I'm getting a 360 Elite need some help

First is the Elite worth it over the regular 360 I don't have a high-def tv I might get one in the future but I'm pretty cheap n like my tv as is for now anyway. I heard the Elite loads faster n doesn't have as many problems. Iplay my friends regular360 all the time and I have seen it freeze alot not as much as his ps3 but still it has freezed in the past. I love the fact of having that much memory to on the harddrive

Ok second is what game should I get when I pick it up I love gears and dead rising (I love GH2 to but like I think I'll safe up a little before I get it like $80 on top of that is like alittle crazy right now for me) so I figured I'd pick up one of them but wanted some opinions before I go and get it. Help me out thanks

Really depends on you, if u wanna download a lot of stuff then yah, if not its not required,you could just get an external harddrive and plug it in the back of your 360 console(USB).

As for games, imma throw a little bit of an oldy for you, F.E.A.R is a good game. You should check out lost planet, SPlinter CELL DA. Im sure other can name more. Personally id buy maybe 2 games or 1, and wait for games like assassins creed or bioshock.

Good luck with the decision.

Thanks I found a place with a few Elites so I'm def gonna get it