Tomorrow is the day I get my 360

Hello there, I have a two question before purchasing it.

I'm not going to go live or download anything since I can do that with my brother's 360. (He barely lets me but I can sneak on lol). I just want to play xbox 360 games and have enough space to save lots of games. (CoD, Tales of Vesperia, etc)

1) Should I get the arcade type? Will it have enough space to save a lot of games?

2) I heard xbox 360 have lots of problems but does these problems occur often? Like the RROD, E75 or w/e it is. (1 rings, 2 rings, 3 rings)

Thanks and don't tell me to get the ps3 since I don't want it yet until FF13 comes out.

You want the 360 with the 'Jasper' motherboard. This will most likely have the least amount of problems with RROD and other crap. You may have to settle for an arcade version, but you can buy the 60gb online kit thingy and boom: you have a poor man's pro bundle. Also, a Jasper Xbox will have a higher resale value on eBay (provided you mention and explain this to potential buyers).

Here's how to find one: http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/inside-an-xbox-360-jasper-ben-heck-dissects-the-mythical-consol/

PS3 slated for a $100 price drop sometime in April. Xbox Pro for a $50 price drop in June.

Hmmm... Should I get the jasper arcade version?

Will it tell me when I'm running low on space to save game?

When I save the game, where does it save it to?

If I need more space, what do I do?

I just want a system that won't break or have any problems that's why. My brother doesn't like sharing. He thinks I'm going to break it or something.

I need to buy the memory card or does it come with it? Also, what's the 256 MB Flash storage they are talking about?

1. You can but if you download a lot of stuff and play a lot of games, I highly recommend a hard drive. You can also install your games so that's a plus.

2. I worried about it too, but luckily, you don't have to anymore. The new Jasper models are out in stores so the RROD will be a thing of the past. I got unlucky and couldn't get a Jasper model, but Google what to look for and try to find one. You should have no problems finding one.

And you don't need a PS3 even when FFXIII comes out because FFXIII will also be on the 360, in case you didn't know! :D

get the pro version, you will eventually want to install games, listen to music, dl movies, demoes,downloadable content

I just want to be able to play games and have enough space to save. I don't care about going on live or anything. I just don't want the 360 to break, RROD or anything. I'm too lazy to have to wait for the warranty thingy.

get the pro version, you will eventually want to install games, listen to music, dl movies, demoes,downloadable content

eastwood_3

I can do that with my computer or my bro's 360 but I can't play any games on his.

only get the arcade version if you ahve your own hard driveLucpus

I don't have a hard-drive so I shouldn't get an arcade?

1. You can but if you download a lot of stuff and play a lot of games, I highly recommend a hard drive. You can also install your games so that's a plus.

2. I worried about it too, but luckily, you don't have to anymore. The new Jasper models are out in stores so the RROD will be a thing of the past. I got unlucky and couldn't get a Jasper model, but Google what to look for and try to find one. You should have no problems finding one.

And you don't need a PS3 even when FFXIII comes out because FFXIII will also be on the 360, in case you didn't know! :D

ASK_Story

1. What do you mean install games? You mean I can download games without having to buy the game or only few games? Do I need live?

2. What type has the jasper models? Elite, Pro, or Arcade? I'm still confused on this.

3. Is Final Fantasy 13, versus? Since I thought Final Fantasy 13 versus is for PS3 and Final Fantasy 13 is for both ps3 and xbox 360. Lol, confusing...

I just want to be able to play games and have enough space to save. I don't care about going on live or anything. I just don't want the 360 to break, RROD or anything. I'm too lazy to have to wait for the warranty thingy.

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I can do that with my computer or my bro's 360 but I can't play any games on his.

[QUOTE="Lucpus"]only get the arcade version if you ahve your own hard driveKiloti

I don't have a hard-drive so I shouldn't get an arcade?

1. You can but if you download a lot of stuff and play a lot of games, I highly recommend a hard drive. You can also install your games so that's a plus.

2. I worried about it too, but luckily, you don't have to anymore. The new Jasper models are out in stores so the RROD will be a thing of the past. I got unlucky and couldn't get a Jasper model, but Google what to look for and try to find one. You should have no problems finding one.

And you don't need a PS3 even when FFXIII comes out because FFXIII will also be on the 360, in case you didn't know! :D

ASK_Story

1. What do you mean install games? You mean I can download games without having to buy the game or only few games? Do I need live?

2. What type has the jasper models? Elite, Pro, or Arcade? I'm still confused on this.

3. Is Final Fantasy 13, versus? Since I thought Final Fantasy 13 versus is for PS3 and Final Fantasy 13 is for both ps3 and xbox 360. Lol, confusing...

1. What do you mean install games? You mean I can download games without having to buy the game or only few games? Do I need live?

Have you ever installed games to your PC harddrive? It's like that. You can install any 360 game to your hard drive and play off of it. But you still need to disc for verification. It's just a good way of saving your disc drive from being used too much and to keep the noise down. I also think it helps keep the system cooler and prevent it from breaking easier.

2. What type has the jasper models? Elite, Pro, or Arcade? I'm still confused on this.

Anyone of them. Just Google it and they'll tell you what to look for.

3. Is Final Fantasy 13, versus? Since I thought Final Fantasy 13 versus is for PS3 and Final Fantasy 13 is for both ps3 and xbox 360. Lol, confusing...

You're right, not Versus, just FFXIII. Versus is still for the PS3.

1. What do you mean install games? You mean I can download games without having to buy the game or only few games? Do I need live?

Have you ever installed games to your PC harddrive? It's like that. You can install any 360 game to your hard drive and play off of it. But you still need to disc for verification. It's just a good way of saving your disc drive from being used too much and to keep the noise down. I also think it helps keep the system cooler and prevent it from breaking easier.

2. What type has the jasper models? Elite, Pro, or Arcade? I'm still confused on this.

Anyone of them. Just Google it and they'll tell you what to look for.

3. Is Final Fantasy 13, versus? Since I thought Final Fantasy 13 versus is for PS3 and Final Fantasy 13 is for both ps3 and xbox 360. Lol, confusing...

You're right, not Versus, just FFXIII. Versus is still for the PS3.

ASK_Story

1. so how do I download the game to my 360 when I have the game. (ex: call of duty)

2. Alright, I'll get whichever type that has the Jasper model.

3. That sucks. Versus looked great but oh wells, Final Fantasy XIII is as well.

I say you get the Pro/Premium, whichever they call it now, system. I dont think the Arcade has a harddrive anyways. Ive had 1 RRoD, and no other problems, thats all. And you wont have to get a PS3 for FF13, Sony lost the exclusive deal with SE, so its on 360 aswell.Morning_Revival

oh i see. is your jasper or falcon type?

Ah alright, thanks.

Last two questions. I want pro but I want a Jasper model since I don't want my 360 to break, overheat, or anything that I have to return for a new one. I'm a lazy ass. :P

1.) I heard only arcade has the Jasper chip. Is this true?

2.) If I just buy a pro type, will it break, overheat, RROD, or anything?

2. 360 is really reliable, if RROD comes then it's not going to happen often your going to have to send that sucker in. No worries they sell them like hotcakes, the 360's are really nice now, I'd say with proper treatment it will do 2 years guaranteed. Sonny360Elite

I have to disagree with you there. And two years guaranteed is not much of guarantee.

By the way, if this "kid" is over 12, I think we have given him more than enough help. Google, man!