Archive Xbox 360 4gb vs 250gb

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bleed_orange_and_black

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Nov 16, 2010 7:23am

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.

Rotinaj

Posts: 7,699

Nov 16, 2010 7:40am

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

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bleed_orange_and_black

Posts: 53

Nov 16, 2010 9:16am

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?

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MontyBrunswick

Nov 16, 2010 9:19am

Storage.

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bleed_orange_and_black

Posts: 53

Nov 16, 2010 9:22am

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???

Rotinaj

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Nov 16, 2010 9:22am

it just doesnt make any sense that newer games wouldnt work on a 4gb 360.

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WebFire

Posts: 14,779

Nov 16, 2010 9:33am

I think the Best Buy dude works on commission.

justincredible

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Nov 16, 2010 11:03am

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.

Hb31187

Posts: 8,534

Nov 16, 2010 11:50am

Dont the Xbox's with higher memory also have wireless and the High def cables as well?

j_crazy

Posts: 8,372

Nov 16, 2010 11:58am

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.

Rotinaj

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Nov 16, 2010 11:58am

Hb31187;560672 wrote:Dont the Xbox's with higher memory also have wireless and the High def cables as well?

yup.

Rotinaj

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Nov 16, 2010 11:59am

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.

Hb31187

Posts: 8,534

Nov 16, 2010 11:59am

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

j_crazy

Posts: 8,372

Nov 16, 2010 12:02pm

Rotinaj;560687 wrote:I think hes talking about wireless connection.

even the 4gb has a built in wireless card.

j_crazy

Posts: 8,372

Nov 16, 2010 12:03pm

from amazon:
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Product Features
Edition: 4GB
Sleek New Design
4GB internal memory
Built-in Wi-Fi
Whisper Quiet

McFly1955

Posts: 1,441

Nov 16, 2010 12:04pm

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.

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bleed_orange_and_black

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Nov 16, 2010 12:47pm

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?

j_crazy

Posts: 8,372

Nov 16, 2010 1:28pm

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.

Hb31187

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Nov 16, 2010 1:31pm

you can buy hardrives on microsofts website, best buy, gamestop ect. Theyre simple to put in too

j_crazy

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Nov 16, 2010 1:34pm

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?

Hb31187

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Nov 16, 2010 1:42pm

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

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I Wear Pants

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Nov 16, 2010 5:39pm

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.

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bleed_orange_and_black

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Nov 17, 2010 7:23am

OK.........Maybe a dumb question. Is the version w/ the 4gb just a flash drive or is it a hard drive?

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Nate

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Nov 17, 2010 8:57am

Get the 250gb.