Xbox 360 Elite $349.99, if you don't mind white.

I don't know if anyone else has been doing the math with all of the price drops going on with Microsoft but now you can get the Arcade Console for $199.99 which includes I believe 5 arcade titles and a memory unit and wireless controller. Then purchase the 120 gb hd for a price dropped $149.99. Which means once you put them together you officially have an Elite 360 in White for exactly $50 cheaper than the $399.99 Black Elite and you get Bonus Arcade Games and a Bonus Memory Unit. I believe that this is the best deal you will find out there. Thanks for reading.

Doesn't the arcade come with a wired controller and no hdmi?VinxVince

arcade doesnt come with the hdmi cable i dont think, it's 50 bucks from MSQwark161

Yes it does, just check xbox.com it says it right on the description page for the arcade.

Yes it does, just check xbox.com it says it right on the description page for the arcade. Maidendude

actually it doesnt

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/compare101.htm?WT.svl=nav

[QUOTE="Maidendude"] Yes it does, just check xbox.com it says it right on the description page for the arcade. Qwark161

actually it doesnt

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/compare101.htm?WT.svl=nav

"Begin playing:Xbox 360 Arcade console is everything you need to begin playing right out of the box, includingFamily Settingsthat allow parents to restrict game access for younger players. Comes with a wireless controller, five arcade games, and a memory unit. This console includes an HDMI output, so you can experience your games in the highest definition possible, up to 1080p (HDMI cable sold separately)."

unless your talking about it not coming with an HDMI cable then who cares go to monoprice or newegg and pick one up for 10 bucks.

You actually don't save anything doing it like this. Buying the arcade version you miss out on the HD AV cable, HDMI cable, a headset. Thats at least $100 right there if you want all that. Check this out....http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/compare101.htm

mmm.. but does it have a falcon chip...

mmm.. but does it have a falcon chip...

Zidane_117

Yes

you also miss out on an ethernet cable and backwards compatabilityaustin00

I would be surprised if they don't give you an ethernet cable, and of COURSE it has backwards compatibility...

That's a good find. You will need to buy either an HDMI or Component cable to get HD picture, and an ethernet cable to get online, but those together won't cost 50 bucks, plus this way you get the Arcade disc and a memory unit.

I expect we will see the Elite get a price drop soon when they realise this

if it werent for the lack of the official hdmi cable then it would probably be a good deal.i wish microsoft would just sell the audio dongle separately because i refuse to pay 50 for an hdmi cable when i could get one for 5 dollars at monoprice.

Doesn't the arcade come with a wired controller and no hdmi?VinxVince

[QUOTE="VinxVince"]Doesn't the arcade come with a wired controller and no hdmi?quest2reign

My god, sound is sound and a picture is a picture. Does it really matter if it comes with this HDMI cable you all keep crying about? Will that save you from a death in Halo, Cod, etc? Will it help you play better? No to all the above. Its a great deal.

Just bought my black Elite last night for $400. Excellent buy and now I have ALL three systems! Viva PSWii60!!Anthropomorpix

Better yet, buy an Xbox 360 Elite on Amazon, get a $60 gift card.superdance14

Since we're all on the topic... how much memory does the Arcade come with, and can you still get Live with it?

This is for someone who wants to play games only, and ocasionally online.

Since we're all on the topic... how much memory does the Arcade come with, and can you still get Live with it?

This is for someone who wants to play games only, and ocasionally online.

DbleBassDrummer

Yeah you can get Live with the arcade version, or so i've heard.

[QUOTE="VinxVince"]Doesn't the arcade come with a wired controller and no hdmi?nicknees93

[QUOTE="VinxVince"]Doesn't the arcade come with a wired controller and no hdmi?quest2reign

You sure you didnt buy the CORE sku, which was the cheapest 360 model before the Arcade. Because that came with a wired controller.

With the new pricing most people are better off buying the Elite. I have a falcon-chip Premium w/120G HDD over the Elite because I like the peripherals to match (remote, charger, text-pad, HD player).

The new pricing is tempting me to pick up an Elite though but I don't think it'll happen since I have a Halo 3 unit still unused and new in the box.