that is not true, they run the same, and just as loud. i have one. I have not heard of them breaking down or anything yet, however it may still be too early. The good thign is tho, is that MS increased thier warranties to 3 years, so your covered regardless. I personally think it was worth every cent. i reccomend one. Go ELITE!BikerPunk
MS may have increased the warranty to 3 years, but if you have to send your console in for repair once you will likely have to send your refurb consoles in multiple times. Therefore, you spend quite a few months of that warranty time without a console and they always send back a console that eventually breaks down in some way.
Then you have to worry about the DRM issues with any downloadable content that you have purchased.
Add to those two items the fact that the repair center and the call center do not communicate. This (along with many othe issues) make calling support a very frustrating and LONG process.
All of this adds up to people repeatedly returning their 360's for the 3 years of the warranty until they eventually are forced to start paying for repairs and/or forced to purchase another 360 from a retailer.
WITH ALL THAT SAID:
The games on the system are great. Outside of hardware problems, overpriced content, and horrible support, the Xbox360 has a great lineup of games. The controller feels great and the only problem with it has been the D-Pad. I am not sure if the D-pad has been updated in the newer consoles.
MY ADVICE:
Wait another year before getting a 360. You will get more reliable hardware and all of there will be a huge lineup of great games at discounted prices.
Halo 3 is definitely not worth the price of admission with all the troubles that many people have experienced with the system. I am waiting for my 3rd Xbox360 to be sent to me now. Do some research on the RROD problems and the customer service issues. You will find that it is a common problem and not an enjoyable experience.
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