HELP ME! wana buy a 360 but i have some questions

okay even though i consider myself more of a sony fan i am now considering buying a 360 rather than a ps3 the reason for this is

that the ps3 is really expensive and it still lacks games that i really like if the ps3 is the future then might as well buy it in the

future when the ps3 is already the present.

I live in the Philippines and here the 360 was not officially but 360 are very much available here but way way very expensive

around $600 so i am really thinking a lot before buying one not to mention games here cost about $100! My main concern is really

the RROD since 360s here are not covered by MS warranty but just ion store warranty which is just 1 yr of services and not

replacement Im thinking of buying the elite but then i learned that it is also prone to the RROD and now I'm thinking of buying the

halo 3 edition but i still can't find one here it will probably take months before one is available perhaps will never be available

here. And also there are no newly manufactured 360s premium here the ones with the hdmi port so if ever MS will ship new 360s

with fwith the new falcon chips the probability is that it will take several months to have one available here..grrrrr i dont know

what

to do i need some advice on what am i suppose to do should i wait for the new 360s with the new chips or buy the old ones (still

without hdmi port) and cross my finger that it will get the RROD?

and also im thinking of modying the console so it can read copy

games what is the difference between an original game and a copy one?

Is the xbox live available here in the Philiipines?

Xbox 360's are $600 in the Phillipines? That's insane! How expensive are Playstation 3's then? $1,000? Anyway, in answer to your questions:

Unfortunately, the Red Rings of Death are quite common among 360s. I'm a microsoft fan, but even I have to admit that unfortunately if you buy a 360 you'd better prepare for the RROD because more often then not it WILL hit you sooner or later, especially if your 360 is an older model. I really discourage you from buy the Core system and go with at LEAST the Premium even if it is more expensive because the Core is notorious for getting RROD.

If, as you say, the newer HDMI Premium is unavailable, then if you want a 360 go with the Elite. It's your best bet, but unfortunately, my Elite also RROD'ed so it isn't RROD-proof, but at least it'll be better than the Core.

Since Microsoft's warranty won't cover you, I suggest waiting until the new 65nm chips are standard before buying, but it really depends on how much you want a 360, and how soon.

Xbox 360's are $600 in the Phillipines? That's insane! How expensive are Playstation 3's then? $1,000? Anyway, in answer to your questions:

Unfortunately, the Red Rings of Death are quite common among 360s. I'm a microsoft fan, but even I have to admit that unfortunately if you buy a 360 you'd better prepare for the RROD because more often then not it WILL hit you sooner or later, especially if your 360 is an older model. I really discourage you from buy the Core system and go with at LEAST the Premium even if it is more expensive because the Core is notorious for getting RROD.

If, as you say, the newer HDMI Premium is unavailable, then if you want a 360 go with the Elite. It's your best bet, but unfortunately, my Elite also RROD'ed so it isn't RROD-proof, but at least it'll be better than the Core.

Since Microsoft's warranty won't cover you, I suggest waiting until the new 65nm chips are standard before buying, but it really depends on how much you want a 360, and how soon.

Opalescent

the elite here is actually around $650 the PS3 is around $800-$900 dollars though a few months ago the ps3's price is around $1300! lol anyway thanks i might be getting the elite

make a trip to LA and get ur halo edition and its supposed that the new versions of the 360 are more safety cause they changed some stuff inside so heres the link for u to see if its true if u buy it have fun man its a great console http://gear.ign.com/articles/824/824183p1.htmlthe_jetimaster

dude im having trouble buying a $600 console and you want me to go to LA??heheheh

the elites are WAY less prone to rrod than prems and cores, but if you really wanna go safe, you should get the halo edition, you might consider Ebay or amazon.

im personally still on my first 360, had it since march 06, and love it, havent given me any major problems. hope it stays thatway. just keep it flat and in an open space.

well, if it makes you feel any better i spent $500 + taxes at13%for my 360 (not the elite either. pro) in canada (2 month's before the price dropped) and games are about $70.

as for modifying it.. well if you open it, there goes your warranty. and you wont be able to use xbox live.

well, if it makes you feel any better i spent $500 + taxes at13%for my 360 (not the elite either. pro) in canada (2 month's before the price dropped) and games are about $70.

as for modifying it.. well if you open it, there goes your warranty. and you wont be able to use xbox live.

KaotiK_un_basic

our Customs department here is probably the most corrupt in the world they will probably charge me a 200%tax!! so if i modfy it i wont be able to play on xbox live even if i use original dvds?

dont get a used they have usually always have had the red rings at least once

God bless America for cheap labor leading to low prices =]timmotool

You should probably thank China for that

If PS3 is that expensive, then go with the 360. It's got a lot of great games out now and in the near future. Also, the newer models are much less succeptible to RROD than older ones (they fixed the heat sink). $600 is still a big chunk, but the games will be worth it.

And Shacks, you should plug in your A/V cables. That'll fix the red ring in your icon.