Help Pleez.. getting a 360 in a week!!

I have been studying my azz off on here for months and decided I am getting the 360.  Couple simple questions I have are.

I know the 360 now comes with a year warranty but what are the details of this.  Does it matter where I buy my 360.(i.e. do some stores exchange your 360 for a new one in the store instead of shipping it out if it takes a dump)

Walmart  seems to be the only store offering a free older game with the premium console.  Is it ok to buy from Walmart or better to get one from a Circuit City (in regards to return policies)

I plan on postitioning mine horizontal. Will it cool ok or should I put something to give it some space underneath like some people have posted.  And whats with the power brick. Is there a way I should ventilate this by not sitting it on the floor.

get it from walmart. easy returns to get a new one if it doesn't work or breaks.

Well i am getting one Within the next 3 weeks..............

I think it's better to go horitzontal because it has less chance of falling over and been broken. Just have it horitzontal!

Is the one year warrenty universal? Or is it just anouther USA exlusive crap?death1505921

[QUOTE="death1505921"]Is the one year warrenty universal? Or is it just anouther USA exlusive crap?fore_runner