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bleed_orange_and_black

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Nov 16, 2010 7:23 AM
OK...So my kids want an Xbox for Christmas. Can someone please explain the difference (other than the obvious storage capacity) between the two models? I was talking to a sales guy at Best Buy and he said that the newer games won't work on the 4gb model. I see all the retailers with the 4gb model on Black Friday deals. I'm willing to spend the extra $100 to get the 250gb model if it's needed but would rather buy them some additional games.

Thanks for your advice.
Nov 16, 2010 7:23am
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Rotinaj

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Nov 16, 2010 7:40 AM
Dude fed you BS. Unless hes talking about newer games as in Kinnect which is dumb right now anyway. I would suggest just spending the extra 100 and getting more memory and wireless connection with it. Here are customer reviews on both of the consoles.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Microsoft+-+Xbox+360+4GB+Console/1162184.p?id=1218228678498&skuId=1162184
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Microsoft+-+Xbox+360+250GB+Console/1069212.p?id=1218216740587&skuId=1069212
Nov 16, 2010 7:40am
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bleed_orange_and_black

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Nov 16, 2010 9:16 AM
He told me that some of the newer games won't play properly on the 4gb system. Is the 4gb just storage or is it ram?
Nov 16, 2010 9:16am
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MontyBrunswick

Nov 16, 2010 9:19 AM
Storage.
Nov 16, 2010 9:19am
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bleed_orange_and_black

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Nov 16, 2010 9:22 AM
So really if I understand it right. Any game should play on either system. You'll just be limited on how much data you can save. Right???
Nov 16, 2010 9:22am
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Nov 16, 2010 9:22 AM
it just doesnt make any sense that newer games wouldnt work on a 4gb 360.
Nov 16, 2010 9:22am
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WebFire

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Nov 16, 2010 9:33 AM
I think the Best Buy dude works on commission.
Nov 16, 2010 9:33am
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Nov 16, 2010 11:03 AM
bleed_orange_and_black;560483 wrote:So really if I understand it right. Any game should play on either system. You'll just be limited on how much data you can save. Right???

Correct.

That guy was a dumbass. The only limitation you would have is the amount of data you can save.
Nov 16, 2010 11:03am
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Nov 16, 2010 11:50 AM
Dont the Xbox's with higher memory also have wireless and the High def cables as well?
Nov 16, 2010 11:50am
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Nov 16, 2010 11:58 AM
Hb31187;560672 wrote:Dont the Xbox's with higher memory also have wireless and the High def cables as well?

I think they do:
the wireless controller = $10 (more than the wired controller)
the HDMI cable = $20 (roughly)
So you're only really paying $70 for the extra storage. that's not a bad deal.
Nov 16, 2010 11:58am
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Nov 16, 2010 11:58 AM
Hb31187;560672 wrote:Dont the Xbox's with higher memory also have wireless and the High def cables as well?

yup.
Nov 16, 2010 11:58am
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Nov 16, 2010 11:59 AM
j_crazy;560681 wrote:I think they do:
the wireless controller = $10 (more than the wired controller)
the HDMI cable = $20 (roughly)
So you're only really paying $70 for the extra storage. that's not a bad deal.

I think hes talking about wireless connection.
Nov 16, 2010 11:59am
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Nov 16, 2010 11:59 AM
j_crazy;560681 wrote:I think they do:
the wireless controller = $10 (more than the wired controller)
the HDMI cable = $20 (roughly)
So you're only really paying $70 for the extra storage. that's not a bad deal.
Yeah I agree its not bad @ all, just wondering
Nov 16, 2010 11:59am
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Nov 16, 2010 12:02 PM
Rotinaj;560687 wrote:I think hes talking about wireless connection.

even the 4gb has a built in wireless card.
Nov 16, 2010 12:02pm
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Nov 16, 2010 12:03 PM
from amazon:
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Product Features
Edition: 4GB
Sleek New Design
4GB internal memory
Built-in Wi-Fi
Whisper Quiet
Nov 16, 2010 12:03pm
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Nov 16, 2010 12:04 PM
If they plan to play on Xbox Live (online), the extra storage is a MUST.

If they're just little kids who will never plan online and won't be downloading extra add-ons and things, they 4GB is plenty for game saves alone.
Nov 16, 2010 12:04pm
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bleed_orange_and_black

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Nov 16, 2010 12:47 PM
They're 13 and 10. Sorry for my ignorance. They have a PS2 and one of those stupid Wii's. I guess I'm really not up on this gaming stuff. My last system was a Sega Saturn.

Would I be smart to start out with the 4gb system and then upgrade to a larger hard drive later?
Nov 16, 2010 12:47pm
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Nov 16, 2010 1:28 PM
bleed_orange_and_black;560790 wrote:They're 13 and 10. Sorry for my ignorance. They have a PS2 and one of those stupid Wii's. I guess I'm really not up on this gaming stuff. My last system was a Sega Saturn.

Would I be smart to start out with the 4gb system and then upgrade to a larger hard drive later?

don't think the shifty engineers at Microsoft will allow for that. it's my understanding that there can be no upgrade, you either shell out the dough now, or spend the money for the cheap one now and if you need to upgrade, do it all again.
Nov 16, 2010 1:28pm
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Nov 16, 2010 1:31 PM
you can buy hardrives on microsofts website, best buy, gamestop ect. Theyre simple to put in too
Nov 16, 2010 1:31pm
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Nov 16, 2010 1:34 PM
Hb31187;560864 wrote:you can buy hardrives on microsofts website, best buy, gamestop ect. Theyre simple to put in too


how simple are they on the new slim design that doesn't have the HDD on top with the 1 button release?
Nov 16, 2010 1:34pm
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Nov 16, 2010 1:42 PM
j_crazy;560867 wrote:how simple are they on the new slim design that doesn't have the HDD on top with the 1 button release?

True didnt think of that, Havent really looked at one of the new ones up close
Nov 16, 2010 1:42pm
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Nov 16, 2010 5:39 PM
They are still stupid simple to remove or replace it has a pull tab thing that you pull and it slides out. If you can swing it I suggest a version with a hard drive and not just the flash but you could upgrade later if you really wanted. The games will work fine on either.
Nov 16, 2010 5:39pm
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bleed_orange_and_black

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Nov 17, 2010 7:23 AM
OK.........Maybe a dumb question. Is the version w/ the 4gb just a flash drive or is it a hard drive?
Nov 17, 2010 7:23am
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Nate

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Nov 17, 2010 8:57 AM
Get the 250gb.
Nov 17, 2010 8:57am