Quick Question about Arcade system

Let it be known that I hardly know anything about the different version of the Xboxs.

I want to get a 360 for a cheap price to get a couple games this holiday. I know that the Arcade is only $200, but it has no hard drive and it doesn't come with memory cards. Does this mean I will have to buy a small 20GB hard drive to put on it, or can I buy an SD card to save a few games, or is their a small amount of internal memory that I could squeeze some saves on? First I just want to know if any of these are possible, and which would be the easiest/most efficient.

The Pro comes with 2 games, a hard drive, a headset, and a network cable

Don't waste your money on an Arcade version

Well, those two game I don't really care for, plus *hides* I don't really plan on getting Xbox Live. I just want something that I can be able to get cheap, while also being able to save a few games on their.

If I get the Arcade, then a 64MB memory card seperately, will I be good to go?

seriously though I don't know why you would want another memory card, they are so overpriced, and you can only get 512 mb ones in the store they are 50 bucks, like I said if you buy the arcade system you'll get a free 512 MB card that is included in the box. there is really no point in an extra memory card!maninatrunk

Microsoft is doing a deal where if you get a arcade and dont have enough space for the new live experience you can enter the serial number and console ID of the 360 and you can get a 20GB hard drive for $20

the link > http://www.xboxstorageupgrade.com/hh/web/home/hhauthentication.jsp;jsessionid=640B67B320666175FA37B0C204125772?ssLocale=en_US

Well, lastly I'll say this, if you don't plan on having your xbox hooked up to the internet at all, then no hard drive is needed. but even if you get it and hook it up to your internet and only have a silver membership (thats the free membership) you'll want a harddrive for game demo's arcade games with free trials and hey you might want to purchase something, and very very very few games will fit on a memory card!maninatrunk

hmm, I have looked at Pros, and I've be outbid every time, so that's why I looked into an Arcade. Also, what is the difference between the Silver and Gold? I have a wireless connection, so will the Xbox pick that signal up, otherwise I can't go online.

Also, will Microsoft begin to ship the 360s with the new dashboard?

And as for penny-pinching I am really cheap. :P So I have a small area to work in. I really just want a cheap Xbox that will allow me to play and save a few games I might be interested in, nothing that will make me a "true" owner. I mainly focus on my PS3 for demos, etc. As answered earlier, the Arcade system (and Memory Card) would be sufficient for what I need, I just want to know if I should take the risk and buy on eBay, rather than the stores. It's one of those pick and choose: More expensive=Better warranty or Less expensive=Weaker warranty.

Thank you for the info. However, I kinda wanted to stick with the Arcade since it's $100 cheaper. How much would a smaller hardrive run?StargamerX

dude...just get the arcade version from the STORE. Looking for a cheaper deal on ebay is a waste of your time...199$ is pretty damn cheap.

Plus it comes with its own 256 mg memory card which will do the job if your not planning to go online.

And even if you do plan to go online, there are 50$ 20gb hard drives on sale on EBAY. Accesories are fine to buy on ebay, but youll definatley need a store bought console for the warranty to work (?)