pro had a 60g hdd? :|

Hi, let me start by saying I know nothing about xbox360 other than the RROD that's in the news.

My stepson wants one for Christmas. He says He needs the 60GB and a big memory card. (he can't tell me why he needs it, just that he needs it) I don't really understand, why do you need a memory card if it has a HDD? If a RROD happens does it wipe out the HDD? Can the HDD be backed up like a PC HDD? Are there things that can be done to help prevent RROD?

Thanks for any advice!!!

pctaz

If you're short on cash, get him an arcade system with a memory card.  If you have the money just buy him the pro console. The old 20gb was plenty, so the new 60gb should acomodate needs, especially the one of a child.

The RRoD issue is something that just happens and it's turning for the better with time.

your son asked for 60gb pro buy it or you make him sad...

if you get him the 60 gb, there is no need for the memory card (you don't NEED it)....and the rrod doesn't affect your saved data on the hddOfficialBed

THANKS, you guys are awesome.

I am going to check the black friday deals, yeah, he wants some extra controllers and stuff, getting a little tight on the budget. it's like if I get the bigger drive I might can't get the controllers, then his friends can't play. :(

Thanks for the help, guess I better get out my paper and go stand in line somewhere.

THANKS, you guys are awesome.

I am going to check the black friday deals, yeah, he wants some extra controllers and stuff, getting a little tight on the budget. it's like if I get the bigger drive I might can't get the controllers, then his friends can't play. :(

Thanks for the help, guess I better get out my paper and go stand in line somewhere.

pctaz

Why can't he tell you why he needs a memory card? Like everyone has said, it's not really necessary if you already have a HDD. Also, the RRoD is covered by a 3 year warranty, so you shouldn't have to worry about that problem for a while.a55a55inx

THANKS, you guys are awesome.

I am going to check the black friday deals, yeah, he wants some extra controllers and stuff, getting a little tight on the budget. it's like if I get the bigger drive I might can't get the controllers, then his friends can't play. :(

 

Thanks for the help, guess I better get out my paper and go stand in line somewhere.

pctaz

wow... he's getting a little picky now isn't he. I'd be very thankful for just the console alone. (even just an arcade console) 

Hi, let me start by saying I know nothing about xbox360 other than the RROD that's in the news.

My stepson wants one for Christmas. He says He needs the 60GB and a big memory card. (he can't tell me why he needs it, just that he needs it) I don't really understand, why do you need a memory card if it has a HDD? If a RROD happens does it wipe out the HDD? Can the HDD be backed up like a PC HDD? Are there things that can be done to help prevent RROD?

Thanks for any advice!!!

 

pctaz

There is NO reason to NEED a Hardrive and a Memory Card. Just get him a 360 with a 20 or 60gb harddrive, thats an amazing pressent he BETTER enjoy hehe

he probably asked for a memory card so he can take his gamertag everywhere he goes.. I want a memory card for xmas so i dont have to be recovering gamertag all the time.

LIve-aminx

psn-hyperion915

I think all you need to do is sign in at your friends house. I didn't think you needed a memory card...brandontwb

Well you can recover your gamertag from xbox live but that takes anywhere from 5-15 minutes. It is very inconvenient. Although its not a nessesity a memory card can be VERY convenient.

Get 60GB and dont get memory card u dont need it. Get XBOX LIVE GOLD!baseballboy6411

360 w/ 60 gb drive, that was the one on sale and I read on XBox.com that the arcade model isn't backwards compatible with the old xbox games.

don't know if that's just a sales thing or not, but the arcade model with 20gb drive was only on sale at one place and too many people in line. found the pro one somewhere else so i grabbed it.

thanks again for your help!!!!

Hi, let me start by saying I know nothing about xbox360 other than the RROD that's in the news.

My stepson wants one for Christmas. He says He needs the 60GB and a big memory card. (he can't tell me why he needs it, just that he needs it) I don't really understand, why do you need a memory card if it has a HDD? If a RROD happens does it wipe out the HDD? Can the HDD be backed up like a PC HDD? Are there things that can be done to help prevent RROD?

Thanks for any advice!!!

 

pctaz

well first question is to ask your son if he knows the differnce from hard drive and a memory hard lol. lol ask him that lol but no hardrive is what u need dont gte no memory card 

but he get him the 60gb xbox it do him well no matter what u get not arcade because comes with no hard drive 

rrod is hardwere failer so no hte harddrive is like a portalthing u can take off and on just like a portalable hardrive for a computer if u ever seen one  the only why a hardrive get wipe is if  the hard drive fails  and no hard drive cant be backed up  everthing can be redownloaed off marketplace and if u payed for anything need  be redownloed loged on that account  btw make th account say he 18 or someone might regret it but save games will be deleted rankes for online games is sa=ved on his gamertag which is will never get deleted  

well new xboxs are more rare to get rrod in firstplace in feb i know was reported that xbox was at 6% failer rate vs its 20% from last year  then but number one dont put it in a enterainment center with closer doors or even in small place or sit stuff on stop of it and most inporten dont block the vents. theres 5 cents that suck in air and one blows out, ones that suck in 1 on its right side if laying down 2 on the bottum 2 on top then the blow out one  is on the back  and thats about it and u got 3 year warrenty for 3 lights vs the 1 for any problem and dont let the son open the xbox or the warrent be gone  lol goodluck many ppl dont keep t-8/8 around anyways

THANKS, you guys are awesome.

I am going to check the black friday deals, yeah, he wants some extra controllers and stuff, getting a little tight on the budget. it's like if I get the bigger drive I might can't get the controllers, then his friends can't play. :(

Thanks for the help, guess I better get out my paper and go stand in line somewhere.

Well you can only have so much porn on a hard drive...