Xbox 360 newbie questions

I am considering getting an xbox 360 and I have a few questions. I was looking into the new 4gb slim model for 200$. How much space does a game usually take? Is 4gb enough for someone who doesnt play an insane amount of games? Also, can we connect it straight to the internet or do you have to buy a special component in order to use it with our cpu's wifi? Since its a fairly new model this one might be a bit tougher, but can these new models get rrod or is the whole rrod issue a thing of the past?

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I am considering getting an xbox 360 and I have a few questions. I was looking into the new 4gb slim model for 200$. How much space does a game usually take? Is 4gb enough for someone who doesnt play an insane amount of games? Also, can we connect it straight to the internet or do you have to buy a special component in order to use it with our cpu's wifi? Since its a fairly new model this one might be a bit tougher, but can these new models get rrod or is the whole rrod issue a thing of the past?

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TEH_RADIO

1. A normal game usually takes from 4-8 GB.

2. 4 GB is enough but you are not going to be able to install games on your harddrive. You will not have many demos installed on the hard disk at the same time. Installing games reduces load times, noise and the chance of other technical failures (if any)

3. You do not need to buy any extra components to hook it up to an existing WIFI.

4. You can never say never, but the chance of getting RROD with the Slim model is next to nothing.

My suggestion: Save a little more money and buy a bigger harddrive. You will thank me later!

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I am considering getting an xbox 360 and I have a few questions. I was looking into the new 4gb slim model for 200$. How much space does a game usually take? Is 4gb enough for someone who doesnt play an insane amount of games? Also, can we connect it straight to the internet or do you have to buy a special component in order to use it with our cpu's wifi? Since its a fairly new model this one might be a bit tougher, but can these new models get rrod or is the whole rrod issue a thing of the past?

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EvilSelf

1. A normal game usually takes from 4-8 GB.

2. 4 GB is enough but you are not going to be able to install games on your harddrive. You will not have many demos installed on the hard disk at the same time. Installing games reduces load times, noise and the chance of other technical failures (if any)

3. You do not need to buy any extra components to hook it up to an existing WIFI.

4. You can never say never, but the chance of getting RROD with the Slim model is next to nothing.

My suggestion: Save a little more money and buy a bigger harddrive. You will thank me later!

Or do what I did and get a decent size USB stick and install games on that instead. I've got a 16gb - OK it's not perfect but enough to hold a game or two in combination with the console.

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I am considering getting an xbox 360 and I have a few questions. I was looking into the new 4gb slim model for 200$. How much space does a game usually take? Is 4gb enough for someone who doesnt play an insane amount of games? Also, can we connect it straight to the internet or do you have to buy a special component in order to use it with our cpu's wifi? Since its a fairly new model this one might be a bit tougher, but can these new models get rrod or is the whole rrod issue a thing of the past?

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richardjerome01

1. A normal game usually takes from 4-8 GB.

2. 4 GB is enough but you are not going to be able to install games on your harddrive. You will not have many demos installed on the hard disk at the same time. Installing games reduces load times, noise and the chance of other technical failures (if any)

3. You do not need to buy any extra components to hook it up to an existing WIFI.

4. You can never say never, but the chance of getting RROD with the Slim model is next to nothing.

My suggestion: Save a little more money and buy a bigger harddrive. You will thank me later!

Or do what I did and get a decent size USB stick and install games on that instead. I've got a 16gb - OK it's not perfect but enough to hold a game or two in combination with the console.

The USB transfer rate is much, much slower than that of a hard drive. But if you are willing to wait then richardjerome01's method works as well.

I am considering getting an xbox 360 and I have a few questions. I was looking into the new 4gb slim model for 200$. How much space does a game usually take? Is 4gb enough for someone who doesnt play an insane amount of games? Also, can we connect it straight to the internet or do you have to buy a special component in order to use it with our cpu's wifi? Since its a fairly new model this one might be a bit tougher, but can these new models get rrod or is the whole rrod issue a thing of the past?

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Well if you want to download things get something bigger. I have the 120gb elite and I only have 50 something gb left. The more memory the better.

Thanks, I didn't take any chances so I got the 250GB.

I bought a 250gb xbox at amazon for only $170.00, brand new in the box, never used and works great. The more memory the better to play games.

I am considering getting an xbox 360 and I have a few questions. I was looking into the new 4gb slim model for 200$. How much space does a game usually take? Is 4gb enough for someone who doesnt play an insane amount of games? Also, can we connect it straight to the internet or do you have to buy a special component in order to use it with our cpu's wifi? Since its a fairly new model this one might be a bit tougher, but can these new models get rrod or is the whole rrod issue a thing of the past?

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TEH_RADIO

I got a 250gb Halo Reach console and only got 238gb from first boot.JuggaloRandall

4GB won't be enough.

I play on my Original 360 with the 20 gig Hard Drive, and I only install games with bad load times and expansions.

And I play it a hell of a lot too.

its not 4gb its 250gb and 4gb is the wifi speed, which is pretty fast, and a save games like 4-8 mb.Zombielvebrainz

The 4 GB Slim model is not enough to install games and plus theres games that can have more than that space. Get the 250 GB, in my opinion the 4 GB one is a rip-off, thats in my opinion. If I were you(If you want more room) get a 250 Model. The more space the more and better content you'll have installed on your harddrive.